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April 8, 2026
How to Prepare, Approach, and Sell Your Products to the World’s Leading Retailers with Jim DeBetta on May 13, 2026
In this session, Tracey will share: 1. Moving beyond the idea to action 2. Creating retail traction through relationships and readiness 3. Building a business to stand on its own
April 15, 2026
AI, Succession Planning, and the New Generation of Women Entrepreneurs wegg® podcast
with with Kate Yurincich and Kelly Busick
on April 15, 2026
with with Kate Yurincich and Kelly Busick
on April 15, 2026
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May 1, 2026
wegg® showcase: Sheilisa McNeal, Founder & CEO of Fria, Inc.
My advice is to come to the table from the very beginning with a global mindset. If you are solving a problem, assume the problem exists everywhere; otherwise, you’ll always be playing catch‑up.
How Smart Translation Expands Your Business Reach with Susanne Evens on June 3, 2026
By registering, I consent to Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global’s collection of my information. Recognize translation and localization as powerful growth tools for reaching untapped global markets. Understand that 75% of consumers are more likely to purchase when content is presented in their native language. Evaluate …
Success on Her Terms wegginar®: Telling Your Wealth Story With Confidence
Join us on May 5th for our third program in the the four part series, Success on Her Terms. We will be joined by guest, Shea Soucie.
How to Prepare, Approach, and Sell Your Products to the World’s Leading Retailers with Jim DeBetta on May 13, 2026
In this session, Tracey will share: 1. Moving beyond the idea to action 2. Creating retail traction through relationships and readiness 3. Building a business to stand on its own
Build and Lead a Global Business with Influence with Divya Behl on April 8, 2026
In this session, Tracey will share: 1. Moving beyond the idea to action 2. Creating retail traction through relationships and readiness 3. Building a business to stand on its own
News to inspire all to grow global!
Africa Is the Only Region In Which Women Are More Likely to Be Entrepreneurs Than Men
According to the Gates Foundation, women in Africa are more likely to be working than women in other regions, and almost 50% of women in the non-agricultural labor force are entrepreneurs. It is the only region in which women are more likely to be entrepreneurs than men.
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JOIN our wegg® Virtual Cafe Gathering Today, 5/5 at 4 PM CT
wegg® Virtual Cafe
1st Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00PM CT
Join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/746553873
Purpose: For anyone who wants to share stories and ideas with one another about dealing with business issues.
Come as you are.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
There are many exciting and special ways to honor and recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in 2026! With regard to entrepreneurship, data from the U.S. Census Bureau reports that Asian-owned businesses comprise the majority of minority-owned employer and non-employer businesses.
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wegg® showcase: Sheilisa McNeal, Founder & CEO of Fria, Inc.
My advice is to come to the table from the very beginning with a global mindset. If you are solving a problem, assume the problem exists everywhere; otherwise, you’ll always be playing catch‑up.
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Andrea Sreshta
co-founder, LuminAID
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Rebecca Herwick
President and Founder, Global Products Inc.
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Julia Knight
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Angie White and Betsy Mikesell
CFO, and CEO, Beddy’s
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Alison Larson
Founder of World Blazer Consulting
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Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart
President and Co-founder of KOVAL Distillery
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