National Professional Women of Color Network upcoming events

PWOCN September Mixer: Ask Bigger! What are you ready to claim? (September 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

PWOCN September

Networking Mixer

ASK BIGGER!
What are you ready to claim?

A promotion. A new opportunity. The introduction. The contract. More support. Greater visibility. A seat at the table.

We often know what we want. The harder part can be saying it out loud, asking for it, and taking the steps that move us closer.

Join Professional Women of Color Network on Wednesday, September 23rd, at Pasifika NW Grill & Bar at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila for an evening of networking and a candid conversation about getting clear on what you want and becoming more willing to pursue it.

Meet women from across industries, share what you’re working toward, and build relationships that can open doors to new possibilities.

What Are You Ready to Claim?

Think about something you want right now.

Have you said it out loud? Have you asked for it?

Or are you waiting for someone to notice your work, recognize your potential, make the introduction, or offer you the opportunity?

Sometimes we hesitate because we don’t want to ask for too much. We wait for the timing to feel right. We convince ourselves we need another credential, another win, or a little more experience. And sometimes, we simply don’t want to hear no.

ASK BIGGER invites us to examine those hesitations and consider what we could do next.

Together, we’ll explore how to communicate what we want, make a clear request, and pursue opportunities in our careers, businesses, and lives. We’ll also consider how our relationships can help us exchange ideas, find support, and connect with people who can help us move forward.

Your next opportunity may begin with a conversation. Come prepared to share what you’re ready to pursue.

What to Expect

Conversations with career professionals and business owners across industries
A candid discussion about making the bigger ask
Practical ideas for communicating what you want and taking your next step
Opportunities to ask questions and share your perspective
New introductions and time to build your professional relationships
Light appetizers provided by our host, Pasifika NW Grill & Bar
Plenty of time to mix, mingle, and get to know the women in the room

Our Host: Pasifika NW Grill & Bar at Foster Golf Links

We’re bringing our September mixer to Pasifika NW Grill & Bar, located at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila.

With its Pacific Island flavors and golf course setting, Pasifika offers a welcoming backdrop for an evening of conversation and connection. Take a break from your usual workday surroundings, enjoy light appetizers, and spend time getting to know fellow professionals and business owners.

Thank you to Pasifika NW Grill & Bar for hosting PWOCN and providing light appetizers for our guests.

When planning your visit, look for Pasifika NW Grill & Bar at Foster Golf Links.

Who Should Attend

If you’re growing your career, building a business, considering your next move, pursuing leadership opportunities, or simply ready to meet new people, we’d love to have you join us.

PWOCN brings together women of color who are career professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, creatives, executives, and leaders.

Whether you’re a longtime member or attending your first PWOCN event, come ready to share a little about yourself, learn about someone else, and explore where your interests and goals connect.

Event Details

Wednesday, September 23rd
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Pacific

Pasifika NW Grill & Bar at Foster Golf Links
13500 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168

Ticket Information

Advance Registration
PWOCN Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20

At the Door
PWOCN Members: $20 | Nonmembers: $25

Light appetizers are included. Advance registration is encouraged.

Vendor Opportunities

Showcase your products or services, introduce your business, and build relationships with potential customers and collaborators at our September mixer.

Vendor spots are limited. Select the vendor registration option on this page to reserve your spot.

Reserve Your Spot

Connect Through PWOCN

PWOCN membership offers opportunities to build relationships, increase visibility, exchange resources, and support your career and business goals, along with discounted mixer admission.

Already a member? Come reconnect with women you’ve met and get to know someone new.

Considering membership? Join us for the evening to experience the network and learn what PWOCN offers.

Explore PWOCN Membership

Bring Your Bigger Ask

Before September 23rd, think about this:

What do you want that you haven’t asked for yet?

An introduction? A new client? A promotion? A collaboration? More support for an idea you’re ready to pursue?

Come with one thing you want to move forward and a willingness to talk about it. You may meet someone who offers a useful perspective, a connection, or encouragement to take that next step.

Join us at Pasifika and come ready to ASK BIGGER.

Register for the September Mixer

PWOCN Connect & Cowork @ Tabor100 | Nobody Told Me This Part (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Women of Color Co-Working Wednesday

Work. Connect. Build.

Your next client, collaboration, referral, or career opportunity could start with the woman sitting next to you.

Give your usual workday a change of scenery, some fresh perspective, and connections worth following up on.

Join PWOCN and Tabor100 for a day where getting things done and getting to know other professional women of color go hand in hand. Work on your next big idea, move a project forward, and meet women building businesses, advancing careers, and opening doors for one another.

Bring your laptop. Handle business. Make connections.

Come for a few hours or make a day of it. There’s room for your work, your ambition, and the conversations that could lead to what’s next.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific
Tabor100 Business Development Center | Tukwila
Free with registration

Your October Lunch and Learn

Nobody Told Me This Part
Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Business

Featuring Dr. Margaret Towolawi at Noon

You know how to manage deadlines, make decisions, and keep things moving. But where does taking care of yourself land on your list?

This October, we’re putting a rarely discussed part of work and life on the agenda: perimenopause and menopause.

What should you know before changes begin? What might you be overlooking when life gets busy? And how can you better support yourself while pursuing the career, business, and life you want?

Join Dr. Margaret Towolawi for a candid Lunch and Learn that connects the dots between hormonal changes and the demands of a full life. Expect practical insights, useful resources, and an opportunity to ask the questions you may not have had a chance to ask.

Whether you’re looking ahead, noticing something different, or already navigating this stage, come curious. Knowing more about yourself is valuable at every age.

Your goals matter. So does the woman pursuing them.

Make Your Workday Work for You

Move your priorities forward. Give that proposal, project, or business idea time on your calendar.
Get beyond the introduction. Have time to learn what other women do, share what you’re building, and discover common interests.
Make your work more visible. Let people get to know your expertise, your goals, and the opportunities you’re seeking.
Find possibilities for collaboration. Exchange ideas and resources with women across industries.
Invest in yourself. Gain practical knowledge from Dr. Towolawi while connecting with women balancing ambitions and responsibilities of their own.

Who Will You Meet?

Entrepreneurs. Career professionals. Founders. Executives. Consultants. Creatives. Nonprofit and civic leaders.

Women with different experiences, fresh perspectives, and a shared interest in building relationships while moving their work forward.

Come on your own or invite a colleague. You don’t need a perfect pitch or a finished plan. Start with a conversation.

Plan Your Day

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific
Drop in as your schedule allows. Join us at noon for the featured Lunch and Learn.

Tabor100 Business Development Center
7100 Fort Dent Way, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188

Your free registration includes Co-Working access, networking throughout the day, and the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Margaret Towolawi.

Put Yourself on the Calendar

A project moved forward. A new professional connection. An idea you hadn’t considered. Information you can use.

Give yourself a workday with room for all of it!