Lifting and Uniting Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs

She Stands Tall Forward, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to fueling the growth of women entrepreneurs. We are a professional community and resource hub dedicated to empowering women through strategic education, curated connections, and transformative events.

She Stands Tall Forward centers both the technical and relational sides of entrepreneurship, creating intentional and inclusive spaces where learning meets connection. From our monthly speaker series to Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, to entrepreneur-only discussion groups, She Stands Tall Forward offers a continuum of education, inspiration, and peer-to-peer engagement that supports founders from start-up to scale.

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Join us to stand tall, stand together, and stand out in the world of business.

Monthly Events

She Stands Tall Forward gatherings are where women entrepreneurs show up, speak up, and connect. From inspiring speaker talks and hands-on learning to lively networking moments, our events are designed to spark ideas, build confidence, and grow real relationships.

Expect smart insights, honest conversations, and an all-women space that’s collaborative, welcoming, and refreshingly free of mansplaining. Come for the knowledge, stay for the laughs, the snacks, and the “I didn’t know I needed this” connections.

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Week

WEW is a celebration of women business owners, creators, and leaders. Through panels, workshops, and community events, WEW provides real-world insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections for women at all stages of entrepreneurship.

We’re thrilled to announce that WEW 2026 will be held May 11-14 in downtown Milwaukee. Details to come!

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We created Women Owned, a list of women-owned businesses, because supporting women entrepreneurs requires finding them. Women Owned is a joint project of She Stands Tall and Bay View Printing Co. and is digital, interactive, and lives permanently on our website.

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She Says Nice Things

She Stands Tall has always felt like a warm hug to me. It’s a group of women who aren’t concerned with labels or just the surface level side of running a small business. These conversations feel deep, real, and excruciatingly honest. I always leave these events feeling inspired and thankful for being part of this community of entrepreneurs in our city.

Katie Daly Weiss, Big White Yeti LLC

My favorite thing about attending She Stands Tall events is learning about the creative, generative things that amazing women are doing in our community! I have attended several of the speaker series events and the vibe is always welcoming, diverse, casual, and inclusive. If you want to connect with a great group of women business owners who will welcome you, cheer you on, help you network, and support you in your journey as an entrepreneur, join us at the next event!

Sherill Knezel, Meaningful Marks LLC

What I have learned from attending She Stands Tall that resonates with me has been that it is really not getting to the finish line but enjoying the process of being a business owner through the hardships and the good times. Enjoying all the experiences and learning from them as they come. And most importantly, that we are not alone.

Daniela Varela, Ruby’s Bagels