BUILDING POWER CIRCLES: NETWORKING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS (White Bear Lake, MN)

Most people believe networking is about meeting more people—but meaningful personal and professional growth comes from building the right connections.
Join ACEL-MSP for an empowering ACELerate Women session, Building Power Circles: Networking That Actually Works, featuring Catherine Yang. This interactive workshop is designed to help you move beyond surface-level networking and build authentic, high-impact relationships that support both your personal and professional growth.
Participants will learn how to identify their value using the Ikigai Framework, network with greater confidence, and intentionally build “power circles” that lead to long-term relationships, referrals, and opportunities. Walk away with practical tools to cultivate meaningful connections and create a strong, supportive community around you.
Who Should Attend: Women business owners, founders, and professionals across the Twin Cities who are ready to move beyond transactional networking and invest in meaningful relationships.
Upcoming ACELerate Women Series Topics:
-Career Pivots, Promotions & Purpose
-Owning the Room
-The Invisible Load
Speaker Bio: Catherine Yang is a marketing strategist, founder of Thriving Dot, and creator of Thriving Circle. With over 10 years of experience, including 8+ years in tech, she has managed multimillion-dollar advertising budgets and generated over $5 million in client revenue. A Hmong entrepreneur and mother of three, Catherine is passionate about empowering women to build meaningful businesses, communities, and purpose-driven lives.
EVENT DETAILS
Date & Time: Saturday, June 3, 2026 | 6 to 8 PM CT
Location: Century College, 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
Ticket Pricing:
Early Bird (through June 2, 12:00 PM CT):
Members: $10 (member login required) : Non-Members: $20 General Admission: (after June 2, 12:00 PM CT): $25
Note: All purchases are non-refundable. A 5% transaction fee will be added at checkout.
This event powered by the Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders – National (ACEL-National).
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