For the Woman Behind the Title

Most of my career, I’ve been the only or one of very few women in management teams, board meetings, or leadership groups. And honestly, it’s tiring, and it needs to change. Wednesday Women is creating spaces where we can connect. Ask for help. Support each other. Share wins. Talk challenges. And grow.

I can honestly say this group feels different. Every conversation is real. No leadership mask, no posturing. Just women showing up authentically, asking for help, sharing vulnerably, and celebrating each other’s wins.

The power of Wednesday Women is remarkable. I came to a Wednesday Women coworking call totally frustrated with a challenge. I didn't expect a solution that same hour, but a fellow member and CMO offered her help on the spot. This is one of the reasons why I value this community: real help, right when you need it.

With only 11% of Fortune 500 CEOs being women, we're clearly not building our best teams...yet. That's why I'm thrilled to be a part of Wednesday Women – a community amplifying extraordinary women leaders.

I'm blown away not just by the caliber of women in the community but also the willingness to give. Everyone I've met (and I've had several reach out to me to schedule time) consistently asks "What do you need?" "How can I help?"

Wednesday Women is an exclusive community, so it's hyper relevant. They're more about connection and results than endlessly chasing revenue, so they review each applicant in detail to ensure there's a proper fit, and actually cap the group compared to others where you are one of 2,000+ members who are in industries or stages not even relevant to where you are now.

Here’s where most “executive groups” fall short: they sell access. Wednesday Women builds belonging.

There’s no shortage of women’s networks out there. But Wednesday Women? It’s different—and in the best way. Since joining, I’ve had some of the most genuine, thoughtful conversations with women who are navigating leadership, life, and growth with clarity and purpose.

In this season of change and growth, I’ve been craving deeper connection — not just conversation. And this community delivers. It’s a table built by women, for women, with room for everyone to bring their full selves.

Joining Wednesday Women has been an inspiring experience—this network is filled with accomplished leaders whose stories and insights have already enriched my own journey. The founders play an active role in elevating women’s voices across LinkedIn, podcasts, and events, creating a platform that amplifies impact and fosters connection. In just my first few months, I’ve benefited greatly from the collective wisdom and energy of this group.

I’m honored to be a part of this powerful community of brilliant, authentic leaders who uplift one another and give more than they get. I get to share my experiences as a speaker, author, and publisher - while connecting, and growing alongside incredible women who lead with purpose and heart.

The most powerful communities are built on reciprocity. That’s why Wednesday Women resonates so deeply – it is a community dedicated to that very idea.

So much of networking feels like performance. WW doesn't. I'm surrounded by incredible women who want real connection and genuinely show up for each other.

WW is where I show up as my truest self, build the career I want, and know that any woman in this group has my back — no exceptions.

The women I've met have been open to listening, discovering and collaborating. It's a real community working together, and that is special.

Having a support system isn't weak, it's what gives me my edge. We all have mentors, but this is not the same. This is the powerful forum we need: a safe, positive place where other leaders can help me tackle any challenge, share wins, and uplift together.

I've found consulting opportunities through this group. I found my way into my new company through this group. I've found some of my best friends through this group. I've found a new outlet through this group.

I've never felt more connected to a group of women that I haven't met in person. Seeing everyone so ready and willing to help other female founders and leaders is truly inspiring.

Wednesday Women isn't just another network of executive women. It is your inner circle ready to support you as a sounding board, a challenger, a confidante, an advisor, a mentor, or a friend. Whatever your season in work and life, here you'll find another woman who can meet you where you are.

When you join a networking group, you expect people to share advice or give you tips. What I didn't expect was to be embraced by amazing women who had walked the exact same path. This group is where executive women can find empathy, advice, and laughs. When you work in a male-dominated field, you need more than just a networking group, you need the support of standing shoulder to shoulder of those who understand.

There are a lot of great women’s networks out there. But I think this one is EXTRA special. It’s for exec-level women who lead with authenticity, care about real connection, and want to help all women rise, not just themselves. I have found my people.

This isn’t a day-fading LinkedIn trend. It’s not another noisy network. It’s the real thing. Real women. Real conversations. Real support. Quality connections (and dare I say friendships) rather than vague contacts you’ll never talk to again.

Hot take: Not all women’s executive groups are created equal. Some feel performative. Others, transactional. I’ve had friends join groups full of impressive resumes…but minimal impact. Wednesday Women is entirely different: No ego. No empty promises. Just women who actually like helping, advocating for, and supporting other women. If you're a female exec craving real connection, not just another Zoom room, this might be your people.

The mission, the energy, the intention—it all resonates.

Melissa and Leslie created something many of us have quietly wished for: a community that truly sees each other. That celebrates not just the wins, but the wisdom behind them. That reminds us we’re not alone in the hard stuff.