Wednesday, October 22, 8:30 a.m. ET

Valley Bank, 245 5th Ave. (between 27th & 28th Streets), 15th Floor, NYC

$15 for members; $20 for non-members. Bring a friend at the WMG member price.

Includes breakfast pastries and coffee.

Join Women’s Media Group for a special conversation with Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder of CreativeMornings, the global breakfast lecture series that celebrates creativity and community in over 250 cities worldwide. Hosted at Valley Bank, we’ll kick off the morning with networking over pastries and coffee provided by Ost Cafe. Next, Tina will share her journey of launching CreativeMornings, the values that fuel its growth, and new initiatives like CreativeMornings Clubs that deepen connections across borders and industries. Following this, WMG board member Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez will sit down with Tina for a fireside chat exploring what it really takes to build authentic communities in today’s media and creative landscapes. After Tina takes questions from the audience, four attendees will have the opportunity to share their 30-second pitches. The session will then close with more time for connection and community. This is a unique chance to experience the spirit of CreativeMornings firsthand!

About Tina Roth Eisenberg

I am an IRL enthusiast who grew up in mountainous Switzerland, influenced by renowned Swiss design and a lot of fresh air. I am often referred to as swissmiss, my blog and Twitter handle. I am ok with that. Over the past 16 years I started side projects that have organically turned into businesses and redefined my career: I run a Brooklyn based collaborative workspace called FRIENDS, am the co-founder and designer of a to-do app called TeuxDeux and I fixed the world of temporary tattoos with Tattly. Oh, and I am the founder and CEO of CreativeMornings, this beautiful engine of generosity. I live in beautiful Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with my two children, Ella and Tilo, who teach me about current memes and TikTok.

Refunds available up to 48 hours before the event. No refunds for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event.

Breakfast will be courtesy of Ost Cafe.

Thursday, October 30, 5:15 p.m. ET

The Brazen Fox, 175 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY

WMG members only; guests are responsible for their own food and drink

Join WMG member Catherine Cioffi for a Small Group Social with special guest Ann-Marie Nieves, founder of Get Red PR. Ann-Marie will share insights about the differences between publicity and marketing strategies across three popular publishing paths — self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional publishing —  to help you navigate the promotional landscape with confidence.

This is your chance to:

• Learn proven PR tactics for the current publishing landscape.
• Understand what works (and what doesn't) for each publishing model.
• Ask your burning questions in a relaxed, intimate setting with great food!

WMG’s Small Group Socials are a long-standing tradition and remain one of our most popular program series. This is a wonderful way to facilitate meaningful connections among members. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to the host directly. All member contact information can be found in the Member Directory.

Wednesday, November 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

Free for WMG members; $15 for non-members (Zoom)

Join Women’s Media Group for a focused virtual session with Fauzia Burke, founder of FSB Associates and author of Online Marketing for Busy Authors. In this interactive program, Fauzia will demystify how artificial intelligence is transforming publishing — from creating a media kit to discovering audiences. She’ll lead a thoughtful discussion on the promise and pitfalls of AI for writers and publishers, highlighting the essential skills authors and media professionals need to stay ahead. Drawing on real-world examples, Fauzia will share practical tools and frameworks to help you use AI responsibly and creatively. You’ll come away with actionable strategies to integrate AI into your marketing and promotion efforts — and learn how to leverage new technologies to elevate your message, strengthen your brand, and build lasting connections with readers. She will be in conversation with Jane Wesman, Co-President of WMG and President of Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc.

Meet the speakers:

Fauzia Burke is a pioneering figure in digital book publicity, with more than 20 years of experience shaping the publishing industry. As the founder and President of FSB Associates, she's worked with bestselling authors like Alan Alda, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, Mika Brzezinski, Ken Blanchard, and Lord Charles Spencer, as well as many talented first-time authors. Her company made history by creating the first author website for Sue Grafton and founded Pub Site — a user-friendly platform that has empowered authors like Tom Clancy, Robin Cook, and many others to build their online presence. An accomplished author herself, Fauzia wrote Online Marketing for Busy Authors (Berrett-Koehler), providing practical guidance for authors navigating today’s digital landscape. She now leverages her expertise to lead the way in AI-driven book marketing, helping authors and publishers embrace innovative, technology-enhanced strategies. Fauzia is writing a weekly Substack on harnessing the power of AI to shape the future of book marketing. You can follow her at Fauziaburke.substack.com.

Jane Wesman, Co-President of WMG and President of Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc., is a leading book publicist and branding expert with more than four decades of experience promoting authors and ideas that shape culture. She led national campaigns for bestselling books, such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The One Minute Manager, and The Alchemist, as well as for many of today’s most innovative business, leadership, and fiction authors. Known for combining traditional publicity with digital strategy, Jane helps authors build visibility and thought leadership through integrated publicity, social media, and branding campaigns. She is the author of Dive Right In – The Sharks Won’t Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Success and shares her expertise on her Book Marketing Pro YouTube channel and LinkedIn newsletter. A past President of the NYC chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, she launched a mentoring program that helped dozens of women grow their businesses. Learn more at www.wesmanpr.com.

Refunds available up to 48 hours before the event. No refunds for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event.

Saturday, November 15, 2:00 p.m. ET

Girls Write Now, 247 W. 37th St., Suite 1000, NYC

WMG members only; FREE

Join WMG member Elise Thoron for a performance and discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk, put on by her company, Literature to Life. James Baldwin’s story about abiding love in the face of injustice remains disturbingly poignant sixty years after it was first published. Told from the perspective of its young heroine, this is the story of one family’s fight for justice in a society where institutional discrimination has the power to destroy lives, a theme that resonates today with audiences from all walks of life. If Beale Street Could Talk will be performed by Channie Waites, and was adapted and directed by Elise. This event will be held at Girls Write Now, which is a scholarship partner of WMG. Space is limited.

WMG’s Small Group Socials are a long-standing tradition and remain one of our most popular program series. This is a wonderful way to facilitate meaningful connections among members. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to the host directly. All member contact information can be found in the Member Directory.