Launched March 2017

Our Mission Statement:

"A worldwide community of positive, purpose-driven women in every stage of life who are committed to connection, collaboration, and celebration."

Welcome to the Palo Alto Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse

If you've been looking for a place where women genuinely support one another, celebrate each other's successes, and build real relationships, you might have just found it.

Polka Dot Powerhouse is a community of women from all walks of life. Our members include business owners, professionals, retirees, creatives, public servants, stay-at-home moms, women navigating life transitions, and plenty of women who simply wanted to meet good people and be part of something positive.

What brings us together isn't what we do for a living, instead it's how we show up for one another. We believe in connection over competition, collaboration over comparison, and creating a space where women can feel encouraged, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Find Here:

Genuine Relationships: The women you meet here won't just collect your business card and move on. They celebrate your wins, check in on you when life gets hard, and often become friends beyond the walls of our monthly meetings.
Encouragement and Support: Whether you're growing a business, building a career, starting over, settling into a new community, or simply looking for your people, you'll find women who are ready to cheer you on.
A Place to Belong: This isn't “traditional networking”. There are no awkward sales pitches or pressure-filled conversations. Nutshell: Real women building real relationships.
Collaboration: We believe there is room for everyone to succeed. That's why our members love sharing ideas, resources, opportunities, and connections whenever they can.
A Community That Goes Beyond Your Chapter: As a member of Polka Dot Powerhouse, you're connected to thousands of women across the globe. Whether you're traveling, relocating, looking for resources, or simply expanding your network, those connections are there for you.

About Our Chapter

The Palo Alto Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse Chapter launched in March 2017 and has grown to approximately 25 members.

We are known for being:

Welcoming
Supportive
Fun

Whether you're growing a business, building a career, navigating a life change, new to the area, enjoying retirement, or simply looking for meaningful connection, there is a place for you here.

What Happens at a Meeting?

Our meetings are 2 hours long and are designed to help women connect, learn, and build relationships.

A typical meeting includes:

Introductions

We start by getting to know everyone in the room. We care about getting to know YOU so don't worry if you don't have an elevator pitch.

Celebrations & Member Wins

What can we celebrate with you? Going on vacation? Got a promotion? New opportunity? New grandbaby?

Connections & Collaborations

We love to give shout outs to those we connected with, or share about collaborations happening.

Community Updates

Dot Socials, Company Events, Company Promotions

New Products, Services & Events

Share about what's happening in your business or in the community. How can we support you?

Featured Speaker

Speakers share valuable insights, experiences, and practical takeaways

Expect encouragement, laughter, meaningful conversations, and a room full of women who genuinely want to see one another succeed.

come visit us!

Visiting as a Guest

We love meeting new faces.

You're welcome to attend one chapter meeting as a guest before deciding whether membership is right for you. It's the best way to experience the culture, meet our members, and see what Polka Dot Powerhouse is all about.

And if you know another woman who could use a little more connection and support in her life, invite her to come with you.

Interested in Speaking?

SPEAKER APPLICATION PROCESS

Our speakers help educate, inspire, and encourage our members through topics that support personal and professional growth.

Rather than delivering a sales presentation, we ask speakers to focus on sharing valuable insights, experiences, and practical takeaways. When members connect with your message, relationships naturally follow.

Selected speakers receive a 20-minute presentation slot, including audience questions. Applications are reviewed carefully to ensure a variety of topics and perspectives throughout the year. Because our calendar is planned well in advance, submitting an application does not guarantee a speaking opportunity.

Speaker Application

Register for our Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Details:

We offer 1 meeting per month
Our Current Meeting Schedule: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30am
We meet at:
Lunch is $34 per person, all of which goes to Michaels for food, our private meeting space, and staff. You can order directly from the menu, so credit cards are accepted.

Our Next Meeting Date:

Tuesday, August 18th 2026 at 11:30am-1:30pm

Please register for only one meeting per month.

THIS MONTH'S SPEAKER

Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson

Topic: Business Is Better Together: Why Community Is Your Visibility Superpower

What you will walk away with:

Build or find aligned communities that support both personal connection and business growth
Use networking and podcast guesting as visibility tools to reach new audiences and expand opportunities
Turn conversations into collaborations that lead to partnerships, referrals, and speaking opportunities

About our Speaker: Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a Visibility Coach and Podcasting Mentor who helps purpose-driven women to own their voice, share their story and grow their confidence through podcasting. She specializes in supporting others in launching indie podcasts, growing existing podcasts, and strategic podcast guesting to increase visibility, credibility, and grow their businesses. As the founder of Podcast Your Story, Julie leads a thriving community, group programs, and coaching experiences that empower women to share their stories and expand their impact. Julie hosts three podcasts and two communities including the Women’s Podcaster Party Networking Community.