The Albright Club
Founded in 2023, Albright Club is where women connect, explore fresh ideas, and build lasting community while learning with each new speaker.
Welcome to the
Albright Club
Founded in 2023 to fill a gap for women’s speaker clubs in the Winelands, Albright is a community built on connection, curiosity, and shared growth. Named in honour of Madeleine Albright—who so powerfully reminded us that “there is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”—
our club exists to bring like-minded women together to connect, explore, learn, and inspire one another. Here, you’ll discover incredible speakers across a wide range of topics and a supportive network where ideas flourish and friendships grow.
Our Founding Committee
Mary George
Susan Huxter
Julie Codrington
Heidi Allan
Karen van Schalkwyk
Sarah Arnott
Where Women Gather to Grow
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Upcoming Events
Event 6
Conversations with Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor
- 11th August
Event 7
Land Conservation Models across Southern Africa Panel
- 21st October
Event 8
Women in Wine Panel for Year End Celebration
- 25th November
Membership
Membership is discretionary and is based on an application.
We would love to hear from you, meet you and welcome you to our events.
Inspiring Voices.
Lasting Impact.
“Your splendour is not in how much wealth you acquire, but in your ability to positively affect those around you.”
– Maggie Baleta (Speaker 2024)
“Encouraging, supporting and incentivising scientific entrepreneurship will help move the continent of Africa forward.”
– Prof Kelly Chibale (Speaker 2024)!
Money does grow on trees
– Barbara Maria Karel van den Bossche (Speaker 2024)
Upon arriving in Cape Town as the U.S. Consul General a little over three years ago, I knew it was one of the world’s most beautiful cities. And it felt weighty to have the responsibility to carry the mantle of over 220 years of diplomatic relationships between the United Sates and Cape Town.
– Virginia Blaser (Speaker 2024)
Connect, Network, Grow Together
At the Albright Club, we believe learning is a lifelong adventure best shared with others. Connection fuels inspiration, and community gives us the courage to grow. When women come together to share ideas, experiences, and support, we all rise higher
2025 Past Events
Event 1
Cryptocurrency Pop-Up: The End of the Beginning
- Jason Carpenter demystified the evolving world of cryptocurrency, offering insights into the future of digital finance and how innovation is reshaping economies and opportunity.
Event 2
Tackling Insurmountable Challenges
- Dr. Mignon McCulloch, Bushra Razack, and Missy Morgan shared personal stories of resilience, overcoming adversity, and building purpose-driven lives. Their panel inspired guests to face challenges with courage and compassion.
Event 3
Rhys Thomas: Leading With Authenticity
- Rhys Thomas explored strategies for authentic leadership, sharing practical tools to develop self-awareness, lead with purpose, and create meaningful connections in work and life.
Event 4
Growing Your Business on Your Own Terms
- Daniel Strauss encouraged entrepreneurs to define success in their own way. His talk focused on building businesses with intention, clarity, and sustainable impact.
Event 5
A Platform with Purpose: Turning Influence Into Impact
- Rachel Kolisi spoke about using her public platform to drive social change through the Kolisi Foundation. She inspired the audience to believe in the power of individual action and the importance of supporting communities in need.
Event 6
coming soon
- August 2025
Albright Club
Founded in 2023, Albright Club is where women connect, explore fresh ideas, and build lasting community while learning with each new speaker.