Ascenders Experiences
Leadership Experiences Designed to Transform People and Strengthen Organizations.
Ascenders Lounge creates intentional leadership experiences that empower individuals, strengthen teams and transform organizations through meaningful connection, reflection, and growth. From signature experiences for women leaders to customized workshops for higher education, non profits, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams, every experience is designed to help participants Reflect. Realign. Rise. with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
One Vision. Many Ways to Elevate.
From intimate leadership conversations to immersive signature and customized organizational workshops Ascenders Lounge offers curated experiences designed to help women and organizations grow, lead, and thrive.
The Ascenders Table
Leadership Conversations. Real Connections
A curated leadership conversation where women gather to reflect, build authentic relationships, and leave with greater clarity, confidence, and one bold next step.
One curated leadership conversation
Guided reflection through Reflect. Realign. Rise.™
Meaningful connection and authentic dialogue
Leave with one bold next step
The Ascenders Lounge Signature Experience
An Immersive Leadership Experience for Women
The Ascension Room® immersive experience
Mirror Moments® transformational coaching
Reflect. Realign. Rise.™ leadership framework
Interactive leadership exercises
Curated networking & meaningful connection
Our flagship leadership experience designed to help participants reflect deeply, realign with purpose, and rise with greater confidence, clarity, and impact through immersive and intentional experiences.
Ascenders For Organizations
Empowering Teams. Strengthening Organizations
Customized leadership development experiences
Keynotes, workshops & executive facilitation
Higher education, nonprofit & corporate solutions
Strengthen collaboration, communication & culture
Customized leadership development experiences that strengthen communication, collaboration, confidence, and culture for organizations, higher education, nonprofits, and leadership teams.
“Leadership isn’t developed by accident.
It is cultivated through intentional experiences.”
Watch how women leaders came together to reflect, realign, rise, and build meaningful connections during our inaugural Ascenders Lounge Experience.
Voices from the Lounge
“Being able to self reflect, so that we can propel ourselves into our next journey was also amazing!” - Vonchel Lewis
“I enjoyed the breathing exercises and the chance to sit and reflect on the future.” -Erica Saunders
“Taking the time to stop and reflect on all the things that were said and done.” - Barbara Turner-Chappell
SO DOPE MEDIA
Every experience leaves an impression.
Most testimonials come from attendees.
This one comes from the person who came to document the evening, and left inspired by it.
“I truly enjoyed being able to capture the first annual Ascenders Lounge! Although I attended as the photographer, I found myself becoming part of the experience. Being in the AL atmosphere was truly inspiring and allowed me to reflect on my own goals, vision, and business.
I had the opportunity to connect with like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs who are navigating many of the same challenges and milestones in their lives. Those conversations brought not only encouragement, but also motivation, fresh perspective, and confirmation that I'm moving in the right direction.
This event wasn't just groundbreaking... it was transformational. It created a space where visionaries could connect, learn, collaborate, and genuinely pour into one another. I'm grateful to have witnessed these moments through my lens while also leaving personally impacted.
Thank you for allowing So Dope Media to be a part of such an incredible experience. I'm already looking forward to the next Ascenders Lounge!”
-Dequan Moss
Owner of So Dope Media
Official Videographer
“Leadership isn't just developed. It's cultivated through intentional experiences.”
Continue the Conversation.
You've seen the experience.
You've heard their stories.
Now imagine what's possible for yours.
Ready to take the next step?
Those who Believed First
The Ascenders Lounge was made possible through the support of organizations who believed in the vision from the very beginning.