15+ Women’s History Month Celebration Ideas in Raleigh for 2026

As a mother of two daughters, and someone who has worked hard to push against male defined ceilings to create a thriving life I love, celebrating the achievements of women and our powerful voices is very important to me. 

March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture and society. It is a time to celebrate and rejoice in womanhood, but to also look at the injustices we still face and how we can work for a more equitable society.

I love that we have an entire month dedicated to remembering to give that little extra support to voices that typically are rooted in nurturing peace, love, and joy. Empowering women is a benefit to societies, and I find Raleigh does a pretty good job at it, and it’s only getting better. 

In this guide, we share all the ways you can celebrate Women’s History Month in Raleigh, from shopping at women-owned stores to attending events specifically for WHM!

The History of “Women’s History Month”

Women’s History Month grew out of a week-long celebration that was organized by the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978. The idea soon caught on and spread across the country until President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. Six years later it was expanded by Congress to the entire month of March. 

Falling within this month is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women, which took place for the first time on March 8, 1911. It has been celebrated every March 8th ever since.

International Women’s Day Events

26. International Women’s Day Expo at the McKimmon Center is on March 14th, 11am – 4pm. It features FREE speakers from accomplished entrepreneurs and businesswomen in Raleigh, as well as informative workshops, and a wide range of exhibitors showcasing products and services that support women’s well-being and women owned businesses.
27. Her Voice, Her Power: International Women’s Day at Downtown Cary Park on March 7th. Enjoy engaging icebreakers, networking, and dynamic Pecha Kucha–style talks from a powerhouse lineup of leaders in entrepreneurship, professional sports marketing, performing arts, community advocacy, real estate, and family psychology. 2pm – 5pm FREE
28. Women’s Leadership Conference on March 17 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year’s theme, Amplify Your Influence, celebrates the powerful impact of women who are elevating leadership, driving innovation, and transforming industries across the country.
29. SHE EVOLVED is a one-day career and leadership conference for women on March 7th, at Brier Creek Country Club, 9:00am – 3:00pm.
30. Wine, Women & Wealth at Total Wine & More on March 3rd, 6pm – 8pm, is a chance for women to come together and talk about finances and future.
31. International Women’s Day Workout at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in downtown Durham from 10am – 11am is a strength and fitness class for the health-conscious women!
32. Women’s History Tour. Learn about the incredible women who helped make Raleigh the fabulous city that it is today on this guided walking tour! 2pm on the 7th, 14th, and 28th March. Pay what you want.
33. 13th Anniversary Party at Raleigh Brewing. Celebrating 13 years of this favorite woman-owned local brewery on March 7th. Specialty beer releases, food Trucks, live music by Say Less and Your Mama’s New Boyfriend, Keg Hoisting Competition and after party karaoke. 2pm – 10pm
34. First Friday in Downtown Raleigh with the Feminist – Women’s History Month theme. Come and support local artisans and business. See our guide to First Friday in Raleigh with a list of the events happening.
35. Wednesday Book Club, The Women by Kristin Hannah on March 11th from 10am – 11am at Northeast Regional Library. (such a great book!)
36. Holding Life: Maternal Mortality, Mental Health & Care for Women of Color is a free event that celebrates both Women’s History Month and Black History Month on March 21st at 4pm.
37. TriWiSTEM – Honoring Women’s Work: Power, Pay & Parity is celebrating women in STEM in the Triangle Region at the Conference Center at NCBiotech Durham on the 19th March, 5pm – 9:30pm.
38. Pedal Power: ALGM Women’s Bike Riding Club is a women’s only bike ride hosted by ANU Womb and sponsored by The Bike Library, which will be riding around the shores of Lake Raleigh. Sundays in March from 10am.
39. For the Girls of Raleigh: Self-Love Full Moon Circle is a holistic space for LGBTQIA+ women to get restorative under the full moon in Dix Park on March 22nd from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.
40. GRL MARKET is a womens maker market at Boxyard RTP on March 28th from 11am – 3pm, featuring $3 mimosas!
41. Homegirl Hike is a women’s only hiking group who will be hiking around Shelley Lake Park on March 21st from 10am – 11am.

The 2026 Theme for Women’s History Month

The Women’s History Month theme for 2026 is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” 

The theme, which was declared by the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA), recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to overlap with global challenges. It’s honoring women who work or advocate for climate change, economic security, healthcare, and more.

