
Events
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
Registration open now!
Each quarter Women in Auto Care hosts a Book Club with Woman of Excellence, Kathleen Long.
virtual event

Monthly Empower Half-hour Webinar
Registration open now!
In these podcast-style interviews on the second Friday of each month, hear from women who are shaping the aftermarket industry.
in-person event

Annual Leadership Conference
Registration opens Fall 2024
Our annual leadership conferences are designed to foster both personal and professional development.
in-person event

AAPEX: Women in Auto Care Wednesday
Registration for networking breakfast open now!
Women in Auto Care Wednesday will offer AAPEX attendees multiple opportunities to connect with and celebrate women and their achievements in the industry.
Upcoming Events
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Build Your Personal Brand Connection Circle
July 12, 2023 to June 12, 2024Jacki 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.
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Female Shop Owners Connection Circle
July 20, 2023 to June 20, 2024This 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.
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The Balancing Act Connection Circle
August 2, 2023 to July 3, 2024Olivia 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.
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Women of the World Connection Circle
August 30, 2023 to January 31, 2024Roxana Rincon and Andrea Roman of AutoZone Mexico, host this international circle where experiences, challenges and tips are shared.
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Generation Gap Connection Circle
September 12, 2023 to February 13, 2024Savannah Musselman and Tanya Hunt want to help you navigate your career in an ever-changing environment
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Women in Auto Care Empower Half Hour with Liz Whalen
October 13, 2023
1:00pm–1:30pmAre 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.
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HR Business Exchange Connection Circle
October 26, 2023 to September 26, 2024HR 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.
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Women in Auto Care Wednesday Networking Breakfast at AAPEX
November 1, 2023
7:00am–8:45amWomen 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.
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Women in Auto Care Awards Ceremony at AAPEX
November 1, 2023
4:00pm–5:00pmCelebrating 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.
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Women in Auto Care and Their Allies Reception at AAPEX
November 1, 2023
5:00pm–6:00pmThe 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.