LeadHer Magazine Summer Circle Event

CONNECTION. REFLECTION. GROWTH.

A thoughtfully curated afternoon for women building something meaningful. Step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, and join a circle of women who get it.

See You Next Year!! | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Elegant indoor venue with soft pink sofas, round ottomans, and floral arrangements, decorated for a celebration or event.

Join Us in Downtown Ann Arbor

Hosted at the beautiful 210 Event in downtown Ann Arbor, Summer Circle is designed as an intimate gathering where conversation takes precedence over presentations and connection matters more than networking.

Throughout the afternoon, attendees will gather in thoughtful conversation, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with a carefully curated group of women who understand the realities of building something meaningful.

Attendance is intentionally limited.

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What to Expect

  • This isn't a networking event.

    Summer Circle is designed to create meaningful conversations and genuine connection. You'll spend the afternoon alongside women who understand the challenges, ambitions, and realities of building something meaningful.

  • Hosted in a warm, thoughtfully curated space, Summer Circle is intentionally limited to foster deeper conversations, comfort, and connection.

    Expect cozy seating, light refreshments, meaningful discussion, and plenty of room to simply be present.

  • The goal isn't to leave motivated for a day.

    It's to leave with new perspectives, meaningful relationships, and a renewed sense of confidence in what you're building.

    Many of the most valuable conversations happen after the event ends.

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, large windows, a crystal chandelier, leather sofas, armchairs, a marble coffee table with books, potted plants, and a view of an outdoor patio with umbrellas.
Exterior of a brick building with painted signs advertising loaf flour, stoneground whole wheat, and graham and rye flour, with string lights hanging overhead and outdoor wooden benches in front.
A cozy, elegant event space with wooden accents, plush couches, and floral decorations, set up for a celebration or gathering.
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The Women Behind Summer Circle

Dr. Andrea Mata

Featured Conversation

Dr. Andrea Mata is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of BrightSpot Families. Her work focuses on helping individuals, families, and communities build resilience, navigate challenges, and thrive in an increasingly demanding world.

At Summer Circle, Andrea will lead a conversation on Audaciously Imperfect, exploring the unrealistic expectations women often carry as they build businesses, lead teams, care for families, and pursue ambitious goals. Together, we'll examine how the pressure to "do it all" and "do it perfectly" can quietly lead to burnout, self-doubt, and disconnection from ourselves.

Through practical insights and honest reflection, Andrea will challenge attendees to let go of perfection, redefine success on their own terms, and create space for a life and business that feels more aligned, sustainable, and true to who they are.

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Veronica McGibney

Host & Founder, LeadHer Magazine

Veronica McGibney is the founder and editor-in-chief of LeadHer Magazine, a quarterly publication dedicated to preserving the real stories of women building businesses.

Known for creating meaningful conversations and spaces where women feel seen, heard, and understood, Veronica launched Summer Circle as an extension of the magazine's mission: to remind women that they are not building alone.

As host, she will guide the afternoon's conversations and create opportunities for connection, reflection, and authentic dialogue among attendees.

  • "The stories we tell in LeadHer Magazine all point to the same truth: no woman becomes who she's meant to be alone."

    LeadHer Magazine

  • "You do not need to arrive more healed, more certain, or more ready. You only need to be willing to meet yourself where you are."

    Jessica Zacharias

  • "What if the thing you're searching for isn't more strategy... but more trust in yourself?"

    Candice Van Dertholen