In 2026, we pay tribute to the remarkable women in our community, both historical and contemporary, who have courageously led the way in advocating for change and leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements.

Check out our post on women-owned businesses in Downtown Raleigh telling great stories.

Ideas For Celebrating Women’s History Month In Raleigh

Now we shall share ways you can celebrate women this month, including great local women-owned business in Raleigh you can support. Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments. Include your favorite female creatives, artists, business owners, friends and why you love them!

Learn the history of women in Raleigh

There are many places where you can learn about women in Raleigh and their contributions to the community and growth of the city.

• Go on a Raleigh Women’s History Walking tour. Every Saturday throughout the month of March, you can go on a pay-what-you-want (recommended $15-$20) walking tour of Raleigh which takes you around historic sites and focuses specifically on the incredible women who shaped the Raleigh we see today, including the city’s first female mayor, one of the most influential women in the civil rights movement, and the woman who earned the nickname “Lady Edison” because of her numerous inventions! Sign up for tickets here.
• If you don’t want to walk, there is a Women’s History Trolley Tour on March 15th.
• There is an exhibition, Women of Change: The Legacy of the 19th Amendment at the COR Museum. It chronicles the quests for equal suffrage in 1920 and what women did with the vote over the next century. Visitors will be introduced to Raleigh’s suffragists, organizers, and elected officials who redefined women’s role in politics. 
• The NC Museum of History, which is closed for renovations, has a series of online events about women’s history contributions in the Triangle. See more here.

Read more: Fantastic Museums in Raleigh (most are free!)

Dine at these amazing women-owned restaurants + foodies

• Ashely Christensen needs no introduction in Raleigh. A James Beard Award winner and owner of 2 outstanding iconic Raleigh restaurants 
  • Death & Taxes
  • Poole’s Diner
• Sara Coleman Fitzpatrick is the owner of The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery, Raleigh’s first cupcake shop! Located on Glenwood Ave you’ll find freshly baked cupcakes, homemade batch of cookies, a cup of locally roasted Joe Van Gogh coffee, paired with a calming ambiance. Her cupcakes are delicious, and she even has gluten free and vegan.
• A transformative visit to Mexico inspired Angela Salamanca to bring a taste of Oaxaca to Raleigh, North Carolina. Centro Mexican Restaurant has become a staple in downtown Raleigh, and they take pride in being a space that fosters community and diversity. I LOVE the mezcal bar upstairs, Gallo Pelón.
• Known to have one of the best masala chairs in Raleigh and delicious homemade Indian Food, Cheeni in RTB Hub is owned by Preeti, who was born and raised in South India. I LOVE the vibe of this restaurant. As soon as I walked in I was transported back to my days backpacking Asia. The food is delicious – don’t miss the Aloo chaat. I’ll be back.
• While not a restaurant, one cannot call themselves a Raleigh resident until they’ve eaten a lemon meringue or pumpkin pie from Slice of Pie Company. Founder (and true Raleigh local) Kristen Mullins really proves she is the Pie Lady with the diversity of her homemade pies and bona fide deliciousness of them. She even has gluten free!
• Caroline Morrison and Siobhan Southern, are the co-owners of Raleigh’s Fiction Kitchen. Not only does Fiction Kitchen serve delicious food from their all-vegan menu, but they also have a business that is all about inclusivity. Y’all are truly welcome here at this iconic Raleigh restaurant.
• Originally from the Bahamas, Randi is obsessed with beautiful cake creations. You can find them at her store Sugar Euphoria in the North Person St area.
• I tasted the chocolates from Spring & Mulberry at the Boylan Art Walk, and they were delicious (and healthy!) Owners Kathryn Shah and Sarah Bell create date-sweetened chocolate with fantastic-for-you flavors that showcase the depth and spectrum of “sweet” found in whole, pristine ingredients.
• Flavors Ice cream on Jones Franklin serves SUPER PREMIUM ice cream. Owner Elisa McLean is an inspiration, not only for bringing joy to community via ice cream but also running her business as a single mother and a brain tumor cancer survivor.
• Clyde Coopers Barbecue – an iconic Raleigh staple since 1938 – is owned by mother-daughter duo, by Debbie Wray and Ashley Jessup who took over the restaurant in 2008.

Support these women-owned non-profit organizations

The following local non-profit organizations working to create a better Raleigh are all female owned. You can support them via donations, shopping in their stores, volunteering, or just spreading their good work. 

