Wednesday Women

When you break the $3M+ revenue bubble as a woman founder or operating executive, you’re at the stage where you don’t just need theory. You need a table full of empowering women who: - Know that when wins get bigger, so do the challenges - And won’t flinch at the real, honest stories That’s why we'll have a special focus on growth-stage founders and VP+ level executive women at our next event. It’ll be a curated, intimate evening of building meaningful peer connections, uplifting each other, and of course, amazing food and a NYC skyline view. Sounds like the space you’ve been craving? Then you don’t want to miss the FIRST Wednesday Women dinner that we'll be hosting in New York - on December 3rd, thanks to the generous partnership of Metropolitan Partners Group and Audience Haus! Seats are limited, so apply to attend now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dasHgkmd 👈 PS. Can’t make dinner? Join us for coffee the next morning. ☕ https://lnkd.in/dfXaYbeT

💜 Speaking in public is a superpower. So step out of the shadows. 💜 Today, we welcome the vibrant Nausheen I. Chen to the show. She’s the founder of The Confidence Accelerator and Speak as a Leader: Public Speaking Coaching, a three-time TEDx speaker, and a sought-after speaking coach to executives. Nausheen joins us to talk about what it means to enter the spotlight with confidence. We dive into the mindset shifts that will help you amplify your message without sacrificing who you are. This conversation will inspire you to take a moment and reflect on… ✨ When you’re in the spotlight, do you feel confident, or are you performing confidence?  ✨ What stories from your career and life are the most relevant to your message? This episode is your feel-good confidence refill that will: - Quiet the self-doubt - Show you how to stay authentic *and* step out of the shadows - Leave you buzzing with new energy to share your message with the world So go ahead and tune in for the perfect cup of courage. 👇 🎧 https://lnkd.in/d__8DfgZ 🍏 https://lnkd.in/dVxWKxSd _______ 💜 Season 2 is made possible by our friends at GNW Consulting, who support our mission to uplift women execs. (And provide top-notch MarTech-driven agency support for your marketing operations needs, btw.) 💜 Ashley Laabs Melissa Moody Jelena Djordjevic

We’re happy to introduce another extraordinary executive leader… 👋 Please meet MJ Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at CoLab. She is a transformative marketing leader known for challenging the status quo, championing bold innovation, and driving significant revenue growth. With a passion for shaking up how marketing is done, she takes a holistic approach and leads with fearless energy. ✏️ On LinkedIn, she’s focusing on making complex topics feel approachable. She says, “I like to share real-world examples of how I’ve applied frameworks to actual challenges, instead of just talking about theory. Lately, I’ve been taking a similar approach with generative AI in marketing—sharing what’s really happening in my role and our business as I write.” 💡 As advice for up-and-coming professionals, MJ tells a story from her first job as a manufacturing engineer: “When a machine broke down, I had no clue how to fix it. I ended up going to the manufacturer’s website and downloading the instruction manual, and the answer was right there on page eight. I fixed it in about an hour. It taught me that most problems are 10% technical knowledge and 90% common sense—and that you can make real progress just by being willing to try.” And, because Wednesday Women are more than just the title… ✨ Here’s a Fun Fact about MJ: She mostly listens to music for the lyrics and loves songs that tell a great story or land a line like a perfect punchline. ⭐️ Connect with MJ & learn more below. ___________________ Enjoyed this post?  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gG7MfApJ 💜 Help us amplify the voices of outstanding women with likes, comments, shares, and follow Wednesday Women to meet more inspiring women weekly. 💜 #wednesdaywomen #womenempowerment #womenleaders #womenexecutives Leslie Greenwood Melissa Moody

“Build bridges with cross-functional partners. Your internal teams become your biggest advocates and supporters when things get hard if you've stood with them instead of against them.” We’re kicking off Wednesday with this wonderful advice from our newest WW feature. 👋 Please meet Ashley Hyman, a seasoned executive leader and educator with a rich background in health promotion, behavioral science, and customer success. She currently serves as the VP of Customer Experience at Drata, the trust management platform with the mission of serving as the trust layer between great companies. Ashley is an exceptional leader known for her positive, determined, and motivating mindset, and for her passion for educating, training, and growing teams to support customers in striving to be better and do better. ✏️ On #LinkedIn, you can find her talking about… - Supporting customers in building trust with their customers - Championing women in the workplace (particularly moms) - Creating powerful customer experiences ✨ And here’s a lil’ fun fact about Ashley… She taught fitness classes (specifically spin) for over 15 years during grad school and her early career, and also taught Public Health courses. ⭐️Connect with Ashley & learn more below. ___________________ Enjoyed this post?  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gG7MfApJ 💜 Help us amplify the voices of outstanding women with likes, comments, shares, and follow Wednesday Women to meet more inspiring women weekly. 💜 #wednesdaywomen #womenempowerment #womenleaders #womenexecutives Leslie Greenwood Melissa Moody

