If you are in a leadership role at a company or a founder, you need vision. But more than that, you need influence. Influence to get investors. Influence to get clients. Influence to hire great employees.

Think about Steve Jobs, co founder of Apple. He had vision. But like many fearless leaders, he was also gifted in the art of persuasion. He influenced people to follow him on his journey to creating a company with products that were amazing —and original.

What worked in one situation, may not necessarily have worked in another.

As part of our leadership programming series in 2020, LadyDrinks hosts this compelling workshop with Gino Perrotte, Founder and Strategist, Right Brain Journeys on how to be a powerful communicator as a leader of your organization or company.

We will learn the “Art of Influence,” as well as the six principles of persuasion.

In the spirit of creating unique and ‘out of the box’ networking experiences, we are hosting this workshop in the private ‘Roastery Room ‘ of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, 61 Ninth Avenue, New York City. Afterwards, we get a private tour and some special gifts!

Event timeline:

• 600-615pm Guest check-in
• 6:15-7:05pm Introductory remarks and Gino Perrotte presentation on the six principles of persuasion.
• 7:05-7:15 Q&A
• 7:15-8:00 Tour and networking

About Gino Perrotte

Gino Perrotte, M.A. is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Right Brain Journeys. As an award-winning expert in culture and communication, Gino draws upon more than two decades of corporate management/training and academic research/teaching experiences to guide organizations through a strategic journey of self discovery and awareness.

Gino’s success with clients transcends cultures and industries and is anchored in his ability to create purposeful cross-cultural relationships by connecting on a human to human level.

He is a published author on the subjects of culture, gender, nonverbal communication, online learning initiatives, study abroad, and soft skills. Gino earned a B.S. in Business Management from Grove City College and a M.A. in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida.

About Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York

The search for the extraordinary has taken Starbucks around the globe. It’s this restlessness that drew the brand to New York City, the kinetic crossroads of the world. Opened in December 2018, the New York Roastery brings their great passion for coffee to the greatest city in the world. Taking its cue from the indomitable spirit of New Yorkers and the hardworking ethos of the meatpacking district, the New York Roastery is both workshop and stage, a three-dimensional window into the coffee journey.

About LadyDrinks

LadyDrinks is a leadership development platform South Asian women executives. We create programming and events 4 times a month to bring like minded professional women of a certain cultural background so we may create support systems for success. The five-year plan is to host an event in every city of the world.

While Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic relationships, we remind our membership that the most important relationship—- is the one we have with ourselves. This February 5th, join us at OMEGA Boutique on Fifth Avenue, for champagne, strawberries, shopping, and indulging in a little ‘TIME FOR YOU.’

The evening will feature special guests.

Candice Georgis has a practice that focuses exclusively on women executives, CEO’s, founders, and leaders. As a special treat, she will be leading a one-hour workshop on self-care with an emphasis on self love and how small acts can create a huge impact. She will share tips you can integrate into your daily routine.

This workshop will be generously hosted by our title sponsor OMEGA.

About OMEGA

OMEGA is a prestigious Swiss watchmaker and member of the Swatch Group Ltd. Since 1848, the brand has been synonymous with excellence, innovation and precision, as well as a pioneering spirit, demonstrated by conquests of the oceans and space. In fact, since 1965, the OMEGA Speedmaster has been worn on each of NASA’s manned missions including all six moon landings.

In sports timekeeping, no brand is more actively involved. In addition to partnerships in golf, sailing, athletics and swimming, OMEGA has served as the Official Timekeeper at 27 Olympic Games and will continue that role until at least 2032.

OMEGA has been worn by James Bond since 1995 and its family of real-life ambassadors includes George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig, Rory McIlroy, Michael Phelps, Buzz Aldrin and many others.

A passionate supporter of social causes, OMEGA has strong partnerships with the GoodPlanet Foundation, as well as Orbis International and its Flying Eye Hospital.

Importantly, OMEGA has a tradition of excellence in watchmaking. Most recently, this reputation was reinforced with the introduction of Master Chronometer certification. Approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), this standard represents the Swiss industry’s highest for precision, magnetic resistance and chronometric performance.