• Maggie Kane is the Founder and Executive Director of A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s pay-what-you-can cafe helping those experiencing homelessness in our community. (listen to our podcast interview with Founder Maggie Kane)
• Cary Heise / Kristen Sydow are co-founders of Designed for Joy where they provide second chance employment to vulnerable women. Artisans are paid a living wage and taught skills to create the Designed for Joy brand of jewelry, handbags, and home decor. Listen to our podcast interview with Cary Heise here and here is more about their annual fundraising event Evening of Giving. Sadly, DFJ will be closing later this year. Support them still while we can
• Co-founder, and CEO of Carroll’s Kitchen, Vicki Ismail is using her non-profit restaurant to provide women recovering from addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and domestic violence with employment. Caroll’s Kitchen on Martin St offers grab-and-go breakfast & lunch.
• Mother and daughter team, Mary and Gabi currently have over 40 employees with special abilities at their 2 nonprofit companies: Gabi’s Grounds & Gab’s PALS. They don’t just have their private label coffee blends, but a packaging, assembling and shipping service for businesses. 
• No Woman No Girl: Fantastic local non-profit founded by Shirnetta J Harrell to provide essential items to those women and girls in our community at risk.
  • NWNG) will host its annual Women’s Day event on March 27th from 6pm at the Union Station. This Gala event and dinner will be raising money for hygiene essentials for women and girls within the Triangle.
• Jackie Craig and Beth Smoot founded The Green Chair Project in 2010 to collect and reuse essential furnishings to benefit their Wake County neighbors in need.
• Esteamed Coffee is a non-profit coffee shop and cafe located in Cary, NC who employs individuals with various disabilities. Co-founders, Angie Hudson and Tamara Lapsley provide job coaching and a supportive/encouraging environment where the employees and patrons feel they are part of a warm, welcoming community. 
• Local 321 Coffee in Downtown Raleigh employs 50+ employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities who all roasting the coffee, take the orders, and make the lattes. They also have locations in the State Farmers Market and Durham.

Shop at women-owned stores

Raleigh is full of diverse, women owned businesses and entrepreneurs. In fact, 46% of businesses in Downtown Raleigh are women-owned, this is in comparison to the state average of 21% and the country’s 19.9% (State of Downtown Raleigh 2023 report).

Here is another celebratory fact: in 2022, Raleigh was named the best city for working women in the nation? According to Coworking Cafe, Raleigh is the second-best large metro for women in tech in the USA and the unemployment rate among female workers is one of the lowest in the country at less than 3%. Is there a list Raleigh is not on?

There are so many local businesses in Raleigh that you can support with your dollars. Here are a few of our favorite women-owned stores. 

• The Flourish Market in the Iron Works District is a unique women’s + gift boutique store owned by local entrepreneur, Emily Grey. All of their products have a higher purpose for supporting female owned businesses creating sustainable impact.
• Deco Raleigh owner Pam Blondin opened the shop in 2012 with the intention to support locals. She stocks hundreds of locally made gifts, housewares, books and cards from more than 75 local artisans and makers.
• Rose & Lee Co Boutique in Apex Amber Rose and Prisca Lee are the founders of this cute store in Downtown Apex. They feature brands (many local), each with their own mission of change and empowerment, from sustainability to human rights. I’m a regular shopper here!
• The Bath Place at Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street has divine candles and handcrafted, spa-quality, natural soaps. Founder, Kimberly Clayton also has an online store. 
• Edge of Urge in North Person St is owned by Jessie Williams. They specialize in handmade and independent designer clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories.
• Munjo Munjo is owned and operated by a Latinx artist. This design studio highlights women and BIPOC artists, through collaborative works, live art events, and other opportunities.
• Nashona Boutique. The beautiful prints and textiles of Tanzania have created this unique clothing line from Lilian Danieli, a Tanzanian native who now resides in North Carolina.
• Triangle Pop-Up founder Sarah Moody local pop-up events and vendor markets in the area supporting local businesses. She also has a storefront Curate on E Hargett St that features a unique collection of handmade goods which included candles, jewelry and homemade sauces from over 60 local artists.
• Anne’s Apothecary a skincare brand owned by Anne Suinner-Lawoyin that offers 100% clean, eco-friendly, plant-based skincare products at affordable prices.

Cheers to female drink crafters

It’s not just mean making waves in the craft brew scene. Many women are innovating in the space of beers, wine, cocktails, and coffee. Let’s give an extra cheer to them this month!

