Women Kick Glass
is a networking collaborative designed
to inspire, energize and connect women
propelling them to break the glass to their aspirations.
Women Kick Glass "networking-with-a-purpose" events and activities foster opportunities to
share ideas, empower exchange and build community.
Women Kick Glass
evolved out of a networking project coordinated by
JeanAnn Morgan, Principal of JAM Creative Communications.
Our dynamic events include senior executives, female founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners all of whom are seeking interesting ways to get inspired, feel empowered and find connection with like-minded women.
At Women Kick Glass, empowered women empower women.
is a networking collaborative designed
to inspire, energize and connect women
propelling them to break the glass to their aspirations.
Women Kick Glass "networking-with-a-purpose" events and activities foster opportunities to
share ideas, empower exchange and build community.
Women Kick Glass
evolved out of a networking project coordinated by
JeanAnn Morgan, Principal of JAM Creative Communications.
Our dynamic events include senior executives, female founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners all of whom are seeking interesting ways to get inspired, feel empowered and find connection with like-minded women.
At Women Kick Glass, empowered women empower women.
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Welcome to The Women Kick Glass Boutique!
Shop our spirited and sassy collection of inspired tees, tanks, totes
and accessories.
A portion of annual proceeds are donated
to support women-focused causes.
Click the photos to start shopping!
Shop our spirited and sassy collection of inspired tees, tanks, totes
and accessories.
A portion of annual proceeds are donated
to support women-focused causes.
Click the photos to start shopping!
Vision Word Bags
now available in the
Women Kick Glass Boutique!
Don't see your Vision Word? No problem! DM us and we'll create one for you!
now available in the
Women Kick Glass Boutique!
Don't see your Vision Word? No problem! DM us and we'll create one for you!
Reviews & Feedback
Women Kick Glass With Collaborative Connections
True Heights Consulting June 26, 2019 Blog Post
(Click Link in Logo to Read)
True Heights Consulting June 26, 2019 Blog Post
(Click Link in Logo to Read)
Wow...just Wow!"
- Shay, Marketing Executive
What a great event! It felt warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in. It was easy not awkward to meet people, and I made some interesting new connections. I'll definitely attend future events, and bring a colleague too!"
- Rhonda, Independent Film Producer
Inspired, motivated and energized is how I felt when I left! "
- Ann, Finance Executive
This event allowed me to break out from my Industry-specific networking and connect with women in other fields, doing different things. Your event gave me some much-needed energy and motivation. Thank you for what you're doing! You'll definitely see me again at a future program!"
- Sharon, Senior Industrial Engineering Executive
Tips & Techniques for Effective Networking
- Set a goal of reaching out and connecting to a few contacts each week. Make time to pick up the phone or send a note to keep your network alive.
- Say "yes" and be open to all networking possibilities. You never know when or where the right opportunity will present itself.
- When attending a professional event, ask a question from the audience to make yourself known. Consider wearing a statement piece (big bangle bracelets, for example). This will help you stand out and attract others to you making your networking experience easier and more effective.
- Offer to help others who need it but to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the "asks," put the onus on those asking. Invite them to follow up with you to ask questions or address their need rather than taking it on yourself and adding to your "to do" list.
- Be bold, be brave in your approach to networking. Have courage and ask for what you want knowing that most people genuinely want to help if they can.
- Go to networking events solo on occasion to resist the urge to sit with friends and stay in your comfort zone. Set a goal of connecting with at least two new unknown people in the room.
- Wear something with pockets as this will help you keep your business cards handy and avoid the awkward juggle of your bag, your glass and whatever papers you may collect along the way.
Recent Events
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Thank you to the amazing women who joined us on November 18, 2020 at our
Women Kick Glass Virtual Holiday Pop Up. What fun we had!
A special shout out to the Female Founders featured who introduced us to their beautiful and spirited brands. Their passion and energy for what they are creating is an inspiration and we were so excited to learn more about them, their brands and their businesses.
