News & Events
January 28, 2026
Toni Ronayne joins Liz Seelye for the Stay StarryEyed Podcast
Founder & CEO of The C Society, Toni Ronayne appeared on the Stay StarryEyed Podcast with Liz Seelye, Founder of Starry Eyed Strategy and a Member of The C Society to talk about the evolving future of leadership and why Fractional is no longer an alternative but is essential for brands that want to grow….
January 2, 2026
Building the Next Generation of Leaders: The C Society Sponsors LEAD in 2026
As The C Society launches in 2026, we are doing so with intention, investing first in the leadership and communities shaping the future of the restaurant and hospitality industry. This next chapter is anchored in what has always mattered most to us: cultivating strong, connected leaders and the environments where they thrive. We are honored…
December 12, 2025
Toni Ronayne to Open WiRL’s 2026 Together Summit in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina | February 25, 2026 Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL) is proud to welcome Toni Ronayne, Founder & CEO of The C Society, as the opening welcome speaker for the 2026 Together Summit in Charleston, South Carolina. Ronayne will address attendees during the opening evening programming, setting the tone for two days centered…
December 8, 2025
The Great Breakup 2.0: Why Women Leaders Are Choosing Fractional Power Over the Corporate Perch
Earlier this year, I applied for a senior executive role alongside more than five hundred other applicants, fifty of whom were interviewed. These weren’t entry-level candidates. They were presidents, CMOs, CFOs, operators who had led multimillion-dollar turnarounds and guided teams through the pandemic, much like me. And yet, there we all were: seasoned women, competing…
December 2, 2025
Redefining Modern Leadership: Toni Ronayne Featured on The Business of Joy
Toni Ronayne, Founder & CEO of The C Society, joined The Business of Joy podcast to share her journey from the trenches of hospitality to building a new model of leadership rooted in impact, humanity, and alignment. In this conversation, Toni and host Lisa W. Miller explore what it truly means to “live in the…