​Over the past few months, we’ve been testing out this sub-community, and your participation has confirmed what we already knew — the women of Goodie Nation deserve a dedicated space to connect, build, and be celebrated. Now, we’re ready to make it official. 

​This Month's Theme = Soft Life September: Is Soft Life a Myth? Why Rest is a Radical Act of Leadership, Especially for Women of Innovation

​Why Now? After an intense summer season and with burnout conversations trending across industries, we want to offer a refreshing perspective: redefining leadership through intentional rest. This session creates space to consider how slowing down can actually fuel stronger leadership, creativity, and innovation.

​Questions we'll unpack and explore:

• ​How has rest — or the lack of it — shaped your ability to show up, lead, and create?

• ​When rest is limited, how do you manage and maximize the space and time you do have?

• ​In what ways can AI and automation help reduce the “always on” workload for women leaders, freeing space for rest and strategy?

• ​What innovations in wellness tech (apps, wearables, mindfulness tools) might shift leadership culture toward sustainability instead of burnout?

​Bonus Questions for deeper innovation:

• ​What role does company culture play in adopting innovative practices that normalize rest, such as asynchronous work or 4-day workweeks?

• ​How do we balance the speed of innovation with the human need for recovery and restoration?

• ​Could “designing for rest” be the next frontier of inclusive innovation, ensuring women leaders don’t have to choose between performance and well-being?

• ​Can rest itself be seen as an innovation strategy — creating the space for creativity, vision, and breakthroughs?

​Stay Magnetic.

​At Goodie Nation, we don’t just champion women—we co-create ecosystems where their impact can scale. Whether you’re a founder, investor, strategist, or ally, this space is for you. Join us to connect, reflect, and co-author the future.

As we step into this next chapter together, here’s what you need to know:

​What is Queens of Innovation?
Launched during Women’s History Month 2025, Queens of Innovation is a sub-community built to celebrate and support women in the Goodie Nation ecosystem — from startup founders to corporate champions and everyone in between.

​Our Vision:
We’re closing the Relationship Gap for women in the innovation economy — an economy powered by tech, entrepreneurship, and groundbreaking ideas — because when women win, our communities rise.

​Our Focus:
Celebrating the women who are redefining industries, building legacies, and leading with power, purpose, and grit.

​Stay magnetic.

​Campaign Activations Include:

• ​The Crown Table: Monthly roundtable conversations on real challenges and opportunities

• ​Queens Rule: Social storytelling celebrating your wins and the women who uplift you

• ​Podcast Features: Spotlighting your stories

• ​Crown & Collaborate (coming soon): Connecting women innovators with corporate partners

• ​QOI launch dinner (coming soon): Connecting women innovators, founders, investors, over good food and even better vibes

​The Queens of Innovation: Crown Table Series is an empowering roundtable discussion series for the women leaders, founders, investors, and more in the Goodie Nation community to engage in open, honest dialogue on leadership, legacy, and the evolving landscape of innovation.