This holiday season -- perhaps more than ever -- I encourage everyone to shop small, shop local and shop female-founder brands.
Please shop the female-founder brands included at our event:
Ally Shoes
Bedlove Dream
Cherie James Collections
Dessert Ladies
Kahindo NYC
Little Love Jar
Mirame Swim
Perfect Pitches by Precious
Roses Natural Products
Sophie Blake NY
Special discounts given to all those who registered.
Congratulations to all of the Giveaway winners.
Thank you again to everyone who joined us. It was so fun!
Women Kick Glass Virtual Holiday Pop Up. What fun we had!
A special shout out to the Female Founders featured who introduced us to their beautiful and spirited brands. Their passion and energy for what they are creating is an inspiration and we were so excited to learn more about them, their brands and their businesses.
This holiday season -- perhaps more than ever -- I encourage everyone to shop small, shop local and shop female-founder brands.
Please shop the female-founder brands included at our event:
Ally Shoes
Bedlove Dream
Cherie James Collections
Dessert Ladies
Kahindo NYC
Little Love Jar
Mirame Swim
Perfect Pitches by Precious
Roses Natural Products
Sophie Blake NY
Special discounts given to all those who registered.
Congratulations to all of the Giveaway winners.
Thank you again to everyone who joined us. It was so fun!
Our October 7, 2020 Women Kick Glass Meet Up was all about breasts.
Two coasts, three countries, 37 women and an abundance of empowering information that all women need to know...what a great Women Kick Glass Meet Up it was.
Thank you to all of the amazing women who joined us for an informative, dynamic and empowering conversation about breast health and wellness.
Thank you, Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder & Director of the Montclair Breast Center for sharing expertise and wisdom about our breast health and wellness. Dr. Elliott shared lots of great advice. A few important takeaways: get treated by a breast expert; get a 3D mammogram; if you have dense breast tissue, see if a breast mri is right for you. Learn more @montclairbreastcenter
Thank you Stacie Rae @stacierae.art for sharing your story and your amazing work as Creator of A.R.T. Areola Restorative Tatoo. Learn more @stacierae.art @nipplebacks
Thank you @eleveintimates for sharing your beautiful intimate wear and gifting us a nightie for our giveaway. Women Kick Glass network can shop the line and enjoy a 15% discount with code “PERKY.”
Thank you @lesliefenster for sharing your story and for gifting us Stella & Dot merch for our giveaway. Shop the full Stella & Dot line with special promos by contacting @lesliefenster
Thank you too to @divaforadayfoundation for sharing your work to help create a day of calm and beauty for women touched by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the event and from the Women Kick Glass Boutique throughout the month of October will be donated to @divaforadayfoundation
Thank you to all those who joined us, for another great
Women Kick Glass Meet Up!
Two coasts, three countries, 37 women and an abundance of empowering information that all women need to know...what a great Women Kick Glass Meet Up it was.
Thank you to all of the amazing women who joined us for an informative, dynamic and empowering conversation about breast health and wellness.
Thank you, Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder & Director of the Montclair Breast Center for sharing expertise and wisdom about our breast health and wellness. Dr. Elliott shared lots of great advice. A few important takeaways: get treated by a breast expert; get a 3D mammogram; if you have dense breast tissue, see if a breast mri is right for you. Learn more @montclairbreastcenter
Thank you Stacie Rae @stacierae.art for sharing your story and your amazing work as Creator of A.R.T. Areola Restorative Tatoo. Learn more @stacierae.art @nipplebacks
Thank you @eleveintimates for sharing your beautiful intimate wear and gifting us a nightie for our giveaway. Women Kick Glass network can shop the line and enjoy a 15% discount with code “PERKY.”
