Women Entrepreneurs Rock

10/03/2026

She's been helping women own their financial story for nearly two decades. It's our next panelist... Tatiana Sunik!

Tatiana is the Founder of Hera Financial LLC and Financial Planner with Forum Financial. After 17 years at the $3 billion boutique RIA Klingman & Associates, Tatiana now guides women through career ascents, business exits, divorce, and every pivotal life transition - with the technical expertise of a top-ranked advisor and the heart of someone who's been there.

Fun fact: she speaks fluent English, Russian, Ukrainian... and finance. 😉

Come hear how she's helping women achieve financial clarity and confidence, on their own terms.

Want to see her live? Grab your FREE ticket to Women Entrepreneurs Rock 12: Changing the Game now before they're gone. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651?

It's all happening Monday, October 19th at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ.

10/02/2026

She turns chaos into clarity - and now she's doing it with AI.

Meet Gladian Rivera, Founder & CEO of Obsidian Rising LLC!

With 15+ years spanning corrections, public health, and justice reform - including co-creating a reentry court program for the Eastern District of New York and earning the 2024 EOUSA Director's Award - Gladian now helps businesses implement AI automations and workflows that actually work.

She's a member of the Anthropic Claude Partner Network and an OpenAI Select partner, author of The Sovereign Leader, and an international speaker who's taken the stage in Paris and Valencia, Spain.

Come hear how she bridges institutional experience with practical AI adoption at Women Entrepreneurs Rock 12: Changing the Game at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ on Monday, October 19th.

Tickets are free and registration is open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651

10/01/2026

Relaxation is her business. Empowerment is her mission. Please welcome our next Women Entrepreneurs Rock panelist... Vivian Pisano!

Vivian is the Owner & Founder of The Secret Garden Salon & Spa with locations in both Marlboro, NJ and Staten Island. In 2000, she built the first and only green salon/spa in Staten Island - years ahead of the sustainability trend that is part of everyday life today.

Beyond spa services, Vivian has helped her community embrace wellness and purpose-driven living. She's proof that beauty and business can both be rooted in empowerment.

Join us at Women Entrepreneurs Rock 12: Changing the Game to hear her journey - Monday, October 19th at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ. Grab your free ticket here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651

09/29/2026

Clap for THAT... it's Lisa Durden!

Our WER 12 Panel Moderator is a true force in media - an award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, public speaker, and national TV contributor.

Lisa's voice has shaped conversations on ABC News 20/20, CBS News and beyond, and her directing/producing credits include Diary Of A Killer (ABC 20/20), The Conversations Project (Hulu), and Neighborhood Wars 2 (A&E).

An MFA grad in Social Documentary Film from the School of Visual Arts, Lisa brings courage, resilience, and vision to every story she tells...and every panel she leads.

We can't wait to see her bring that same fire to our stage. 🔥

You can get your free ticket to the October 19th Women Entrepreneurs Rock event in Long Branch here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651

09/27/2026

She swept the competition and built an empire while doing it.

We are pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker for Women Entrepreneurs Rock 12: Changing the Game - Gladys Vonglahn, CEO and Founder of Gladys' Cleaning Service LLC

With clients like Newark Liberty International Airport, Paychex, Downtown Westfield, and her new contract with RWJBarnabas Health, Gladys knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up and create a real empire.

Listen to her inspire the crowd with a keynote speech on Monday, October 19th at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ.

Tickets are selling out quickly for this free event, so now is the time to register! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651

09/13/2026

Women entrepreneurs are not only making an impact. They are CHANGING THE GAME. 🎲

Women Entrepreneurs Rock is back for a 12th year - and this time we are celebrating the business owners and entrepreneurs in our own community who found solutions, discovered loopholes, and made their own rules in order to help their businesses thrive.

Listen to their panel and study the moves they made in order to succeed. Network with other women entrepreneurs during the happy hour. Celebrate the success of our small business community.

We will be returning to Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ again this year courtesy of Marilyn Schlossbach - who will be providing food and a cash bar to all attendees. This year's WER will be held on Monday, October 19th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Registration is now open and the tickets available are limited. So register now and save your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000252024651?aff=oddtdtcreator

WER 12 is a free event made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and donations from the public. Contact us to learn more about how you can be a part of bringing WER to life.

06/02/2026

Do you know an exceptional woman leader who is making a difference in New Jersey?

Now is the time to recognize her.

The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 ATHENA® Leadership Award and ATHENA® Young Professional Leadership Award. While hosted by the Chamber, these awards welcome nominations from across New Jersey and recognize women whose leadership, professional excellence, community service, and commitment to mentoring others create a lasting impact.

As a proud ATHENA finalist, I have seen firsthand how meaningful this recognition can be. The ATHENA Awards celebrate women who not only achieve success in their own careers but also dedicate themselves to helping others succeed.

The ATHENA® Leadership Award honors established leaders, while the ATHENA® Young Professional Leadership Award recognizes emerging leaders ages 24-40 who are already making significant contributions in their professions and communities.

I encourage you to take a moment and think about the remarkable women across New Jersey who inspire, lead, innovate, and lift others as they climb. Their stories deserve to be recognized.

📅 Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026

For nomination information and eligibility details, visit:

Regional Monmouth Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Awards
https://www.monmouthregionalchamber.com/athena/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Let's celebrate the women who are shaping the future of New Jersey through leadership, service, and mentorship.

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04/23/2026

Lights. Camera. ACTION! 🎬

Show Biz x Small Biz (SBxSB) 2026 is New Jersey's biggest entertainment industry small business event, and it's back for its second year. The entertainment industry is all about connections - and so is your small business.

The SBxSB Prequel Series is your opportunity to get in the room early - connect with the right people, understand the landscape, and position your business for what’s ahead in the booming film, sports, and entertainment industry happening right now in our state.

Three locations across New Jersey. One shared opportunity.

Choose the session closest to you and start fostering those relationships before the main event:

🔗 https://www.mosbdc.com/2026/sbxsb-prequel-series/

03/31/2026

What a month it's been at Monmouth Ocean Small Business Development Center!

Thank you all for engaging with our content, attending our webinars, and connecting with us and our partners in honor of

Monmouth Ocean Small Business Development Center committed to helping connect entrepreneurs with access to resources, funding and grants to help their businesses grow. One of our brightest ways to do this is our annual Women Entrepreneurs Rock event that happens every October - where we celebrate entrepreneurs, hear their stories, and honor their success.

If you're interested in being involved as panelist, a sponsor, or an attendee, head to the link below to hear more about this event and what it's all about.

Happy Women's History Month!

https://www.womenentrepreneursrock.com

03/30/2026

Women's History Month is coming to an end, but our commitment to connecting entrepreneurs with funding and tools to support their small business dreams happens every day.

The partners that Monmouth Ocean Small Business Development Center work with on a daily basis are here to provide entrepreneurs access to government funding and loans that will help grow their small business ventures.

Connect with New Jersey Small Business Development Centers Network, U.S. Small Business Administration, NJ State Women's Chamber of Commerce, Women's Center for Entrepreneurship, New Jersey Economic Development Authority and NJ Business Action Center today to gain access to free and low-cost training, loan applications, grant information, and much more.

This month is all about you and your business, and so is next month, and so is the future. 🌟