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B.O.S.S. Ladies
Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
Having Fun & Getting It Done. Y-KNOT Inc.’s entrepreneurship and business development community for women.
Who
Women entrepreneurs
Meets
Monthly, select Fridays, about 2 hours
Starts
January 2027
Format
In person (Oxon Hill, MD) or remote
Membership
From $15 a month
First session
Free
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About the Program
B.O.S.S. Ladies is Y-KNOT Inc.’s entrepreneurship and business development community for women. Whether you’re sketching out an idea or growing an established business, B.O.S.S. Ladies gives you the tools, structure, and sisterhood to build something that lasts.
Members gather monthly for hands-on, two-hour workshops, stay connected through our online community, and grow as leaders through our Leadership Essentials online course.
Grounded in Y-KNOT’s K.N.O.T. values (Knowledge, Nurturing, Opportunities, and Teaching), B.O.S.S. Ladies is where ambition meets accountability, and where every woman leaves with a next step.
B.O.S.S. Ladies started in 2026.
What Members Get
- Monthly workshops, in person or remote, led by experienced facilitators
- A session workbook for every meeting
- Access to the B.O.S.S. Ladies online community (coming soon)
- The Leadership Essentials online course
- A network of women entrepreneurs who show up for each other
The Year at a Glance
Our 12-session curriculum moves through four phases, each building on the last.
January–March
1. Foundation
- Vision Board Mixer
- Strategic Planning
- Legal Essentials & HR Basics
April–June
2. Build
- Pricing Strategies & Profitability
- Budgeting & Cash Flow Mastery
- Branding & Marketing
July–September
3. Sustain
- Marketing Techniques Workshop
- Work-Life Balance & Wellness
- Leadership Development
October–December
4. Optimize & Celebrate
- Advanced Financial Management
- Year-End Review & Tax Preparation
- Holiday Celebration & Visioning for the Year Ahead
Leadership Essentials Online Course
A self-paced, four-module course that helps members define their leadership style, commit to the B.O.S.S. Ladies Pledge, and build a Personal Leadership Development Plan.
Membership
Annual membership
$100
per year
Monthly membership
$15
per month
Drop-in session
$20
per session
Your first session is free!
When & Where
Sessions meet monthly on select Fridays and run about two hours, starting January 2027. Join in person at Y-KNOT Inc. Headquarters or remotely.
Start time: 6:43 pm
Y-KNOT Inc. Headquarters
6178 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 303
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Join Us
Join the collective
Questions? Email info@yknotinc.org or call 301-839-9668.
Follow us: @yknotinc_mentors
From our members
“I came to my first B.O.S.S. Ladies session with a side hustle and a lot of doubt. What I found was a room full of women ready to roll up their sleeves together. We workshopped each other’s business plans, traded feedback on pricing, and held each other accountable month to month. By the end of Phase 1, I had a solid plan and my LLC filed, and I didn’t do any of it alone. This group truly lives up to ‘Having Fun & Getting It Done.’”
Member, Small Business Owner
“What makes B.O.S.S. Ladies different is that we build together. Every session turns into real collaboration: brainstorming marketing ideas for each other’s brands, sharing resources and contacts, even partnering on events and pop-ups. Some of my best referrals and business partners came from this circle. If you’re a woman building something, this is where you’ll find the people to build it with.”
Member, Entrepreneur & Community Leader
Questions about B.O.S.S. Ladies?
Email info@yknotinc.org or call 301-839-YNOT