About LadyDrinks

LadyDrinks is a leadership development platform South Asian women executives. We create programming and events 4 times a month to bring like minded professional women of a certain cultural background so we may create support systems for success. The five-year plan is to host an event in every city of the world.

Testimonials:

I had a thriving and large dental practice with cutting-edge technology and lovely patients who were more like family. But, I hardly spent time with my two adorable children.

After listening to featured speaker Jennifer Macaluso-Gilmore at a LadyDrinks event, I made a change. Jennifer talked about the importance of women ‘having it all’ but living life in chapters in order to achieve that. She stopped mid-career to spend time with her children because they would be 1 year old or 2 years old, only ONCE.

I sold my practice, traded it in for a smaller one in favor of spending more time my kids. Guess what? I saw them soar. Best decision I ever made. At LadyDrinks, I have connected with some amazing ladies and hope to see more and more come on board. Joya thank you so much for your amazing network!

—Priti Dagli, DDS, FAACD, FICOI Plainsboro Dental Services

Lady Drinks has helped me connect with industry leaders in an intimate environment. I’m a standup comedian (The Funny Brown Mom) and a screenwriter. Within days of joining, I was speaking with a Hollywood director in a context that was low pressure and comfortable for both of us. As a new screenwriter, I wouldn’t have had access to him otherwise.

—Zarna Garg, Comedian and Screenplay writer, The Funny Brown Mom

LadyDrinks is a leadership development platform for executive women, based in New York City. It is led by long time television presenter Joya Dass and began with an intention to support South Asian professional women. However, in the last few years, the initiative has expanded to include women around the globe, with annual events in Paris, London, Toronto, Brussels, and the UK.

The movement rings in 8 years in 2020 and celebrates International Women’s Day with a series of dinners: Milan. London. The Montreal dinner is on the evening of February 13th and welcomes eight executive women to have a seat at the table at woman-owned restaurant Nora Gray.

This dinner is a conversation-driven format. In a round-robin, we will introduce each woman attendee and her company/title. Each woman shares a recent win, a current challenge, one resource she has to share, and one thing she needs right now. Joya will moderate the conversation.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2020 is #EachforEqual. We celebrate women’s achievements with this dinner.

Research shows that video is becoming THE way that consumers are choosing to ingest their information.

• Marketing emails WITH VIDEO increase click-throughs by 200-300% (Forbes)
• Landing pages WITH EMBEDDED VIDEO increase conversation rates by 80% (HubSpot)
• If a website HAS VIDEO, people spend 88% more time on it (Oberlo)

While good content is still king, video is the future. Video helps consumers better retain information and drive action. January 28th, 2020, Luminary presents a rare front row seat with the CEO of Vimeo Anjali Sud to talk about ways to leverage video for your business. Founder of LadyDrinks Women’s Networking Joya Dass engages her i n fireside chat.

About Anjali Sud

Anjali Sud is CEO of Vimeo, the world’s largest ad-free online video platform. Anjali leads a global team of over 500 individuals dedicated to empowering creators with the tools, technology and community to tell their stories. Anjali previously served as General Manager and Head of Marketing at Vimeo, where she oversaw the growth of over 150 million members using the platform. Before that, she held various positions in e-commerce, finance and media at Amazon and Time Warner.

Anjali has been included in Fortune’s 40 under 40, Adweek’s Power List and The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen Under 35. She is a designated Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She grew up in Flint, Michigan and now lives in New York City with her husband and son.

About LadyDrinks

LadyDrinks is a leadership development platform South Asian women executives. We create programming and events 4 times a month to bring like minded professional women of a certain cultural background so we may create support systems for success. The five-year plan is to host an event in every city of the world.

About Luminary

Luminary is New York City’s premier collaboration hub for women and women-identified who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. It is a refuge for the curious, the ambitious, the connectors, and the change agents. It is the ultimate career advocate for women-identified providing the professional coaching and social community needed to thrive. We are a diverse collective of women focused on fostering meaningful relationships.

