W.O.W WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN

Now Accepting New Members

Strong Women
Grow Stronger
Together

A vetted professional network where ambitious women educate, elevate, and empower each other — through real referrals, meaningful resources, and lasting relationships that grow your business. W.O.W is committed to empowering women in business.

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Active Members

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Build Your Business

Find Your Community

Women Optimizing Women

Thrive Together

Amplifying Your Reach

Gain Confidence

Why W.O.W Works

Tired of networking that goes nowhere

W.O.W is built differently. Every member is vetted, serious-minded, and genuinely invested in helping each other grow. No wasted introductions — only relationships that move the needle.

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Real Referrals

Connect with referring partners who actively send business your way. Trust-based relationships that become your most powerful growth engine.

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Vetted, Like-Minded Members

Every W.O.W member shares your drive for success. Industry leaders, innovators, and supportive peers — all dedicated to collective growth.

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Expert Guidance & Courses

Monthly virtual meetings, breakout groups, speakers, and member-created courses. Practical, actionable knowledge built for ambitious women.

—— Experience the Power of Women Coming Together

Stay Connected & Inspired

At W.O.W – Women Optimizing Women, our events are designed to educate, elevate, and empower. From interactive virtual meetings and expert-led Noon Talks to meaningful networking opportunities, each experience is created to help you grow personally and professionally while building genuine connections with like-minded women.

—— EVERYTHING YOU GET

Member Benefits

Designed for Your Growth

Member Directory & Profile

Get a featured listing in our directory — visited by hundreds monthly. Your business, front and center, in front of women ready to refer and hire.
Monthly Virtual Meetings

Every 1st and 3rd Mondays, join live with speakers, WOW updates, and breakout groups. On the 3rd Mondays 3rd Mondays provide in-depth conversations on relevant topics to encourage relationship growth. Build friendships and forge powerful alliances from anywhere.
Professional Courses

Access peer-driven courses crafted by WOW members on real-world business topics. Practical, actionable, community-tested knowledge.
Optimize Her 2 Podcast

Opportunity to appear as a guest on the Optimize Her2 YouTube Podcast. Airs every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm EDT. Leadership, mindset, wellness, and entrepreneurship — all for women, by women.
Member Spotlight Interviews

Be featured or gain insights from spotlights highlighting your peers' expertise. Amplify your credibility and story within the WOW community.
Private Member Group

Daily connection in our private group. Post polls, share podcasts, collaborate — a living, breathing community active between meetings.

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Your Membership Awaits

Two levels crafted to empower every woman — both include our 10% nonprofit giving commitment.

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Meet Barbara E. Ringrose, Founder

Barbara E. Ringrose is a resilient leader and champion of women empowerment, turning life’s challenges into a powerful story of success and impact. Barbara actively serves her local community and has remained deeply committed to growth and giving back. As the founder of W.O.W (Women Optimizing Women®) and co-creator of the Optimize Her² podcast, she continues to drive women empowerment by creating spaces for connection, authenticity, and opportunity. Her journey is a true testament to perseverance, purpose, and empowering women to rise together.

Welcome to a Community That Empowers Women to Rise

Hear directly from Barbara E. Ringrose as she shares the heart and vision behind Women Optimizing Women. In this short welcome message, discover how this powerful community is designed to educate, elevate, and empower women to grow in business and in life. Start your journey by pressing play—you belong here.

10%

Membership with a Mission

10% of every annual membership fee is donated directly to non-profits selected by the WOW Committee — plus course income amplifies our annual contribution.

—— TESTIMONIALS

What our members say

WOW is a fabulous way to connect with Carroll County’s women in business. Meetings are warm, low-key, and low-pressure, during which EVERY attendee is given an individual spotlight to promote her business, tell her story, or announce an upcoming event in the community. Barbara has generously given her time and efforts to this endeavor, not only choosing venues that are varied, interesting and fun, but consistently creating a welcoming atmosphere that promotes goodwill and mutual support.

Fran Bartels

Member

Of all the networking groups that I have tried and participated in, W.O.W is the one that I feel has the most value. The meetings are well attended, the speakers are amazing, what I learn from the other members and the resources provided by W.O.W are things I use and refer back to. The networking is always fun and the other women make me feel respected and seen.

Jennifer Lleras

Member

I attended the 10th-anniversary meeting of W.O.W. in September. Listening to Barbara Ringrose speak about her "exit strategy" and how, in her 60's, she was starting her new business venture, left me feeling inspired, with millions of ideas floating in my head. Several weeks later, I had a consult with Barbara. At the conclusion, I had a clear direction, numerous connections for me to reach out to, and ideas to further develop. Barbara instilled a confidence in me that I feel ready to start my own Nutrition Coaching practice. I am so grateful for Barbara's wisdom and guidance. It would have taken me months to get to where I am after just one consult. She is a great leader and mentor.

Joni Rampolla,MBA, RDN, LDN

Member

—— NEW PODCAST

Real talk that

moves you forward

Co-hosted by WOW Founder Barbara E. Ringrose and LaQuincia Nichols of Experience-Coaching.com — honest, actionable conversations on confidence, leadership, business growth, wellness, and life balance.

Every episode is practical and personal — built for women navigating both business and life with intention.

10% Donated Annually

Your membership directly funds organizations that serve people in need. The more W.O.W grows, the more we give.

—— COMMUNITY IMPACT

WOW gives back

every year

For the third consecutive year, W.O.W contributed 10% of total membership fees to non-profits selected by the WOW Committee — all run by WOW members dedicated to serving those in need.

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—— Your Time Is Now

Your community
is waiting for you.

Step into a circle of ambitious women who celebrate your wins, champion your growth, and send real business your way. Essential Plus pricing is changing — lock it in today.

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