ABWA - Crescent City Connections

03/25/2026

Join American Business Women’s Association Crescent City Connections on June 6, 2026, from 7–10 PM at Treasure Chest Casino as we celebrate 12 years of education, service, and community impact.
Enjoy an exciting evening of Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette, along with great food, drinks, and dancing. Proceeds support scholarships for local women through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund and leadership development opportunities through the ABWA National Women’s Leadership Conference.
Try your luck at the tables and help empower the next generation of women leaders.

Tickets & Sponsorships Now Available at abwaneworleans.org

03/16/2026

Join us this Thursday, March 19th! www.abwaneworleans.org

We are excited to host our program speaker, Desi Allums Founder CEO of EmpowerHer Life

About Desi Allums

Desi Allums is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of EmpowerHER Life. She is the Architect of WOMENSHIP a leadership philosophy centered on emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and how women build trust-driven, high-performing relationships in business and life.

In less than two years, Desi scaled EmpowerHER Life into a multi-city women’s organization, producing over 260 curated events and serving hundreds of women across Louisiana. Her work challenges surface-level empowerment and focuses instead on sustainable growth rooted in self-leadership, clarity, and alignment.

With more than 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, and business development, Desi is known for her direct, human-first approach. She speaks with conviction and depth, equipping women with practical frameworks that support confident decision-making, intentional leadership, and long-term success.

02/26/2026

✨Monthly Luncheon✨
Connection + Leadership + Growth
Join us for networking, chapter updates, and a powerful presentation by Desi Allums:

Self-Leadership at Work: The HR Skill No One Trains You For

Workplace challenges aren’t skill problems – they’re self leadership problems. We’ll cover:
✔️emotional regulation as a business competency
✔️accountability vs. blame
✔️how leadership from within shapes culture and results

💲Members $40 | Non-Members $45
Walk Ins $50

02/26/2026

🌟 Join Us for Our Monthly Luncheon 🌟

Connection. Leadership. Growth.

We’re excited to gather for our upcoming luncheon featuring a powerful presentation by Desi Allums, Founder & CEO of EmpowerHER Life.

11:00 AM – Open Networking
11:30 AM – ABWA CCC Updates & Fundraiser Highlights
12:00 PM – Featured Presentation

Self-Leadership at Work: The HR Skill No One Trains You For

Most workplace conflict, burnout, and performance issues aren’t skill gaps—they’re self-leadership gaps. This session will explore:

• Why emotional regulation is now a business competency
• The difference between accountability and blame
• How self-leadership impacts culture, retention, profit, and trust

Desi brings more than 20 years of leadership experience and a direct, human-first approach that equips women with practical frameworks for confident, intentional leadership.

💲 Pricing:
Members $40 | Non-Members $45
Walk-ins welcome at $50

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or stepping into your next level, this luncheon is designed to support your growth.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/10/2026

Join us next Friday! ABWA CCC is partnering with for Knowledge is Power! Shahidah Rahman presents: How Your Image Drives Your Success! ✨There’s still spots available and a discount 🎟️ if you’re an ABWA member. Purchase tickets at abwaneworleans.org message us for the discount code.

01/29/2026

✨ NEW LOOK. SAME POWERFUL MISSION. ✨

We are thrilled to unveil the new logo and brand of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), Crescent City Connections Chapter! 💼💖

ABWA isn’t about giving women something new —
it’s about helping women believe in themselves.

It’s not about handing out the job, the client, or the promotion.
It’s about activating the courage, confidence, and voice that already live within her.

ABWA exists to empower women in business to turn ambition into action by creating space to build, belong, and lead — professionally and personally.

🔥 Ready to ACTIVATE YOUR AMBITION? 🔥
We can’t wait to meet you!

📍 We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month
📍 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Metairie
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come grow with us. 💫

01/28/2026

Exciting opportunity for female founders!

⏰ One week left to apply! ⏰

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the JLNO Woman Entrepreneur Fellowship—a one-year program created to support and elevate women growing their solo career or business.

💚 Applications are due 1️⃣ week from today (Feb. 1)
💚 Finalists will be invited to pitch their business plan live at JLNO HQ

Learn more about the program and see if you’re eligible to apply at www.jlno.org/we-fellowship. Join the incredible community of past WE Fellows and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey!

11/19/2025

Ticket Sales are Closed & Walk Ins Cannot Be Accommodated!
This is an ABWA First! Sorry for the inconvenience but we are at capacity for tomorrow's luncheon November Networking Luncheon