Welcome to Hike With Her

Where women rise together

HIKE with Her is a community that connects and elevates women in business. Through our women-owned business directory, community event calendar, and shared resources, we help women discover opportunities, build connections, and thrive together.

Whether you’re in a business or building your own, you belong here!

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Her, Innovation, Knowledge & Empowerment —

Her, Innovation, Knowledge & Empowerment —

The Pillars That Power Our Path

One Shared Mission.

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Her

Personal growth and collective power live here. We’re building a stronger ecosystem for women in business—together.

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Innovation

We don’t just follow trails—we create them. Innovation means testing new ideas and building what we wish existed.

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Knowledge

From real talk to real tools, we share what works. Knowledge fuels growth—and we don’t gatekeep.

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Empowerment

When women rise together, anything’s possible. We’re here to amplify each other and lead boldly.

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You Don’t Have to Navigate Business Alone.

We help women find their path, grow their skills, and build lasting community

  • A directory where you can be discovered, supported, and celebrated

  • A supportive crew to help you grow

  • Events, masterminds, and mentorship that meet you right where you are

  • Opportunities to lead, teach, and invest back into other women

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Why Local Visibility Changes the Game

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73% of Spokane County women (16+) are in the labor force; among moms with kids 6–17, it’s ~80%.

Employment Security Department, 2025

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Nearly 1 in 5 employer firms in Spokane County are women-owned (about 18%). That is 1,977 businesses with at least one paid employee.

U.S Census Bureau, 2022

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46.5% of all businesses in Washington are women-owned (includes employer + non-employer firms).

U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, 2024

Whether you’re in a business or own a business, we’re here for you.

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For Women-Owned Businesses

Visibility leads to funding, customers, and credibility. HIKE helps you grow by getting your business in front of the right eyes—locally and beyond.

More for Business Owners →
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For Professionals & Creatives

You don’t need to own a business to be seen. Add yourself to the roster, grow your network, and stay connected to new opportunities.

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Meet the Crew Paving the Way

These early supporters, founders, and contributors are helping carve the path for others to follow.

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    Stephanie High

    Kaizen Catalyst + KaizenCX

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    Carolyn O'Neill

    Dream Bigger Digital

  • Portrait of a middle-aged woman with long gray hair, wearing a blue patterned jacket, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

    Nicolle Hansen

    Brightline Creative Business Solutions

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HIKE is the only all-women-led platform connecting business, mentorship, and money in one place.

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Investing in Women Is a sound investment

This isn’t just data—it’s a map of where we’re headed (and why we need each other to get there).

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90% of women reinvest their income into their families and communities—compared to just 30–40% of men.

Clinton Global Initiative

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21% higher profitability is seen in companies with more women in leadership.

McKinsey & Company

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42% of U.S. businesses are women-owned, generating over $1.9 trillion in annual revenue.

American Express, 2019

Good gear helps us go further. These sponsors believe in women-led business and are helping us power the climb.

Grow your brand awareness, generate leads, and demand through a unique opportunity to depart from the traditional sponsorship model. By sponsoring HIKE content and events, you’ll also be supporting a cause that creates a global impact for diverse women.

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It’s time to hike higher—together.

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Your Map to Getting Involved

  • Find Your Trail

    Step onto the trail with a free listing. Great for early-stage founders, freelancers, students, or community supporters looking for visibility and a place to begin.

    SignUp Free

  • Join the Crew

    Join the crew to grow your reach and build momentum. Includes priority listings, marketing tools, access to toolkits, learning labs, and community events.

    Start Your Climb

  • Corporate Memberships

    Empower the women in your org. Corporate memberships offer access to tools, listings, and opportunities for your team to lead, learn, and connect.

    Let's Connect

  • Stake Your Flag

    Ready to shape the future of women-led business in Spokane? Become a summit sponsor, fund pitch competitions, or sponsor events. Big impact. Bold visibility.

    Become a Sponsor