In the words of Martina McBride, this one’s for the girls. If you’re a local lady wanting to expand your professional network, meet new friends, or work on your personal development, check out these groups and clubs around Asheville.
Networking groups
Hive Ambition
This hive of 100+ women is buzzin’. With in-person events and virtual workshops, this group offers meaningful connections and support to local professionals and entrepreneurs.
Flourish
There’s no membership needed to join this business network. The relaxed monthly meetups are centered around the motto of supporting others first.
WomanUP
This initiative from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce brings women in business together for support and mentorship opportunities — sign up for the group’s newsletter or join the Facebook group to learn about programming.
Mad Genius Studios
Circles and events are hosted to empower women to achieve their professional goals. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27, when Mad Genius will host a screening of “Show Her the Money” at A-B Tech.
Power of Women
The group’s quarterly breakfast meetings feature talks from experts on topics ranging from women’s health to financial planning.
Supper at Six
Golden Hour’s women’s networking dinner series invites professionals to come together and meet over a meal — grab tickets for the next event this Thursday, March 6.
Junior League of Asheville
Cultivate your leadership skills amongst a group of powerful women making social change in the community.
Social outings
Asheville Newcomers Club
This group welcomes new Ashevillians, or anyone experiencing a new life change, to join together for speakers, volunteer opportunities, and activities like dinner and gardening.
Blue Ridge Dirt Skrrts
Get ready to ride. With trail bike rides, post-ride socials, and tire-changing clinics, this crew of bikers is making women more empowered to get on mountain bikes.
The Beauty Boost
Work on your self-development with a laid-back group of ladies. The Beauty Boost offers seasonal socials and events in fitness and wellness spaces — check out the upcoming events.
Asheville Women Run Club
If you’ve seen the shiny, “RUN Asheville” trucker hats zoomin’ around town, now you know why. Join the sisterhood on an early morning Wednesday run.
Ladies Climbing Coalition
Cultivate Climbing spearheads a chapter of the national organization. The last Wednesday evening of the month is ladies’ night, where you can get a half-off day pass.
Asheville Women Outdoors
Whether it’s a hike, camping trip, or post-adventure drink, this nearly 3,000-member Meetup group can help you connect with fearless new friends.
WILD Book Club
One of our favorite independent booksellers, Malaprop’s, hosts the “Women in Lively Discussion” book club on the first Monday evening of the month, discussing the work of female authors.
We know we didn’t cover all the amazing groups out there uplifting women. Drop us a line with more groups so we can add them.
