NextUp Pacific Northwest

NextUp Pacific Northwest NextUp is dedicated to achieving gender equity in the workplace and advancing all women in their careers. Our vision: a workplace with no limits.

Our nonprofit organization is a powerful community of professional women, their allies, and corporate partners. The Network of Executive Women's mission is to advance women, grow business and transform our industry’s workplace through the power of our community.

Good conversations are meant to be shared.We're excited to announce that Wine, Connection & Conversation is now OPEN TO ...
06/06/2026

Good conversations are meant to be shared.

We're excited to announce that Wine, Connection & Conversation is now OPEN TO EVERYONE — members and non-members alike.

Join us on June 10 at Tsillan Cellars Woodinville for an evening of wine, networking, and candid conversation featuring Derika Legg, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Conifer Foods and founder of The Next Playbook.

We're also thrilled to welcome Joann Anderson, President of Seattle Seawolves Rugby, as our fireside chat moderator.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning marketing, brand development, live events, and executive leadership, Joann has built a career around growing brands, building community, and creating meaningful experiences — making her the perfect person to guide this conversation.

Together, we'll explore:
• Career transitions and timing
• Building meaningful networks
• Turning passions into opportunities

🍷 Five wine pours
🤝 Networking
🎤 Fireside chat with Derika Legg
📍 Tsillan Cellars Woodinville
📅 June 10, 2026
🕔 5–7 PM

Whether you're a longtime NextUp member or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you there.

Register through the link in bio.

Thank you to for sponsoring the evening.

Most people know AI can save time. Very few know how to make it work for their specific voice and career goals.We are in...
06/05/2026

Most people know AI can save time. Very few know how to make it work for their specific voice and career goals.

We are incredibly excited to welcome Nikki Belt as our speaker for our upcoming AI workshop! 🎙️

Nikki is the founder of Anchor & Keel Small Business Advisors and a 20-year veteran of organizations like the Gates Foundation, Slalom, and Google. She has spent her career finding simple solutions to complicated problems—and she’s bringing that exact, no-nonsense approach to help us cut through the AI hype.

In this virtual, live-demo session, Nikki will guide us through building a repeatable content engine using Claude Projects.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
💻 Virtual Event

🎉 Plus, we're giving away a Claude Pro subscription!

Can’t make it live? Register anyway—the session will be recorded and sent to everyone who signs up.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to grab your spot!

Most AI tools still feel generic.This session is about changing that.Join us for a hands-on virtual workshop with Nikki ...
05/28/2026

Most AI tools still feel generic.

This session is about changing that.

Join us for a hands-on virtual workshop with Nikki Belt, founder of Anchor & Keel, where you’ll build a personalized AI system designed around *your* voice, goals, and work.

In one lunch-hour session, you’ll:
• Set up a Claude Project that actually knows you
• Build a reusable AI skill for recurring tasks
• Create a content engine for personal brand or career visibility

No fluff. No theory-heavy presentation. You’ll leave with a working setup you can keep using long after the session ends.

📅 June 17
⏰ 12–1 PM PT
💻 Virtual

🎟️ $10 NextUp members
🎟️ $20 non-members

Nikki brings 20 years of operational and systems experience from companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Nike, and the Gates Foundation — translating enterprise-level thinking into practical systems that work in real life.

Whether you’re trying to work smarter, create more consistently, or stop starting from scratch every time you open ChatGPT, this session is built for you.

🔗 Registration opening soon at nextupisnow.org

What a wonderful evening! 🥂 Thank you to everyone who came out to Breakside Brewery on May 14 to join us for Brews & Bre...
05/28/2026

What a wonderful evening! 🥂 Thank you to everyone who came out to Breakside Brewery on May 14 to join us for Brews & Breakthroughs.

Our regional community showed up ready to share fresh perspectives, talk career pivots, and celebrate real human connection. It’s moments like these that remind us how powerful a strong, supportive local professional network can be.

A special thank you to our incredible regional sponsor, , for helping us bring this evening to life! 🤝✨

Check out the snapshots in our post to see a few highlights from a fantastic night. 📸

Not every career transition comes with a clear roadmap.Join us for an evening of wine, networking, and candid conversati...
05/21/2026

Not every career transition comes with a clear roadmap.