Thank you @lesliefenster for sharing your story and for gifting us Stella & Dot merch for our giveaway. Shop the full Stella & Dot line with special promos by contacting @lesliefenster
Thank you too to @divaforadayfoundation for sharing your work to help create a day of calm and beauty for women touched by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the event and from the Women Kick Glass Boutique throughout the month of October will be donated to @divaforadayfoundation
Thank you to all those who joined us, for another great
Women Kick Glass Meet Up!
Who is Little Miss Perfect?
She’s you. She’s me. She’s the woman beside you, and the woman that exists inside you.
She’s the incessant, negative chatter that exists in your head and tells you that you, as you are, will never be enough.
Little Miss Perfect is the voice within that is begging to be accepted and screams in terror when asked to step away from her comfort zone. She’s filled with fear, doubt and self-criticism. Buried within all of us is a Little Miss Perfect.
But wearing that label keeps you from being who you want to be, the woman you know you are within. That label keeps you from saying the things you want to say, and keeps you from chasing after your dreams. For so long, she’s been hiding under false perceptions, keeping you from living the life you’re meant to live. And up until now, she’s kept you from being all that you’re destined to become in this lifetime.
But, Little Miss Perfect, you have permission to take back your power.
Are you ready to let your Little Miss Perfect roam free?
We unpacked all of this and much more in an intimate conversation with Melissa Fino, author of the new Amazon bestseller, Little Miss Perfect.
Melissa Fino, MSW is a Perfectionism Coach for Women Business Owners and Founder of the #LoveYourLifeCommunity.
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Participants of this event also received an an autographed copy of Little Miss Perfect.
Thank you, Melissa and all those who joined us, for another great
Women Kick Glass Meet Up!
Who is Little Miss Perfect?
She’s you. She’s me. She’s the woman beside you, and the woman that exists inside you.
She’s the incessant, negative chatter that exists in your head and tells you that you, as you are, will never be enough.
Little Miss Perfect is the voice within that is begging to be accepted and screams in terror when asked to step away from her comfort zone. She’s filled with fear, doubt and self-criticism. Buried within all of us is a Little Miss Perfect.
But wearing that label keeps you from being who you want to be, the woman you know you are within. That label keeps you from saying the things you want to say, and keeps you from chasing after your dreams. For so long, she’s been hiding under false perceptions, keeping you from living the life you’re meant to live. And up until now, she’s kept you from being all that you’re destined to become in this lifetime.
But, Little Miss Perfect, you have permission to take back your power.
Are you ready to let your Little Miss Perfect roam free?
We unpacked all of this and much more in an intimate conversation with Melissa Fino, author of the new Amazon bestseller, Little Miss Perfect.
Melissa Fino, MSW is a Perfectionism Coach for Women Business Owners and Founder of the #LoveYourLifeCommunity.
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Participants of this event also received an an autographed copy of Little Miss Perfect.
Thank you, Melissa and all those who joined us, for another great
Women Kick Glass Meet Up!
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We had a great time talking with Melinda Huff, swimwear designer and female founder of Mirame Swim. (MIRAME means "look at me" in Spanish!) It was terrific learning about Melinda's creative female founder journey, her gorgeous Mirame Swim swimwear and athletic wear line and how different swimwear styles work for different body types. It was also empowering to share "girl talk" about how radical self love should dominate when choosing the swimsuit that is right for our different and beautiful body shapes and sizes. Participants received an exclusive copy of the Mirame Style Guide and a special discount offer toward the Mirame line that can be worn both in and out of the water.
Thank you, Melinda, for helping us all dive in to summer in style!
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Covid-19 Life has left many of us feeling stuck, in need of a regroup and in need of focus.
In essence, we all need a pandemic pivot? We gathered on June 30, 2020 for a virtual workshop to talk about You & 2020: Reimagined.
When we were excited for the start of a new decade who could have imagined that after a few months we would be in quarantine due to a global pandemic and then confront social justice protests?
