Virtual
Happy Hour
Best Friend's Day Edition
A Celebration of Sisterhood, Success, and Strength
Thursday, June 12th
4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Online via Zoom
Take a Break. Fill Your Cup.
Make Meaningful Connections.
This National Best Friends Day, join a community of accomplished, purpose-driven women who believe in the power of lifting each other up.
A virtual happy hour where successful women and passionate speakers come together to inspire, connect, and support one another.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, share your journey, or find your next collaborator or mentor, this event offers a welcoming space to build authentic friendships and powerful alliances.
Meet Your Hosts
Tamira R. Luc
#1 International Bestselling Author and Founder of Women With Vision International, she is a powerful voice for women in business. Through her own journey of triumphs, stress, and struggles in balancing entrepreneurship and personal life, she shares hard-earned insights to empower women to grow thriving, purpose-driven businesses. Her mission is to inspire, equip, and elevate women by creating spaces for connection, confidence, and clarity.
Dr. Varil Williams, PhD
An Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Lone Star College and Fortis Institute-Houston, she holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. With certifications including Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC), she combines academic expertise with real-world advocacy for families and children. Also certified in image consulting, she brings strong communication and presentation skills to her work. Passionate about teaching, research, and student empowerment, her mission is to inspire future changemakers in the field of psychology.
Meet the Bosses on Stage
In today’s fast-paced world, even the most successful women need a trusted circle —
a group of like-minded peers who provide encouragement, wisdom, and real support.
Each Boss Up speaker will deliver a rapid-fire insight on:
A career, mindset, or life decision that helped them level up.
A personal story or moment that reminded them why women need women.
Wisdom that shaped how they show up and lift others.
Yisbel Bera
A nationally ranked top 1% producer with eXp Realty, founder of Kingdom Group, Thrive Transactions LLC and Yisbel Bera Coaching. A 4-time ICON Agent and NAHREP Top 200 honoree for 2024 & 2025, she’s a certified John Maxwell and SUCCESS coach. Passionate about impact, she leads as Chairwoman of The Hispanic Vote in Lee County. Her upcoming book, launching summer 2025, empowers the next generation of agents and entrepreneurs.
Teri Riley
The CEO and Founder of Empowered Styles and a certified image consultant — an author, speaker, and style transformation coach dedicated to helping women rise above the pain of bullying, hurtful words, and feelings of unworthiness. Having faced bullying and negative self-image herself, she deeply understands the lasting impact of those wounds.
Her mission is to guide women in rediscovering their unique beauty and personal style, healing from past pain, and embracing their true magnificence. Through her coaching, she helps rewrite the narrative of self-image, curate wardrobes that reflect inner strength, and empower women to radiate confidence and grace from the inside out.
Marife Mendez
An entrepreneur, public speaker, Amazon Best-Selling author, and senior marketing communications professional with over 30 years of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Next Step Marketing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Dr M Crystal Healing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Passionate about digital marketing, diversity, and empowerment, Marifé inspires audiences with talks like, Why Women Need to Boss Up,
Soul Rebel, and Crystal Energy. A certified coach with The John Maxwell Team, a Toastmasters member, and Adjunct Faculty at Miami Dade College Business School.
It’s TED Talk energy with a girls’ night flair — lively, lighthearted,
and seriously useful.
Why You’ll Love This
Recharge in community with other boss women
Authentic conversations in small connection circles
Inspiring stories from women who lead and uplift
Invite a friend (or two!) and grow your biz circle
Show up, vibe out, and leave with clarity + confidence