🌟 Miss EmpowHer Note
Welcome to another empowering week with Miss EmpowHer! This roundup is packed with opportunities, stories, and resources just for you.
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Women Who Network NYC: Beyond the Brand — Building Influence, Impact & Income (3/31)
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Shopify NY | SoHo
Audience: Founders, Creatives, Investors, and Professionals
JOIN US FOR Miss EmpowHer experience for founders, creatives, and investors shaping the future of influence, innovation, and ownership.
The evening features two high-impact panel discussions, an extended networking marketplace, and immersive activations blending business strategy, creativity, and connection. Guests will leave with actionable insights, meaningful relationships, and tools to grow their platforms and portfolios.
How can I get my company to pay for my Miss EmpowHer event ticket?
Many companies offer a learning and development or education budget that may cover the cost of your ticket. When making your request, highlight how attending the event aligns with your role and benefits your company. Demonstrate how the knowledge and connections you gain will contribute to your work. Use our email template.
Can entrepreneurs write off networking events as a tax deduction?
Yes, entrepreneurs may be able to write off networking events as a tax deduction, subject to specific conditions:
• Business Purpose: The event must have a business-related purpose (e.g., meeting clients, partners).
• Record Keeping: Keep detailed records of the event, attendees, and business purpose.
• Expense Documentation: Retain receipts for registration fees, travel, and meals. Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and should not be considered professional tax advice. Consult a qualified accountant for advice specific to your tax situation and eligibility for deductions.
🚀 Resources for You
Professionals
💼 Don’t Chase Dreams — Chase Your Talents
Reese Witherspoon recently shared advice with a young woman looking to change careers. Her message was simple but powerful: don’t chase your dreams, chase your talents.
Career pivots aren’t about abandoning ambition. They’re about aligning your path with your strengths. And honestly? Very Legally Blonde energy. Know what you’re good at. Bet on it. What, like it’s hard?
Check out the reel below 👇
Founders
🚀a16z Speedrun Alpha Fellowship
Pre-idea. Pre-product. Pre-team. If you’re building nights and weekends but haven’t fully taken the leap, this fellowship is built for you.
a16z Speedrun Alpha is backing early-career, highly technical founders before the idea is even finalized, giving you time, capital, and community to build.
💰 $20K equity-free upfront
💰 Up to $250K investment upon finalizing
💰 Automatic final interview for a16z Speedrun (up to $1M investment)
📍 8-week in-person experience with founder AMAs, retreat, and curated community
🗓 Deadline: March 6
There’s also a startup track for those who want hands-on experience at an a16z portfolio company before founding.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is your sign.
Creatives
🎬 Martin Scorsese on Doing the Work
Legendary director Martin Scorsese shared simple but powerful advice for aspiring creatives: There are no manuals. No shortcuts. No secrets. You find your own way.
He reminds creatives that you learn by doing the work, even when it feels overwhelming, even when the machinery of it all feels too big and intimidating.
Fear isn’t a stop sign. For creatives, it’s often proof that you’re pushing into something meaningful.
Watch the full clip below. 👇
Investors
📈Codie Sanchez’s MOAT Test
Investor and entrepreneur Codie Sanchez uses a simple framework to decide whether a business is actually worth building or investing in: MOAT.
Before committing time or capital, she looks at four things:
M-Margin
O-Operations
A-Advantage
T-TAM (Total Addressable Market)
Frameworks like this help you decide quicker and avoid pouring energy into something that was never investable to begin with.
Watch her full breakdown below. 👇
🔥Who is Hiring?
If you’re job hunting, pivoting, or just browsing: Here’s some of the companies hiring this week.✨
💻 Social & Community Management Lead | Unilever
📍 Hoboken, NJ (On-site)
💰 $88,600-$133,000
Serve as the live voice of Vaseline across all social platforms. This role oversees owned social channels, agency collaboration, influencer partnerships, and performance tracking, while driving engagement and brand growth across TikTok, Reels, and emerging platforms.
💻 Executive Communications Manager | YouTube
📍 San Bruno, CA (On-site)
💰$134,000-$196,000 + (bonus, equity, benefits)
Support campaigns tied to culture moments, help track emerging trends and communities, and contribute ideas that shape how the brand shows up in streetwear. You’d be working on strategy, creative direction, and execution across launches and partnerships.🏀🖤
Best for someone who naturally studies fashion, music, and internet culture and wants to turn that instinct into real marketing work.
💻 Sales Lead | Brand Partnerships & Talent Management
Join a fast-growing B2B creator agency representing 50 top B2B voices and running 130+ campaigns per month with 100+ brands. This role has a clear path to owning Revenue across Talent & Brand Partnerships.
Ideal for someone with influencer space experience who wants to help shape the B2B Creator Economy.
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