Meet Alicia Farman
Business matchmaker, keynote speaker, philanthropist, and founder of Lux Networking — building community across business, personal growth, and faith throughout Southwest Florida.
About Alicia Farman
Connector. Speaker. Community Builder.
Entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, and trusted voice across business, community, and personal growth throughout Naples and Fort Myers.
This page is Alicia's extended biography. For a brief introduction and a map of her full body of work, visit the Home overview.
Alicia Farman
Founder, Lux Networking · Naples & Fort Myers
Alicia Farman is not defined by a single title. She is a business matchmaker, a sought-after speaker, a devoted philanthropist, and a community builder whose work spans far beyond any one venture.
Grounded in Southwest Florida's Naples and Fort Myers markets, Alicia's professional home is Lux Networking — the curated business community she founded on a single governing principle: the right people, in the right room, with the right intentions, produce extraordinary results.
Beyond the boardroom, Alicia is a nationally recognized speaker on leadership and connection, the host of a curated book club, an active philanthropist investing in the causes that strengthen her community, and a writer sharing an honest, personal perspective on faith. Each dimension is distinct in focus, yet grounded in the same commitment to authentic relationship and intentional growth.
Together, these platforms reflect the full breadth of who Alicia is — a leader as comfortable on stage as she is at the dinner table, and as invested in her community's wellbeing as she is in its business success.
My work is not simply about introducing people — it is about creating the conditions where trust is established, connection is genuine, and every part of a life well-lived — business, community, and faith — moves forward together.
Alicia Farman
The Many Dimensions of Alicia's Work
Her personal brand underpins every dimension of what Lux Networking delivers — a community built on depth, not volume.
One Seat. Your Industry. Exclusively Yours.
Lux Networking is built on a foundational principle: only one member per professional category, across both the Naples and Fort Myers markets. When you claim your seat, competition leaves the room — and strategic collaboration takes its place.
No competition in the room. Only collaboration.
Each membership seat is category-locked. If you are the sole financial advisor, marketing strategist, or real estate attorney in the group, every member knows exactly who to refer — and that person is you. This structure eliminates internal competition and establishes a referral economy built entirely on trust.
Across the Naples and Fort Myers markets, this exclusivity model ensures that meaningful introductions are made deliberately — not randomly. Members arrive with clarity, collaborate with confidence, and exit with tangible business outcomes.
Membership Expectations
Lux Networking is a community of committed professionals. Membership is a privilege and an investment — in the community, in each other, and in measurable growth.
Active Participation
Members are expected to attend a minimum number of events per quarter, show up consistently, and contribute meaningfully to the community.
Professional Standards
Every member upholds a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and respect — ensuring the community remains a trusted environment for genuine business growth.
Reciprocal Referrals
Members actively engage in the referral ecosystem — both giving and receiving introductions with the intent to generate measurable business value.
Category Accountability
Each seat holder is the recognized authority for their industry within the group, creating unambiguous trust and reducing internal friction.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Each tier is designed to provide meaningful access, curated connections, and measurable business value — scaled to where you are in your growth journey.
Founding Member
First to Claim Your Seat
By invitation
- Permanent category lock — first in your industry
- Priority access to all signature events
- Featured placement in the member directory
- One-on-one strategic session with Alicia
- Founding member recognition and legacy status
- Access to Leadership Roundtable series
Premier Member
Strategic Growth Access
Annual commitment
- Category exclusivity within your market
- Full access to Luxe Luncheon events
- Member directory listing and profile
- AI Workshop series participation
- Referral network with curated introductions
- Quarterly business spotlight opportunity
Associate Member
Community & Connection
Annual commitment
- Event attendance across Naples & Fort Myers
- Community member directory access
- AI Workshop participation
- Peer network and referral opportunities
- Monthly community newsletter and insights
- Invitation to select signature experiences
The Member Directory
A curated, searchable resource connecting professionals across Naples and Fort Myers — exclusively available to active members.
What You'll Find Inside
- Curated member profiles with business specialization
- Direct connection pathways between complementary industries
- Searchable by service category, market, and expertise
- Featured in both Naples and Fort Myers market listings
- Regular updates reflecting active member achievements
Real Connections. Measurable Results.
Lux Networking is built on outcomes. The following represent a cross-section of referrals closed, partnerships formed, and strategic introductions made within our community — each a testament to the value of intentional, curated connection.
James R.
Founder & CEO
Commercial Real Estate$2.4M
Acquisition Opportunity
Within my first quarter as a Lux member, Alicia facilitated an introduction that evolved into a $2.4M acquisition opportunity. The caliber of professionals in this community is unlike anything I've encountered in Southwest Florida.
Sophia M.
Managing Director
Private Wealth Management3 Clients
Referred in 6 Months
Lux Networking is engineered for results. The category-exclusive model means every conversation is a genuine collaboration, not a competition. Three new high-net-worth client referrals in six months — this community delivers measurable ROI.
Marcus T.
Principal
Business Consulting2 Years
Search Ended in 1 Event
The Leadership Roundtable introduced me to a strategic co-founder I had been searching for over two years. Alicia's intentional curation of members — by industry, by ambition, by values — creates a rare environment where trust is the default.
