Women in Auto Care Event Series

Women in Auto Care organizes and hosts a variety of events which help to further our mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry.

All attendees of the annual leadership conference are eligible to receive continuing education units (CEU) credits toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) professional designations.

virtual event

Quarterly Bookclub

Quarterly Bookclub


  Registration open now!

virtual event

Liz Whalen Oct 2023 SG

Monthly Empower Half-hour Webinar


 Registration open now!

in-person event

Annual Leadership Conference


 Registration opens Fall 2024

in-person event

AAPEX: Women in Auto Care Wednesday


 Registration for networking breakfast open now!

Upcoming Events

  • Personal Branding Connection Circle Build Your Personal Brand Connection Circle
    July 12, 2023 to June 12, 2024

    Jacki Lutz hosts a workshop designed for professionals who want to build and communicate their personal brand in order to foster opportunities in their career and promote growth for their companies.

  • Female Shop Owners Connection Circle Female Shop Owners Connection Circle
    July 20, 2023 to June 20, 2024

    This Connection Circle is a place for female shop owners to connect and discuss specific topics each month. It is ran by Women in Auto Care superstars Jamie Carlson, Kathleen Callahan, and Michelle Tansey.

  • The Balancing Act Connection Circle The Balancing Act Connection Circle
    August 2, 2023 to July 3, 2024

    Olivia Newton-Droney hosts a monthly conversation to discuss the challenges of work-life integration in today’s everchanging environment, celebrate our wins at work and beyond, and share strategies for maintaining our unique balancing acts.

  • Women of The World Women of the World Connection Circle
    August 30, 2023 to January 31, 2024

    Roxana Rincon and Andrea Roman of AutoZone Mexico, host this international circle where experiences, challenges and tips are shared.

  • Generation Gap Connection Circle- No Topic Generation Gap Connection Circle
    September 12, 2023 to February 13, 2024

    Savannah Musselman and Tanya Hunt want to help you navigate your career in an ever-changing environment

  • Liz Whalen Oct 2023 SG Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour with Liz Whalen
    October 13, 2023
    1:00pm–1:30pm

    Are you looking for a dose of empowerment after a long week but find yourself overbooked and your calendar overflowing? Well, we have the perfect event made for YOU and your schedule! The Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour series is your monthly dose of empowerment. In these podcast-style interviews on the second Friday of each month, hear from women who are shaping the aftermarket industry. Join us for the August edition of Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour with Liz Whalen, President & CEO, Whalen Search Group.

  • HR business exchange WIAC IG v2 HR Business Exchange Connection Circle
    October 26, 2023 to September 26, 2024

    HR Business Exchange Connection Circle is a place for HR professionals and Business leaders to come together to learn and collaborate on various topics that are current, hot button issues facing businesses today. The circle moderators and guests have a vast variety of experience across our industry and beyond. This circle will touch on all topics where people intersect with the business including trends, regulatory changes, and HR topics such as Labor Law, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Engagement, Succession, Development, DE&I and more.

  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care Wednesday Networking Breakfast at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    7:00am–8:45am

    Women in Auto Care's annual networking breakfast gives AAPEX attendees a chance to connect with the community over a cup of coffee, outside of the busy show hours. Tickets are $60 each and are required to attend. This year’s breakfast will include a Q&A, moderated by Kathleen Long, with the four 2023 Women of Excellence Award winners.

  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    4:00pm–5:00pm

    Celebrating success throughout the industry, the Women in Auto Care awards will honor the winners of both the Women of the Year Awards and the Automotive Communications Awards. The awards are open to all and free to attend. No registration required.

  • WiAC Wednesday.v2 Women in Auto Care and Their Allies Reception at AAPEX
    November 1, 2023
    5:00pm–6:00pm

    The Women in Auto Care community is dedicated to its mission of connecting, empowering and mentoring women within the auto care industry. Join us at our annual AAPEX reception for a chance to connect with the community outside of the busy show hours. The Women in Auto Care Reception is open to all AAPEX attendees (regardless of gender) and is free to attend. No registration required.