Get Together Power Hour
Monday Power Hours are monthly co-working style sessions designed to help you make real progress on your business without the distractions of your usual workday.
We gather once a month on a Monday morning from 7:30–9:30am for light connection, intentional focus, and dedicated time to work on a project you’ve been meaning to tackle. Think: quiet productivity with the added bonus of being surrounded by like-minded business owners.
Beginner Art Class- Paint your home
Christina is back and guiding you through a watercolor class to paint your home or commemorate a treasured building from your life.
Photos must be submitted by 3/14 for Christina to be able to provide your sketch to watercolor!
Mixed Media Wall Hanging
3 hours
No prior experience needed.
All materials provided.
If you’ve ever wanted to give mixed media a try, this project is a great place to start. In this class, you will learn a variety of mixed media techniques to create a 10x10 art piece on a wood panel, ready to hang. Students will begin by creating a vibrant layered background, using collage papers, acrylic paints, stencils and rubber stamps. Techniques include creating a fabric image transfer, making fabric beads, blending colors, and experimenting with metallic leaf. All materials and tools provided, along with detailed instructions to take with your finished artwork.
Taking Risks and Negotiating with Confidence
Taking the Risk: Negotiating with Confidence and Clarity with Lauren Valentine
presented by the Women In Business Committee of the Colonie Chamber
Women are often taught to be prepared, collaborative, and accommodating. It’s less common that we are taught how to take smart risks or negotiate from a position of strength. In this interactive session, we’ll challenge common myths around negotiation and unpack why so many capable women hesitate to ask for more, speak up, or hold firm in high-stakes conversations.
Drawing from proven Sandler principles and real-world business scenarios, this session will help participants:
Reframe risk as a strategic advantage rather than something to avoid
Navigate negotiations with confidence, not concession
Communicate value clearly without over-explaining or apologizing
Hold equal footing in conversations involving money, influence, and decision-making
Attendees will leave with practical tools, language frameworks, and a renewed mindset to advocate for themselves, their ideas, and their worth. Whether you’re negotiating a deal, a promotion, or your next bold move, this session will equip you to lead the conversation with confidence.
Beginner Watercolor Class: Self Portraits
Grab your friends and join us for a colorful morning of painting, sipping and fun as we explore the world of watercolor and create our own self portraits. Please make sure to send your photo to theshopon7@gmail.com 10 days prior to class after purchasing your ticket.
Beginner Pottery Class
Molding clay by hand is a great way to ease into the new year and connect to your creative self. In this class, you will learn how to work with air dry clay by creating and embellishing paper clay bowls and beads with organic, earthen textures. Mold and shape one bowl in class, and embellish a second bowl with stitching, wire, acrylic paints, rubber stamps and handmade beads. If you have a rolling pin, please bring it. All other materials and tools provided, as well as detailed instructions for you to take with your creations.
Beginner Watercolor class: Pet Portraits
Grab your friends and join us for a colorful morning of painting, sipping and fun as we explore the world of watercolor and paint your favorite pets! Please make sure to email your pet portrait at least 10 days prior to theshopon7@gmail.com after purchasing your ticket!
New Moon in Capricorn Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Lights, Camera, Connection: How Short-Form Video Builds Trust and Drives Business
In a world where attention is fleeting and authenticity matters more than ever, short-form video is your business’s most powerful trust-building tool. Join Melissa Rathbun, Managing Partner of NewWard Development, for this hands-on session that goes beyond trends — and into tangible, trust-driven video strategy.
Get Together Holiday Party
518 Get Together is a safe space for female entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to form a community and build their village.
Beginner Watercolor: All things color
Grab your friends and join us for a colorful morning of painting, sipping and fun as we explore the world of watercolor.
Full Moon in Gemini Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Full Moon in Sagittarius Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Full Moon in Taurus Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Articulation Magic!
Articulation Magic!
You’ve consumed so much business advice & bro-marketing strategies that you could choke.
Articulation Magic is your antidote!
Join Kelly Schmidt of Loudmouth Co. for a night to exorcise the online noise that’s been fucking with your clarity—so you can find your real brand voice and finally say what makes you great out loud.
Part workshop, part celebration, part creative séance, Articulation Magic is where the girls, gays, and theys running small businesses in the Capital Region come to stop over-consuming and start articulating.
You’ll leave with words that sound like you, brand voice clarity that feels good, & that giddy feeling only a night with the gals can give.
518 Get Together
we are hosting Get Together’s monthly networking meetup in collaboration with Jessica from Tea & Temperance. Get together is a safe space for female entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to collaborate, grow & learn from each other.
New Moon in Scorpio Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Full Moon in Aries Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
West Aesthetics 3 year anniversary celebration
Welcome to West Aesthetics & Wellness! Grab your besties & come join us for a day of giveaways, raffles, & celebration at The Suites on 7.
What to Expect:
✨ Raffle tickets upon arrival
✨Your goal is to try and and earn as many raffle tickets as possible!
✨ Pick your raffle basket & enter to win!
✨ Raffle baskets are valued at over $5,000 including FREE TOX for a year, one Sculptra treatment, eltaMD skincare, and so much more!
✨ Local vendor pop-ups & shopping
✨ Exclusive event-only specials
✨ Light bites, sips, and celebration vibes
This milestone wouldn’t be possible without YOU! Our clients, friends, and community who continue to support us and trust us with your care.
🎟️ Tickets are free, but space is limited. RSVP today to secure your spot!
💫 Come for the celebration, leave with glowing skin, good energy, and maybe even a prize!
The 5-minute makeup look!
Bored with your makeup routine? Need a little makeup application refresher? Feeling out of the loop with all the new trends?
Glow Studio presents a new class: The 5-minute makeup look! There will be a live presentation, demo and guided practice time to perfect your easy new look!
crafting a holistic & high-impact elevator pitch
The Women in Business Committee of The Colonie Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event!
From “Nice to meet you” to “Tell me more” crafting a holistic & high impact elevator pitch:
In a crowded networking room (whether it’s a Chamber mixer or a chance encounter in the coffee line), you have seconds to make a first impression. However, here’s the truth: a great elevator pitch isn’t just about rattling off your job title. It’s about creating a connection that blends who you are with what you do so people remember you long after the handshake.
In this interactive session, leadership consultant and business strategist, Christina Farinacci-Roberts, will show you how to combine some of her powerful frameworks:
The SOULARISE Leadership Model supports you to introduce yourself holistically, so your personal essence and professional expertise shine together.
The FORTUNE Framework guides you to articulate your why, what, and how with clarity, confidence and cohesion.
You’ll learn how to:
Avoid the “robotic résumé” trap and instead spark curiosity and conversation.
Share a pitch that feels authentic to you and compelling to your audience.
Adapt your pitch for different settings, from casual meetups to high-stakes introductions.
By the end, you’ll have the tools to develop a polished, memorable introduction that makes people think:"I need to know more about you."
Who Should Attend:
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals who want to strengthen their networking impact and communicate their value in a way that resonates.
Format:
Interactive workshop with live examples, guided exercises and take-home templates.
Full Moon in Pisces Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
New Moon in Virgo Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
Full Moon in Aquarius Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.
New Moon in Leo Yoga Workshop w/ Maria Elayne
A soulful space to align with the lunar cycle through
gentle movement, ritual, reflection, and astrology. Each
session honors the energy of the current moon —
whether planting seeds at the New Moon or releasing at
the Full Moon. Come as you are, leave more connected.