Women's Business Luncheon 2026

Where Brand, Style, and Self-Discovery Meet

This year’s luncheon proudly highlights the intersection of branding, personal development, and style, with inspiration drawn from local leaders, creatives, and business owners just like you.

The WBL isn’t just a luncheon.
It’s a pause. A reset. A remembering of who you are — and how you want to show up.

Join a curated community of women entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals for mornings and afternoons focused on personal and professional branding, self-discovery, and authentic self-expression — from the inside out. Plus, you'll get one 30 second commerical for your business.

This year is all about alignment.

• Alignment between who you are and how you present yourself
• Alignment between your work, your values, and your energy
• Alignment that replaces burnout, people-pleasing, and confusion with ease, clarity, and confidence

Through meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration, you’ll explore how your brand and personal style can become tools for self-trust — not pressure or performance. We’ll talk about how to create or integrate your unique brand identity into your decision-making, both personally and professionally, so your choices, your business, and your lifestyle reflect the most authentic version of who you are — not who you think you should be. The result? Less burnout, more ease.

Expect thoughtful dialogue around:

• Personal and professional branding that actually feels like you
• Expressing your unique style as an extension of your identity and values
• Letting go of overthinking, burnout cycles, and “shoulds” (including people pleasing)
• Creating ease, flow, and authenticity in how you work and show up
• Building confidence without forcing visibility or perfection

This event is intentionally designed to feel supportive, expansive, and real — not salesy, overwhelming, or performative.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and more connected to the woman behind the title.

Hosted By

Coach Karen Rivera, MBA| Brand Strategist & Business Coach

Coach Karen Rivera is a business coach, marketing strategist, and proud mom known for helping women turn brand chaos into clarity and confidence.

With a background spanning military service, entrepreneurship, and advanced education, Karen blends structure with soul — guiding women to build lives and brands that reflect who they truly are, not who they think they’re supposed to be.

As the creator of the KBar Clarity Method, Your Brand on Demand, and VANNA Brand Assist, Karen helps growth-minded women clarify their voice, strengthen their authority, and show up powerfully without burnout, people-pleasing, or losing themselves in the process.

Her work is rooted in one belief:
When your voice is clear, everything moves with more ease.

Manisha Joshi

Founder & Creative Director, Style by Manisha & The Petite Fashion Show
Producer, Lighthouse Productions & The Petite Fashion Show

Manisha Joshi is the heart-meets-style visionary behind Style by Manisha, where fashion becomes a love language and self-expression is always personal.

With a creator’s eye for detail and the ability to make others feel instantly at home, Manisha helps women reconnect with their confidence through intentional style — not trends, rules, or pressure. Her approach is soulful, accessible, and deeply human.

As the creative force behind The Petite Fashion Show and Lighthouse Productions, Manisha has built platforms that celebrate individuality, inclusivity, and the beauty of showing up exactly as you are.

She believes personal style isn’t about standing out louder —it’s about feeling at home in your own skin.

She brings a deep appreciation for community and leadership to her work, shaped in part by her earlier role at Leadership Jacksonville, where she supported programs centered on connection, growth, and civic engagement.

Together, these two voices create a powerful reminder:
Your brand isn’t just what you do — it’s how you live, express, and honor yourself.

WBL is also brought to life with the support of Wendy Griffis, Realtor®
Wendy Griffis is a connector, author, and trusted real estate advisor who has served Northeast Florida for over 25 years with a calm, consultative, and high integrity approach. Known for blending data-driven strategy with genuine care, Wendy helps people navigate major life decisions with confidence. Her work is rooted in long-term relationships, thoughtful guidance, and making complex decisions feel manageable and human. A lifelong learner at heart, she prioritizes personal growth and finds joy in reading books and connecting with others.

If you’re craving clarity, connection, and a more authentic way to show up —
this space was created for you.

Come as you are.
Leave more aligned than you arrived.