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Savannah, we scheduled several appointments over the course of our two days with businesswomen who we admired and could learn more from. It also gave us the opportunity to share what we were working on and gain insight from others. Although our meetings weren't formal — and took place over dinner, lunch and drinks — they were invaluable. There is something to be said for the company of other businesswomen. LOCAL FLAVOR We packed plenty of local flavor into those meetings. From drinks and oysters at Savannah's Husk to an unforgettable dinner at The Grey, both held in the company of friends and Savannah businesswomen, our meals filled our hearts, sparked ideas and le us satisfied that our time was well spent — and a business expense! We did make a few assignments prior to our Savannah CEO escape: Create a loose agenda, make reservations and meeting appointments around that fluid agenda and make sure we all watched "Chef's Table," Season 6, Episode 1, featuring The Grey. Mashama Bailey, we bow down to you. And shout-out to our Grey server, who was also from Macon! In between meetings and group strategizing, we made time to check in with our own businesses through impromptu coffee breaks at Gallery Espresso, Back in the Day Bakery and the Foxy Loxy Cafe. Much love to the incredible businesswomen we collaborated with over the course of cocktail hour, dinner, breakfast and lunch: Jennifer Abshire, Hannah Byrne, Megan White and Savannah Magazine Publisher Anita Hagin and the DeSoto Hotel's Kim Chambless. TAKEAWAYS The DeSoto is ideal for its central location in the historic district. We made plenty of time to wander Savannah's sidewalks, squares and park spaces — laptops and notebooks in tow — and enjoy perfect early spring weather. We also did our fair share of learning from local businesses, inspired by our window shopping, and even made a few purchases. With books from The Book Lady and homemade leather goods from Satchel, we le Savannah with these small reminders to reward ourselves — physically, emotionally and productively — for taking this kind of valuable time, together. CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: ELIZABETH SCHORR, SUSANNAH MADDUX AND JESSICA WALDEN AT THE PERRY LANE HOTEL ROOFTOP; VIEW FROM THE DESOTO; SAVANNAH MAGAZINE PUBLISHER ANITA HAGIN WITH SUSANNAH; FLANNERY O'CONNOR SHRINE AT THE BOOK LADY; ENTRY AT THE GREY. Jessica Walden, Elizabeth Schorr and Susannah Maddux co-founded The Web, a women-based work club and co-working space. Learn more about The Web at workourweb.com. JUNE/JULY 2021 | maconmagazine.com 65