# Event Details

- **Event Name**: How Did I Get Here?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for our upcoming Fort Bend County ABWA meeting as we welcome Carole Arnold, 2026 Top Ten Business Women and Owner of Gracefully Reimagined from Victoria, TX. 

Date: Thursday April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm networking
          6:30pm to 8:00 pm Dinner, Program and Meeting
Location: Ignite Business Lounge 300 Promenade Way #200, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Speaker: Carole Arnold, Owner of Gracefully Reimagined
Speaker: How Did I Get Here
3 Key Meeting Takeaways
✨ Opening the preverbal lid
✨ Saying ""Yes""
✨ Enjoying the Journey

Carole is a 2026 Top Ten and charter member of Women Growing Together Express Network (WGTEN) and has been an active member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) since 2016. 

Her journey is one of resilience and commitment. Retired from the U.S. Navy in 1995 as Chief Petty Officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps and later retired from the Victoria Criminal District Attorney’s Office in 2019. That same year, she launched her Woman/Veteran-Owned small business, Paper Angel and Gifts which she recently rebranded to Gracefully Reimagined to align with her product line.  The word “NO” does not mean no; it means New Opportunity and Carole has stood by this throughout her careers, as well as her health battles with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and now a heart condition as a result of her treatment over 30 years ago.


Bring your business cards and be ready to connect!

All door prizes gratefully appreciated.

Don't miss out on this unique chance to enhance your network and gain insights from successful professionals in Fort Bend County. Grab your business cards and get ready for an evening of productive conversations! Join Fort Bend County Chapter of ABWA.
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Bring your co-workers, friends or family for an evening of networking and professional GROWTH!

ALL Guests are WELCOME
Guests with RSVP $30  
Members with RSVP $25 

PAY ONLINE with your Credit/Debit Card https://www.fortbendcountyabwa.org/programs

All door prizes gratefully appreciated.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sugar-land/how-did-i-get-here/200030081832046
- **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sugar Land
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ignite Business Lounge 300 Promenade Way #200, Sugar Land, TX 77478
- **lat**: 29.60982
- **long**: -95.64871
- **full address**: Ignite Business Lounge 300 Promenade Way #200, Sugar Land, TX 77478, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is How Did I Get Here? being held?
  - **A:** How Did I Get Here? takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Ignite Business Lounge 300 Promenade Way #200, Sugar Land, TX 77478, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing How Did I Get Here??
  - **A:** How Did I Get Here? is organized by ABWA - Fort Bend County Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** How Did I Get Here? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sugar Land, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If How Did I Get Here? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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