• Raleigh Brewing was the first female owned brewery in NC with Kristie Nystedt as majority owner. It’s their 11th anniversary party on Sat March 9th. (Don’t miss our suggestions things to do each weekend in Raleigh.
• Lindsay Rice owns the Vita Vite Wine Bar and Gallery in North Hills. Vita Vite comes from the Italian words for “life” and “vine” – the idea of life revolving around wine and food, and how they bring people together in a common space of appreciation for the beautiful things that can enrich life. (Read our interview with owner Lindsay Rice)
• Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs is owned by three female brewers who love to remind us that until Medieval times, it was the woman’s job to brew beer for the household and laws of that time stated that the tools of brewing were solely the woman’s property.
• Tiffany Welton opened RBF Champagne Bar in Downtown Cary dedicated to honoring women’s authentic self. Show up with any face you like, and you’ll be honored. 
• DRINK on Glenwood Ave claims itself as more of a small wine society of friends than a wine shop. They specialize in small production wines and invite you into their intimate tasting space, outdoor seating and a Fine Wine “Cave”. I love the peacock mural on the outside of the building. 
• What about a dessert and cocktail bar? Yes. Please. Head to Bittersweet in downtown Raleigh owned by Kim Hammer. It’s where you’ll find one of my favorite pairings: Pumpkin creme brulee and Irish coffee. 
• Looking for some bitters for your cocktails? Crude Bitters and Sodas was founded in 2012 as the first cocktail bitters company in North Carolina. Owners Craig Rudewicz and Lindsay Lasserre, They have a shop front in Downtown Raleigh near Transfer Food Hall.
• What about cold brew? You may have seen, or tasted, the creamy goodness of Slingshot Coffee in a can at your local grocery store. It was founded in 2012 by local Jenny Bonchak.
• Lashonda Fort-Modest, is the owner of Melanated Wines & Spirits, Durham’s first Black-owned winery. She aims to decomplicate wine, embody the motto, “uncork the culture,” and represent the under-represented minority community in the world of wine.
• Local 321 Coffee was founded in 2017 by Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans to embrace diversity to its fullest. Apart from providing great coffee to the Raleigh community they employ 50+ employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Watch women’s sports

We love to support women’s sport, and just like the men’s version, we have a lot of options in Raleigh with our Triangle colleges, and professional NC Courage team. Women’s sports are just as exciting, skillful, fast and intense as men’s. 

The ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament games will start on Wednesday, March 4-8 in Duluth, GA and the championship will determine the ACC’s automatic entry to the NCAA tourney. We are avid fans of watching the NC State women’s basketball at the gorgeous art deco Reynolds Coliseum.

The North Carolina Couragewomen’s soccer will start their 2026 NWSL Regular Season this month with a game against Racing Louisville on March 14, 2026, at WakeMed Park in Cary. Don’t dismiss the women’s college soccer teams. UNC’s run for the NCAA title last year was an on-the-edge of your seat game to remember!

Read our guide to the Wake Med Soccer Park, see our Reel of NC State Women’s Basketball in action, and the UNC women’s soccer team.

Explore Women in the Arts

Raleigh has a thriving art scene for all kinds of mediums and styles. You can easily find an exhibition in Raleigh celebrating the artistic talents of local female artists. It doesn’t even have to be local, just support a women’s voice expressed through art. 

There are concerts, live music, standup comedians, art galleries, theater productions, and so much more. Here are a few ideas:

• First Friday is a fantastic opportunity to explore the different art galleries in Raleigh and their exhibition and fun events. This month will be March 6, 2026, and will be the theme of Feminist First Friday.
• The aforementioned Vita Vite Gallery, which regularly has art exhibitions and is fun to combine with a wine of First Friday. 
• Why not take a day trip to Johnston County and visit the excellent Ava Gardner Museum and her incredible contribution to the world of film?
• Don’t forget perusing female works in the outstanding North Carolina Museum of Art. Also, the spectacular Art in Bloom festival is on at NCMA, which will have many female artists represented.
• Look around as you’re walking through Downtown Raleigh and neighborhoods across the Triangle. You’re bound to see some beautiful murals, many of which will be the work of female artists.

Hear the stories of your female loved ones

Always start with those closest to you, family, friends, work associates. Especially as this year’s theme encourages collaboration and community. Spend time this month to hear their stories. How can you honor them? What can you learn from them? How can you pass it and pay it forward?

