Professional Women in Building-Atlanta Chapter

10/07/2026

TOMORROW is Backyard Builder Bash!

Join the party!
😄Free Lawn games
🍺Free Food and Drink
📣Cheer for your favorite teams
🎟Free Raffle tickets for a chance at 4 fun prizes
🤝Network with friends old and new
And it is only $25 to join the fun!

Use the QR code to register and we will see you there!
Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible.
A special thankyou to David Weekley for hosting and being a champion sponsor!

10/07/2026

Need another reason to Celebrate?
Board member and Principal Designer/Owner of Artisan Design Studio, Ryan, has a reason from a project for Sunshine on a Ranney Day!
Congratulations Ryan and Artisan Design Studio on being the 2026 Designer of the Year award by IDS in the individual Impact category!🎊

We love celebrating our PWB sisters!

10/05/2026

Meet new member Barbara Heil-Sonneck; CEO of Design2Sell 🤩
Barbara Heil-Sonneck is the CEO of Design2Sell, an award-winning home staging and interior design company serving the Atlanta real estate market. With more than 20 years of experience spanning real estate, design, investing, and entrepreneurship, Barbara has built her career around one core principle: creating value through smart strategy, strong relationships, and intentional design.

As a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, and speaker, she brings a unique perspective that connects the creative side of design with the business and ROI side of real estate. Barbara is passionate about collaboration, building meaningful professional relationships, empowering women in business, and using her experience and network to create opportunities for growth and lasting impact.

Why did Barbara join PWB?
Community has always been at the heart of how she does business. She joined Atlanta PWB to connect, contribute, and grow alongside women who believe in supporting one another and strengthening our industry. When we share our knowledge, relationships, and opportunities, we all rise together.

Welcome Barabara! 🥂

10/02/2026

We heard a rumor that some people aren't registered for NEXT THURSDAY'S Backyard Builder Bash 😮

Why Tailgate?
😄Free Lawn games
🍺Free Food and Drink
📣Cheer for your favorite teams
🎟Free Raffle tickets for a chance at 4 fun prizes
🤝Network with friends old and new
And it is only $25 to join the fun!

Use the QR code or Link to register in the comments below!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible.
A special thankyou to David Weekley for hosting and being a champion sponsor!

09/30/2026

When one of us celebrates, we all celebrate!🎉
Congratulations to the CR Lighting team and Board Member/Lighting Showroom Manager RaChel Hill on being named Best Indoor Lighting Showroom by My Home Improvement Magazine!

🏆 We’re honored to be named Best Indoor Lighting Showroom in the My Home Improvement Atlanta Best of 2026 Contest!

This recognition reflects the passion of our team, the incredible brands we represent, and the loyal customers who trust us to help light their homes and spaces beautifully.

Thank you to everyone who voted for CR Lighting and continues to support us. We are proud to serve the Atlanta community and look forward to inspiring even more beautiful spaces in the years ahead.

✨ See more winners including other CR showrooms; Sewell Appliance, CR Flooring and CR Westside Paper in My Home Improvement Magazine!

09/28/2026

Announcing another amazing member of our year end panel on November 12th ; Lesya Kucheryavaya of Meritage Homes

Lesya Kucheryavaya is the Director of Purchasing at Meritage Homes and oversees more than $180 million in annual spend while leading strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and product development.
With over eight years of experience in cross-functional strategy and operations, Lesya has built a reputation for aligning purchasing decisions with evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics. Her work focuses on balancing affordability and innovation by driving cost optimization and delivering design elements that resonate with today’s homebuyers.

She also is a formidable opponent on the fields of the Backyard Builder Bash💪

We are looking forward to hearing everything she has to share!
Mark your Calendars. Registration opens soon!

09/25/2026

Have you registered for Backyard Builder Bash on October 8th?

Tailgate registration is open and only $25!
😄Free Lawn games
🍺Free Food and Drink
📣Cheer for your favorite teams
🎟Free Raffle tickets for a chance at 4 fun prizes
🤝Network with friends old and new

Details and Link to register in the comments below!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible.
A special thankyou to David Weekley for hosting and being a champion sponsor!

09/23/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce one of the speakers for our End of Year panel, Holly Ranney from Sunshine on a Ranney Day!
Holly co-founded Sunshine on a Ranney Day (SOARD) with her husband, Peter, in 2012 with a mission to bring hope, joy, and independence to children with special needs. SOARD provides life-changing home renovations at no cost to families, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms, and in-home therapy rooms. To date, the organization has transformed more than 300 rooms for deserving children and families. As SOARD approaches 15 years of spreading sunshine, Holly continues to lead with a passion for creating beautiful spaces that make everyday life easier.

We cannot wait to hear what she has to say November 12th.
Mark your calendars now. Registration opens soon!

09/21/2026

Is your team ready to compete?
We are bringing back your favorite games plus a brand new game for this year's Backyard Builder Bash!
Any guesses for the new game?
No cheating!

09/17/2026

Join the National PWB Shop Talk, Radical Kindness: A Leadership Strategy for Building High-Performing Teams at 1 p.m. ET. Heather Teskey, VP of Marketing at Andersen Windows, will share how radical kindness has shaped her leadership journey, from making tough decisions and navigating difficult conversations to building a people-first culture. Discover practical ways to lead with empathy while maintaining accountability, high standards and a focus on results, even when challenges arise or leaders fall short.

Register for free on the NAHB website.