Link & Thrive is Chef Rene’s community for women entrepreneurs at any stage, from those starting out to established business owners who want to share their experience and give back. We connect, exchange referrals, support each other’s businesses, and help one another follow through. We meet online so you can join from anywhere, with opportunities to connect in person in the Bay Area.

Link & Thrive is built around real relationships and practical support. Members get to know each other, share their work, and send business each other's way.

Yes. Members join at any stage, from a first idea to an established company. You do not need prior experience, a following, or a finished plan to join. Spending time with women who are building businesses can help you explore what’s possible, ask questions, and figure out where you want to start.

No. You do not need an email list or a big following. We encourage you to get to know other members, share what you offer, and look for ways to support each other’s businesses. You can also put what you learn into practice by building connections online and in your community.

There is no homework pile and nothing that feels like school. The resources are made to use right away, so you can take part in a way that fits your schedule.

We keep it simple: be kind, respect each other’s privacy, and contribute what you can. Build relationships, exchange referrals, support each other’s businesses, and help one another follow through. Share what you offer and how it helps the community. Ask questions, share what you’ve learned, and celebrate each other’s wins. We believe your success doesn’t have to come at someone else’s expense. We build each other up.

Two to four Zoom gatherings a month, field trips together to business and community events around the Bay Area, and a bi-weekly newsletter. Link & Thrive meetings, member's events, and recommended events are on the members-only calendar.

Membership includes two to four Zoom gatherings a month, guest expert sessions, the Link & Thrive workbook, and access to a members-only directory and calendar. Members also have opportunities to be featured in the Member Spotlight. We encourage members to exchange referrals when they know someone who could benefit from another member’s business. For a limited time, new members also receive a private one-on-one welcome session with Chef Rene.

Members share their expertise and lead discussions on topics such as business, money, and work-life balance. We also invite guest speakers to share their experience. You can ask questions, contribute what you know, and explore ideas you might put into practice.

Founding membership is $49 a month or $540 for the year. Your first term is 12 months. After that it is month to month and you can stop any time.

Founding members help shape the community, get closer access to the team, and keep the founding rate for as long as they stay members. There is no cutoff date yet. We will announce it to members first.

In your first month you get two to four gatherings and a member directory to reach out to, and founding members start with a one-on-one with Chef Rene. How fast it adds up depends on how much you show up.

Your first term is 12 months, and monthly billing is a payment plan for those 12 months, so payments continue through the term. There are no change-of-mind refunds. If something is wrong on our side, tell us in writing and we will look at it. Hardship requests are reviewed one by one. The Membership Agreement has the full terms.

Click any Join the Community button to see the plans, choose the one that works for you, and complete checkout. Have a question first? Send us a note through the form on this site and we will get back to you.