Mom’s Night Out for Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6 – 8PM
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A Speed Networking Night at Lola’s Garden in Ardmore
See Women of Influence Event Sponsorship Opportunities for 2026 including Mom’s Night Out for Mother’s Day here. Book a Google Meet with Sarah Bond/Lori Robbins to discuss.
The week before Mother’s Day, we’re gathering our Women of Influence Network for a night that’s all about real connection — the kind that fills your cup. Our network is made up of local women who show up for each other — and if that sounds like you, you’re already one of us.
Join us at Lola’s Garden in Ardmore for an evening of structured speed networking, meaningful conversation, and the company of women who just get it.
This isn’t small talk. Our guided format brings together our Women of Influence Network — including this year’s nominees (we hope!), Award Alumni, and women who show up for each other — for rotating table conversations facilitated by past Women of Influence Award Winners and Partners. Every round is designed to spark genuine connection and leave you with real relationships, not just business cards.
Sip from the cash bar (your first glass of wine is on us), graze on a beautiful buffet of bites, and end the evening with coffee and dessert — plus a little something to take home in your gift bag. It’s the kind of night that feels like a treat, because it is.
This is also one of the final nights of our 2026 Women of Influence nomination period — so if you’ve been meaning to nominate a brave woman in your life who is daring to bloom, time is running out. And who knows? You might just meet her at your table.
Last year, attendees called it the best networking event they’d ever attended. We believe it. When brave women find their people, something special happens — and we can’t wait to do it again. A few words from our 2025 Speed Networking Night attendees:
“Thank you for gathering so many wonderful women.” – Cristina Hartley — Owner, Young Rembrandts
“I think the structure of this one was great! I would quickly attend again.” – Kayla Volkert, OD — Owner, See La Vie
“I had great conversations and enjoyed meeting so many of the women — I’d love to continue to build on those connections.” – Gwenn Nolan — Founder, Mother Compost
Whether you’ve been part of our network since 2023 or finding your people for the first time, Mom’s Night Out for Mother’s Day is your invitation to breathe, connect, and bloom.
Women of Influence Award nominations close at 11:59PM on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10, 2026. See mainlineparent.com/women, phillyfamily.com/women, or buckscountyparent.com/women for more details and the nomination form.
We're Back to Honor and Connect Exceptional Women in our Community for the Fourth Year
Join influential entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders for our Women of Influence Network Events to get listed in our Guides with your ticket. We connect local women+ like you to empower and amplify your impact in Philly, Bucks County, around the Main Line, and beyond. In 2026, we will:
- Recognize up to 36 Women of Influence Award Winners (Nomination Form) who were nominated by our community and three Young Women of Influence Award Winners (Nomination Form)
- Present a Speaker Series: “Daring to Bloom: Brave Stories from Successful Women of Influence” (Speaker Application)
- Publish print and digital Women of Influence Guides to highlight your profile and enable attendees to connect with intention during and after our events (September 24, 2026 release, at the Women of Influence Luncheon at Terrain Devon.)
We’d like to host more Women of Influence Networking Events throughout the year, especially in Bucks County and Philly.
Tentative Dates, Location TBA, book a Google Meet with Sarah Bond/Lori Robbins to discuss co-hosting.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6 – 8 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6 – 8PM
Women of Influence Luncheons
On the Main Line at Terrain Devon:
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11AM – 2PM
In Bucks County at Terrain DelVal:
Thursday October 15, 2026, 11AM – 2PM (tentative)
In Philadelphia (location TBA):
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11AM – 2PM (tentative)
Women of Influence Luncheon Tickets include:
- Networking with a roomful of women who are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities and beyond.
- Meet the 2026 Women of Influence Award Winners
- Find inspiration in the 2026 Brave Speaker Series – Daring to Bloom
- Food, non-alcoholic drinks, raffle prizes,
- Women of Influence Guide (print) and Clutch Gift Bag
- Professional photos at the event by AMC Photography Studios on the pink carpet
- Personal Brand Listing in Women of Influence Guide (print edition and up to three digital editions)
- Social collaboration opportunities (Attendees who publish a social media campaign featuring our event WITHIN 2 DAYS will be accepted as collaborators on Instagram. Like this reel by @mainlinefashionista)
- Access to Family Focus Media’s Women of Influence LinkedIn Group
ATTENDEE ELIGIBILITY
These events are open to women+ as attendees only. (Women+ welcomes all gender identities that align with our women-focused mission).
We ask each attendee to share their contact information and either a short bio or words of wisdom and encouragement for their Women of Influence Network Listing.
Scholarship Tickets
We offer scholarship tickets for those facing financial barriers, made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and contributors who purchase scholarship tickets. If you’d like to request financial assistance, please complete the Scholarship Application form linked below.
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Become a Women of Influence Network Sponsor
We use our sponsorship fee to pay for our venue, suppliers, photographer, videographer, and logistics fees; and most importantly, we pay our team of local women to contribute their time and talents to produce our events and publish our guides. We include Scholarship Tickets in our Sponsorship Packages to offer financial assistance to local women who could not otherwise afford to attend.
Glowing Reviews From Our #WomenofInfluenceFFM Guests
Exceptional Experience
“I wanted to say how joyful today was. It felt like an absolute treat. The service, food and care for dietary restrictions/needs was wonderful and pretty rare these days. Thank you for creating this opportunity to lift up women and their achievements.“
Perfect Execution & Balance
“The event design was so well thought out. I felt it had the right balance of each of these important components. It was so special to be among this remarkable group of women, being honored in so many ways.“
Business Impact & ROI
“I work with a client similar to one of the awardees, so I introduced myself to her, and am going to introduce them; should be a fruitful business connection for them both.”
Relive the magic of past Women of Influence Network events
Check out our Women of Influence Guides to get a feel for our vibe. Don’t miss the previous years’ photo galleries, speaker series videos, Network directories, and our Award Winners’ Profiles under the “Alumni” pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hover over the cards below for answers. Have a question? Email sarah@familyfocus.org.
How are Women of Influence Award Winners Selected?
How are Award Winners Selected?
We accept nominations from our communities from March through Mother’s Day. Nominees complete a questionnaire and winners are selected for each region based on our goals of celebrating leadership, diversity, and community impact.
How are the Brave Speakers selected?
How are the Brave Speakers selected?
They apply and are selected by Sarah Bond.
What is the the Speed Networking Night like?
What is the the Speed Networking Night like?
See last year’s Speed Networking Night recap video: youtu.be/Qy5bHBn_zlE
Who can attend the Women of Influence Network events?
Who can attend the Women of Influence Network events?
These events are open to women+ as attendees only. (Women+ welcomes all gender identities that align with our women-focused mission).
2025 Sponsors
The following trusted local resources support the Women of Influence Network as well as the Main Line Parent, Philadephia Family, and Bucks County Parent Communities.
