What Women Are Saying
“Karen has a unique way to bring value to everyone that attends her meet up group. I personally love how she makes the meeting so engaging and delivers valuable content every time. It is a great opportunity for business owners to connect and grow. I highly recommend her group to anyone looking to network and become the best that they can be. ”
— Angela Olmos, Keller Williams Realtor
“Women's Business Luncheon has been an amazing support for my business. The meetings are always extremely informative, energetic, and fun. The speakers are experienced and professional, and I leave each meeting with specific actionable steps to improve my business and personal life. I have made very valuable connections at WBL and some of my best clients came directly from relationships that grew from contacts I made at WBL. This meeting is definitely worth the investment of your time for any boss lady looking to grow professionally.”
— Michelle Fusillo, Fusillo Law
“The WBL is a fantastic venue for learning and empowerment focused solely on Women's Entrepreneurial issues. I have been to plenty of business development groups and events that have a bunch of old white dudes talking about running a business and sit there and feel like I am not being spoken to on any level. I love this group because it is focused on empowerment and development and I always walk away with something useful for my business.”
— Stephanie Lincoln, Fire Team Whiskey
“I cut my teeth attending your luncheons and learning how to craft my own elevator speech. More importantly, how to ask the right questions of other professional women to learn and connect. You set a high bar and I appreciate it.”
— Debbie Schallock, Brand Builder + Content Strategist
“I love attending WBL Meetups, hosted by Karen Barnes Rivera. I always learn something new and make new friends. Women business owners of Jacksonville growing together is a beautiful thing.”
— Kimberly Smith Ashley, KM Smith Writes and The Editor Garden
