Name: Lead Lunch and Learn: Start Playing Around: Fun as a Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Start: 2026-06-03T11:30:00-06:00
Location: 225 S Meldrum St · Fort Collins, CO

Lead Lunch and Learn: Start Playing Around: Fun as a Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Join us for a lunchtime educational workshop. Get empowered with women and non-binary leaders at this powerful educational event!
Ditch the elevator pitch- our events support connection and collaboration! At She Goes High, we don't blindly pass out business cards or ask, "so, what do you do?"
We support the human BEHIND the business, not the humas AS the business.
When: The first Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, 225 S Meldrum St · Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!
Who it's for: Our events are neurodivergent-affirming and designed for introverts, by introverts. (The extroverts show up anyway!) We are a safe space and LBTQIA+ folx are welcome here!
ABOUT OUR PRESENTATION:
When you left your corporate job to start your business you thought it would be fun. But are you really having fun? Or has hustle culture left you overwhelmed and exhausted? Many entrepreneurs start their venture to escape burnout, only to recreate it in a new setting. In this workshop we’ll explore how the power of play can fill your cup, expand your capacity, and create new possibilities. Next we’ll cover easy ways to add more play into your daily life. You’ll learn one simple question to invite more fun in and how to create a personalized list of go-to fun activities. Come ready to get a little silly and connect with others!
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:
Shelly Reed is a somatic practitioner and play enthusiast who helps people recover from burnout by reconnecting with joy. She supports adults in prioritizing play as a way to expand their capacity to handle stress. With over 15 years of experience teaching and facilitating, Shelly specializes in creating engaging group experiences that are both transformative and fun.
EVENT FLOW:
Please note that this is an estimated timeline. Some times might be shorter or longer depending on group size or participation.
11:30 - 11:40p Get settled/ networking (10 minutes). If you don’t show up at 11:30, it’s ok. You’re welcome to show up just how you are, even if that’s late or in your loungewear. We want to see you!
11:40 - 11:50p Welcome/ intro (10 minutes). We’ll go over why this community was started and recognize our sponsors who help us to provide free monthly educational events so we can support you wherever you are in your professional and financial journey.
11:50 - 12:10p Attendee intros (20 minutes). These are not elevator pitches. Yay! You can choose to participate at whatever level you’re comfortable with, including skipping your intro.
12:10 - 12:50p Workshop (40 minutes). Our presenter will present on their topic. Feel free to ask questions as they relate to the talk.
12:50 - 1:00p Upcoming events/ close/ goodbyes (10 minutes). Find out about our upcoming events and connect with any of the women and non-binary leaders you found interesting.
ABOUT OUR LOCATION:
We are located in Old Town Fort Collins, west of College. Free parking is available. Depending on where you park, you can stay for 2 hours or without a time limit. Handicap parking is available right next to the building. There are wide sidewalks leading to the building and wheelchair accessible ramps on the sidewalks. The entrance of the building is level with the sidewalks.
Inside the space, you can find us in the boardroom. Once you come into the building it is the big room with the double doors between the two hallways. The space is set up with long tables in a circle. There are regular height chairs with soft backs and seats positioned on the outside of the circle at the table. As you go towards the back of the room, you’ll find a window that connects the kitchen to the boardroom. You can get complimentary coffee and tea by moving through the open doorway to the kitchen.
Restrooms can be accessed by continuing to the back, past the kitchen. Once you can’t go back anymore, turn to the left, and bathrooms are on the right. They have doors that push open. There is 1 ADA accessible toilet and 1 non-ADA accessible toilet.
We look forward to meeting you at the event!
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Impact Membership is NOT required for our Lead Lunch and Learn events, however if you would like to know more about our Impact Membership click here: https://www.shegoeshigh.us/impact-membership