Reservations/Events
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month:
Big Horn BBQ
2300 Smith Ranch Rd, Pearland, TX 77584
Upcoming Event
The Benefits of ABWA with the Incoming Board
Presented by Banke Awopetu, Social Media Specialist – Mayor’s Office of Adult Literacy (Houston)
Thursday, January 9, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join us for Connections and Currency, an interactive workshop designed to empower business professionals with the tools to seamlessly integrate face-to-face events with innovative digital strategies. In today’s fast-paced, hybrid world, creating meaningful connections and driving stakeholder investment require a blend of authenticity, adaptability, and creativity. This workshop will show you how to meet your audience where they are—both in person and online—and keep them engaged long after the interaction ends.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into building sustainable relationships that amplify the value of your products and services. Through case studies, group discussions, and live demonstrations, we’ll explore how to bridge the gap between traditional and digital engagement methods.
Key Takeaways:
• Strategies to fuse in-person interactions with digital tools to maximized stakeholder participation and loyalty.
• Tactics for creating compelling content and storytelling that resonate across multiple platforms.
• Practical tips to measure engagement and impact for improved decision-making and stranger ROI.
This workshop is led by Banke Awopetu, a community engagement specialist with the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy. Banke blends expertise in social media strategy, event production, and audience relationship-building to craft campaigns that drive measurable results. Her efforts have successfully increased stakeholder engagement and revenue growth for organizations of all sized.
Let’s work together to make your connections count—online and offline!
Past Events
Presented by Breanne Salcedo – Owner & Certified Business Coach – ActionCOACH
Thursday, November 14, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association in welcoming Breanne Salcedo: Operational effectiveness consultant/ ActionCOACH franchise owner/ certified business coach/ Global Business & Mindset Speaker. After a successful career in the medical field, Breanne felt called to make a greater impact, leading her to begin her coaching firm in 2018. Drawing on years as both a client and a coach, she saw how the right guidance can transform businesses – whether new startups or established corporate giants like Google. With a mission rooted in faith and fulfillment, Breanne and her team equip leaders and teams with the tools, strategies, and support needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world, focusing on sustainable success and personal fulfillment. Passionate about empowering others, Breanne is dedicated to helping them build legacies filled with purpose, joy, and impact.
This month’s program will be “The Hot Seat”! Breanne will guide us through the process of solving current business obstacles in small groups (workshop style); each group will have key takeaways they can implement immediately into their businesses for real results.
Presented by Ann Strouhal, Human Resources Consultant Strouhal & Associates, LLC
Thursday, August 8, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association as we celebrate the outgoing board and install the new board. We will discuss the benefits of this organization and guide you in learning one of our many features called APEX, an online learning platform. You’ll discover the features of this unique benefit and what your membership has to offer with one of our members, Ann Strouhal. Ann is the owner of Strouhal & Associates, LLC, is a certified Human Resources consultant who partners with business owners and executives to provide customized solutions for their HR infrastructure. She is passionate about ABWA, in particular the South East Express Network (SEEN), and sharing with others all the benefits that membership has to offer. Ann will be reviewing ABWA benefits including the online classroom APEX Campus. In addition, Kim Stengel, current District 2 President of the American Business Women’s Association will have the honor of installing the new board.
While building relationships locally with other business women at SEEN meetings, the benefits of ABWA membership reach far beyond the local league. Including in her presentation you’ll learn “how to register” for the many APEX online courses.
Know local business women? Want to join forces with like-minded women? Join us to discover how you can grow both personally and professionally in our organization.
BBQ, Benefits, and a NEW Board!
Presented by Kristina Perez, CEO, Volunteer, Women of Excellence Member
Thursday, May 9, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the Southeast Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association in welcoming Kristina Perez.
Kristina is an experienced, relational executive with a demonstrated history of designing programs, fostering development opportunities, and taking concepts from inception to implementation. For over 20 years, Kristina has served her community from non-profit leadership to school district administration to serving as CEO of an educational company, and she currently works for the Houston Community College Foundation. Kristina has four children from ages 14 to 25 and has lived in Houston since 2010. She loves to volunteer, gives generously of her time and talents, loves to read, attends community events, and is a rescue cat mom. Kristina holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Special Education and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology, all from Texas A&M University. Kristina is currently enrolled in Capella University Online and working on a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
Kristina has served with the American Business Women’s Association since 2015, along with the Federation of Houston Professional Women. She also is a member of Latinas-N-Heels, the Daughters of Abraham, the Anti-Defamation League and SIOP (the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology). Kristina serves on the board for the local YMCA and Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers. Kristina dedicates herself to making the world better, as her strength is relational intelligence. She contributes to the community through volunteerism and serves as a community connector. Kristina was honored as a 2022 FHPW Woman of Excellence and is one of the 2024 Top Ten American Business Women for ABWA. She is past president of the CyFair Express Network of ABWA.
