HAYVN HerStory: Betsy Lerner, Author, Shred Sisters

About HAYVN HerStory:

Chronicles of Women Who Innovate. Celebrate, Learn, and Be Inspired!

Showcasing Inspiring Journeys of Local Female Entrepreneurs

Hear ‘HerStory’ in HAYVN’s special series highlighting challenges, triumphs, innovative ideas, and offering all a unique opportunity to learn from their experiences.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these events are designed to empower and motivate our entrepreneurial community. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, share your own experiences, and leave inspired to innovate and excel.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of an empowering experience!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

• Betsy Lerner, Author, Shred Sisters
• Moderator: Nancy Sheed, Sheed Communications
• Beverage sponsor: Owl’s Brew
• Media Sponsor: Darien New Canaan Lifestyle

• HAYVN Darien, 320 Boston Post Road #Suite 180 Darien, CT 06820

Main Event begins at 6pm and follows an intimate VIP reception at 5:30pm.

VIP Reception & Main Event: 5:30-8:00pm

• General Admission: $100; Early Bird Tickets: $90
• HAYVN Members: $75; Early Bird Tickets: $65

Main Event: 6:00-8:00pm

• General Admission: $35; Early Bird Tickets: $30
• HAYVN Members: $20; Early Bird Tickets: $18

NOTE: Early bird ticket sales end two weeks before event.

• Meet & Greet – You’ll have the opportunity to meet with our featured guest during an intimate VIP reception before the main event.
• Engaging Conversations – Hear firsthand accounts from successful female entrepreneurs followed by an audience Q&A.
• Authentic Stories – Dive deep into their personal narratives and discover what drives them.
• Guidance & Empowerment – Gain invaluable insights and advice to fuel your own journey!

Betsy Lerner is the author of the recently released novel, Shred Sisters (Grove Press, October 2024). Other books include The Bridge Ladies, The Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers and Food and Loathing. She received an MFA from Columbia University in Poetry where she was selected as one of PEN’s Emerging Writers. She also received the Tony Godwin Publishing Prize for Editors. After working as an editor for 15 years, she became an agent and is currently a partner with Dunow, Carlson and Lerner Literary Agency.

LINKS TO EXPLORE: https://betsylerner.com/

Nancy Sheed is a marketing strategist with more than 20 years experience in the communications and publishing industries. She helps people get confidently connected online and in person so they can be seen, be found, and be heard by their target audience. Her clients include authors, thought leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to authentically integrate content marketing and community building into their branding and communications strategy.

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HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Road, Darien, United States