A Community of Women Who Own, Lead and Build Businesses Across Maine
 

our Mission:

To Challenge and Inspire Women to Recognize and Exceed their Leadership Potential

 
 
 
 
 
 
WSTLeadership2024-1106.jpg
 

Our Vision

At Women Standing Together (WST) , we are dedicated to challenging and inspiring women leaders and business owners throughout Maine. We believe that through collaboration and support, we can accelerate the advancement of women in all fields, supporting our community to reach new heights of success. By providing this opportunity for development, coaching, and networking we are creating a space where women can thrive, enhance their leadership skills, and exceed their goals.

Learn More

 

The Women Standing Together Leadership Intensive

We’re excited to announce the date for our second Leadership Intensive on May 13th, 2025! This unique event features leadership development workshops, business coaching, and networking opportunities, all specifically designed to help women leaders and business owners accelerate their growth and reach new successes.

#9ab739.png
 

Our Impact

At Women Standing Together, we elevate our community, encouraging them to push beyond what they believe they can do, and support them while they achieve ever bigger goals. We are committed to supporting women leaders and business owners. Let us help you improve your confidence, grow your business acumen, develop your leadership skills and pursue breakthroughs in your career and business.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials
Nannette Giacoma, True Balance

“I have been a member of WST for two years. I love their mission and positive energy. As a solo entrepreneur, “WST has been an essential community of support; one filled with savvy business women, and creative minds. I come away from every meeting with new information and renewed energy. As a presenter, I received feedback that helped me hone my branding and clarify my path forward. I would recommend everyone try it! That experience continues to shape my current efforts even now. I've been a part of many groups, and WST is by far the best use of networking time and money I've found.”

- Nannette Giacoma, Founder and President, True Balance, LLC

Devon White, The Confidant Collective

“I am so pleased to be Member of Women Standing Together. Everyone involved in this organization, specifically the Board is so welcoming, kind and interested in the mutual support of female business owners and entrepreneurs. That kind of community isn’t easy to find!”

- Devon White, Founder + CEO, The Confidant Collective

Carol Walker Aten, Leadership Portland

“I’m new to WST this year, but I joined immediately after the first breakfast I attended. I was impressed by the intentional and thoughtful design of the programs, the innovative and interesting women featured as presenters, and the ability to meet new women from so many different walks of life and work at each gathering.”

- Carol Walker Aten, Leadership Portland

Sue Inches, SBI Consulting

“WST is a wonderful way to connect with interesting and motivated women. The luncheons and speed panels offer a positive way to support and give feedback to women entrepreneurs. My experience with WST has been fun and rewarding, which is why I keep coming back!”

- Sue Inches, SBI Consulting

#873a78.png

Community Partners

 

Maine Angels has quadrupled the portion of its members who are women, mirroring a national trend that has seen more women getting involved in early-stage investing.

 

The mission of The Maine Women's Conference is to draw women together to connect, educate, inspire, and empower one another to assume new and expanded roles in the workforce, our lives and communities.

 
 
 

The mission of the Institute is to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by helping them develop the skills required to be leaders in their lives, families, careers, and communities.

 

The Maine Women’s Lobby works to build gender justice in Maine through legislative advocacy and systems change.

 
 
 
 

The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments.