What makes Luminary different is our deep commitment to collaboration, professional development, and nurturing and advancing the careers and aspirations of our members.
In 2019, our first full year of operation, we delivered over 200 in person programs, workshops and events with 70% of our workshops being Luminary Member-led! In 2020, we have facilitated over 150 programs and workshops both in person and virtually.
Luminary offers multiple in-person and virtual programs and workshops weekly, helping you navigate your personal and professional future, and allowing you to tune in from anywhere.
These members-only events and experiences are designed to help you develop new relationships and meet members of the Luminary community.
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Provide Members with critical skills like understanding leadership strengths, influencing others, negotiation and building your personal brand. The sessions are intentionally small for Members to learn from and connect with each other, and have access to industry leaders.
Brings companies and individuals from across industries together to connect early and mid-career women together for networking and peer mentorship.
Brings top leaders to have inspiring and intimate conversations with our Members about their career journeys and lessons learned.
Provides space for candid conversations that impact women in the workforce such as identity, parenthood, mental health and more.
Delivers an intimate dinner series with small groups of Members covering taboo topics facing women’s advancement in the workforce and everything in between.
A space especially for our Members who are female founders to share advice, tips, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Programming and events are included in the membership. Tickets to select events marked with an asterisk are available for non-members to purchase via our events page. To reserve your spot to any of the programs below click here!
June 2, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Join our Chief Impact Officer, Surabhi Lal, for a virtual co-working session. Arrive on time with a deep thought project you want to work on, what you need to get it done, and maybe even a snack. We will start the session with some introductions and get deep into our work. Using the community of others on the screen we walk away with a solid stretch of work done — and some new colleagues as well.
RSVPJune 2, 2020 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
"Social impact" isn't a fad, and "corporate responsibility" isn't just for major Fortune 500 companies — in fact, prioritizing social impact will strengthen your company's relationships with employees and customers, and help set your business up for success in the long-term. In this session, Susan McPherson will draw from experiences with her own clients to help you think about creating impact programs that align with your brand and business goals — and lead to meaningful change.
RSVPJune 3, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Come meet up virtually with Luminary's "Get Lit" Book Club- a time for our Luminary community to read and connect over books! The Book Club meets monthly to discuss books written by, for, or about women. The book for June is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, which is now a Hulu TV series, as well.
RSVPJune 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Returning to the Workplace with Purpose: A Plan to Navigate from Regulations to the Human Element of Recovery. As offices and workplaces make plans to reopen, there are many things to think through. Insperity's team, Erin Lau, Samantha Reichenbach, and Julia Halpin will share their knowledge on everything from health and safety to compliance to culture. Bring your questions as we collectively begin the road to opening our workplaces.
RSVPJune 3, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our Community Director, Rachel, as you release your own creativity with fellow Luminary Members. Bring a project you've been wanting to work or come for inspiration on new projects from other members. At the end, we'll each walk away with a tangible memory that you can either hang on your wall, tape to your fridge or toss in your trash (this event is about FUN not perfection y'all).
RSVPJune 4, 2020 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join Luminary Member Randi Levin for a networking hour with a content twist! This conversation series is part connection and equal parts intelligent questions and discussion…the agenda is yours…with a core thought of defining what is now and what is next. Until now, there has never been a time where every woman is collectively pivoting and transitioning. Collectively we will discuss tips and strategies to activate now to support you in navigating from unknown to known and from disrupted to boss-lady disruptor!
RSVPJune 4, 2020 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Community & Connections! Learn for yourself why Luminary is the premier collaboration hub for women and women-identified who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. This is a great way for all those interested in learning more about Luminary and meet other new potential members. Please RSVP and we look forward to "seeing" you there!
RSVPJune 4, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stay connected to Luminary and join us for our weekly Luminary Happy Hour! Although we can't be in-person, join us to meet new friends and have some great conversation with the other vibrant members of Luminary!
RSVPJune 5, 2020 from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Ask her anything! Join Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, for this interactive session. Ask her any questions you may have or just join to connect with other Luminary members.
RSVPJune 8, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
We all have those items in our closet just sitting there because you don't know what to do with them. You loved it at the store--you thought to yourself, "I can totally pull this off!" and now your mind is drawing a blank. So it just sits there. Join Joanna Lovering for an interactive discussion about how to creatively build outfits with wardrobe pieces you already own. Come to the session prepared to show the group 1-2 pieces that you'd like ideas for building outfits around.
RSVPJune 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Luminary's Head of New Membership & Affiliate Partner Programs, Jenelle De La Rosa for virtual coffee! Have questions about Luminary? Just looking to chat with Jenelle and other members? Stop by for some great conversation.