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!
Presented by Kim Stengel, Public Speaker, Business Owner and Actress
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Please join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association in welcoming Kim Stengel.
Kim Stengel has enjoyed a 45-year career as a professional actress, singer, international speaker, publisher, trainer and sommelier. She is the owner of DIAD (Do It All Diva!) Enterprises and is the publisher of the local magazine, Kingwood Neighbors. On stage, Kim was thelongest running Diva in the history of The Phantom of the Opera, having performed the role of Carlotta over 5,500 times on Broadway and Internationally. She was co-host of “Daytime” morning show in Toronto and can be seen as Bianca Castafiore in Steven Spielberg’s The Adventure of Tintin. She has appeared in Houston – Theater Under the Stars, in Ragtime as Emma Goldman, and Sister Act as Sister Mary Theresa. She is currently the District 2 Vice President of the American Business Women’s Association, President of Kingwood Toastmasters and past Chair of the Houston Area Council for the American Business Women’s Association. She was recognized in recent years as a two-time Woman of the Year for ABWA, a Woman of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award with the Federation of Houston Professional Women and a 2022 “Top Ten Business Women in America” by the American Business Women’s Association. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and speaking champion, loving her mission to help people find their voice! For over 25 years as a motivational speaker and trainer, Kim has led workshops and training on personal success, growth and leadership. Her first book, “Unleash Your Inner Diva – Owning Your Passion and Power” is in development. However, as a single Mom, her proudest production to date is her 24 year old daughter Kendra.
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!
Presented by Genice Hall-Fowler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Thursday, March 14, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association in welcoming Genice Hall-Fowler.
Genice embraces life from a positive perspective. She is appreciative that God placed in her life a loving husband and two beautiful daughters, Robyn and Regan.
Mrs. Hall-Fowler is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Grateful Guidance Life Counseling, LLC where she specializes in helping others discover their ‘happy.’ Genice is a presenter in the Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “Ask a therapist” online series. Other career highlights include professor at the University of South Carolina- College of Social Work; as well as service in foster care, addictions, and clinical trainer on trauma informed care and healing.
Genice is a three-times published author, and her works include “If She Can;” “Happiness Diary-Discovering Your Happy;” and “Grandma B- Biggest Cheerleader for Me” a tribute to her mother.
In addition to all of this, Genice and her husband established Ponderosa Kennels where teacup yorkies are born and matched with a forever and loving home.
Genice is a 2020 Top Ten Business Woman of ABWA. She has been a member of ABWA since 2007 having served in the Columbia Triad Chapter as 2019-2020 President, 2009 Business Association of the Year, and 2010 Woman of the Year. Genice’s motto is work hard to play harder but most importantly Be You, Be Happy.
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!
Presented by Carey Worrell, Attorney at Law
Thursday, February 8, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association in welcoming Carey Worrell, Attorney at Law.
Having excelled at University of Houston and Harvard Law School, Carey embarked on her legal career while raising a family, accumulating nearly two decades of expertise in both law and parenting. She has served clients and the public across various legal settings, from big firms to the federal government, while instilling mindful values in her children to become responsible citizens. If you value intelligence, a relaxed demeanor and a focus on straightforward solutions, she and her firm are an ideal match.
Today, Carey is going to share her knowledge and experience she has working with small businesses. She will share valuable advice on what you, an Entrepreneur needs to know when seeking legal expertise. Carey will go over business law and simplify our understanding for our own businesses.
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!
Presented by Kristena Hackett
Thursday, January 11, 2024
11:15am – 1:15pm
Networking | Professional Development
Cost: $25 for Members / $30 for Guests. Meeting fee includes lunch.
Guests are always welcome!
Join the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association for a few rounds of SPEED NETWORKING given by business professionals.
Speed networking derives from speed dating. It has been used to expand both social and professional networks. The goal is to meet and have brief but meaningful exchanges with as many fellow participants as possible during timed intervals.
Normal principles of networking still apply:
– Be genuine and approachable.
– Focus on giving rather than getting.
– Prioritize quality over quantity.
– Approach the event with the goal of creating long-term, mutually beneficial business and social relationships.
Remember to bring your business cards, and your best 30 second elevator pitch!
The South East Express Network (SEEN) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) seeks to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Join us for this business lunch to network and grow your business!