Cathy Cooper

@cathycoops

community strategist & founder šŸ‡µšŸ‡¦ building chicago's home for women founders @beyondhervision_
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Beyond Her Vision started as exactly that… a vision. And last week, I got to watch 90 women founders step into theirs šŸ¤ The power of vision is real. The more you speak it, write it down, believe in it, and take action toward it - the more your reality starts to shift. Last week, @beyondhervision_ ā€˜s 2nd annual Summit brought 90 women founders together in Chicago for a night of honest conversations, meaningful connection, and reminders that we do not have to sacrifice ourselves to build something successful. And the feedback afterwards honestly left me emotional: ā€œthe energy in the room was electricā€ ā€œI came alone and left with 10 new friendsā€ ā€œone of the BEST networking events I’ve ever been toā€ Women are craving real community right now. Especially founders. Spaces where we can be honest about entrepreneurship, support each other, collaborate, and feel less alone in the process matter more than ever. So grateful to every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and partner who helped bring this vision to life šŸ«¶šŸ½āœØ Beyond Her Vision is only getting started!!
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8 days ago
1.5 months until our 2nd Beyond Her Vision Summit for women entrepreneurs in Chicago and I seriously can’t wait!! Sharing more about the why behind this year’s theme because it feels SO needed right now. Also stepping out of my comfort zone with more talking videos šŸ™ˆ Let me know if you want to see more of these & if you’ll be joining us on May 1stšŸ„³šŸ’—
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2 months ago
Surround yourself with positive energy, powerful women, and rooms that open doors. šŸ¤ Last time, we brought together female founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs for an intentional evening of connection, collaboration, and real conversations - not just small talk. Because when the right women are in the room… ✨ opportunities happen ✨ ideas grow ✨ and your next level feels closer If you’ve been looking for your founder community - this is it. Our next meet-up is March 12. Come build, connect, and grow with us. Comment ā€œFOUNDERSā€ or DM me for details šŸ’Œ #womeninbusiness #femalefounder #chicagoentrepreneurs #chicagonetworking #womenempowerment
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3 months ago
✨Felt refreshed and in good company at the Women Founders Connect hosted by: @nuriaflanders @cathycoops @samantha__nicole__ So grateful to have incredible female leaders and entrepreneurs as friends. What a treat it was to also see my beautiful amiga @holarubygomez ✨ and reconnect with the amazing @yourfriend.jasmine Here’s a reminder that your environment can also bring you energy, comfort and motivation during times of change and uncertainty šŸ¤
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3 months ago
Q4 was about executing projects i’ve been working on for months, connecting with a lot of friends & family and just enjoying the slower holiday season by travelingšŸ«¶šŸ½so grateful for a very fulfilling 2025 but definitely ready for a more aligned & purposeful 2026🌱
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4 months ago
Guatemala reminded me how much beauty lives in simplicity. In slow mornings, warm tortillas, being immersed in nature & simply being fully present. Already dreaming about returningšŸ’›
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4 months ago
We absolutely loved co-hosting this gathering with powerhouse community builders like @inspiratemarketing and @meetmoredoers šŸ¤āœØ There’s nothing better than bringing women founders together in spaces designed for real connection, and collaboration. More events are coming soon, and we’d love to have you in the room! šŸ‘‡ Comment or send us a DM to get the invite to the next one!
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5 months ago
Q3 felt like a whirlwind… if you asked me what I did, I’d probably say, ā€œI don’t know, but it was busy.ā€ So much happened, but I blinked and the quarter was over. I’m so glad I’ve started recording more of life - these little recaps remind me that even amidst the chaos of life & work, there were a lot of beautiful moments too😊
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7 months ago
Q2 Moments that Grounded Me 🪓 This season reinforced how important it is to nurture my friends & family, to continue to challenge myself in new ways & to keep doing things future me would be proud of :)
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10 months ago
We’re still not over the magic that happened at the Beyond Her Vision Summit! A room full of 65 visionary women, big dreams, real conversations, and intentional connection. This is what it looks like when women come together to build, grow, and empower one another. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported - it couldn’t have been done without you🧔 Let this be your reminder that your vision is always worth pursuingšŸ¤—šŸ’« #womenentrepreneurs #chicagoentrepreneurs
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11 months ago
The Beyond Her Vision Summit is officially 1 week away!! 🤩🧔 I’ve always believed that when a vision lands on your heart, don’t overthink —just move forward with it. That mindset brought me to Chicago. It got me the job I dreamed of. It led me to launch my own business. And now… It’s why I’m hosting Beyond Her Vision’s first big event. Trusting yourself isn’t always easy, but wow—I’m so grateful for every single person who’s helped bring this summit to life. You’ve made this journey so fun, fulfilling, and full of purpose. I appreciate you all so much! Can’t wait to see you next Friday šŸ’«Link in bio to secure your ticket!
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1 year ago
Every year, when I reflect on my goals & accomplishments, I realize how easy it is to forget the small wins—the moments that truly make the year special. This time, I’m doing things differently. I want to document the journey, celebrate the progress, and reflect with gratitude on how far I’ve come. Here are my favorite moments of Q1✨😊
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1 year ago