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SUMMARY:Leading Ladies Quarterly Luncheon presented by Memorial Hermann Northeast
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST\, AND AS SEATS BECOME AVAILABLE\, WE WILL CONTACT YOU\n\n \nThe Greater EMC Chamber's quarterly Leading Ladies Luncheons presented by Memorial Hermann Northeast are a new and exciting opportunity for women in business to add value to their personal and professional lives. These female-focused events are designed to make a difference with engaging social\, inspirational\, and educational activities in a fun and friendly setting that empowers women in the workplace.\n\n\n\nThe Leading Ladies Luncheons are open to all and include a welcome drink\, one raffle ticket\, a wonderful lunch\, and a fun inspiring program.\n\n\n\nAttire \n\n\n Tropical-themed business casual\n\n\n\n\nBold Conversations:\n\nHow to Say What Matters & Lead with Strength\nSome of the boldest leadership moments happen during the conversations we would rather avoid. Whether its giving feedback\, setting boundaries\, or speaking up when the stakes are high\, these moments define our influence and impact. This luncheon offers a practical framework for navigating crucial conversations with clarity and confidence\, while introducing how modern tools can quietly strengthen preparation\, perspective\, and presence. It is designed to inspire women to own their voice and lead with conviction when it matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Goodlad\, Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\nRachel Goodlad is a leading expert in AI-driven philanthropy\, helping nonprofits\, mission-driven organizations\, and business leaders integrate to scale their impact. She has worked directly with Fortune 500 companies building the world's largest chip factories as well as solo entrepreneurs juggling every role\, teaching them how to make smarter decisions\, streamline operations\, and maximize their resources.\n\n\n\nAs the former President of Junior League of The Woodlands (JLTW)\, Rachel led nearly 1\,000 women leaders in transformative community initiatives including the expansion of food security programs that now serve thousands of families each month. She also serves on the board of Wonders & Worries\, where she is leading efforts to better support families facing serious illness.\n\n\n\nRachel is the co-founder of the Cancer Support Network\, pioneering solutions to help cancer patients navigate resources and improve their outcomes. She also sits on the advisory boards of Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center and Kesem at Rice University\, ensuring families have access to critical emotional and practical support. \n\n\n\nHer expertise has gained international recognition\, and her leadership has earned her numerous accolades. Among these are being named a 2025 Finalist for the Athena Award\, a 2024 Trailblazer by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce\, a Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree\, and a 2025 Woman of Distinction.\n\n\n\nCatering & welcome drinks provided by G&G's Catering and Desserts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPassed Appetizers:\n\n\n\n Fresh Mango Tuna Tartar with Plantain Tostones \n Chipotle Chicken Tinga Empanada bites \n Spinach & Mozzarella Empanada Bites\n Cucumber Smoked Salmon bites: dill cream cheese spread with sliced smoked salmon \n\n\n\nEntree:\n\n\n Fruit and Walnut Salad: Mix Greens/Spinach\, red onions\, mandarin orange segments\, sliced strawberry\, walnuts\, feta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette \n Saffron yellow rice\n Assorted grilled vegetables: zucchini\, squash\, red bell pepper\, carrots\n Grilled Chimichurri Chicken & Pineapple Skewers\n Oven Roasted Salmon with Lemon Butter Ajillo Sauce and pico de gallo\n\n\nTropical Dessert:\n\n\n Margarita Lime Mousse Cheesecake \n\n\n\nPhoto booth provided by Dynamic Entertainment Productions.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAITING LIST\, AND AS SEATS BECOME AVAILABLE\, WE WILL CONTACT YOU
\n \;\nThe Greater EMC Chamber&rsquo\;s quarterly Leading Ladies Luncheons presented by Memorial Hermann Northeast are a new and exciting opportunity for women in business to add value to their personal and professional lives. These female-focused events are designed to make a difference with engaging social\, inspirational\, and educational activities in a fun and friendly setting that empowers women in the workplace.
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\nThe Leading Ladies Luncheons are open to all and include a welcome drink\, one raffle ticket\, a wonderful lunch\, and a fun inspiring program.
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\nAttire \;
\n\n\n - Tropical-themed business casual
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\nBold Conversations:
\nHow to Say What Matters &\; Lead with Strength
\nSome of the boldest leadership moments happen during the conversations we would rather avoid. Whether its giving feedback\, setting boundaries\, or speaking up when the stakes are high\, these moments define our influence and impact. This luncheon offers a practical framework for navigating crucial conversations with clarity and confidence\, while introducing how modern tools can quietly strengthen preparation\, perspective\, and presence. It is designed to inspire women to own their voice and lead with conviction when it matters most.
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\nRachel Goodlad\, Keynote Speaker
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\nRachel Goodlad is a leading expert in AI-driven philanthropy\, helping nonprofits\, mission-driven organizations\, and business leaders integrate to scale their impact. She has worked directly with Fortune 500 companies building the world'\;s largest chip factories as well as solo entrepreneurs juggling every role\, teaching them how to make smarter decisions\, streamline operations\, and maximize their resources.
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\nAs the former President of Junior League of The Woodlands (JLTW)\, Rachel led nearly 1\,000 women leaders in transformative community initiatives including the expansion of food security programs that now serve thousands of families each month. She also serves on the board of Wonders &\; Worries\, where she is leading efforts to better support families facing serious illness.
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\nRachel is the co-founder of the Cancer Support Network\, pioneering solutions to help cancer patients navigate resources and improve their outcomes. She also sits on the advisory boards of Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center and Kesem at Rice University\, ensuring families have access to critical emotional and practical support. \;
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\nHer expertise has gained international recognition\, and her leadership has earned her numerous accolades. Among these are being named a 2025 Finalist for the Athena Award\, a 2024 Trailblazer by the Greater Houston Women'\;s Chamber of Commerce\, a Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree\, and a 2025 Woman of Distinction.
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\nCatering &\; welcome drinks provided by G&\;G'\;s Catering and Desserts.
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\nPassed Appetizers:\n\n\n
\n - Fresh Mango Tuna Tartar with Plantain Tostones \;
\n - Chipotle Chicken Tinga Empanada bites \;
\n - Spinach &\; Mozzarella Empanada Bites
\n - Cucumber Smoked Salmon bites: dill cream cheese spread with sliced smoked salmon \;
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Entree:
\n\n\n - Fruit and Walnut Salad: Mix Greens/Spinach\, red onions\, mandarin orange segments\, sliced strawberry\, walnuts\, feta cheese and raspberry vinaigrette \;
\n - Saffron yellow rice
\n - Assorted grilled vegetables: zucchini\, squash\, red bell pepper\, carrots
\n - Grilled Chimichurri Chicken &\; Pineapple Skewers
\n - Oven Roasted Salmon with Lemon Butter Ajillo Sauce and pico de gallo
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\n\nTropical Dessert:
\n\n\n - Margarita Lime Mousse Cheesecake \;
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\nPhoto booth provided by Dynamic Entertainment Productions.
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LOCATION:The Atrium Center 21575 Hwy 59 N New Caney\, TX 77357
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DTSTAMP:20260404T035755Z
URL:https://business.gemcchamber.com/events/details/leading-ladies-quarterly-luncheon-presented-by-memorial-hermann-northeast-18450
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