💜 “I'm still savoring this experience.” 💜 “I was surrounded by an eclectic group of absolute bad a$$ women, and I left in awe of their career journeys, passion projects, and the authentic, unconditional support they showed for one another.“ 💜 “A cohort of women from across industries who are balancing big careers, families, and everything in between came together in Vegas for a night that turned into real conversation. It wasn’t about networking; it was about connection, sharing experiences, ideas, and encouragement in a way that was honest and energizing.” 💜 “What a great evening! I feel so blessed to have been included. Great food (and mocktails), great company, and great connections.” 💜 “Thank you for hosting the most beautiful evening and reminding us to ask for what we need, AND for creating a safe space to do so.” It’s a dinner you want to talk about, from the food to the amazing wine. And the kind of night where you walk out feeling full of amazing food and great company. Last week, with our lovely partner Sendoso, we hosted a dinner in Las Vegas that blew us away. From the moment guests stepped into Partage, the night unfolded like a story you didn’t want to put down. We’re talking: ✨ 7 courses (that were actually nine courses) of the kind of food you want to eat again the minute it’s gone ✨ Perfectly paired wines (and spectacular mocktails) ✨ Walls that came alive with moving landscapes of France ✨ A custom “Welcome to Wednesday Women — proudly brought to you by Sendoso” video that set the tone for a fun night. ✨ The fireworks on the walls when dessert arrived, with every table erupting in “ohhh!” We had local leaders, and women flying in from across the country for the conference (3+ attendees came just for this dinner!) The Gives & Gets, the heart of our dinners, were amazing… From personal moments, self-advocacy, compensation, parenting while leading, to starting new jobs, and celebrating promotions. Women being honest about where they are and what they need. We even created a walk-up song playlist. (stay tuned for that) 😉 What a wonderful evening we will never forget. A huge thank you to Rachel Kohn and Danielle Falzone from the Sendoso team for making the night possible. 💜 🧡

I couldn't be more excited to join the powerhouse community of brilliant 💜 Wednesday Women 💜 as an Executive Member. For those who aren’t familiar, Wednesday Women is a powerful community that empowers, inspires, and amplifies women through mentorship, connection, and meaningful leadership. I joined because I deeply believe in the mission of supporting women in their professional growth, building real community, and driving impact. Can’t wait to contribute, collaborate, and help elevate this incredible network. Thank you to Leslie Greenwood and Melissa Moody for welcoming me to Wednesday Women and connecting me with the Bay Area WW network! Grateful to Ben Hawn and ISG Partners, I'm proud to work for a company that champions women’s leadership, invests in growth, and encourages us to show up as changemakers in our communities.

👋 Hey you… Quick question:  How are you going to make the most of your gifts - your time, money, talent - this holiday season? Be smart about it. As a leader, your most valuable gifts aren’t wrapped in paper — they’re found in how you choose to invest your time, expertise, and resources. This Wednesday, (November 19th), we're hosting a virtual session for everyone (GENTLEMEN, this one is for you too!) on how executives should be thinking about maximizing their impact in this approaching "season of giving." In this timely conversation, we’ll explore how executives can give with intention: - From serving on boards with purpose - To making smarter philanthropic contributions - To measuring the real impact of your contributions. Join the amazing experts from Monument Wealth Management to learn how you should think about aligning your leadership, capital, and commitments with the causes that matter most — and make this season of giving one that creates lasting change. RSVP now 👉 https://luma.com/v4gbckle #wednesdaywomen #givewithintention #event

Presence isn’t just how people see you in a room. It’s where they see - on video, in chat, on LinkedIn, anywhere - how you advocate for yourself. -Lorraine K. Lee Let's be honest: Doing great work isn’t enough. Being seen for the great work you do? That’s how you become unforgettable. In this week’s episode of The Ripple, Lorraine (a LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and author of the recently-released Unforgettable Presence) gets honest about what it really takes to grow your visibility. And spoiler: it’s not perfection. It’s not loudness. It’s consistency. Intention. And showing up just a little more courageously than you did last time. Whether you’re an introvert or just visibility-weary, this conversation will reframe how you think about presence. 🎧 Listen to “Becoming Unforgettable” on the show: wednesdaywomen.org/podcast 📨 Catch the deeper reflection in the Wednesday Women newsletter below 📚 And grab Lorraine’s book... like, today.