About WOC WORLDWIDE

WOC Worldwide is the premier professional community for brand founders, industry experts and product enthusiasts! We were established to combat the lack of community for women of color in specific professional spaces. Our first event in 2018 was a brunch, during New York Fashion Week, at the exclusive Ludlow House in Soho. We hosted WOC who are leaders in fashion and technology creating an intimate space to discuss their experiences and celebrate their success.

For over six years, we’ve been showing up and showing out—creating space for Black and Brown professionals and consumers to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. Through events, content, and real community, we’re not just talking—we’re leading. Our work has always centered women of color and minority consumers, and we’re loud about one thing: WOC aren’t just influencing the culture—we are the culture. We believe women of color are the driving force behind trends, spending, and what’s next in the U.S. economy. Period.

OUR WHY

Let’s get real. The world is shifting—and if you’re a woman of color with a big idea and bold vision, there has never been a better time to leverage your creativity toward a retail career or step into entrepreneurship and bring your product to market. From changes in the global economy to massive growth in women-owned businesses, the climate is finally catching up with the brilliance and power of founders like you. According to Wells Fargo’s 2024 report, women-owned businesses are growing at a rate that outpaces men in every category: number of firms, employment, and revenue. And guess who’s driving that growth? Black and Latina women. Translation: not only are we building—we’re scaling. The receipts are there.

With the economy shifting, the numbers rising, and the support systems in place, there’s no reason to keep your brilliance in your head or your notes app. So if you’ve been sitting on a product idea—a beauty line, wellness brand, kitchen staple, tech accessory, whatever lights you up—this is your sign. The time to build is now and you don’t have to do it alone.

Let’s make it happen—together!

OUR IMPACT

Since it’s inception, WOC Worldwide has partnered with various organizations to conduct research and initiatives and fund-raising that alleviate issues relevant to WOC, primarily in these industries:

• Beauty & Wellness

• Retail

• Cannabis

Our tireless effort, has resulted in:

+10 brands launched in Nordstrom stores nationally

+150 WOC highlighted as experts & SMEs

+100 community and advocacy partnerships

+50,000 data points collected supporting brand research

+100M impressions amplifying BIPOC founders

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