The Dames of Charleston
Our chapter brings minds, hearts, resources, relationships, and together in a truly unique and radically collaborative way. How so? We’re intently focused on helping you find strategic partnerships and fiercely committed to lifting you up as you navigate the complexities of business and life. Charleston Dames all bring a range of talents and expertise, but we’re united by an obsession with using our influence to help those around us and laughing as we do it.
Apply to be a member today!You will only meet women playing at your level
- that's a guarantee.
To ensure that you will make high-caliber connections, we require that our members are women who:
- Lead and grow their own 6, 7, and 8-figure companies and nonprofits
- Or women in Director/equivalent and higher roles in large organizations
And also women who:
- Take consistent, aligned action toward and celebrate personal and professional growth equally
- Trade high-stress for high-caliber and ceaselessly confront the myth of the "virtuous hustle"
- Desire to "get out of serious," knowing that laughter and joy are vital to limitless growth
- Influential and collaborate fearlessly, share vulnerably, and thrive in authentic connection
Meet Whitney McDuff
Chapter President
Whitney McDuff believes that all women have important stories to tell and skill sets to share, and it’s her mission to help us do it in a way that helps our businesses and lives grow - making her Dames chapter President GOLD. She is a public speaker’s secret weapon, earning her recognition with a Best of Charleston award, on stages around the world, and by outlets such as Forbes, ABC, NBC, CBS, Marvel, ESPN, Newsweek, USA Today, and The Huffington Post.
Whitney is also the author of two bestselling children’s books, The Lollie Tree and Where The Lollies Go. When she’s not helping women get visible, credible, and profitable, you can find her playing the piano or guitar.
Join The Dames of Charleston
Just $117/Month or $1,287/Year!
Strategic Matchmaking Service
Don’t leave it to chance or waste precious time! You go through our Dames Power Partner Process to inform us who you need to know and what goals you want to achieve, and helps you learn how to build and nourish these long-term relationships, and then we match with your fellow Dames so you can collaborate (think: cross refer, mastermind, increase your footprint) powerfully!
Dames Connect Hours
Get advice, spotlight your business, ask for what you desire/need, and make connections for others/have your connection needs met to expand and deepen your network within The Dames and beyond!
Enriching Conversations
Deep connection, fierce collaboration, engaging conversation, and a whole lot of fun as we dive into celebration, sales, leadership, and how to shamelessly bring our brilliance and true unique selves to table! We’ll be using the power of collaborative intentions and energy to spark change and connect on a deeper level.
Next Level Skills Trainings
Skills you actually want for the stage of business you're in. You request the topics and we source invaluable content from leaders nationwide! Develop yourself, professionally and personally, with the help of our carefully-selected subject matter experts.
Million Dollar Power Hours
Join our seven-figure business owner “Dames of Influence” for virtual lessons on how to get your business to that million dollar mark and beyond. Learn from their pitfalls, achievements, and raw, “non-PR -scripted” stories. Why reinvent the wheel? Let our community of award-winning, statistic-slaying business owners lay a foundation for you!
Mastermind Calls
These intimate, connected, think tank style Dame-to-Dame sessions are structured to help members at the $250K, $500K, corporate leader, and seven-figure levels to achieve goals and solve problems with input and advice from the other group members. From hiring and retention, leadership and culture-building, this is your problem-solving think tank. On these calls, supporting one another in achieving our goals is the #1 objective, and gaining feedback on challenges with a sounding board at your level who understands the inherent challenges, is paramount.
Members-Only Facebook
& LinkedIn Groups
Be sure to join so you can stay up on the latest of your fellow members, share your wins, big asks, and more! This is where many referrals are requested, so please check in frequently!
Digital Learning Library
When you join our community, you’ll get instant access to every Power Hour, Virtual Hug & Huddle, and Growth Session we’ve ever recorded. Cut your learning curve with essential solutions and skills you can use to tackle the challenges we all face in the today’s economy.
Your Local Chapter Happier Hours & Extravaganza Events
To us, laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s a catalyst for building relationships and crushing through obstacles. Our local chapter events harness this power at every turn.
Other Chapter Extravaganza
& Happier Hour Events
Link, level-up and laugh with fellow Dames from other chapters by traveling to attend their Chapter Extravaganza and Happier Hour events. As a member, you get a 20% discount on your event ticket purchase.
What to Expect From Your
Charleston Chapter
& The Dames
You’ll meet women who are not only playing at your level or beyond, but also the kind of women you wish you met years ago. Women who “get it.” After any Charleston event - whether it’s an extravaganza, happier hour, or 1:1 call with a fellow Dame - you’ll be full of ideas and joy, and in touch with collaborators who are ready to walk with you and celebrate as you become the most extraordinary version of yourself.
