In a candlelit private dining room at The Hoxton Apartment in Chicago, members gathered to celebrate two milestones: five years of The WIE Suite and ten years of Petite Plume, the beloved sleepwear brand founded by member Emily Hikade. Hosted by Emily and Dee Poku, Founder and CEO of The WIE Suite, the evening brought together a dynamic group of women leaders for an intimate dinner centered on reflection, growth, and the future we envision for women over the next decade.

The theme, “The World We See for Women in Five to Ten Years,” invited guests to pause and reflect on their own evolution – both personal and professional – over the past decade. Conversation flowed easily between milestones achieved and ambitions still in motion, weaving stories of resilience, reinvention, and rising influence.

As guests shared how their perspectives on leadership, success, and balance have transformed, a collective optimism emerged. The next five to ten years, many agreed, hold extraordinary potential for women to shape culture, capital, and companies with renewed intention.

The dinner was not only a celebration of growth but also a reminder of what The WIE Suite embodies: the power of community, shared wisdom, and meaningful connection.