Chrysalis for Women
Chrysalis
Events
Come along to one of our meetings or events and expand your business thinking
All monthly meetings include
- Inspirational speakers on business development, wellbeing and success
- Connection and networking opportunities
- A chance to showcase your business and promote to the group
- Fun, friendship, inspiration and learning
- Refreshments
Your first meeting free!
“Chrysalis provides a wealth of experience and knowledge for women and run by women. It’s a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where members generously share their wisdom for the benefit of everyone. Not only have I learned a lot, but I have enjoyed!!”
Judith Yeabsley, The Confident Eater
May 15th 📆
We Build A Brand While You Watch with Sarah-Jayne Shine & Jane Comben
May’s Chrysalis meeting is a little bit magic ✨
Two of our own members—Sarah-Jayne Shine from Lemonface Creative and Jane Comben from Pogo Design—are inviting us behind the curtain to build a brand while we watch.
No slides. No polish. Just real-time thinking, creativity, decisions, and insight. Come curious—you’ll learn more than you expect.
June 3rd 📆
Virtual Cocoon Online Networking
Expand your Chrysalis network’s breadth and depth by joining our Online Networking sessions between our in-person meetings.
Access the ‘hive mind’ of other women in business and get fresh perspectives on your current plans and challenges.
Perfect for you to meet members you haven’t spoken to before, and for our Chrysalis Community who is unable to attend our in-person sessions.
Complete the form below and check your email for more details.
Annual Members can attend Virtual Cocoon sessions absolutely free, and non-members can attend for just $10 per session.
June 19th 📆
AI Search Is Here with Marjan Crabtree
Google is no longer the whole story.
More and more people are getting answers straight from AI, without ever clicking a website, and most NZ businesses haven’t thought about what that means yet.
In this session, Marjan Crabtree from Dear John breaks down what’s changed, what it means for your business, and what you can do about it right now while the playing field is still wide open.
No tech background needed.
July 17th 📆
The Story Behind The Stories
The Womanhood Journal, its impact and where it’s heading
Anna Colville-Smith
In July, Chrysalis welcomes Anna Colville-Smith — the woman behind The Womanhood Journal — to share the story of how a conversation on a kitchen couch became one of Kāpiti’s most beloved community projects.
Five editions in, the Journal has showcased over 120 women in business from Kāpiti and Horowhenua, and raised more than $15,500 for Women’s Refuge and Kāpiti Women’s Centre.
It’s a project built on story, collaboration, and the belief that when women are heard, something shifts.
Anna will talk about the inception, the impact, and what’s happening next.