Women Leaders in Family Business
Inspiring - Empowering - Connecting - Learning
Welcome to Women Leaders in family Enterprise
Welcome to Women Leaders in Family Enterprise (WLife), a non-profit 501(c)(3) community where women in family business learn, grow, connect, and build legacies they are proud of.
WLife offers workshops, networking, virtual and in-person events, tools, and resources that challenge traditional family business stereotypes and help women become more powerful and innovative leaders. Women in family-owned businesses are taking charge of their careers and redefining what success looks like with the power of the WLife network behind them.
When you join our inclusive community it will empower you to realize your aspirations and goals while building, growing, and sustaining your family enterprise.
Who is WLife for?
WLife was created by women in family-owned businesses for women in family-owned businesses. Whether you’re working in the business, sit on the board, are an owner, or are considering joining your family business, WLife brings a unique opportunity for all family business professionals to participate in empowering opportunities that are uniquely designed to help women in family businesses thrive.
WLife is for me.
active participant
I am an active participant in a family enterprise as a shareholder, beneficiary, employee, or person involved in family governance.
any stage
I can be at any stage of my career. WLife offers a membership plan that will support my learning and growth path.
supports women
I am a person that supports women in family businesses. As an all-inclusive organization, we are open to women, men, and gender-diverse persons.
Why WLIFE Data Chart
- Women make up 50.04% of the US Workforce. {time.com, 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics}
- ...Yet, remain underrepresented in leadership postitions and face hurdles in the workplace
- Only 15% of Fortune 500 CEOs are female as of 2022 {weforum.org}
- 4-IN-10 Women experienced gender discrimination at work in 2017 {Pew Research Center}
WLife Members are Unstoppable
Are you ready to discover your full potential?
You deserve to be part of a community that will build your best unstoppable you. Our tailored resources and tools, impactful conversations, and one-of-a-kind events are designed to disrupt the status quo and address the unique situations that impact women in family-owned businesses.
WLife offers free and paid membership levels to welcome you into a community that will help you achieve your personal goals and build, grow, or sustain your family business.
FREEMIUM MEMBERSHIP
No cost to join today!
With the freemium membership plan you have access to
- Articles and resources that highlight the issues and triumphs experienced by women in family-owned enterprises.
- WLife podcasts that provide a unique perspective and personal experience insight from female leaders.
- Invitations to Freemium WLife in-person and virtual events, and our annual conference.
PREMIUM
MEMBERSHIP
$95/year
With a premium membership you’ll have access to
- All freemium member benefits
- Member portal with additional exclusive tools and resources
- Full research reports on key findings regarding women in family business
- Access to our member directory
- Premium member communication channels
- Peer-to-peer programs
- Free attendance for all events including our annual conference.
Are you ready to have experiences, find motivation and support, and connect with other women in family-owned businesses?
Opportunities for Women in Family Business
Events and programs to help you level up
As a busy woman working hard in my family-owned business,...
We’re on a Mission to Empower Women in Family Business
By women in family enterprises, for women in family enterprises, WLife lifts up women in family businesses.
When we lift up women
- families rise
- communities rise
- great things happen
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The WLife difference
Create a Legacy with Your Story
- Say goodbye to blurred lines between work and family life.
- Falling prey to gender bias.
- Being stuck as a next-gen “extra.”
- Feeling unheard and underutilized.
The one thing that sets you apart is your personal story. In a family enterprise, it’s what creates a lasting legacy. Join the WLife community and realize your potential as a woman and member of your family business.
