Description

The Lake Norman Chamber Women’s Open Networking Group provides a welcoming and relaxed space for professional women to connect, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy coffee and morning refreshments.

Additionally, this month’s gathering will feature insights on Travel and Packing, helping you prepare for everything from business trips to family vacations. Learn tips to maximize luggage space, choose versatile wardrobe options, and stay organized while traveling. Whether you're an experienced jetsetter or just planning a weekend getaway, you’ll leave with practical ideas to make your journeys more efficient and enjoyable.

Our group is open to everyone, with no membership fees, obligations, or long-term commitments required. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, retiree, Chamber Ambassador, or volunteer, we welcome your presence. Chamber membership is not necessary to participate, though we encourage exploring the benefits of becoming part of our Chamber community.

Please bring your business cards and name badges to make the most of this networking opportunity. Each month, we feature a guest speaker and a focused topic designed to inspire and educate attendees.

Interested in further involvement? Opportunities for sponsorship, hosting, and speaking engagements are available. For more information, please contact us at 704.892.1922.

Together, let’s connect, learn, and grow—one conversation and cup of coffee at a time.

The Featured Speaker for 

Travel / Packing

event will be:

Jen Boles

Jen is the founder of Explore More Travel Co., a luxury travel advisor who designs elevated experiences for busy families, curious couples, and savvy travelers seeking more than just a vacation—they want a journey worth remembering. From milestone celebrations sailing in the Mediterranean to cultural deep dives in Japan, she helps clients explore the world with ease, intention, and insider access to exclusive perks they can’t get on their own.

Her own travel story began with one-year-old twins in tow and a deep curiosity about the world. Since then, she’s explored everywhere from the savannas of Kenya to the temples of Kyoto—experiences that continue to shape the immersive, thoughtfully crafted itineraries she creates for her clients. With a background in finance and strong global partnerships, Jen brings both strategy and creativity to every trip, building long-term relationships and travel experiences that get better with every adventure

Laura Buhler

As a travel advisor with experience across six continents, I have embarked on numerous adventures globally. My passion for travel was ignited during a semester abroad in Paris while I was in college. Having lived in Spain and

the Dominican Republic, I have developed a deep appreciation and respect for other cultures. With extensive experience in crafting seamless adventures filled with unforgettable memories, I am dedicated to ensuring your travel experiences are exceptional.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I am a wife, a mother of four, and a grandmother to eleven, all of whom bring immense joy to my life. I'm also passionate about dogs and have a Labradoodle named Hope.

Jodi Vose

Jodi has been in the creative industry her entire career.

She started in the beauty industry as a hairstylist and worked backstage in NYC and Boston for hair and fashion shows.

Her focus is now on Personal Styling. Her clients range from business owners, public speakers, and other business executives, as well as people retiring from corporate life.

She can help you to get real with your closet.

Jodi will teach you the best way to dress for your body shape, along with which colors look best on you.

If you want more confidence and compliments, Jodi can help you achieve it!

 Shonda Voves

Shonda is the heart and hands behind Happy Decluttering and Organizing, where compassion meets transformation. She’s not just here to make a space look pretty— she’s here to walk with you through the overwhelm, help you breathe again, and bring order to the chaos life can leave behind. Since launching her organizing business in 2023, she’s helped families, busy professionals, and everyday people reclaim their homes and their peace of mind.

Her “why” runs deep: after seeing how clutter can silently weigh on someone’s mental health, relationships, and confidence, she felt called to create a service rooted in care— not judgment. That calling became her business, and her mission is simple: to bring relief, hope, and a fresh start to every client she meets.

The clients who light her up the most are the ones feeling stuck in overwhelming clutter—the ones who don’t know where to start. With a calm presence, a listening ear, and a plan that actually works, she shows them it is possible. She doesn’t just organize spaces—she changes lives, one room at a time.

If you’re looking for someone who truly cares, who leads with heart and rolls up her sleeves beside you, Shonda is the organizer you’ve been hoping to find.