An invite-only lunch where powerful women founders and executives connect, share insights, and spark high-level partnerships, opportunities, and transformational collaboration.

An invite-only lunch where powerful women founders and executives connect, share insights, and spark high-level partnerships, opportunities, and transformational collaboration.

Check out our recap from one of our previous luncheons.

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To get your invitation please RSVP in advance and let us know about yourself.

Why This Luncheon Exists

Our Luncheon is truly exclusive

Turn Conversations Into Collaborations, Connections Into Opportunities

what you will experience

  • Curated, Invitation-Only Room – Every woman is hand-selected to ensure a high-level, aligned environment.

  • Quality Over Quantity – Limited to about 15 women so real connections can actually happen.

  • High-Level Conversations – Focused on growth, money, strategy, and real-life experiences—not surface talk.

  • Collaboration Over Competition – Designed to create partnerships, opportunities, and long-term relationships.

  • Intentional Experience – This is not just lunch. Every detail is structured to produce meaningful outcomes.

Atlanta. DC. Staten Island. Houston.The Exchange Is Coming.

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Reserved for Women Who Are Already Operating at a High Level

This Isn’t Networking—It’s Alignment

Most people aren’t sure how to handle it. Their biggest concerns include:

  • Corporate Meets Entrepreneurial Power – We intentionally bring together high-level women from corporate and business to create a room of influence and execution.

  • Strategic Relationship Building – Build connections that go beyond the luncheon—partnerships, referrals, and long-term collaborations.

  • Access to Decision Makers – Be in the room with women who have influence, authority, and the ability to open doors.

  • Real Conversations, Real Opportunities – Honest discussions that lead to actual business moves, not just inspiration.

  • Expand Your Network Across Industries – Connect with women you normally wouldn’t have access to in your day-to-day environment.

Access to women you normally wouldn’t meet – This room gives you proximity to decision-makers and leaders across industries.

What Others Are Saying...

Dont take it from us, here is what others had to say about our luncheon!

“The Exchange was unlike any room I’ve ever been in. Every woman at that table was intentional, successful, and open to real collaboration. I didn’t just leave inspired—I left with actual connections and a partnership opportunity I’m already working on. This is the kind of room you don’t take for granted.”

“As someone in corporate, I didn’t realize how much I needed to be in a space with high-level entrepreneurs. The conversations stretched my thinking and gave me a fresh perspective on growth and income. The Exchange created a bridge I didn’t even know I needed.”

“I’ve been to plenty of networking events, but this felt completely different. It was intimate, powerful, and very intentional. No fluff, no awkward conversations—just real women having real conversations that led to real opportunities. If you get invited, you need to be in the room.”

Future Events

New York

Staten Island

March 27th, 2026

D.C.

Washington DC

June 27th, 2026

Texas

Houston

Sept 26th, 2026

Georgia

Atlanta

Nov 20th, 2026

About Our Hosts

Deana Jean

Deana Jean, known as “Your Collab Queen,” is an award-winning business strategist, TEDx speaker, and international speaker with over 15 years of sales and executive leadership experience. She is recognized for her unique ability to connect people, positioning herself as a true business matchmaker who helps entrepreneurs and leaders build powerful, aligned relationships and opportunities.

Deana is the founder of the annual Connect and Collab Summit and the Success Tribe Network, a thriving community for collaborative entrepreneurs. She also serves as the Executive Director of the NY State Minority Chamber, where she continues to advocate for business growth and economic empowerment.

A breast cancer thriver, Deana leads with resilience, purpose, and impact. Through her proven Goals, Gifts & Gaps® framework, she and her team support entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide in scaling their influence and success through intentional connection and strategic collaboration.

Taurea Avant

Taurea Avant is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and two-time TEDx speaker known for helping speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs turn their message into a profitable brand. As the cofounder of BookRich Profits Club™, she has supported thousands of individuals in writing books that not only share their story but also open doors to speaking, media, and high-income opportunities.

With over a decade of experience, Taurea has built a reputation for turning books into business assets, helping her clients generate consistent revenue, increase visibility, and position themselves as authorities in their industries. She is also the visionary behind Author Allstars Magazine™, which highlights powerful voices from around the world.

Having spoken in multiple countries and in front of audiences exceeding 10,000, Taurea continues to lead with impact, teaching others how to leverage their voice, story, and expertise to create influence, income, and lasting legacy.

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