February 21, 2024 – Thermal, CA – As the sun sets on International Women's Day, the Palm Club at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA, will be illuminated by the brilliance of distinguished equestrian businesswomen at the highly anticipated Equestrian Businesswomen's Networking Night Out. Scheduled for March 8 at 5 p.m., this exclusive event promises an evening of empowerment, enlightenment, and networking amidst the backdrop of the equestrian world's finest.
The night will include networking exercises, dinner, wine, and the chance to learn from and connect with the incredible experts on the panel, including sport and performance psychologist Darby Bonomi, Ph.D.; Annie Finch of Katherine Girl cosmetics; Julie Garella-Williams, author and creator of MacKinnon Products, LLC; and Jessica Eaves Mathews, an award-winning trademark and intellectual property attorney. The panel will be moderated for the speakers to share their business stories and areas of expertise and then will open up to a Q&A session with attendees.
Learn more about our speakers!
Darby Bonomi, Ph.D. is a sport and performance psychologist who works with equestrians and other high performance individuals in sports and business. Her mission is to elevate performance, increase satisfaction, and support mental wellness in every aspect of her clients’ lives—in and out of the saddle. She has a deep understanding of the equestrian athlete and is a competitor herself on the West Coast.
Annie Finch grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, and she began working for Estée Lauder in college. Annie moved up the ladder from stock girl to the VP of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development for North America based in New York City. She received additional business training through Estee Lauder at Vassar College and Harvard University. She has developed and launched the Tom Ford Beauty and Aerie Lauder Beauty Brands. Annie started Katherine Natural Cosmetics in 2014, with a line of products that are non-toxic and cruelty free.
Julie Garella-Williams, a Wall Street veteran of more than 30 years, as well as a lifelong horsewoman, purchased Ice Horse® and created MacKinnon Products, LLC in 2012. Prior to acquiring Ice Horse, Julie was the Director of Business Development for Citi Capital Strategies, a division of Citigroup Global Markets. Julie also partnered with Hugh McColl, former chairman of Bank of America, to form McColl Garella, a merger & acquisition advisory firm focused exclusively on women-owned and managed companies. She is the author of “Capitalize on Your Success: The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Money, Growing the Business and Doing the Deal.” Julie and her husband Eric live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their two Spanish Galgos, Bonnie and Bimi, and Connemara jumper Just Benny.
Jessica Eaves Mathews is an award-winning trademark and intellectual property attorney who has been practicing law for over 27 years, both in-house and in private practice. Her innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial spirit has helped business owners and businesses create, protect, and monetize their brands, copyrights, and intellectual property assets. Jessica practices regularly in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office for clients in all 50 states and around the world. She launched a variety of business ventures, including An Capall Equestrian® apparel (a joint venture with her daughter) and the Premier Peer Network and Business Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs. She is also the co-author of the #1 best-selling book, “Wonder Women: How Western Women Will Save the World.”
Companies who would like to support the EQBW Networking Night Out through sponsorship or in-kind donations for gift bags, contact us at info@eqbusinesswomen.com. Find out how you can be a part of this exciting event and align with equestrian businesswomen from across the equine industry.
Tickets are available at: https://www.eqbusinesswomen.com/get-tix