Houston Business Women
mean business
A community built for women to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Connecting women to lead, grow and build.
Our community includes business owners, corporate leaders, and creatives who want
to connect & grow their network.
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Our Women of Influence
Women who lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose, using their voice and vision to create opportunities & break barriers.
Cassandra Tolentino
Travel
Discover extraordinary destinations, personalized service, and moments designed entirely around you.
Taryn Melgoza
Photography
Transforming moments into timeless, narrative-driven photographs with an unmistakable style.
April Salazar
Philanthropist
Weaving narrative, insight, and authenticity across publishing, podcasting, and production.
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The Heart of HBW
We’re here to inspire women to dream bigger, build stronger, and succeed together.
Impact Events
Curated public events that bring people together, spark meaningful connections, and ignite inspiration.
Membership Tiers
Elevate your impact and network—become an HBW Insider or Woman of Influence.
Media Visibility
Join the conversation—explore collaboration opportunities with our magazine and listen to inspiring women on our podcast.
Annual Summit
Mark your calendars: 200 Women of Impact, 8 inspiring voices, September 2027.
Tune into the HBW Podcast Mini-Series
Amplifying the voices of accomplished women shaping Houston’s business, culture, and community. Join us as we give you a front-row seat to the leaders driving impact, building influence, and redefining success here in Houston.
Recognition
membership tiers
HBW Insiders
HBW Insiders is a curated community of ambitious women in business who value meaningful connections, professional growth, and exclusive opportunities.
$125/quarter
What you get
- Exclusive access to members-only events and experiences
- Access to our private HBW member directory and IG member chat for networking and collaboration
- Discounted tickets to the annual HBW Summit
- Exclusive discounts and perks from HBW business partners
- Priority access to available Women of Excellence luncheon tickets
- Connections with a curated network of women in business
Women of Influence
An exclusive membership experience designed for established business owners, executives, and influential women who are ready to elevate their visibility, expand their network, and connect with other accomplished leaders.
$450/quarter
All of the same perks as Insiders, plus:
- Exclusive access to two premier Women of Excellence luncheons annually
- Professional photography and media coverage at signature luncheons
- Featured social media highlight on HBW platforms
- Opportunity to host workshops with HBW
- Complimentary admission to the annual HBW Summit
- Networking with an intimate, curated group of established women in business
Breaking barriers. Sharing the blueprint. Inside the minds of women who made their own way—and are showing you how.
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Highlight Your Business
Full page to half page, advertise with us and get your business in front of Houston’s decision makers.
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Our Leadership
Houston Business Women is a community bringing together accomplished women from across the city. The organization connects entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives through curated events, strategic networking opportunities, and features highlighting Houston’s most notable leaders.
Founded by entrepreneur Vanessa Agudelo, Houston Business Women was created as a space for professional women to connect, collaborate, and grow their network.
Today, under the leadership of Executive Director Jessica Martin-Howell, the organization continues to expand its presence and influence, offering members unique opportunities to build meaningful relationships and enhance their professional journeys.