Join us for an evening of wine, networking, and candid conversation with featured speaker Derika Legg.

From brands like Heineken, PepsiCo, and Château Ste. Michelle to coaching and leadership development, Derika’s career has spanned multiple industries, transitions, and reinventions — and our fireside chat will explore what it really looks like to navigate growth, uncertainty, and what comes next.

🍷 Wine + light bites
✨ Fireside chat + networking
📍 Tsillan Cellars Woodinville
📅 June 10, 2026
🕔 5–7 PM

Complimentary members-only event.
Space is limited.

Register through the link in bio.

Thank you to for sponsoring the evening.

NextUp Pacific Northwest members — join us for Wine, Connection & Conversation, an exclusive complimentary member event ...
05/14/2026

NextUp Pacific Northwest members — join us for Wine, Connection & Conversation, an exclusive complimentary member event at Tsillan Cellars Woodinville Tasting Room.

Enjoy an evening of networking, thoughtful conversation, and community, followed by a fireside chat with featured speaker Derika Legg on career transitions, meaningful networking, and navigating what’s next with intention.

🍷 5 complimentary wine pours
📍 Woodinville, WA
📅 June 10, 2026
✨ FREE exclusively for NextUp PacNW members

Space is limited.

Register through the link in bio.

Thank you to our sponsor, Henkel, for helping bring this evening to life.

Some conversations stay with you long after the evening ends.NextUp Pacific Northwest members — join us for Wine, Connec...
05/14/2026

Some conversations stay with you long after the evening ends.

NextUp Pacific Northwest members — join us for Wine, Connection & Conversation, an exclusive complimentary member event at Tsillan Cellars Woodinville Tasting Room.

Enjoy an evening of networking, thoughtful conversation, and community, followed by a fireside chat with featured speaker Derika Legg on career transitions, meaningful networking, and navigating what’s next with intention.

🍷 5 complimentary wine pours
📍 Woodinville, WA
📅 June 10, 2026
✨ FREE exclusively for NextUp PacNW members

Space is limited.

Register through the link in bio.

Thank you to our sponsor, , for helping bring this evening to life.

Huge thanks to our sponsor, BI WORLDWIDE ! 🥂We are so excited for our upcoming Brews & Breakthroughs event this Thursday...
05/12/2026

Huge thanks to our sponsor, BI WORLDWIDE ! 🥂

We are so excited for our upcoming Brews & Breakthroughs event this Thursday, and it wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of BI WORLDWIDE.

As a global leader in engagement, BI WORLDWIDE specializes in turning inspiration into results. They use the science of behavioral economics to help brands motivate their employees, sales teams, and customers—creating meaningful connections and measurable impact.

We are honored to have a partner that values people and professional growth as much as we do.

Join us this Thursday to connect with our community and celebrate the breakthroughs that happen when we come together!

📍 Brews & Breakthroughs
📅 This Thursday, May 14, from 5-7pm
🎟️ See the Link in Bio for Registration

Only a few spots left for Brews & Breakthroughs! 🍺✨Ready to lead, grow, and pivot with a community of peers? Our first P...
05/06/2026

Only a few spots left for Brews & Breakthroughs! 🍺✨

Ready to lead, grow, and pivot with a community of peers? Our first Portland event is almost here.

📍 Breakside Brewery
📅 May 14th, 5:00 PM

Don't wait—secure your spot now via the link in our bio!

Portland, are you ready to connect? 🍺✨The digital world is great, but nothing beats the energy of real, in-person conver...
04/25/2026

Portland, are you ready to connect? 🍺✨

The digital world is great, but nothing beats the energy of real, in-person conversation. Join us at Breakside Brewery for our first NextUp Portland event—a space to meet, share perspectives, and build something meaningful locally.

Whether you're leading, pivoting, or exploring "what's next," you’ll:

Build high-quality local connections 🤝
Gain new perspectives on leadership and career stages 💡
Enjoy some of Portland’s best brews (on us!) 🍻

The Flow:
🕔 5:00 PM | Arrive + casual networking
📣 5:30 PM | Welcome & guided networking
🕕 6:30 PM | Open conversation

📍 Breakside Brewery
📅 May 14, 2026
👉 Save your spot: [Link in Bio]

Co-hosted by NextUp and BI WORLDWIDE.

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