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PWGC is a not-for-profit womens organization in Pensacola, FL. We focus on networking, professional development, education, mentoring & charitable giving.

Officially launched in 2004, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast is a local not-for-profit membership organization based in Pensacola, FL with a mission of promoting, advancing, and improving women in business. We invite local women of all ages, professions and backgrounds to come together, celebrate successes, provide actionable training and tools, and encourage collaboration and charitable giving. We further our mission through monthly networking meetings, in-person social gatherings, annual conferences, small group coaching, professional seminars, community involvement and more. Membership is open to local women and men who support women in business are eligible to join as well. The organization continues to grow under the leadership of Kolleen Edwards Chelsey, serving as founding director.

10/27/2026

🌴 The recording from our latest Collab Up! is ready!

I interviewed Blaney Teal about her beachfront retreat venue in Mexico, what it takes to host a retreat, and the support she offers to bring your vision to life. 🎥

We also talked about her Sand, Sass, and Self-Love retreat, happening January 8–13, 2027. It’s a chance to enjoy some time away and experience the venue firsthand if you’re considering hosting your own retreat. Or, get away and take some time for yourself.☀️ https://retreat.sandsassandselflove.com/

✨ Blaney has extended her super affordable early bird pricing through November 30, so there’s still time to take advantage of it!

👉 Message me if you want the recording, or if you are in our online community, it's available to watch there.

If you’re curious about attending or hosting, send me a message. I’d love to talk with you! 💬

10/24/2026

📅 Your clients get time on your calendar. Does your business?

It’s easy to spend the week delivering, responding, and keeping things moving while your business narrative, financial planning, and funding research keep waiting for an open afternoon. 📝

Next week, Build a Fundable Business gives you dedicated time to bring those pieces into focus along with guidance, practical exercises, and tools you can continue using independently. 💡

We’ll explore real funding opportunities, look at your business through a funder’s eyes, and work on the story, numbers, and plans behind your next application. You can make progress without having everything figured out first. 🌱

And your registration reaches beyond your business: 25% of proceeds support Powerful Women Collective, expanding access to technology, education, and resources for women entrepreneurs. 🤝

📅 October 26–30 | 1–2:30 PM Central
💻 Online | $50 + Eventbrite fees
🎥 Seven-day replay access included after the program.

Put your business on the calendar. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002101238700

10/21/2026

What if your next step toward hosting a retreat was attending one yourself? 🌴

You could experience the setting, meet the people behind the hospitality, and notice what you’d want for your own guests and all while giving yourself room to step away from daily business demands. 🌊

At Collab Up! on October 21st, Kolleen is sitting down with Blaney Teal to explore her retreat venue in Mexico and her Sand, Sass, and Self-Love retreat. 🎤 We’ll talk about opportunities to host your own group and what attending her retreat could offer you personally. 💼

If you’ve been considering a retreat for your clients, members, or community, come explore the possibilities with us. ✨

Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the recording too! Comment below or message me if hosting or attending is on your radar. 💬

👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/trKLs3x9RZ2CJ_2SC4h2pw

10/21/2026

💰 “I know my business needs funding. I don’t know where to start.”

Maybe you’ve saved a few grants, opened an application, or wondered whether funding is even available for a business like yours. You don’t need every answer before you take the next step. 🔎

During Build a Fundable Business by Kolleen with Powerful Women, we’ll explore real funding opportunities and work through what funders need to understand about YOUR business: what you do, who you serve, how your numbers work, and what funding would make possible. 📝

Bring your business as it stands today. I’ll guide you through practical exercises, reusable tools, and questions that reveal where you’re strong and what deserves attention next. This is the time to make progress on your business. 🌱

📅 October 26–30 | 1–2:30 PM Central
💻 Online | $50 + Eventbrite fees
🎥 Includes seven-day replay access after the program.

Register here and let’s get to work:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002101238700

10/19/2026

Have you pictured bringing your clients or community together for a retreat, but haven’t found the right place or people to make it happen? 🌴

Join me (Kolleen Chesley) on October 21st for Collab Up! Explore Hosting Your Own Retreat with Blaney Teal. We’ll explore her beachfront venue in Mexico, the support available to hosts, and what a retreat could make possible for your business. 💼

We’ll also talk about her Sand, Sass, and Self-Love retreat and a chance to experience the venue yourself while taking time away from the office to rest, reflect, and reconnect. 🌊

Coaches, consultants, speakers, wellness practitioners, and community leaders: this conversation is for you. ✨ Register even if you can’t attend live and you’ll receive the recording too! And tell me in the comments: are you curious about hosting, attending, or both?

👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/trKLs3x9RZ2CJ_2SC4h2pw

10/13/2026

Quick check in! I’m safe after Friday night’s hurricane. It was a wild ride here on Pensacola’s west side. Our town is pretty torn up, but thankfully, I have lots of debris and no real damage. It could have been so much worse.

Our generator kept the essentials running, and POWER came back this morning! I have gas, food, and water while we’re under a boil water notice. No internet yet, but my hotspot is keeping me connected.

I’m grateful I could reschedule work to focus on storm prep and recovery. Now I’m catching up!

Gulf Coast Powerful Women: If you missed our normal Powerful Women Networking event that was cancelled due to the storm, it has been rescheduled for November 13th. Link coming soon. And, If YOU are looking for resources or help, comment below and we will try to guide you.

Powerful Women worldwide: We are here and haven't missed a beat. Join us next Wednesday 10/21 at 4:00 PM Central for Collab Up and meet our newest retreat venue partner and see her Mexico luxury rustic property.

Thinking of everyone still dealing with the aftermath. ❤️

10/09/2026

❤️ Here on the Gulf Coast, we know a thing or two about changing plans, adapting to the unexpected, and coming together when it matters most.

As we prepare for the approaching hurricane, I’m thinking especially about the women entrepreneurs who are balancing families, businesses, responsibilities, and everything that comes with preparing for a storm.

💜 We spend so much time building businesses, creating opportunities, and showing up for others. But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is put everything else aside and focus on what matters most.

Our families. Our neighbors. Our communities. ❤️

One of the most powerful things about the Gulf Coast isn’t our beautiful beaches or sunsets. It’s our people. That’s the spirit I hope we carry forward, whatever the coming days bring. 🤝

🙏 Sending prayers for safety and peace to everyone in the storm’s path and all those who may be affected.

Stay safe, check on each other, and remember that people will always matter more than business. 💕

10/09/2026

UPDATE: FRIDAY’S POWERFUL WOMEN NETWORKING IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE HURRICANE CURRENTLY IN THE GULF

However, we can still love on our lunch sponsor that was prepared to provide our lunch!

🍽️ Did you know that sponsoring lunch can help make business connections more accessible to women entrepreneurs?

When you’re building a business, every expense competes with something else. A free networking lunch removes one cost from the decision to attend—and means you don’t have to choose between making connections and making time to eat. 💗

🤝 Around our tables, women share resources, talk through business challenges, and introduce each other to potential clients and collaborators. Lunch gives us a reason to pause, sit together, and have those conversations. 💬

That’s what Sonny’s BBQ, Elden Scott, and their team are helping make possible by sponsoring lunch at this Friday’s Powerful Women Networking. Thank you for investing in the women building businesses in our community! 🙌

10/08/2026

⚠️ FRIDAY’S POWERFUL WOMEN NETWORKING IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE HURRICANE CURRENTLY IN THE GULF

With the weather expected to begin deteriorating Friday afternoon, we’ve made the decision to cancel this Friday’s Powerful Women Networking meeting.

While our meeting time may still be okay, we want everyone to have the time and flexibility to prepare and take care of what they need to at home and in their businesses. ❤️

Please stay safe, stay weather-aware, and take good care of yourselves and each other. 💪❤️🙏

Huge thank you to Sonny’s BBQ who was ready to provide our lunch for this event. And, since this was our Bake & Give fundraising event for our nonprofit, you can still make a donation even though our event is cancelled. Donate here and your money goes to help support women entrepreneurs and women in business in the Gulf Coast of Florida! https://donate.stripe.com/6oU8wQ1uT3Q1733cim0gw05

We’ll see you at the next Powerful Women Networking on Nov 13th and Sonny’s will be providing our lunch! ✨

10/07/2026

Address

101 Palafox Place, Ste 1125
Pensacola, FL
32502

Website

http://powerfulwomengulfcoast.com/

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