What happens when women come together for honest conversation, expert insight, and real community? ✨
We gathered at Towne & Oak for a powerful Morning Brew with Dr. Kristie Dold Bennett, and it was one of those conversations that stayed with us long after the morning ended.
Together, we unpacked the realities of perimenopause and menopause, cut through the noise and misinformation, and reminded ourselves of something important:
Menopause is not something women should silently suffer through.
From brain fog and sleep struggles to hormones, mental health, and the overwhelm of “wellness” advice online, the discussion was science-based, reassuring, and deeply validating.
One takeaway that resonated throughout the room:�
Your experience matters. And women deserve informed care, support, and options.
But perhaps the best part? Watching women connect, share stories, ask questions, laugh, learn, and realize they are not alone in this transition. 💛
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
#SuiteEscape #TowneandOak #Womenshealth #Menopause #CommunityandConnection
A little throwback… and a big reminder 💫
Our “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Menopause” Lunch Series with Dr. Kristie Dold Bennett back in May 2023 still holds its place as one of our most highly attended events to date, for good reason…
Now she’s back!
At a time when we’re all being inundated with messaging, marketing, and mixed information around menopause, Dr. Bennett cuts through the noise with clarity, science, and the kind of insights every woman deserves to understand.
This is the conversation you don’t want to miss.
Join us for a candid, informed, and incredibly relevant discussion on what we actually need to know- right now.
✨ Save your spot. Come curious. Leave informed.
#SuiteEscape #WomensHealth #MenopauseMatters #WomensWellness
Some leaders build businesses. Others build movements.
Jessica Goldman Srebnick has redefined what it means to lead with vision—transforming Wynwood Walls into a global epicenter of art, culture, and community.
Now, she’s joining us at Suite Escape for a live digital conversation on what happens when creativity leads—and how bold ideas, when executed with intention, can reshape industries and cities alike.
Suite Escape Digital Event
🗓 Thursday, April 30
🕛 10:40 AM CST
💻 Live on Zoom (with recording available)
We’ll explore: * The vision behind Wynwood Walls * Leadership lessons from building something iconic * The intersection of art, business, and community * What it really takes to think bigger and build bravely
Whether you join us live or watch later, this is a conversation designed to stay with you.
Link in the bio to join us!
#SuiteEscape #WhenCreativityLeads #WomenInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #wynwoodwalls
Morning Brew with Regina Trillo ☕️✨
A conversation rooted in culture, courage, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.
The energy in the room was undeniable - thoughtful, engaged, and deeply connected. The kind of morning where ideas spark, perspectives shift, and new connections are made (exactly why we gather).
A few takeaways we’re still thinking about:
• Start before you feel ready, clarity comes through action
• Your customer is your most valuable source of truth
• Build with values first, growth follows
• Collaboration can take you further than going it alone
From redefining representation in food to reimagining what growth can look like, Regina reminded us that building with intention isn’t just possible…it’s powerful.
Because when women come together with curiosity and purpose, it’s never just a conversation… it’s momentum.
#SuiteEscape #MorningBrew #WomenInBusiness #FounderStories #CommunityAndConnection
An afternoon that felt like more than a conversation ✨
Our Lunch Series with @sylvielegere and @thepolicycircle reminded us that staying engaged isn’t about consuming more, it’s about thinking more intentionally, asking better questions, and showing up with curiosity.
A few ideas we’re still thinking about:
• Staying informed requires intention, not just consumption
• Civic confidence is built, it’s not innate
• Creativity isn’t optional, it’s foundational
• Dialogue, done well, is a catalyst for change
• Community is where real impact begins
This wasn’t just a conversation about the creative economy.
It was a reminder that when women gather with intention, structure, and curiosity,
they don’t just exchange ideas… they shape what comes next.
#SuiteEscape #CreativeEconomy #CivicLeadership #CommunityMatters #towneandoak
Sometimes the most powerful businesses begin with a quiet realization: something is missing.
For Regina Trillo, it became a brand. A mission. And now, a movement rooted in culture, identity, and community.
Her story is a reminder that building something meaningful isn’t about perfection, it’s about starting, listening, evolving… and bringing others along with you.
From reimagining representation in the food space to redefining what collaboration can look like among women founders, this is the kind of conversation that shifts perspective.
Join us at our upcoming Suite Escape Morning Brew ☕✨
Come for the coffee, stay for the conversation.