Although women’s rights are much better now, they weren’t always this way. It’s quite inspirational talking to your grandmother or other women of the older generation to hear about how times have changed for them.

Donate to a Women’s Rights Organization

You can help promote social justice for women around the world through monetary donations. Consider the above-mentioned organizations by North Carolina residents. Here are a few highlighted organizations that strive for the global empowerment of women:

• The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
• Rise Up Women International
• Association for Women’s Rights in Development
• Center for Reproductive Rights
• Equality Now

Host an event to celebrate women

Gather your women friends to learn, create, and celebrate together. Here are a few ideas you can do with your female friends:

• A movie might watching female directed films or those with female leads (Hello Barbie!)
• Create artwork together – perhaps murals of empowering female quotes.
• Play music by female artists – and of course, bust out in your best Beyonce moves (speaking of who, I love her new Texas Hold Em Song)
• Give out awards, achievements, positive notes of affirmations to you gal pals.
• Discuss what sisterhood means and how y’all can make it better.
• Host book clubs with books written by women.
• Watch TED Talks given by women. Check out this one by Raleigh local, and former WRAL Anchor, Mikaya Thurmond on Human Touch in an AI World: Authenticity in Public Relations
• Attend a fun woman focused event

Educate and empower yourself 

There’s no better way to ensure a better future for our daughters then to educate and empower yourself, especially as this year’s theme focuses on education. Learn more about the current issues that affect women, so you are better able to help create solutions. 

Learn how to believe in, and trust in your own voice and story. Develop the confidence and courage to share your story with the world – if you positively impact just one person, you’ve made a difference.

• The NC State University Women’s Center is kicking off WHM with a HERstory event on March 2nd. The event brings together women from the community to share workshops, discussions and other events to honor the contributions of women. You can join here. 
• The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is hosting the “Women’s Leadership Conference” on March 17th. The theme is “Amplify Your Influence” and shines the spotlight on female businesses in Raleigh, including an inclusive business networking meetup to support and celebrate our diverse workforce.
• NC Vibes will host its 4th annual International Women’s Day Expo at The Raleigh Convention Center on Sat March 14 with a variety of speakers from accomplished entrepreneurs and businesswomen in Raleigh.

Volunteer to help women in need

In addition to the above, here are a few more women’s organizations that are looking for volunteers in the Triangle Area.

• Women’s Center of Wake County
• The Women’s Club of Raleigh
• Interact Family Safety and Empowerment Center
• Dress for Success Triangle NC
• SHE NC
• 100 Women Who Give A Hoot is a membership giving circle that supports local nonprofits in the greater Raleigh area. They have a sister program for the men, 100 Men who give a damn.

Make self-care a priority (with these women owned business to help)

There’s never a better time to prioritize your health than a month focused on supporting women. Get your annual checkup including relevant pap smears, mammograms and whatever else you need! Start eating cleaner and move your body! Here are some fantastic women-owned wellness businesses to help! 

• Woodhouse Spa in North Hills is the ultimate in elevated self-care! Owned by local Ralegh entrepreneur, Sonal Patel, Woodhouse offers a range of services including massage, advanced facials (yes to the Glo2), salt therapy room, and quiet retreat rooms.
• Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar in Ridgewood Plaza has become my 2026 obsessesion. Our family quickly adopted them as our go-to salon after experience the joyful, positive, kind environment and care given by all stylists and staff. Guaranteed to walk out of there light and more confident. Owner Mandi Carbon is setting a high standard!
• I love all that Current Wellness does to support health and wellness in the Raleigh community. Owned by Britt and her husband, they offer a range of movement, cooking, and nutrition classes, as well as fun events and services like massage therapy. 
• Raleigh locals Katie Clemons and Jolene Johnson own Yoga Soullective in the Warehouse District. They also run yoga retreats! This month it’s in Tulum!
• Emily Wallace owns DOSE Hot Yoga and Smoothie Bar in the new Smokey Hollow Development and newly opened Innovation District in North Hills. They also have teacher training, wellness events, and yoga retreats (hello Bali!)
• Marina Lando from Harmony Life Reiki in Cary has been my monthly Reiki healer for years and is what I call my monthly non-negotiable! Marina is the author of four books, is a Reiki Master and Teacher, and Certified Aromatherapist,

Clean the air in your house with help from these Plant Bosses

Life is just better when you’re surrounded by plants: better quality of air, pretty spaces, and Zen-like vibes are just some of the benefits! Here are three female plant experts in Raleigh to go to for help to ensure you find the right fit for you:

