A Twitter user sparked a huge debate about the value of empowerment brunches and the conversation had us intrigued.
User “Big XO” on Twitter said:
I’m not paying $175 for a women empowerment brunch so you can tell me to believe in myself ..
I’m not paying $175 for a women empowerment brunch so you can tell me to believe in myself ..
— BIG XO (@Raveyxoxo_) August 24, 2022
and the opinions were split!
One user said:
That’s not what there for honestly, your suppose to go and network with ppl and promote your self …. I really don’t think y’all understand the importance of that
and another said the exact opposite:
They don’t.. and they don’t even be business owners they just be chatting
see some of the opinions below:
To the women that still attend these: I hope it can benefit you in some way. I can see this being beneficial from a business and marketing standpoint like if you have an opportunity to sell your products or services, but aside from that, keep ya money, there are other resources.
— SWEET BABY RAY’S HONEY BBQ SAUCE (@Idney_Bean) August 25, 2022
and
That $175 more about the connections you gone make.
You literally have no idea who you might rub elbows with. That 1 connection could change your life.
Networking will take you places your degrees won’t. That’s how I’ve gotten my last 2 jobs lol
— Side Hustle King (@profitwithant) August 25, 2022
and
Networking. Events are for networking. Making connections.
— Melaninated (Melanated) Pharoah (@SeanYoZaddy) August 25, 2022
and
Shit is a whole scam , I’ve networked my way into more doors shooting my shot on socials then all those brunches
— Pure /Honey (@pjlovespj) August 25, 2022
and
They are for networking but like w everything else…. They have become very scammy. I’d only pay this much for panels / speakers that I KNOW are worth the experience. Some ppl be having these $200 brunches and have Sheila from down the block as main speaker w no experience.
— Popular Introvert ✨ (@MizzCreme) August 25, 2022
and
Jesus must be the guest speaker at that price….lol. pic.twitter.com/ivud1F8b27
— Coach T (@CoachYoung21) August 25, 2022
We think the opinions are split because some of these events do in fact have a bad reputation and if you aren’t careful you will waste your time and money.
However, if you do the research and the room has people in it you *need* to meet, it might be worth the cost.
I have paid $100 bucks to be in a room and made six grand with someone I met simply by chance.
The point is, that you never know what can or will happen in the future.
What is your opinion? Share below!