Member Reviews
"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
“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 met Barbara Ringrose, Founder and Visionary of Women Optimizing Women (W.O.W), when she attended my workshop, Making Key Changes: Mentorship and Motivation Unlocked, at the Carroll County Women’s Conference in October 2024. After the session, she approached me with kind words, contagious energy, and a clear passion for empowering women.
Barbara later invited me to speak at a W.O.W meeting to share my story and introduce my business, Making Key Changes, LLC. I also had the opportunity to lead a Noon Talk session for W.O.W. members on how to beat burnout—an experience that was truly incredible. Right after the session, I heard from several women who wanted to connect, share encouragement, and explore possible collaborations. Even my podcast saw a notable spike in downloads that same day!
Barbara has created more than just an organization—W.O.W is a thriving space where women business owners are encouraged to connect, grow, and lead. Through her work, Barbara is truly optimizing women and helping them reach their fullest potential.
Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl
Member