Joya Dass, Founder of LadyDrinks, in conversation with Payal Kadakia, Founder of Classpass, Athleta Flatiron

Joya Dass, Founder of LadyDrinks, in a fireside chat with American Ballet Theater’s Misty Copeland

Joya Dass, Founder of LadyDrinks, in conversation with Former Miss America Nina Davuluri and Mented Cosmetics Co founder Amanda Johnson

Women’s events at Luminary

LadyDrinks partners with Cairn Leadership to share two short presentations on the latest research around women and leadership, facilitated discussions and activities throughout, along with coffee and a gourmet brunch picnic at the summit.

Your takeaways

• Create space for LadyDrinks members and new potential members to interact in meaningful, growth-oriented ways
• Provide research-backed ideas on particular strengths that women bring to leadership in organizations
• Enjoy a shared adventure, increase health and wellness, and summit a local peak

About Cairn Leadership

Cairn Leadership Strategies activates excellence in organizational culture through

experiential learning models and shared outdoor adventures. We use instruction,

dialogue and activities based on the latest leadership and team research.

We achieve breakthrough outcomes by developing trust among teams through real

world experiences like hikes, climbing, camping, improv activities, and more. Our

skill-building events improve communication, collaboration, and leadership skills across

the board. Leaders report that their team members feel more connected to each other

and to their work, more open to new possibilities, and more ready and willing to take

action after our events.

What our participants are saying!

“This was the most engaging training I’ve ever been to.”

“I’m communicating and speaking up more in meetings as a result of the program. I’m

watching reactions / non-verbal behavior and addressing them sooner both in 1-on-1

meetings and in team meetings.”

“The outdoor atmosphere and rock climbing really helped the group connect on a deeper level than your typical team building activity. It was fun, challenging, and I left with a strong connection with my fellow colleagues.”

Leadership Topics for This Event:

• Women in Leadership: The Courage, Competence, Confidence Paradox.
• Empowerment through strengths-based leadership
• The Confidence Code
• Three steps to leading confidently

Timeline:

• 6:45AM: Meet and enjoy coffee together
• 7:00AM: Introductions and opening activity / ​The Confidence Code
• 7:30AM: Hike! Facilitated conversations and reflection periods included on the trail
• 8:30AM: Summit! Team activity and gourmet picnic
• 9:00AM: Descend
• 9:45AM: Closing and shared commitments

What is your relationship with money? What is your children’s knowledge of household finances? LadyDrinks hosts a special mother-daughter event February 22nd.

Saturday, February 22nd, LadyDrinks member Sunaina Mehra of Francis Financial leads us in a “Money Circle,” a conversation circle where we get curious about our story around money. As women, we have a knack for connecting. When we come together to connect around something as powerful and complex as money and our children, we’re capable of making profound changes. With this exercise, we engage our daughters in the conversation about money too.

This event is generously hosted at the home of Bhavna NIgam, Founder of Bhavna’s Exclusive.

About the afternoon

We will have exercises to help uncover the underlying values of money unique to your family and share tools and resources that will help you educate the children in your life.

The purpose of the Circle is not to talk spreadsheets or discuss investment strategies. The Circle is about learning from each other, and from ourselves.

We will start promptly at 1:15pm, so please plan to arrive at 1pm, and expect to stay until we close the Circle, at 230pm. Light bites and beverages will be served.

Event timeline:

• 1:00 – 1:15 Arrival, initial networking
• 1:15 – 1:30 Settle the circle & explain the concept of a money circle
• 1:30 – 1:40 Check-in (initial introductions)
• 1:40 – 2:00 Journaling – Values Exercise
• 2:00 – 2:30 Full Group Harvest
• 2:30 – 2:45 Reflection & Check-Out (Final thoughts)

Your takeaways:

• An afternoon networking with 15 professional women
• Teaching your daughters how to engage in conversations about money and learn to present themselves in a group
• Building awareness around the topic of money in a way you never have

About LadyDrinks www.ladydrinks.com

LadyDrinks is a leadership development platform South Asian women executives. We create programming and events 4 times a month to bring like minded professional women of a certain cultural background so we may create support systems for success. The five-year plan is to host an event in every city of the world.