RSVPJune 9, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Join our Chief Impact Officer, Surabhi Lal, for a virtual co-working session. Arrive on time with a deep thought project you want to work on, what you need to get it done, and maybe even a snack. We will start the session with some introductions and get deep into our work. Using the community of others on the screen we walk away with a solid stretch of work done — and some new colleagues as well.
RSVPJune 9, 2020 from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
A 30 minute, lightning round of questions and unfiltered conversations with expert coaches around transitions, career shifts and up-leveling your side hustle. Randi Levin and Tosca DiMatteo will facilitate this session and welcome you to join with your lunch and chat.
RSVPJune 9, 2020 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Power to Take The Lead at Luminary is a unique opportunity for you to get in touch with your power and highest intentions in your professional and personal life. The best leaders know themselves well and this workshop will help you gain insights that may surprise and delight you. You will diagram your life and identify those places where you learned the most, had to pivot the most quickly, and what you learned from each. You will also identify your high and low points and map the defining moments that make you unique as a human being and a leader.
RSVPJune 10, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our Community Director, Rachel, as you release your own creativity with fellow Luminary Members. Bring a project you've been wanting to work or come for inspiration on new projects from other members. At the end, we'll each walk away with a tangible memory that you can either hang on your wall, tape to your fridge or toss in your trash (this event is about FUN not perfection y'all).
RSVPJune 11, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stay connected to Luminary and join us for our weekly Luminary Happy Hour! Although we can't be in-person, join us to meet new friends and have some great conversation with the other vibrant members of Luminary!
RSVPJune 15, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Luminary's Head of New Membership & Affiliate Partner Programs, Jenelle De La Rosa for virtual coffee! Have questions about Luminary? Just looking to chat with Jenelle and other members? Stop by for some great conversation.
RSVPJune 16, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Join our Chief Impact Officer, Surabhi Lal, for a virtual co-working session. Arrive on time with a deep thought project you want to work on, what you need to get it done, and maybe even a snack. We will start the session with some introductions and get deep into our work. Using the community of others on the screen we walk away with a solid stretch of work done — and some new colleagues as well.
RSVPJune 16, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join Luminary and The Fourth Floor in a partnered event for a comprehensive panel discussion on the ins and outs of legal counsel for a founder. Followed by breakout sessions featuring industry experts. Panelists include Erica Lerner, Chief Operating Office and General Counsel for Luminary, Breen Sullivan, Founder of The Fourth Floor and General Counsel for Watermark and Shermin Lakha, Managing Attorney & CEO of LVLUP Legal. Moderated by Sarah Feingold, Co-founder of The Fourth Floor.
RSVPJune 17, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our Community Director, Rachel, as you release your own creativity with fellow Luminary Members. Bring a project you've been wanting to work or come for inspiration on new projects from other members. At the end, we'll each walk away with a tangible memory that you can either hang on your wall, tape to your fridge or toss in your trash (this event is about FUN not perfection y'all).
RSVPJune 18, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stay connected to Luminary and join us for our weekly Luminary Happy Hour! Although we can't be in-person, join us to meet new friends and have some great conversation with the other vibrant members of Luminary!
RSVPJune 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Luminary's Head of New Membership & Affiliate Partner Programs, Jenelle De La Rosa for virtual coffee! Have questions about Luminary? Just looking to chat with Jenelle and other members? Stop by for some great conversation.
RSVPJune 24, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our Community Director, Rachel, as you release your own creativity with fellow Luminary Members. Bring a project you've been wanting to work or come for inspiration on new projects from other members. At the end, we'll each walk away with a tangible memory that you can either hang on your wall, tape to your fridge or toss in your trash (this event is about FUN not perfection y'all).
RSVPJune 25, 2020 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stay connected to Luminary and join us for our weekly Luminary Happy Hour! Although we can't be in-person, join us to meet new friends and have some great conversation with the other vibrant members of Luminary!
RSVPJune 25, 2020 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Community & Connections! Learn for yourself why Luminary is the premier collaboration hub for women and women-identified who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. This is a great way for all those interested in learning more about Luminary and meet other new potential members. Please RSVP and we look forward to "seeing" you there!
RSVPJune 29, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Luminary's Head of New Membership & Affiliate Partner Programs, Jenelle De La Rosa for virtual coffee! Have questions about Luminary? Just looking to chat with Jenelle and other members? Stop by for some great conversation.
RSVPPart of the power AND the success of Luminary is that the women of our community contribute to it. Whether you are a subject matter expert or would like to facilitate a program, become a mentor, speak at an event, hold "office hours" or simply just want to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at getinvolved@luminary-nyc.com.
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