Most of us started 2020 with bright hopes, optimistic plans and exciting dreams. We all started the year planning something,,,maybe it was a career pivot or a personal-life transition. Whether our vision was crystal clear or just coming in to focus, we had hopes and goals and plans.
Wherever we were then is likely different now.
We gathered to reimagine the possibilities again and reignite our passion for making things happen. We talked about our collective need to make a pandemic pivot for career and personal transition.
JeanAnn Morgan, Founder of Women Kick Glass and JAM Creative Communications, and Sarah Wahiba Senan, Life & Leadership Coach, discussed how to take a mindful approach to reinvigorating passions and understanding one's personal brand mission. We talked about why our “Why” is now more important than ever and how it can be a North Star to help guide us through good and troubling times. We talked about how we wanted to feel coming out of these months of quarantine and how to find clarity on a reimagined vision for the remainder of 2020 starting from the inside out. We talked about how to find clarity on those feelings that can shape your life reimagined. Thank you to all of the bold and brave women who joined!
It was a fun discussion for all.
In essence, we all need a pandemic pivot? We gathered on June 30, 2020 for a virtual workshop to talk about You & 2020: Reimagined.
When we were excited for the start of a new decade who could have imagined that after a few months we would be in quarantine due to a global pandemic and then confront social justice protests?
Most of us started 2020 with bright hopes, optimistic plans and exciting dreams. We all started the year planning something,,,maybe it was a career pivot or a personal-life transition. Whether our vision was crystal clear or just coming in to focus, we had hopes and goals and plans.
Wherever we were then is likely different now.
We gathered to reimagine the possibilities again and reignite our passion for making things happen. We talked about our collective need to make a pandemic pivot for career and personal transition.
JeanAnn Morgan, Founder of Women Kick Glass and JAM Creative Communications, and Sarah Wahiba Senan, Life & Leadership Coach, discussed how to take a mindful approach to reinvigorating passions and understanding one's personal brand mission. We talked about why our “Why” is now more important than ever and how it can be a North Star to help guide us through good and troubling times. We talked about how we wanted to feel coming out of these months of quarantine and how to find clarity on a reimagined vision for the remainder of 2020 starting from the inside out. We talked about how to find clarity on those feelings that can shape your life reimagined. Thank you to all of the bold and brave women who joined!
It was a fun discussion for all.
On Sunday, May 3, 2020 we hosted our first virtual Women Kick Glass Female Founder and Entrepreneur Meet & Greet & Sip & Shop. We were joined by some of our Female Founder and Entrepreneur friends who shared their stories and showcased their very special product lines to more than 50 women participants who sipped a beverage of choice in the comfort of home.
It was a fun "night out but in" in our new normal of social distancing.
See Women Kick Glass on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about this event.
It was a fun "night out but in" in our new normal of social distancing.
See Women Kick Glass on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about this event.
The table was set for another inspiring, dynamic (and this time delicious!) Women Kick Glass event in New York City on November 13, 2019. It was incredibly exciting to spend the evening in the Epicured SoHo Test Kitchen where a highly-engaged and empowered group of women gathered to cook, eat, sip, talk and network to forge connections, make new contacts and build community. This time we gathered to cook, eat and chat about healthy food and the impact good nutrition has on women's health and wellness.
I am honored to have linked arms with incredible women for this amazing Women Kick Glass event. Thank you to my talented friend, Jeanne Petrucci, RDN and Founder of Living Plate for leading such an inspiring and educational discussion about gut health and for her delectable recipes designed to make the science of food delicious. Thank you to Renee Cherkezian, Co-Founder of Epicured and to Jaime Haak of Epicured who so graciously welcomed us into their beautiful SoHo space and prepared the most incredible dishes and cocktails for us to enjoy. Thank you too to Claire Crispo who made every detail just perfect and was a joy to work with! Thank you to my incredible friend, Leslie Minsch who always rolls up her sleeves to help and makes everything super fun along the way. Thank you as well to my friend Angela James who captured the many beautiful images of the many beautiful women in attendance. And...thank you to all the brave and beautiful women who attended and brought their energy and positive vibes to the party. It was another inspiring, empowering and energizing evening indeed!
