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There's a particular kind of person who turns their own breakthrough into a life's work — and that's exactly what Chiquita West has done. About a month ago, Chiquita and I sat down for coffee, and I instantly connected with her. We talked through the journey of how I began HERplace, and she just simply listened. She took in everything I said, and she received it. When you know someone is actually listening and receiving what you're saying, it's a beautiful thing. Chiquita sh

The ongoing support of HERplace has helped us build something that's clearly working. This year, we received 60 vendor applications which is double last year's count. 30 vendors secured a spot, and 30 more are on our waitlist, hoping for the chance to grow their business through HERplace. That demand tells us the need is real, and we want to continue to meet it. This is where we would love to have your help. There are many ways you can support our mission and we would love

Let's be real, there's no shortage of "women's events" out there. So when people ask what makes HERplace different, we don't take that question lightly. Because the answer matters. We're not here to network. We're here to connect. Look at the words literally. To network is to know a lot of people. To connect is to know more about people. That's not a small difference. That's everything. Knowing a lot of people gets you a long contact list. Knowing more about people gets you a

Starting a business is never easy. Doing it in Colorado Springs brings its own unique set of challenges and rewards. I want to share my experience as a founder here, hoping it might resonate with you or offer some helpful insights. Why Colorado Springs Feels Like Home for Founders When I first moved to Colorado Springs, I was drawn by the natural beauty and the strong sense of community. But what really surprised me was how supportive the local business scene is, especially

When women walk into HERplace spaces, I want them to feel like they can exhale. Like they don't have to code-switch or perform or shrink themselves to fit in. Like their success is celebrated, not envied. That's not by accident. That's by design.

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At HERplace, we believe that community is built by women who lift each other up — and our Fallon Nichole Hills - Grant would not be possible without leaders who embody this truth. That’s why I am beyond grateful to spotlight our presenting sponsor for this inaugural year: Lana Rodriguez and The Lana Rodriguez Group (PCS Colorado with REAL Broker, LLC). Lana’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Before real estate, she built her career in client care with brand

The vision behind HERplace came to me two years ago at the event Unleashing YOU Live , hosted by Amanda Riffee . You may have heard me mention Amanda a few times in blogs prior to this one. Amanda is an incredible coach, mom, wife, and now best selling author , who empowers women to dream big and boldly in life and business. During one of the sessions, we were asked to journal about our biggest dream, “what have you been wanting to do but just haven’t had the nerve to do? Rem

Hungover on Inspiration: My Experience at Unleashing YOU Live I’m actually hungover—but not from alcohol. I’m hungover from the energy and emotions I poured out on Monday February 3. It left me speechless for days. I attended an event called Unleashing YOU Live , and it was nothing short of transformative. This event is hosted by Amanda Riffee . Amanda is a “corporate leader, event speaker, podcast host, happy wife, mom of two, loyal friend, and certified executive & succes