• Raleigh native, Anna Grace is the owner of Copperline Plant Co in the City Market district. Not only does she have a store filled with gorgeous plants, but she also offers plant consultations, and monthly plant-based classes.
• TG Floristry is a Black woman-owned, Raleigh-based floral design studio, owned and operated by Tiera George. Itera has participated in Art in Bloom (on this March in Raleigh) and she offers creative workshops!
• Martha Schneider owns Trellis Raleigh in North Hills, a Parisian-style floral boutique offering bespoke floral arrangements, hand-trimmed topiary, pottery, and garden-inspired gifts Next door is her La Maison Interiors & Home Boutique.

Join a women’s organization or club

There are plenty of women-centric organizations and clubs in Raleigh. From educational, to networking, emotional support and just fun sisterhood times, there are clubs to suit all types and missions.

• Raleigh Women in Marketing is a women’s networking community to connect, network, and inspire those in the marketing realm!
• Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has initiatives and groups focused on women in leadership and Triangle Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Alliance
• Thrive Motherhood is a community for moms with mom-only events designed to help them thrive in and out of home.
• The National Association of Women Business Owners has a chapter in Raleigh. It’s a premier member-based organization for business acceleration resources, leadership development opportunities and inspiring programs that empower, equip and propel women business owners.
• Blush Coworking Space in Cary is a women’s only co-working space, which clearly shows they understand women, with their on-site childcare services!
• Women’s Social Club is a club in Raleigh where women can come together at fun events to connect with other women and learn more about the city they live in.
• Crowded Table has themed events to help women connect and have fun!
• Junior League of Raleigh is for women interested in volunteerism, advancing women’s leadership, and a commitment to improving our community.
• Raleigh Women in Tech Use this group to grow your skills both professionally and technically, discuss the issues facing our field, and share skills and experiences with other individuals who identify as women here in Raleigh.
• Triangle Women Entrepreneurs: Offers a place to connect, celebrate, and build collaborations between women in business in the Triangle region of central North Carolina.
• Women in Networking (WIN): With multiple chapters in the Triangle, WIN provides a supportive community for women business owners and professionals to exchange customer referrals, leads, share knowledge and offer support.
• Raleigh Women in Marketing A Community for Raleigh Women In Marketing to connect, network, and inspire!
• Unruly Women Collective supports female entrepreneurs and professionals grow together through small group meet-ups, ticketed events, community pop-up markets, and gather to give back to local non-profits.
• Working Mothers of RaleighA monthly meetup group designed toempower, energize, and enable working moms in the area to meet their full potential at work and a home.
• The Junior League of Raleigh is an organization whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
• Dress for Success Triangle NC empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, networking and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

Other women in Raleigh you want to hear about

Here are some other female trailblazers in Raleigh you’ll want to know. I’ll continue to add to this list as there are so many to love and we’re always meeting new people and hearing cool stories.

• Susan from Experience Raleigh has become a great Raleigh influencer friend of ours over the past few months. We see her at many events and love her warm, friendly, happy spirit. Plus, she’s a true Raleigh native and shares all about our beautiful city on her Instagram.
• Adrienne Cole – the first (and current) female CEO of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. We adore Adrienne and feel Raleigh is so blessed to have such an energetic, passionate, compassionate, and friendly leader for the Raleigh business community. You can listen to our podcast interview with Adrienne here.
• Kiara Ruth from BananaMoon is a mommy blogger, lifestyle influencer, and thought leader who, along with her husband Terrance, are committed to creating positive social change that is representative of all. Listen to our podcast interview with them here.
• April Blackwell from Blackwell Mortgage was our mortgage broker helping us attain a mortgage when we thought it couldn’t happen. She’s not only savvy with finance, but has a positive, joyful spirit that you want to be around. Listen to our podcast interview with her here. (With tips for getting mortgage finance!)
• Mikaya Thurmond. You may remember her as the weekday morning anchor for WRAL! She left there to pursue a career in Public Relations. We have such high admiration and respect for Mikaya and her company, Milan Public Relations.
• Sarah Rosa Glickman Art is a local artist known for her POSCA paintings, colorful abstract art, and black and white line artwork. You can see more of her work online here.

Comment: Who are your favorite female creatives, artists, business owners, friends etc. and share why you love them? What are some other ways you will celebrate Women’s History Month in Raleigh this year?