Here at Women Kick Glass, empowered women empower women. ❤️ ✨✨✨
Ps: I always get asked about my outfit, so sharing that info here too.
I was styled by @maggylondon wearing the Chris jumpsuit.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our handbag and accessory drive
to support Bottomless Closet.
to support Bottomless Closet.
Thank you too to those of you outside of NYC who joined us on Facebook Live.
On September 18, 2019, Women Kick Glass hosted another dynamic evening of women who gathered to sip, shop and network for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Women Kick Glass "Sip, Shop and Network for a Cause" event at the Tory Burch Boutique at the Mall at Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ. It was exciting to see so many familiar faces and to meet so many new friends during this special evening together.
Thank you to Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder and Director of the Montclair Breast Center for leading an informative discussion about breast health awareness. Dr. Elliott's authentic presence, informative presentation and practical advice made the evening educational, enlightening and fun. Her message was so inspiring, and everyone in attendance left feeling more knowledgeable and empowered to practice breast self-care and take control of their breast health.
Thank you to Tory Burch for her commitment to women and the #embraceambition movement. Special thanks to Jane Knittle and Jennifer Vaughan, managers of the Tory Burch Short Hills Boutique, and the entire Tory Burch Short Hills team for their warm, welcoming and wonderful hospitality and for their overwhelming generosity. We’re so grateful to you for hosting Women Kick Glass in your beautiful Boutique and offering our network so many exclusive opportunities during this closed-door event.
And, thank you to all of the incredible women who joined us. It was so fun and empowering to share the evening with you! Together we raised nearly $1,000 which will be donated to The Breast Center at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ. Thank you to those who shopped and to Tory Burch who donated a portion of the evening’s sales to breast health.
My heart is full after every Women Kick Glass event and this night was no different. Thank you to all of the empowered women who joined us and made the experience so memorable, warm, lovely, inspiring and empowering.
Thank you to Dr. Nancy Elliott, Founder and Director of the Montclair Breast Center for leading an informative discussion about breast health awareness. Dr. Elliott's authentic presence, informative presentation and practical advice made the evening educational, enlightening and fun. Her message was so inspiring, and everyone in attendance left feeling more knowledgeable and empowered to practice breast self-care and take control of their breast health.
Thank you to Tory Burch for her commitment to women and the #embraceambition movement. Special thanks to Jane Knittle and Jennifer Vaughan, managers of the Tory Burch Short Hills Boutique, and the entire Tory Burch Short Hills team for their warm, welcoming and wonderful hospitality and for their overwhelming generosity. We’re so grateful to you for hosting Women Kick Glass in your beautiful Boutique and offering our network so many exclusive opportunities during this closed-door event.
And, thank you to all of the incredible women who joined us. It was so fun and empowering to share the evening with you! Together we raised nearly $1,000 which will be donated to The Breast Center at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ. Thank you to those who shopped and to Tory Burch who donated a portion of the evening’s sales to breast health.
My heart is full after every Women Kick Glass event and this night was no different. Thank you to all of the empowered women who joined us and made the experience so memorable, warm, lovely, inspiring and empowering.
Event photos courtesy of Angela James Photography
www.angelajamesphotography.com
www.angelajamesphotography.com
On June 19, 2019, Women Kick Glass hosted more than 30 women who gathered to connect, collaborate and create community all while talking, laughing and having fun together in a highly-spirited environment. The focus of this event was relationships...how we make them, how we develop them and how to manage expectations around them with a more mindful and intentional approach. The dialogue was honest and authentic, meaningful and thought provoking. Thank you to Dr. Zan Struebing and Dr. Nadine Heitz, co-Founders of True Heights Consulting, who led us in an engaging discussion about how we approach professional and personal relationships with mindfulness and intention. Special thanks to Heidi Gammon, Owner and Visionary of Engraved Images for welcoming us into her beautiful Studio in Far Hills, NJ and making everything so elegant for this evening that we shared together.
