A community for women growing new ways of working and leading—rooted in authenticity, care, and connection.

Memberships

Your core way to engage with Understory. 🌿

Includes full access to gatherings, Slack, curated resources, and reflection tools.

Nourish yourself while nourishing the community. 🌿

Includes all Connected benefits plus quarterly small-group sessions with guests and a spotlight on our website. Your membership directly supports our scholarship fund, helping to expand access for others to join.

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Eleanor Parks

Join monthly virtual gatherings and our Slack community. Rooted offers a lower-cost entry point made possible through collective support.

A more accessible way to be in the community. 🌿

Monthly virtual gatherings

Authentic and thoughtful sessions designed for connection, presence, and purpose.


Slack community space

Access to Slack as a space to continue to nurture relationships, share resources and support within the community.


Curated resources

Access to resources designed and shared by The Understory.



Curated resources

Access to resources designed and shared by The Understory.

Selecting colleges to apply to


Slack community space

Access to Slack as a space to continue to nurture relationships, share resources and support within the community.

If these rates aren’t accessible, you can apply for a seasonal fee waiver.

Monthly virtual gatherings

Authentic and thoughtful sessions designed for connection, presence, and purpose.


Quarterly small-group sessions with featured guests

Quarterly small-group sessions with featured guests. Enjoy more intimate sessions with featured guests focused on seasonal and timely themes designed for you!


Community supporter badge

Recognition on the Understory page as community supporter. Thank you for helping to invest in the longer-term flourishing of our community and existing members!


Monthly virtual gatherings

Authentic and thoughtful sessions designed for connection, presence, and purpose.


Slack community space

Access to Slack as a space to continue to nurture relationships, share resources and support within the community.