👉 Link in bio to reserve your spot
#SuiteEscape #MorningBrew #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #WomenSupportingWomen
This is the kind of conversation that shifts perspective… and stays with you long after the table clears.
On Thursday, April 16th, we’re gathering for lunch with Sylvie Légère, Co-Founder & CEO of The Policy Circle, an organization built on one powerful belief: that meaningful dialogue has the ability to shape communities, culture, and the future itself.
This isn’t just lunch.�It’s a seat at a table where ideas are exchanged, perspectives are challenged, and connections are made in the most energizing way.
Seats are limited, and this is one you don’t want to hear about after the fact.
Link in the bio to register.
✨ Join the conversation.�✨ Pull up a chair.�✨ Be part of something that matters.
#SuiteEscape #WomenWhoLead #CreativeEconomy #ThePolicyCircle #CommunityAndConnection
Not in Chicago? You’re still very much part of this.
Over the past six months, so many of you have joined this community from across the country, and we’ve been thinking about how to meet you there.
Our Digital Membership is designed for exactly that.
A way to stay connected to the conversations, the ideas, and the energy of Suite Escape - no matter where you live.
For $195/year, you’ll have:
• Unlimited access to all digital events
• Invitations to pop-up conversations
• Thoughtful post-event notes + speaker insights
It’s not just about showing up.
It’s about continuing to learn, grow, and stay connected to a community of women who are doing the same.
Join us - from wherever you are!
🔗 Link in bio
#SuiteEscape #WomenWhoLead #LifelongLearning #DigitalCommunity #WomenSupportingWomen
Creativity isn’t just expression- it’s influence.
The creative economy is shaping how we connect, lead, and build community - and women are driving that change in powerful ways.
Join us on April 16th for lunch with Sylvie Légère for a conversation that feels both timely and important.
Come curious. Leave inspired. ✨
#SuiteEscape #CreativeEconomy #WomenWhoLead #CommunityAndConnection #ThoughtfulConversations
Three conversations. Three incredible women. One shared thread: the power of women showing up, with curiosity, courage, and a willingness to engage.
April at Suite Escape is about stepping into the conversation, whether that’s shaping ideas, building something meaningful, or leading with a bold vision.
✨ April 16 - Lunch with Sylvie Légère
Come ready to think, question, and engage in a dynamic, policy-circle-style discussion on the creative economy and the role we play in shaping our communities.
☕ April 24 - Morning Brew with Regina Trillo
An honest, energizing conversation on building a brand rooted in identity, heritage, and purpose (with a few real-talk lessons on doing things your own way).
💻 April 30 - Digital Event with Jessica Goldman Srebnick
A front-row seat to how creativity, vision, and fearless execution can transform not just careers, but entire communities.
Because at Suite Escape, we believe meaningful connection isn’t passive, it’s something you step into. And when you do? That’s where the magic happens. ✨
👉 Join us this April. Save your seat, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation.
🔗 Link in bio to register
#SuiteEscape #NorthShoreChicago #WomenSupportingWomen #LeadershipMatters #CreativeLeadership
Have you ever wondered what a Suite Escape Lunch feels like?
Think: a beautiful table, thoughtful conversation, and a room full of women who just get it.
Delicious bites from Towne & Oak + Molls’ Muffins (yes, it’s as good as it sounds).
Coming solo? Perfect.
We intentionally curate seating so you’ll reconnect with someone familiar—or meet someone you’re meant to know.
Come as you are.
Leave inspired, energized, and maybe with a few new connections you didn’t expect.
✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet someone new
✨ Enjoy something delicious
We have an incredible lineup of programming ahead, don’t miss your seat at the table.
Tap the link in bio to join us.
#suiteescapelf, #towneandoak, #mollsmuffins #northshorewomen #connectionandcommunity
This week we featured Rev. Jihan Murray-Smith, who reminded us that leadership isn’t about having all the answers… it’s about paying attention, making people feel seen, and creating spaces where belonging is real.
From nonlinear paths to quiet courage, from creativity as fuel to the power of small, everyday moments - there was a thread woven through it all: we are simply better together.
To the incredible nonprofit leaders who joined us - thank you. Your work is constant giving. We hope this conversation offered a moment to receive, reconnect, and be filled back up by one another.
One message we’re holding onto: “Joy is not frivolous. It is fuel.”
It was an amazing conversation that refueled our community with connection, shared inspiration and purpose.
This is the power of Suite Escape.
#SuiteEscape # #BetterTogether #NonprofitLeaders #CommunityAndConnection LillieAlexander TowneandOak
