Women Empowering Women (WEW) Chapter Leaders are the foundation of the authentic relationships and collaboration that WEW Members have come to know and love. Becoming a WEW Chapter Leader is a fun, rewarding and exciting opportunity to be even more connected and committed to the success of other women entrepreneurs or women in business. Our growth is determined by the outstanding team of current leaders and those who will become part of the WEW family.
Ready to join a community of professional women committed to helping each other succeed?
The ideal candidate for a Women Empowering Women Chapter Leader is a business professional who is enthusiastic, positive, a great listener, well-connected, collaborative, and supportive
Leadership positions help others see you as a thought leader and keep you relevant. You’ll be seen as the “go-to” for information and introductions to valuable new connections.
If you would like to be considered for a Chapter Leadership role, here are some traits that we believe will contribute to your success:
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Possesses a passion for building relationships and bringing people together
- Believes in collaboration instead of competition
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Sees the value in networking and building relationships vs trying to push heavy sales promotions
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Has a membership in a non-profit or other membership organization (not required, but preferred)
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Maintains a positive and engaging personality, professional demeanor and dress
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Possesses effective verbal skills, speaks clearly, and is comfortable speaking in front of a crowd
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Is organized and efficient
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Has the time capacity and commitment to make building and growing a WEW Chapter a priority
Ready? Let’s Get Started!
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
We believe in COLLABORATION not COMPETITION and therefore we are recognized for having a very welcoming and nurturing culture. We embrace all industries and women of all backgrounds and levels in their business and life. Becoming a WEW Chapter Leader is a rewarding and fulfilling experience as well as one that is full of responsibilities and tasks. Are you up to the challenge?
“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back.”
We’re so excited you’re ready to bring women together to help build relationships and cultivate a collaborative community in your area! Just answer a few general questions on our online application and one of our Collaborative Advisory Board Members will be in touch with you soon!
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer
Once your application has been approved, someone from the WEW Team will reach out to you again to assist in getting you signed up as a Chapter Leader and getting your initial fees paid. At this time we will also begin the Chapter Launch process and answer any additional questions you may have about running a successful WEW Chapter of your own.
“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.” — Anonymous
Congratulations!! You’ve made it through our process and you’re ready to start a WEW Chapter in your area. We’re here to lock arms with you and help you through your first few meetings and help you with a successful start!
Ready! Let’s Build a Chapter.
New Chapter Checklist
Chapter Leaders should complete the following checklist within the first month of establishing a new chapter:
- Schedule a “Get Started” conference call with a WEW Executive Team Member
- Gather those friends and colleagues who share your enthusiasm and goals to assist you in the creation of your local chapter. These members can be wonderful ambassadors to help you grow and build your chapter and grow everyone’s network.
- Find a Meeting Location – preferably with a private room for meetings with a projector set up is an added bonus for presentations
- Secure a regular monthly date & time – lunch meetings seem to work best (11:30am-1pm) but early morning times are also an option (7:30-9am)
- Find qualified speakers and schedule them 3-6 months in advance
- Promote your first meeting & invite your network
- Hold your first meeting & have fun!
- Submit the After Meeting form
- Complete this checklist and you are well on your way to having an exciting and successful as a WEW Chapter Leader.
Don’t just take our word for it, listen to one of our Chapter Leaders!
Coming to WEW has allowed me to network and collaborate with many professional women within Southern Illinois and St. Louis Area. The luncheons are a GREAT way to get to know more professional women, to learn more about life hacks professionally and personally, and to be the bridge to help others GROW their network and their business. Even if it’s someone I do not need to network with directly, I know someone that may know someone that can help them or vice versa. You never know who you will run into and who needs who. I just LOVE being able to connect people for both personal and or professional needs. Even if’s its someone in the same industry as me, at WEW, we help others even if we compete. We are all about COLLABORATION. The BEST thing is that’s it’s FREE! There is no cost to join or attend. AND you can go to any of the other luncheons/chapters anywhere!
Leading a chapter will allow you to form your own group in an area that will help you and other professional women be able to network and grow their business. There may not be other networking opportunities for them to do so. There are so many women out there that want to connect and learn from other professional women. As the Title, we are women EMPOWERING women and we can do just that by leading a Chapter. So won’t you lead a chapter today and help EMPOWER Women?!
Amy YanFounder & CEO Certified WMBE/EDWOSB - C Three Business Consultants LLC