W.O.M.B. stands for Women Operating and Managing Businesses.
We are a purpose-driven organization committed to supporting women entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, community, and collaboration. Our focus is to empower women—especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities—with the tools, support, and connections they need to build successful and sustainable businesses.
At W.O.M.B., we believe entrepreneurship can transform lives. When women are equipped to lead, create, and grow, the impact extends far beyond business—it strengthens families, builds confidence, expands opportunity, and uplifts entire communities.
Our Purpose
W.O.M.B. was created to provide a space where women in business could be seen, supported, and strengthened.
Too often, women entrepreneurs are expected to navigate business ownership without access to the mentorship, relationships, and practical guidance needed to thrive. W.O.M.B. was formed to help change that.
We are here to remove barriers, encourage growth, and create a culture where women can learn from one another, collaborate instead of compete, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our purpose is not only to inspire women in business, but to equip them with real support that helps turn ideas into action and vision into sustainability.
Our Mission
The W.O.M.B. is dedicated to empowering women—especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities—to start, sustain, and grow successful businesses.
Our mission is to create an inclusive, community-driven space where women gain access to mentorship, practical education, and shared resources that remove barriers to entrepreneurship. Through collaboration, peer support, and culturally responsive programming, we work to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and expand economic opportunity.
We believe that when women are supported, entire communities thrive. By investing in women entrepreneurs, The W.O.M.B. fosters local economic growth, encourages self-sufficiency, and helps transform ideas into sustainable businesses that create lasting, positive impact.
Our Core Values
1. Purpose Over Pressure
We operate with intention, not emotion. Even when life gets difficult, we stay grounded in our mission and committed to our goals.
2. Accountability & Discipline
We take ownership of our actions, our growth, and our results. We do what needs to be done—even when it is uncomfortable.
3. Growth Through Connection
We believe relationships are essential to success. We actively build, support, and collaborate with other women to expand opportunities.
4. Strength Beyond Struggles
We acknowledge personal challenges, but we do not allow them to control our business or limit our potential.
5. Excellence in Execution
We do not just dream—we deliver. We hold ourselves to a high standard in how we show up, work, and represent our businesses.
6. Integrity Always
We move with honesty, respect, and professionalism in every interaction—within W.O.M.B. and beyond.
7. Empowerment Through Action
We do not just talk about success—we actively pursue it and uplift others while doing so.
8. Unity Over Competition
We understand there is room for all of us to succeed. We choose collaboration, not comparison.
Leadership
W.O.M.B. is led by a dedicated team committed to serving women in business with integrity, purpose, and vision.
Board Members
- Nicole Wilkerson — President / Founder
- Yvette D. Bailey — Vice President
- Jean Prater — Treasurer
- Cerita Henderson — Secretary
- Deborah Earle — Sargent of Arms
Executive Board
- Alicia Johnson
- Connie Robinson
- Linda Thomas
- Rev. Nathaniel Gadsden
Our Impact
At W.O.M.B., we understand that empowering women in business creates lasting change.
When women have access to mentorship, practical education, and supportive relationships, they are better positioned to launch businesses, overcome obstacles, increase confidence, and create economic opportunities for themselves and others.
Our impact is measured not only in businesses started or grown, but in the lives strengthened, the leadership developed, and the communities transformed through women who are equipped to succeed.
Moving Forward Together
W.O.M.B. is more than a business organization. It is a community built on vision, discipline, support, and shared success.
We are committed to helping women move forward with purpose, build with confidence, and grow with the support of a network that believes in collaboration over competition.
Together, we are creating space for women to lead, thrive, and leave a lasting impact.