Presented by Black in Business 805
The Black Women's Awards Dinner
Staybridge Suites Oxnard, River Ridge | 2101 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036
The room is full and the 2026 class is ready for the stage. Thank you to every guest and sponsor who made this night possible. Can't be there? You can still support She Leads with a donation.
Tickets are sold out. If you can't be in the room on November 8 but still want to stand with the 2026 class, you can make a donation on our Eventbrite page. Your gift supports the dinner and the women it honors.
Donate Opens the She Leads 2026 page on EventbriteEvery seat is taken and 2026 sponsorships are closed. Thank you to every guest, sponsor, and friend of She Leads. Already have a ticket? Everything you need for the night is right below.
Event Details Interested in 2027? Email SheneeFor ticket holders
The red carpet and photo booth open at 5 PM. The plated dinner starts at 6 PM, followed by the awards program. Give yourself time to park, check in, and take your photos.
Add to Calendar Add to Google CalendarParking is free. The evening starts on the red carpet at 5 PM, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
Get Directions Open in Apple MapsYour ticket is in the confirmation email from Eventbrite, and in the Eventbrite app if you use it. Have it ready on your phone or printed when you arrive. Can't find it? Search your inbox for "She Leads 2026: Legacy in Motion."
Questions? Email Shenee Guest FAQThe Evening
Here is how Sunday night comes together, from the first photo on the red carpet to the last conversation of the night.
Comedian Denise Carter hosts the red carpet. Take your photos with Luxury Glam Photobooths and meet the room.
Take your seat. Dinner is served.
The 2026 class is honored on stage, with a guest speaker and live music and entertainment.
Congratulate the 2026 class and keep the conversations going.
On the Red Carpet
Meet the two sponsors behind the red carpet. It opens at 5 PM.
The 2026 Class
Six awards. Six women and organizations whose leadership is shaping Ventura County. On November 8, they take the stage.
With Gratitude
She Leads happens because these businesses, organizations, and leaders said yes. Their support makes the evening possible and gives six Ventura County leaders the stage they have earned.
Friends of She Leads
Media Sponsors
To every sponsor, partner, and friend of She Leads: thank you for standing with the women of Ventura County. We will see you on November 8.
Sponsorships for 2026 are closed. Can't attend but want to help? Donate on Eventbrite. Interested in 2027? Email Shenee.
About She Leads
She Leads Ventura County is an annual awards dinner, presented by Black in Business 805, that recognizes Black women making an extraordinary impact across Ventura County. The name also spells out She L.E.A.D.S.: Leadership, Empowerment, Advancement, Development, Service. The evening brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit professionals, elected officials, and community members for a night of inspiration, networking, and recognition.
The first She Leads dinner was held in Oxnard on November 9, 2025, honoring five women. The 2026 dinner is the event's second year. It's more than an event, it's a movement to increase visibility, inspire the next generation of leaders, and foster a culture of collaboration over competition. Whether you're an honoree, a guest, or a sponsor, She Leads is where leadership is celebrated and legacy is built.
She Leads is presented by Black in Business 805, founded in 2021 by Shenee Randolph. Black in Business is a platform dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs through connection, visibility, resources, and community, based in Oxnard and serving the wider 805.
The B-in-B mark carries the Pan-African colors, red, green, and gold, a nod to heritage, unity, and what's built when a community leads together.
Last Year's Dinner
A look inside the first She Leads dinner: the honorees, the room, and the energy you will walk into on November 8.
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The Inaugural 2025 Class
Each honoree receives the She Leads crystal award "for outstanding leadership and contributions to the Ventura County community."
Good to know
Quick answers for Sunday, November 8.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 5 to 10 PM at Staybridge Suites Oxnard, River Ridge, 2101 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036. The red carpet opens at 5 PM and the plated dinner starts at 6 PM.
No. The 2026 dinner is sold out. Thank you, Ventura County. If you can't attend but want to support She Leads, you can donate on Eventbrite.
Make a donation on Eventbrite through the She Leads 2026: Legacy in Motion page. Donations support the November 8 dinner and the women it honors.
Sponsorships for 2026 are closed. Thank you to everyone who stepped up. To be part of She Leads 2027, email shenee@sheleadsventura.com. You can still support this year's dinner with a donation on Eventbrite.
The red carpet and photo booth open at 5 PM, and the plated dinner starts at 6 PM. Coming in during that first hour gives you time to park, check in, and take your photos before you sit down.
Your ticket is in the confirmation email Eventbrite sent when you bought it, and in the Eventbrite app if you use it. Have it ready on your phone or printed when you arrive. If you can't find it, search your inbox for "She Leads 2026: Legacy in Motion" or email us.
Yes. Parking is free. Get directions.
Yes. She Leads is for guests 18 and up.
The 2026 class is LaRita J. Montgomery (Legacy Award), Dr. Kimberly McCowan (Trailblazer Award), Danielle Keys (Leadership Excellence Award), Sade Champagne (Impact and Service Award), Taylesse Deans-Davis (Rising Leader Award), and Global Empathy Training Academy, founded by Dr. Linda McKenzie (Organization of the Year). Meet the 2026 class.
She Leads Ventura County is an annual awards dinner that honors Black women leaders across Ventura County. Presented by Black in Business 805, it brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit professionals, and civic leaders for an evening of dinner, networking, and recognition. The name also stands for She L.E.A.D.S.: Leadership, Empowerment, Advancement, Development, Service.
The inaugural 2025 class was Taneisha Thompson, Denise Carter, Alynette Champion, Ranesha Thompson, and Inez Spates. Each received the She Leads crystal award for outstanding leadership and contributions to the Ventura County community. Meet the 2025 class.
Black in Business 805 is a platform founded in 2021 by Shenee Randolph that empowers Black entrepreneurs through connection, visibility, resources, and community. Based in Oxnard, it serves Ventura County and the wider 805 and presents the She Leads awards dinner each year.
Email shenee@sheleadsventura.com with guest, press, or general questions. You can also follow Black in Business 805 on Facebook and Instagram.
Sunday, November 8 | Oxnard
Red carpet at 5 PM. Dinner at 6. Six honorees who earned their moment, and a room full of people who came to see it.
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