FAQ’s

What is Women Make a Difference – Resources for Connecting Women (WMAD)?

A local organically grown networking community started in 2001 by Val Romero, a local solopreneur offering consistent networking events and other opportunities to leverage you and your business for maximum visibility.

Prior to the pandemic, all WMAD events were in-person.  Val didn’t let the pandemic stop her with an immediate pivot to virtual events in 2020.   2025 hosts both in-person luncheons, virtual events and coffee conversations. The virtual events feature roulette-style speed networking making those deeper connections that build relationships and loyal referral partners, while the in-person features mini vendor fairs, expert keynote speakers, ‘crafting your pitch’ workshops, and speed networking; the ‘coffee conversations’ are a mix of just coffee sometimes at a local coffee shop or a mini presentation with someone within the WMAD community.

What does Women Make a Difference offer?

WMAD meets monthly in both in-person and virtual formats hosting two (2) events each month: in-person lunch & learn ‘Mini Vendor Fair + Keynote Speaker or a Virtual Zoom Networking and ‘Coffee Conversations’ for connecting in a more relaxed atmosphere rotating from the east to west side of town to include everyone who wants to come out for coffee and lively conversation

When does Women Make a Difference gather and where?

2^nd Friday In-Person Lunch & Learn – all EVEN months (Feb 14th, April 25, June 13th, August 8th & Oct 10th)

UNM Continuing Education North Building – Room C (11:30am-1:30pm)

2^nd Friday Virtual ‘Enhance Your Networking Game’ – all ODD months (Jan 10th, March 14th, May 9th, July 11th, Sept 12th & Nov 14th)

Virtual Zoom Room (11:30am-1pm)

3^rd Thursday Coffee Conversations – every month

Variety of local coffee shops in metro ABQ, westside or Rio Rancho or Homewood Suites by Hilton for mini presentations (9am-11am)

Are there other benefits available when you join the WMAD community?

Yes!  Get year-round exposure through our online business directory located inside the WMAD website; rank higher in Google with our 24+ year history on the web as ABQ’s premier networking community

Do you have to be a member to attend WMAD events?

No, you can attend whatever events fit your schedule.  However, membership has its perks and privelidges.  Receive discounts on in-person events, no charge for virtual events, a rolling 12-month online business directory listing and more; consistent networking is what begins moving the needle on your business

What’s the investment for membership to WMAD and what do I get?

$299 for a rolling year!  ($29 monthly payment option) available

• Annual Directory Listing– feature you and your business on our website increasing your visibility & Google ranking due to WMAD’s online longevity
• Mastermind Group Inner Circle Achievers – weekly 75-minute support & co-working zoom session
• Continuous Video Loop of your listing shown at each lunch & learn
• Spotlight your business –handpicked for extra 2-minute commercial at virtual events
• WMAD Marketplace– private FB group to post your products, services or current events, an ‘ask’ or something you are looking to sell or get rid of.
• Discounts to in-person luncheons, sponsorship, vending events, special events and coffee conversations 

What do I have access to as a ‘Member’ of WMAD? 

• Mini Vendor Fair & Networking Luncheons – 5 events – 2^nd Friday of all EVEN months; 3’, 6’ vendor table and sponsorship options (exception is April 25).
• Virtual Zoom ‘Enhance Your Networking Game’– 5 events – 2nd Friday of all ODD months; roulette-style speed networking very effective to meet lots of people
• Sponsorship In-Person Lunch & Learn –  $127 investment includes lunch & 6’ table; can secure all 5 spots for a special price (ASK ME); many benefits including time in front of room to ‘shine’ and the guest list following the event
• Vendor Tables at in-person events – includes lunch and choice of 3′ or 6′ table space for $67 or $97
• Annual Gratitude & Reflection – December’s Rail Runner trip to Santa Fe for lunch at Tomasita’s & shopping at Double Take Consignment
• Coffee Conversations – 3^rd Thursdays – local coffee shops or mini presentations at Homewood Suites by Hilton
• Discounts Available – in-person lunch & learns, virtual events, vendor tables and sponsorships, coffee conversations mini presentations

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