Women Entrepreneurs Networking Community in New Jersey
Your fave networking walk + coffee meetup. Supporting small business IRL.
Let’s be BizBesties
Connect with women business owners through our introvert-friendly networking experiences.
If you’re craving an in-person community that feels genuine, you’re in the right place.
Our BizBestie Walk meetups create space for real conversation—through walks, coffee chats, and gatherings at local women-owned businesses.
Why Women Love BizBestie Walk
Build Community with Female Business Owners
Join an inclusive community of women entrepreneurs for collabs, referrals, and inspiration.
Grow Your Network Through Shared Experiences
Enjoy fun local adventures designed for easy conversation through walks and coffee meetups.
Support
Women-Owned Brick & Mortar Shops
Explore women-owned shops and independent cafes across New Jersey’s most charming downtowns.
Introvert-Friendly Networking
With BizBestie Walk, there’s no expectation to introduce yourself in front of a crowded room.
We mix small groups and one-on-one conversations, so you’ll have time to actually talk and get to know each other.
While you may not meet every woman at your meetup, the goal is to help you form a few deeper connections.
BizBestie Walk by the Numbers
400+ BIZ OWNERS
and growing
and curated experiences
30+ MEETUPS
15+ LOCATIONS
in New Jersey & beyond
shops supported
15+ WOMEN-OWNED
for cozy coffee chats
20+ LOCAL CAFES
walked side by side
60+ MILES
New to BizBestie Walk?
You belong here.
Designed to feel easy 🙌
Join a meetup in any town. Arrive solo. Leave with new BizBesties.
We’re in this together 🩷
Your Local Host (a woman entrepreneur like you) guides the experience and makes you feel welcome.
Women supporting women 💪
You’ll meet women at all different stages of building their businesses — and leave feeling encouraged, inspired, and less alone in business.
Meet Sharon
Hi, I’m Sharon, a 3x founder and small business owner for nearly a decade.
For a long time, I did entrepreneurship the lonely way. I figured everything out on my own, without a real community beside me.
When I started networking, most events felt overwhelming and overbooked, with little room for real conversation.
So I created the kind of meetup I wished existed: inclusive, welcoming, and easy on the nervous system.
The BizBestie Walk Flow
Women-Owned Shop Visit
Meet the owner + small group connection and intros
Guided
Outdoor Walk
Chat in 1:1 pairs, switching partners along the way
Cozy Coffee Meetup
Purchase a drink & mingle during open networking
Unless noted in the event listing, our walks are typically flat and accessible, with built-in breaks.
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Brooke
As someone who can get overwhelmed in larger settings, I was surprised by how comfortable and welcoming the whole experience felt.
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Christine
Breaking into smaller groups and 1:1s made it easy to connect. It felt like the perfect length and there was even time to grab coffee and keep chatting after the walk.
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Cory
Within two weeks of the walk, I partnered with one biz bestie on a product gift set and I’m partnering with two others on co-hosting creative events.
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Chelli
It made me feel less alone in building my business. I enjoyed being in a supportive space where we could share ideas and help each other grow.
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Kristine
It checked a few boxes for me: Meeting amazing women and learning about their businesses, being outside and getting my exercise in, and finding my tribe.
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Grace
Sharon does a great job of fostering authentic relationships without the surface-level, pitchy feel. I look forward to attending more meetups!
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Jennifer
I met women like me, working to overcome challenges as entrepreneurs. It felt like I was hanging out with friends instead of competing to be heard.
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Michelle
After the meetup I was excited to stay in touch with the women I met, which I don’t always feel after traditional networking events.
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Randy
It felt really good to step away from the usual busy networking scene and just enjoy a calm walk with fellow business owners.
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Tara
As an introvert, I love how low-pressure and comfortable the BizBestie Walk meetup was. The walk-and-talk style made connecting feel natural and fun.
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Jo
Nothing like this exists and I’m so glad to now have this opportunity in my local community!
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Megan
Hearing what others are working toward was such a good reminder that we’re not meant to do this entrepreneurial journey alone.
Get Started
Our events are open to the public and created for all women business owners. No membership required.
01 - Join a Meetup
Connect through guided conversations during walks, coffee meetups, and gatherings at local shops we love.
02 - Meet New BizBesties
Increase your visibility and build lasting business relationships through the magic of in-person connection.
03 - Grow Your Business!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — and most BizBesties do!
A friendly Local Host will welcome you, guide the flow, and help you join conversations — so you’ll never feel awkward or left out. -
Nope. We don’t do big group intros. You’ll answer an easy connection question and share your intro in a small group (usually four to six women).
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BizBestie Walk is open to all women business owners — whether you’re introverted, extroverted, or anything in between.
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BizBestie Walk is not membership-based, so there’s no pressure to commit. Simply grab a ticket and join us at any location.
Every meetup includes a mix of regulars and new faces, creating fresh networking opportunities each time.
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If you’re a woman building a business — you belong here.
We welcome everyone from side hustlers and freelancers to full-time entrepreneurs. You’ll meet service-based and product-based business owners, creatives, mobile biz owners, franchisees, and brick-and-mortar shop owners.
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Yes, we do! Our meetups include an easy, accessible outdoor stroll. Here’s the typical flow:
Women-Owned Shop (30 min)
Guided Outdoor Walk (45 min)
Cozy Coffee Meetup (45 min)
If a meetup includes trails, inclines, or uneven surfaces, we’ll always note that in the meetup description.
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Included with every ticket:
Guided connection through small groups + one-on-one conversations
An invite to our private BizBestie Walk Facebook community
A follow-up email with attendee Instagram handles to stay connected
Your business Instagram tagged in pre- and post-event content
A welcome Instagram shout-out for first-time attendees
Networking Meetups (Walks + Coffee Meetups) include:
A visit to a women-owned business
An accessible, relaxed networking walk
A visit to an independent café (food/drink not included)
Special Events (Networking Parties + Creative Workshops) include:
A workshop, activity, or take-home project
Food and drinks are not included unless noted in the event description. Any additional inclusions (discounts, giveaways, etc.) will also be listed there.
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Each meetup is hosted by a friendly Local Host who leads the experience so everyone feels comfortable and connected. (Coming spring 2026!)
You will also see Sharon Calle, the founder of BizBestie Walk, hosting or popping in. -
BizBestie Walk meetups are held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.
In the case of severe weather, we may adjust the timing or move to our backup indoor location.If an event must be cancelled due to weather, ticket holders will be notified by email and offered a credit toward a future meetup.
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Absolutely. New and pre-launch business owners are welcome. You’ll meet women at all stages and leave feeling encouraged and inspired.
More questions? Reach out here →
Venue Partners
We’re proud to spotlight women-owned and family-run small businesses across Northern NJ. Own a brick-and-mortar? We’d love to collaborate.
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