




Maximize your ROI with hand-curated breakout rooms of 7-8 aligned business owners
Feel welcomed and supported with Leadership Team members facilitating every room
Leave with clarity and connections using a detailed attendee list of 60+ participants (and no messy chats!)
Increase visibility through 5-Min Member Feature Presentations and opportunities to co-lead breakout rooms
Deepen relationships and complete follow up during the next-day Implementation & Follow Up Call

"Collaborations Come First!"
"EBN is built on the idea that collaborations come first! The members are creative, supportive and inspiring. I'm really happy to be a part of it."
- Maiko Sakai
Quiz Alchemist, NYC


"Referral worth $6,500"
"Joining EBN was one of the best decisions I made this year. I'm thrilled to be a part of this community, and I received a referral worth $6,500."
- Erin Duffy
Career Coach, Minnesota


"I just don't want to miss!"
"Each session is full of meaningful connections. The people are top notch and like-minded in referring business. I look forward to every month. I just don't want to miss!"
- Vaughn Fahie
Audiobooks, California


Increase visibility by sharing upcoming events, offers, or announcements
Get guided support from Stephanie to identify the best connections for you
Complete meaningful follow up within 24 hours of the networking event
Reduce overwhelm and gain clarity around next steps and calendar planning
Members may attend even if they miss the networking event, offering added flexibility
Get immediate solutions to your challenges

"This does not feel like networking"
"Everyone has been so welcoming. I don't usually enjoy networking, but this does not feel like networking. I feel giddy and excited."
- Jennifer Du Bois
Coach, California


"The Curation Makes a Difference"
"Stephanie creates miracles with curating the breakout rooms. I get she spends hours doing it, but it makes a real difference."
- Sandra Lee
Wellness Specialist, BC, Canada


"6 Aligned Connections from one session"
"Stephanie is a dynamic leader who facilitates intentional, strategic networking. I left with 6 aligned connections from one session."
- Terri Taylor-Joseph
Consultant, Louisiana

You’re likely a great fit for EBN if:
You’re a creative, service-based entrepreneur — especially a coach, speaker, marketing professional, or someone who supports those roles (bookkeepers, attorneys, virtual assistants, tech specialists, financial advisors, and similar).
You understand that coaches and marketing professionals often make strong collaborators — and you’re excited to build relationships with them.
You run most of your business virtually and want to form meaningful partnerships online.
You prefer curated introductions over random breakout rooms and value a networking experience that respects your time and goals.
You enjoy learning and appreciate events that include practical education around marketing, sales, or business growth.
You’re not looking for a quick transaction — you’re interested in aligned, long-term partnerships that lead to visibility, referrals, and sustainable growth.
Breakout rooms are hand-curated by Stephanie using the information you share when you register. This includes your ideal client, best referral partners, complementary services, collaboration goals, and communication style.
The goal is to place you with aligned, high-quality connections — not random pairings — so every conversation feels intentional and relevant.
EBN is focused on building Empowered Partners®, not chasing leads.
Here’s what makes us different:
Curated breakout rooms
Small-group conversations are intentionally matched to your goals and ideal partners — no awkward or random Zoom rooms.
Built-in follow-up support
Our next-day Implementation & Follow-Up Session helps you turn conversations into action.
→ 95% of attendees report 2+ follow-up calls, and 64% report 4 or more.
Action over overwhelm
We don’t just make introductions — we support aligned next steps so you save time and energy.
Strategic collaboration over sales chasing
Instead of hunting for individual prospects, you’re supported in forming creative, revenue-generating partnerships.
You’re not alone — many of our members have full calendars and active businesses.
That’s exactly why EBN exists.
EBN is designed to help you network smarter, not harder. When you learn how to build strategic Empowered Partnerships, the impact extends beyond EBN into every room you enter.
With just two meetings during the first full week of each month, many members fill their follow-up schedule for the entire month. We consistently welcome 15+ new, aligned visitors at each networking event — giving you fresh opportunities without attending endless meetings.
EBN was created to help creative entrepreneurs maximize results without spending hours chasing leads across multiple groups. You get high-quality, curated connections — all in one place.
You’re in exactly the right place.
Whether you’re new to networking, rebranding, or navigating a major business pivot, EBN is designed to support you during transition. When I shifted from being a singing teacher to a networking coach, a community like this would have saved me years of trial and error.
Here’s why EBN works especially well during change:
You learn how to build Empowered Partnerships from the beginning — avoiding transactional networking habits that don’t serve you.
You focus on visibility and collaboration strategies that generate momentum, even while your offers are evolving.
You’re not forced into connections that feel misaligned — everything is intentional and flexible.
Many members joined during a pivot and found clarity, collaboration, and cash flow faster through the relationships they built here.
If you’re craving connection, visibility, fresh perspective, or thoughtful feedback on your message — you’re exactly who we want in the room.
When I was a singing teacher with a full studio of 40+ students, burning the candle at both ends and struggling to spend time with my family, the last thing I wanted was one more client.
At the time, I didn’t even understand what business networking was really about. Then a friend invited me to a networking event — and my business would never be the same.
I began using networking to explore new ideas, earn more without working more hours, and experiment with offers and collaborations that felt aligned. Along the way, I discovered I had a natural gift for building relationships — and, thanks to my performing background, for helping business owners use their voice and presence to grow their business more intentionally.
After running networking events for others for several years, I finally found the courage to create my own. Empowered Business Networking is the community I always wished existed — one designed for creative, heart-centered entrepreneurs who value collaboration over pitching and competition.
If you’ve met wonderful people at networking events but struggled to turn those conversations into clients, partnerships, or opportunities, you’re in the right place. Our focus is on creating visibility, speaking opportunities, and aligned collaborations that lead to meaningful growth.
I hope you’ll join us at an upcoming event.
Warmly,
Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
Founder, Empowered Business Networking
