Supportive women. Peer mentoring.
Networking. Career advice.
Want to build connections and pursue your career goals in a close-knit group of peers? Or discuss working-mom struggles and solutions with women who understand what you’re going through? Looking for tips and encouragement from other career transitioners? Or other job hunters?
Whatever your stage, needs, or situation, there’s a Circle for you.
Liftery is partnering with Lean In to bring Lean In Circles to working moms, returners, job seekers, and women who don’t have access to a Circle in their own companies. Circles are small groups of women that meet on a regular basis for community, peer mentorship, skill building and inspiration. Groups typically hold monthly meetings, facilitated by a dedicated, trained group leader. In each meeting, group members share successes and challenges, and discuss a different topic of relevance to Circle members.
If we don’t currently have a group that works for you, let us know what you need! To be notified about new Circles as they’re created, sign up for our newsletter.
Circles typically meet once or twice a month at a pre-determined time.
Liftery is embarking on a mission to start a worldwide Circles network, with Circles for women at all stages of their careers and a special emphasis on moms and aspiring moms. Whereas many Lean In Circles are company-based, Liftery Circle members can come from any company or be in job seeking mode. Liftery Circles provide leaders who are subject experts, a safe space for discussing issues related to work and work-life integration, as well as a great opportunity for networking with women in other companies.
Click the Join Your Circle button below to see which Circles currently have open registration. Click the Sign Up button for the group you’re interested in joining, and you’ll be brought to the registration form. Once you click Submit, the Circle leader will receive your request and will be in touch with you. (Please note that our leaders are busy moms with businesses of their own, and it could take a few days before you hear from them.)
If you don’t see a Circle that meets your needs, please let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll contact you when it’s open for registration.
Yes, you can join more than one! But please note that your Circle experience will be most rewarding if you are committed to attending regularly, actively participating in meetings and supporting other members! Please only join Circles where you are able to be an active participant.
Single Working Moms
First meeting : September
Share wins, struggles, advice and know-how in a safe space with other single moms who understand what you’re carrying.
Circle leader: Jayna Rogers, MPH, NBC-HWC, Health and Wellness Coach and single mom to a 13 year old boy
Returners
Full
Find support, build connections, and discuss job search strategies with other moms who have taken a 1+ year career break and are actively working on a personal rebrand and re-entry.
This Circle will meet online the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm in the UK, starting October 9th. No charge to participate.
Circle leader: Christine Fruehwirth, professional career and life coach specializing in career re-entry
Moms Talking Money
First Meeting : October 1, 2024
Explore the roots of your relationship with money, identify the beliefs that may be holding you back, and set actionable goals in this supportive, safe and guilt-free space.
This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm in the UK, starting October 1st.
Aspiring People Leader Moms
First Meeting : October 17, 2024
This Circle is for individual contributor moms who are working toward becoming people managers. We’ll share knowledge, experiences, mutual support and advice to help all of us get to the next level — without sacrificing sleep or family life!
This group will meet twice per month on Thursdays for the next three months at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm in the UK, starting October 17th. No charge to participate, but consistent participation is requested.
Circle leader: Shawna Samuel, Executive Coach, founder of The Mental Offload Coaching, podcast host, ex-American Express
Moms of Older Teens and Young Adults
Enrolling New Members
If you’re a working or returning mom with kids older than 15, join us to make connections and share mutual support in a warm, nurturing space! We’ll explore shifting identities, work and career goals, and parental roles — while touching on topics like ageism and self care.
This group will meet twice per month on Thursdays at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm in the UK, on the following dates : Sept 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21.
Circle leader: Elyse Dub, PhD, psychologist and owner of Insight Onsite
Divorce Support
Enrolling New Members
If you’re considering, undergoing, or living with divorce, join us in a safe, private space to ask questions, share experiences, discuss strategies, and find mutual support.
This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm in the UK, starting September 26th.
Circle leader: Brenna Gano McNab, High-Conflict Divorce Coach, Law Student and Writer
Mom Entrepreneurs
Enrolling New Members
Are you a “mompreneur” who’s building a business or contemplating doing so? Then join us for mutual support, advice sharing, and the tools you need for both you and your business to thrive.
This Circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2pm EST / 11am PST. No charge to participate.
Circle leader: Jenna Rykiel, Business and Mindset Coach for mom entrepreneurs
Moms Considering What’s Next
Full
If you’re considering a career transition, relocation to a new city, re-entering the workforce, taking a career break, or any other big change, this supportive Circle is for you. Join with other change-seeking moms to explore your values, envision what could be, and use the insight gained to chart your path.
This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm in the UK for three months, starting on September 18th.
Circle leader: Laura Bunch, Executive Career and Leadership Coach
Job Search Support
Full
Grow your network, discuss job search techniques, celebrate wins, and find support in a safe space with other job seeking women.
This Circle (for women based in the US and Canada) will meet each Tuesday at 10am PT / 1pm ET for 6 weeks, starting on September 10th. No charge to participate, but consistent participation is requested.
Circle leader: Sindho Channa, Career Matchmaker
Neurodivergent Working Moms
Full
Celebrate wins, share advice, find mutual support, and discuss techniques to help you thrive both at home and in the workplace — all in a safe space with other neurodivergent moms.
This Circle will meet online the third Thursday of each month at 3pm EST / noon PST, starting February 15th.
Circle leader: Olivia Radcliffe, fractional CMO, author, and Business / Life Coach for neurodivergent moms and mompreneurs
Working Moms of Older Teens and Young Adults
Full
If you’re a working or returning mom with all kids older than 15, join us to make connections and share mutual support in a warm, nurturing space! We’ll explore shifting identities, work and career goals, and parental roles — while touching on topics like workplace ageism and self care.
This Circle will meet online twice a month at 12:30 EST / 9:30 PST on the following Thursdays: 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25.
Circle leader: Elyse Dub, PhD, psychologist and owner of Insight Onsite
People Manager Moms
Full
Join our safe space for moms in management to connect, learn, and grow together. Share your experiences, exchange valuable advice, and build your skills with like-minded mamas who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of leadership roles.
This group will meet on the first Friday of each month at 3pm EST / noon PST, starting on February 2nd.
Circle leaders: Erin Brenner, founder & Principal Consultant at Brenner Wilshire Consulting, and former Chief Product Development Officer Pear Therapeutics – and – Akansha Aggarwal, Sr. Director, Americas GTM Strategy & Operations at NetApp; Executive and Life Coach