Community & Conversation with How Women Lead

An intimate evening of connection, conversation, and possibility

Hello Remarkable Women,

We are living in a moment where leadership, capital, and impact are being redefined—and women are at the center of that evolution. 💡

Together with How Women Lead, we invite you into a warm, intimate evening designed for genuine connection and thoughtful conversation among women who care deeply about how leadership and capital are shaped—and shared.

Join us for a relaxed, welcoming gathering of smart, grounded women—investors, board leaders, advisors, founders, and the quietly curious—who want to learn more about the communities behind these organizations and explore the programs, opportunities, and impact they are creating. 

Event Details

📅 Thursday, February 5
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Private Residence, New York City
(Address and calendar invitation shared upon RSVP)

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Expect meaningful dialogue, shared insights, and the kind of conversations that tend to spark new relationships, new perspectives, and sometimes—new paths forward. 

We will gather over wine and light bites in a private home setting that encourages openness, ease, and real connection.

About How Women Lead

Founded by Julie Castro Abrams, How Women Lead is at the center of a growing movement to disrupt antiquated, unequal systems by propelling women into greater leadership roles across sectors. 🌍

How Women Lead provides a powerful platform for women to connect, learn, find purpose, and create impact—together.

The organization works with experienced women in senior leadership positions, offering the training, connections, and support needed to step into the next level of influence and expand opportunities for all women.

By training and connecting diverse women executives from the corporate, public, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, How Women Lead helps women become catalysts for change—far beyond their own fields.

Learn more:
👉 http://www.howwomenlead.com

Your Hosts

Michele Fleming

Michele is a seasoned financial services executive, former global C-suite Compliance Officer, and board leader with deep expertise in payments, regulatory strategy, governance, and risk management. 💡

She has led compliance organizations supporting institutions from early-stage startups to globally designated financial market utilities—overseeing systems settling more than $8 trillion USD daily across 18 currencies.

In her advisory and board work, Michele brings a pragmatic, business-aligned approach grounded in strong governance, trust-building, and risk-aware strategy. She is known for working in lockstep with leadership teams while strengthening culture, controls, and long-term resilience.

Her focus: improving the odds that organizations not only meet regulatory expectations—but achieve their most ambitious objectives. 

Connect with Michele:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-m-fleming/

Laura Henson

Laura is a communicator at heart and the Founder of HVM Communications, a full-service communications and social media agency known for highly specialized, results-driven campaigns. 

She works closely with women leaders, investors, and mission-driven companies across venture, climate tech, health tech, and beyond—helping them articulate who they are, what they stand for, and why it matters.

Laura brings clarity, strategic thinking, and a human approach to storytelling. Her work is about more than visibility—it’s about elevating the right voices to shift conversations and create lasting change. 

Connect with Laura:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahensonhvm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvmcomm/

Coco Sellman

Coco Sellman is a 5x founder, impact investor, and former CEO who built and exited a leading pediatric home health company through acquisition by a major children’s hospital system. 🌱

Today, as Founder & CEO of A Force for Good, she helps visionary women build high-impact, high-growth companies that create both prosperity and positive change.

Her work sits at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and humanity—guiding founders to harness exponential technologies without losing purpose, people, or soul. Coco believes the future belongs to those who build with wisdom, and she is on a mission to make business a powerful force for good in the world. 🌍

Connect with Coco:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cocosellman/

We believe the year should begin this way:
good people, meaningful conversation, and space to connect—without rushing, posturing, or pretense. 

We would love to welcome you.

Warmly,
Laura, Michele & Coco