Make Waves | May 2026

Five events in the Bay Area this month — five rooms where women showed up, made the ask, and reminded each other that support and inspiration are critical to growth. There is nothing like being together in-person, so be sure to check the events calendar, below, for what’s coming up next. In the meantime, everyone is welcome to join our next online WW event: Riding the Wave - Integrating AI at the Leadership Level. An open-invitation, real-talk session coming up on May 27th — don't miss it.

One thing that continues to inspire us about our executive members: they don't just show up for themselves, but for each other. And in a season where many leaders are navigating a job search or quietly considering a career pivot, our members are there with support, inspiration, and guidance.

This month we're spotlighting just a few of the ways Wednesday Women members are stepping up to support others (in membership and beyond) with career evolution.

Krissy Manzano and WW partner Blueprint Expansion – Launched “Master the Interview.” It’s a 93-minute self-paced masterclass covering everything from owning your story to closing the room. Built from real hiring data.

On special for $99 (from $179) and worth every penny whether you're actively searching or just know the gap exists. → Get access here

Steph Reck — Offers free workshops, AI-inclusive recommendations, and cohorts for job seekers with Ripple Careers → See more

Robyn Sotolov — Helps guide those with public sector experience position themselves for success in the private sector. → See more

Rebecca Callahan – Creates and runs Peer Advisory Boards for early and mid-career women. → See more

Want to meet even more women building businesses and supporting others?

If you've ever left a networking event thinking that was two hours I won't get back … you already know that most events aren't actually doing what they promised.

The best ones? They're engineered differently from the start.

This week, we partnered with Sendoso to host dinner for 24 executive women in San Mateo — and a morning coffee for local and visiting leaders. The tone was simple but focused: Show up as a human first. Practice making the ask.

Custom cocktails (and mocktails) as a talking point to get the conversation flowing. Curated seating. Structured table discussions. Custom scarves as keepsakes. A follow-up email with every attendee's contact and their specific ask from the evening — so the momentum keeps building.

One attendee flew in from Toronto through a three-hour delay, arrived late, and still called it the most thoughtfully designed event she'd attended all year.

If you want to create moments that actually move people — and business — watch and learn what the team at Sendoso (including CRO Patricia Duchene) is doing this year.

The best leaders aren't waiting for IT to figure out AI. They're in the room, asking the hard questions, and owning it themselves.

Join us on Wednesday May 27th for a WW real-talk, candid, unscripted conversation about leading AI transformation from the top — featuring 3 of our Exec Members and made possible by our partner Booth.

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