
Sip N Swap Feb. 2025
Feb 27 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm PST
Make New Friends And Colleagues
Connect with powerhouse women in the entertainment industry at this relaxed, yet energized networking event! Whether you’re an established professional or just starting your journey, Sip N Swap is the perfect space to foster meaningful connections and expand your network across all departments and levels of the industry.
Sip N Swap is a dynamic happy hour featuring a complimentary open bar and appetizers gets the party started, so come early. Then, there will be private, facilitated networking designed to help you meet potential collaborators and build lasting relationships. Guided by Paige Blankenship of Blank Paige Films, ice-breaker cards with prompts will be on hand to get conversations flowing.
Arrive early to avoid the line at registration, and to get your wristband. Dress code is business casual.
Sip N Swap : Guests will be assigned seats, which will tell them where to start during the speed-networking activity.
We have sold out faster than expected! We will let those on the waitlist know if a spot opens up. Those who don’t get bumped to the facilitated networking are welcome to come to Happy Hour and stay until close.
Run of Show
6pm-7pm Open bar and nibbles, informal networking with Aster members
7:00 pm Announcements and facilitated networking in the cabaret
Non-hosted bar and supper available
8:30 pm Raffle announcements and closing remarks
Guests are welcome to stay at the Aster until closing
Stay Connected Post Facilitated Networking
After our facilitated networking session, the restaurant and bar will remain open for conversation and connection over non-hosted drinks and dinner. All are welcome to stay.
Post Event Relationship-Building
Attendees who opt-in will receive a contact sheet via email about a week later. We suggest that you go to coffee or lunch with 3 – 5 Sip N Swap attendees to build your network. There will also be raffle prizes courtesy of Cinelaunch!
This Sip N Swap is free to attend—but seats are limited. RSVP now and take the next step in growing your career and community! Please only take a ticket if you definitely plan to be there. Missing your reservation means someone else misses the chance to participate. Help us ensure everyone gets a seat at the table.
This will be the last Sip N Swap event that is free to non-Women In Media members. There will be a special $25 PRO membership discount code for all new and renewing WiM members. It will be valid for a limited time, so apply now in order to get approved in a timely fashion.
Parking
The Aster offers valet parking. Ride share is highly recommended. Additional street parking can be located on Hollywood Blvd, but please practice caution when walking alone at night and watch the signs.
If you have accessibility questions, please email info@womeninmedia.com to let us know in advance.
Please be advised that all events hosted by Women in Media may be recorded and distributed for promotional purposes. Your voluntary participation in such events authorizes and acknowledges Women in Media and their event partner’s exclusive rights of ownership and use of all recordings.
Sponsored by Cinelaunch, Blank Paige Films, and The Aster


