Xcelerate’s Signature Peer Mentorship Groups bring together small groups of women business owners, matched by business stage and needs, for a facilitated, collaborative growth experience.
Each group is designed for growth-stage women and gender-expansive business owners ready to gain clarity, work through specific business challenges, and build momentum through shared learning, community, and accountability.
Members meet twice a month over a three-month term in a structured, high-trust environment where they can process decisions in real time, workshop ideas, set meaningful goals, and learn from one another.
The experience also includes two focused Skills Intensives, this term covering finances and sales and marketing, led by invited experts from Xcelerate’s coach community. These sessions offer an opportunity to deepen strategic knowledge and put new skills into practice.
Applications open November 13, 2026, and close December 9, 2026. Groups begin in early January.
“I enjoy the camaraderie and support that the group brings, and the opportunity to share my current business struggles. Shared information from other participants about their own experience or resources helps me find better ways to run my business. - Kirsten S.
“I absolutely rely on this group to keep me focused, remind me how far I've come and for a safe space to learn, grow & question.” -Melinda A.
Winter Term: January 12 through March 25, 2027
The Signature Peer Mentorship Group is available in Portland and Beaverton
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Jan 12 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jan 26 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Feb 09 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Feb 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mar 09 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mar 23 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VIDA Coworking | 401 NE 19th Ave Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232
Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Jan 14 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jan 28 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Feb 11 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Feb 25 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mar 11 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mar 25 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VIDA Coworking | 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #250, Beaverton, OR 97005
Day Reed, Owner of Open Haus PDX
Day is the community catalyst, operations manager, and co-owner of Open Haus PDX, an inclusive coworking community in Northeast Portland.
Since joining the Xcelerate Women team in 2022, Day has played a pivotal role as Peer Mentorship Facilitator. Her dedication to empowering business owners through collaboration and goal setting, combined with her lived experience and passion for connection, allows her to cultivate a supportive environment where meaningful growth happens.
Group Size: 6 to 12 participants
Session Length: Two hours per session
Financial Investment: $499 standard rate, with flexible sliding-scale pricing* available
Time Investment: 12 hours over three months (four hours per month), plus time for individual reflection and action between sessions.
Participation requires active Xcelerate Membership
We offer Peer Mentorship with flexible, discounted sliding-scale pricing as low as $149 (less than $25/session), making meaningful business support more accessible to our community. Median household income standards are one way to measure your financial picture, and we encourage you to look at your finances holistically before choosing the tier that best fits your budget. Whether you're navigating financial hardship or ready to invest in your next stage of growth, there's a pricing tier to support you.
Want to learn more? Explore our sliding-scale pricing guide to understand the different tiers and find the option that works best for your circumstances.
→ Apply for the Signature Peer Mentorship Group
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ or email Matea@xceleratewomen.org
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