Influential Encounters Entrepreneurial Women Events

OUR EVENTS

Influential Encounters Entrepreneur Women Events

Welcome to Influential Encounters…

We know what it’s like to be the only women in the room, navigating industries that weren’t built for you. That’s why we created Influential Encounters.

Whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned pro, our events offer a chance to step back, connect with like-minded women, and gain the inspiration you need to grow. You’ll leave with the mentorship, leadership skills, and confidence to tackle whatever comes next.

These events are about more than networking. They’re about building a community where women rise together, lead with impact, and break down the barriers holding us back.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Let’s grow, inspire, and empower each other to succeed.

In a little over a year, we’ve brought together incredible women through Influential Encounters. Each event has been a space for connection, growth, and unforgettable conversations …and we’re just getting started.

Take a look at some of our past events and get a glimpse of what to expect from Influential Encounters.

Influential Encounters Jillian Burns & Val Lesak

DECEMBER 2024

Women in Snow

Boston, Massachusetts

Influential Encounters - Boston Dinner December 2024

December 2024, we hosted our first-ever Influential Encounters dinner event in Boston, and it was nothing short of a dream come true.

A gorgeous room filled with strong, ambitious women from the snow and ice management industry came together to share stories, build connections, and uplift one another. The atmosphere was electric with encouragement, growth, and the kind of support that reminds us we’re not alone in this journey.

What made the night unforgettable:

  • Powerful conversations about leadership and navigating a male-majority industry

  • New friendships and collaborations sparked from the moment we entered the doors

  • A shared commitment to embracing our fullest potential, both personally and professionally

  • Transformational Keynote Speaker & Consultant, Elaine Pasqua, CSP

We are so grateful to our attendees for making this night special and to our incredible sponsors, for believing in this vision and helping bring it to life.

From this moment, we knew this was just the beginning of SOMETHING BIG.

APRIL 2025

Women in Snow

Reading, Pennsylvania

Influential Encounters - Pennsylvania Dinner April 2025

On April 24th, 2025, 40 incredible women from across the snow and ice management industry—business owners, snow wives, trusted supplier partners, crew leaders, operators, and industry leaders—gathered at a venue fit for royalty.

Together, we soaked in Marina Middleton's powerful reminder: your brand isn’t just how you show up — it’s how people speak about you when you aren’t even in the room.

Our events aren’t just a girls night out. They are a catalyst for growth — for ourselves and for the industries we help shape. Conversations spark ideas. Connections strengthen teams. New visions are born.

JUNE 2025

Women in Snow

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Influential Encounters - Michigan Dinner, June 2025

June 2025, in Grand Rapids, we gathered for a night that reminded us: the most powerful moments don’t change who we are—they uncover more of who we’ve always been.

With inspirational speaker Angie Morgan’s words setting the tone, every woman in the room brought her own courage, curiosity and boldness. The energy that sparked from those conversations couldn’t be manufactured—it was the kind of magic that naturally happens when women show up ready to learn, grow and support one another.

We didn’t walk away transformed. We walked away revealed. Inspired to keep doing the work we’re here to do and reminded of what becomes possible when we step into the room together.

FEELING INSPIRED?

Don’t just read about it—experience it.

Our upcoming events are your chance to step into the room, build meaningful connections, and gain the tools to lead with impact.

Our Events

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL PARTNERS •

These events would not be possible without our ANNUAL SPONSORS:

A sincere THANK YOU for your support and help in shaping a future where women can thrive in every industry.

Have Questions?

Interested in sponsoring or learning more about our events?

Contact Jillian & Val today!