Growth does not happen in isolation.
This spring, Xcelerate Members have two powerful ways to step into deeper strategy, stronger leadership, and meaningful accountability inside a room of women business owners building what’s next.
Whether you are looking for ongoing peer mentorship or focused employer leadership support, our Spring 2026 cohorts are now accepting applications.
Applications open March 3 and remain open through March 24, 2026. Cohorts begin in early April.
→ Apply for the Signature Peer Mentorship Group
→ Apply for the Leadership Peer Group
For growth-stage women business owners ready for accountability, clarity, and steady momentum.
Spring Term: April through June 2026
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
April 7 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 21 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
May 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM May 19 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
June 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VIDA Coworking, Portland
Cohort Size: 6 to 12 participants
Session Length: Opening and closing sessions are 2 hours. All other sessions are 90 minutes.
Investment: $499 for the 3-month Spring term
Payment plans available. Sliding scale available upon request.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Participation requires active Xcelerate Membership
→ Apply for the Signature Peer Mentorship Group
Our Signature Peer Mentorship Group brings together a small cohort of women business owners matched by growth stage and business needs.
This is a facilitated space to process decisions in real time, workshop ideas, set clear goals, and build momentum through consistent accountability.
Members meet twice a month over a three-month term inside a structured, high-trust environment designed for growth.
As part of the experience, participants also engage in two focused Skills Intensives led by invited experts from Xcelerate’s coach community to deepen strategic learning during the term.
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.
For business owners building teams and stepping fully into employer leadership.
Spring Term: April through June 2026
Meeting Dates: Thursdays at 10:00 AM
April 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 23 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
May 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
May 21 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
June 4 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
June 18 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VIDA Coworking, Portland
Cohort Size: 6 to 10 participants
Session Length: Opening and closing sessions are 2 hours. All other sessions are 90 minutes.
Investment: $499 for the 3-month Spring term
Payment plans available. Sliding scale available upon request.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Participation requires active Xcelerate Membership
→ Apply for the Leadership Peer Group
The Leadership Peer Group is a focused, cohort-based experience for growth-stage business owners who are actively hiring, managing, or preparing to grow their teams.
This is a practical deep dive into employer leadership, blending structured content, facilitated discussion, and peer insight inside a high-trust room.
Members meet over a three-month term to build clear systems and stronger leadership practices.
As part of the experience, participants also engage in two focused Skills Intensives led by invited experts from Xcelerate’s coach community to deepen strategic learning during the term.
Marcia Torres, Founder and Principal Consultant, Imagen Talent Solutions
With more than 20 years of experience in recruitment strategy, team development, and equitable talent practices, Marcia helps business owners build scalable, sustainable teams.
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