The Women of WXW Speak

What do you want the world to know about WXW? Hear from 7 women.

Moniba Gobba, Health & Wellness Coach

Margaret Loy, Print Tech, Inc.
Tina Heusel, United Way of Washtenaw

Leigh Sutter, R. J. Conlin

Lauren Dreffs, R. J. Conlin

Laura Fudge, Fudge Beauty LLC

Alison Todak, Cahoots

"Each [WXW event] unquestionably leaves me feeling energized and inspired in a way that feels almost like having a really great hangout with a bunch of your smartest and most kindred girlfriends — you know, the kind who know what they want and aren’t afraid to go after it, and will love you and support you while giving you the kick in the pants that you didn’t even know you needed."

Samantha West, Director of Communication at Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes Chapter

"I frequently refer to WXW as ”my tribe” because of the support and friendship. Attending a WXW event inspires my enthusiasm and I take a fresh energy back to my workplace."

Jackie Jenkins, Bank of Ann Arbor

"I have come to know amazing women from a wide array of professions that I know I can call upon for support, advice or just to have good time. WXW can be a catalyst for change for you too."

Breed Miller, Associate Director of Events at University of Michigan Health Systems

"I love being in a WXW event filled with motivated women from all backgrounds and professions who inspire and challenge me further. WXW is different from other organization events, as its allows me to be honest and open about topics experienced by women in the workplace. Confidentiality is a given."

Praveena Jayabal Ramaswami, Team Leader at Calty Design Research of the TOYOTA Design Network

"I have been able to catalyze, nurture and develop countless valuable relationships through my involvement with this dynamic organization. Many of these relationships have blossomed into actual, paying business — icing on the cake of the friendships and associations I treasure."

Eleni Kelakos, Keynote Speaker & Entrepreneur

"WXW is an amazing connector of dots for me, and for my business. I’ve met amazing women who inspire me and who push me to new and greater things. I’ve connected up with businesses that have helped my business grow, and I’ve found just the right people to refer others when I need to."

Megan Torrance, TorranceLearning

"Being a solo practitioner can also be a little bit of a lonely business lifestyle. But through WXW, I’ve met a lot of others in my same shoes, and the events cover such a broad variety of topics that I feel like I’m always adding something new to my problem solving toolkit, for both myself and my clients."

Carole Baker, Scalable Informatics

"I LOVE to refer women to the WXW because of their deep understanding of how to make it work for women in this county and this state. The energy of WXW is strongly positive! No memberships are required, just your heart that’s open to meeting & helping others as well as yourself."

Deb Nystrom, Entrepreneur

“I would not miss it. I always feel so empowered, when I leave.”

Kacie Eberenze, OSB Community Bank