About Francis Financial www.francisfinancial.com

Francis Financial was formed in 2002 with the purpose of doing things differently in the wealth management industry. This means providing clients with independent advice, transparency and individual attention. We continuously work hard to maintain the boutique feel our clients love us for.

What does your ticket get you?

• Museum admission and a private docent-led tour of the Museum’s permanent collection, telling women artists’ stories
• Networking with other women executives in the Houston Area. 10 women only.
• A drink at the Museum Cafe afterwards

Thursday, March 5th we are hosting a LadyDrinks private tour of women-only artists at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Why learn the stories of women only artists? Pre Modernist era, women weren’t allowed to become artists.

Through the stories, learn how

• Women harnessed sponsors to get ahead.
• Women enlisted allies from day one to get ahead.
• Women created their own opportunities

Women worked silently behind the scenes of great works of art and never got credit. Read more her. We meet in the Rotunda of the museum at 5:45pm. A docent will be leading the tour. Afterwards, we gather for a cocktail at MFA Cafe, which is the museum restaurant.

Event timeline

• 5:45pm: Meet at the designated spot inside the Museum to get checked in
• 6-7pm. Docent leads the private tour
• 7:15-9pm Cocktail, Introduce yourself, Meet the other ladies and share one piece of the tour that stood out for you

Now, California’s must-visit wine region isn’t in California at all: it’s in Baja California, 90 minutes below the Mexican border, in Valle de Guadalupe. Join LadyDrinks Networking as we work to demystify the region and take you on a private worry-free tour to explore in the company of ten professional women. (Spouses welcome)

Valle de Guadalupe has been referred to as the Napa Valley of Mexico. Its 1000 foot elevation and Mediterranean microclimate create ideal conditions for growing red wine grapes.

Its fine dining restaurants, offering sophisticated food at a fraction of what you’d pay in America, are becoming so popular that their chefs are quickly ascending to celebrity status. But what makes the Valle so interesting is the total lack of pretense in its offerings. Envision Napa, but with no traffic, no “wine train,” no celebrity names on bottles. To visit this area is to spend a weekend in a state of low-key bliss, as long as your idea of a perfect Saturday involves good, inexpensive wine and friendly vineyard dogs. [Forbes}

YOUR TAKEAWAYS

• Networking with other emerging female and male leaders in the San Diego area
• Experience Valle de Guadalupe with a guided tour
• Wine tasting premium Mexican wines
• A worry free experience

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

• Transportation to and from the border
• Transportation to the wineries (2)
• Cheeseboards and olives
• Premium Wine tasting at each winery (3-5 tastings of the best house wines at each vineyard)

Lunch not included $15-20 (Restaurant recommendations provided)

EVENT TIMELINE

• 8:00 AM meet time at Fashion Valley, Address:
• 8-8:25 AM Attendees Carpool/Uber to the border (transportation provided)
• 9:00 AM Baja Excursions makes pick up to transport attendees to the wineries on the other side of the border
• 9:00-1030 AM Travel to first winery
• 11:00 AM Visit Descantos Winery – tasting
• 12:30PM Lunch/Free time (lunch not included but can add $10-20/person for full meal )

• 1:45PM Depart for second winery
• 2:00 PM Wine Tasting at El Cielo/ Free time
• 4:00 PM Baja Excursions leave El Cielo to head home
• 5:30PM Back at border
• 6:00PM Attendees carpool or Uber back to Fashion Valley

LadyDrinks Networking engages women minority leaders in important fireside chats. Seen here: Former Miss America Nina Davuluri and Mented Cosmetics co founder Amanda Johnson.

Bringing women together for fun and inspiring events. This is the annual WHO INSPIRES YOU holiday party. Each woman brings one woman who inspires her or she wishes to network with.