My heart is full after every Women Kick Glass event and this night was no different. Thank you to all of the empowered women who joined us and made the experience so memorable, warm, lovely, inspiring and empowering.
My heart is full after every Women Kick Glass event and this night was no different. Thank you to all of the empowered women who joined us and made the experience so memorable, warm, lovely, inspiring and empowering.
On April 17, 2019 Women Kick Glass hosted more than 50 women at Luminary, an exciting new collaboration hub for women in NYC, for an interactive discussion about voice, communication and confidence. Thank you to Casey Erin Clark, co-Founder of Vital Voice Training, who gave an informative, engaging and entertaining presentation about the unique power of our voice, and the importance of speaking out and being heard. A special thank you to Justina Michaels, Founder of Fitting Fetes, LLC who helped make the evening extra special with her event organization and planning expertise. And of course...thank you to all of the interesting, smart, beautiful and talented women who joined us and made the evening fun and full of powerful networking opportunities for everyone in attendance.
Photo credit: Angela James Photography
On October 10, 2018, Women Kick Glass hosted Connect with Confidence: Panel Discussion About the Power of Networking in NYC's Moet Hennessy Lounge. It was an evening of authentic dialogue, spirited exchange and
new-found connections.
Thank you to the following Panel of amazing women who made this inspiring evening a reality:
Justina Michaels, Founder, Fitting Fetes, LLC
Jill Miller, Partner, TruWork, Inc.
Ann Sublett, Founder, The Pallas Network
Allison Varone, Brand Director, Moet & Chandon
Each Panelist offered valuable insight and advice about broadening community circles, forging deeper connections and building professional networks. The conversation and exchange from the Panel, and from the highly-engaged women in attendance, provided robust perspective in to how we connect and network.
Special thanks to Moet Hennessy US for hosting Women Kick Glass in their beautiful downtown space and for so generously providing food
and Moet & Chandon for all guests to enjoy! The gold coins for the
Moet & Chandon vending machine were a generous and very much appreciated bonus that added lots of fun to the event!
It was a #MoetMoment to remember!
Photo credit: Angela James Photography
Women, Wine & Wardrobing at the Lotte New York Palace
On May 23, 2018, Women Kick Glass hosted an evening of "Women, Wine and Wardrobing" in the gorgeous Worth New York/W by Worth Showroom in the Lotte New York Palace. Women came to build their networks while building their wardrobes and supporting Bottomless Closet, a non-profit organization that works to empower women preparing for and finding employment. Thanks to the generosity of Strategic Image Partners, through this networking-for-a-purpose event 10% of net sales were donated to support the great work of Bottomless Closet.
It was a spirited evening full of inspired conversation, killer networking, fancy shopping and new relationships.
It was a spirited evening full of inspired conversation, killer networking, fancy shopping and new relationships.
JeanAnn Morgan, Founder, Women Kick Glass;
Anne Blackman, Chairwoman of the Board, Bottomless Closet; and
Laura Norwalk Bendelius, Owner, Strategic Image Partners
Anne Blackman, Chairwoman of the Board, Bottomless Closet; and
Laura Norwalk Bendelius, Owner, Strategic Image Partners
Photo credit: Angela James Photography
Women "WorkIt" at NYC's Book Culture
On April 9, 2018, Women Kick Glass and JAM Creative Communications in partnership with Katie Fogarty of Reboot hosted a networking-with-a-purpose event
featuring
Carrie Kerpen, author of "Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business."
It was an interactive and engaging evening of inspiring conversation and energized networking. Carrie did a reading from the book, took audience questions and did a book signing.
The event was held at Book Culture on New York's Upper West Side and a portion of the event was streamed online via Facebook Live.