Member names and identifying details have been adjusted for privacy. Outcomes reflect actual results reported by Lux Networking community members in Naples and Fort Myers.
What Is Lux Networking?
Lux Networking is intentional, elevated, welcoming, and results-oriented—not simply another networking mixer.
Lux Networking is a curated, relationship-driven business community operating across the Naples and Fort Myers markets. It is designed to create meaningful connections, strategic collaborations, and measurable business outcomes for its members — not through volume, but through intentional curation.
Every seat in the room is held by a member who has been thoughtfully vetted and placed. The result is an environment where trust is the foundation, referrals carry weight, and every conversation has the potential to advance your business objectives.
Designed For
Signature Experiences That Move Business Forward
Each Lux Networking event format is engineered for a specific outcome — not a conversation starter, but a catalyst for referrals, partnerships, and strategic growth.
Luxe Luncheon
Elevated Dining. Purposeful Connection.
The Luxe Luncheon brings together vetted business owners and executives in a refined dining environment designed to foster authentic peer relationships. Each seat at the table is intentional — category-exclusive attendees, curated conversation, and a structured format that transforms a meal into measurable opportunity.
- Curated seating — strategic introductions facilitated by Alicia
- Structured conversation prompts for actionable referrals
- Exclusive to Lux Networking members and select guests
Leadership Roundtable
Executive-Level Dialogue. Strategic Outcomes.
The Leadership Roundtable convenes a select group of C-suite executives, founders, and high-growth business owners for confidential, high-trust strategic conversation. Topics span growth planning, M&A opportunities, market expansion, and leadership development — grounded in real-world application, not theory.
- Intimate format — limited to 10–14 participants per session
- Facilitated by Alicia Farman, M&A intermediary and growth strategist
- Confidential dialogue with NDA protocol available upon request
AI Workshops
Practical AI. Competitive Advantage.
The AI Workshop Series equips business owners with actionable frameworks for integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, marketing, and client experience. Led by AI advocates with hands-on expertise, each workshop delivers immediately applicable tools — not academic overviews.
- Hands-on implementation — tools you deploy the same week
- Industry-specific use cases: sales, marketing, operations, and client delivery
- Co-facilitated by Alicia and vetted AI practitioners
Reserve Your Place at the Table
Luxe Luncheon — Naples
Leadership Roundtable Q3
AI Workshop: Revenue Automation
Event schedules are released exclusively to members and invited guests. Learn more about membership →
Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Lux Networking presents a singular opportunity for executives and brands to align with a curated, influential audience of business owners and professionals across Naples and Fort Myers — a community built on relationship equity and measurable business outcomes.
Strategic Business Partnerships
Lux Networking facilitates high-value introductions between members and organizations whose capabilities complement one another. Strategic partnerships formed through this community are grounded in alignment, mutual benefit, and long-term value creation.
M&A and Capital Introductions
Through Alicia Farman's role as an M&A intermediary, qualified members and strategic partners gain access to curated introductions for acquisition, investment, and growth capital conversations — discreetly and professionally managed.
Collaborative Referral Networks
Category exclusivity ensures every referral made within Lux Networking is intentional. Strategic partners benefit from a pre-qualified, relationship-driven pipeline — reducing acquisition costs and accelerating trust-based business development.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Invest in a Community That Delivers
Three distinct sponsorship tiers provide flexible points of entry for brands seeking high-visibility alignment with Southwest Florida's most discerning professional audience.
Presenting Sponsor
Achieve maximum brand visibility across all Lux Networking events and communications. Presenting Sponsors receive premier logo placement, dedicated speaking opportunities, and exclusive access to member roundtable introductions throughout the Naples and Fort Myers markets.
- Premier logo placement at all signature events
- Dedicated speaking slot at Luxe Luncheons
- Brand feature in member communications
- Exclusive roundtable introduction opportunity
Event Sponsor
Align your brand with a specific flagship experience — the Luxe Luncheon, Leadership Roundtable, or AI Workshop. Event Sponsors receive targeted exposure to a highly engaged, category-curated audience of business owners and executives.
- Logo placement and recognition at sponsored event
- Branded materials distributed to attendees
- Social media feature and email spotlight
- Complimentary event attendance for brand representative
Community Sponsor
Sustain the infrastructure of Southwest Florida's most intentional business community. Community Sponsors are recognized across the member directory, digital channels, and quarterly communications as trusted partners of Lux Networking.
- Featured placement in the member directory
- Quarterly newsletter brand feature
- Community sponsor badge on digital assets
- Priority consideration for future partnership opportunities
Inquire About a Custom Partnership
Sponsorship packages and partnership structures are tailored to organizational objectives. Contact Alicia directly to discuss positioning that aligns with your brand's strategic goals in the Naples and Fort Myers markets.
Ready to Claim Your Seat?
Connect with Alicia directly or submit your membership inquiry to join Southwest Florida's most intentional business community.
Category exclusivity guaranteed · One seat per industry · Naples & Fort Myers