a membership FOR WOMXN ENTREPRENEURS BUILDing BOLDLY, TOGETHER

YOUR NETWORK, ELEVATED

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a solo sport.

The Weak Ties/Strong Bonds Membership is for womxn entrepreneurs and consultants who are done with the grind of building in isolation. 

Our Membership provides the access that we needed as we were starting our own businesses, and that we still need today as we continue to build them — access to expert advice, to generous peers, and to trusted resources — all in one place.

Whether you’re building your first business or scaling your next big idea, WT/SB is here to help you do it with clarity, confidence, and community.

Our membership includes:

what our members say

  • “In 2024, the WT/SB community referred me to $72,600 in new business and connected me with invaluable professional connections. I've had WT/SB members (now friends) read over proposals, deep dive on agency / client issues with me, and give me pep talks and hugs while I wipe away tears. WT/SB is the support network I didn't know my business and I needed. Without a doubt, joining this community was the best investment I made.”

    - Kit H.

  • "It would take days to list all the ways WT/SB has impacted my small business. I never imagined that a single networking group could fuel so much growth. Beyond the incredible business opportunities, WT/SB has made finding services/resources, and the humans behind them, effortless. Most importantly, I’ve gained genuine friendships and connections that truly shaped my year."

    - Kate W.

  • "What you are cultivating here is SO special, thank you!!!! I got brilliant suggestions for monetizing my business."

    - April 2024 Dinner Attendee

  • "Thank you so much for how you bring people together. I have felt the effects of your hard work in full and feel my circle of badass women growing so purely and organically - and at a very fast rate.

    - February 2024 Dinner Attendee

What’s in the WT/SB membership

member directory + online forum

Connect with a curated community of experienced women and gender expansive entrepreneurs and consultants who are experts in their fields — the kind of people you’d want in your corner and on your project.

Ask smart questions. Share high-value referrals. Trade insights you won’t find in a Facebook group. Celebrate big wins (and work through the tough stuff) with people who really get it.

Our private forum is where sharp minds connect — and real collaborations begin.

weekly office hours

Join live, weekly Office Hours with trusted experts in accounting, legal, marketing, and business strategy. 

Each week, Weak Ties/Strong Bonds hosts Office Hours on a dedicated topic - accounting, legal, marketing, and business strategy. The expert in each field joins for an hour to answer members’ specific questions.

As a member, you have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time to ensure you get the precise counsel you need, and members are welcome to listen to and learn from each other’s questions. Need additional support? Our experts love to support Weak Ties/Strong Bonds Members as clients.

No more Googling your way through a challenge — show up, ask your questions, and leave with answers that apply to you. Our expert network is here to support you with real guidance, not generic advice.

meet the experts

  • Headshot of Faridat Arogundade, an attorney, speaker and advisor who provides legal counsel once a month at the WT/SB Membership Office Hours

    FARIDAT AROGUNDADE

    Attorney, Speaker, & Advisor

    After almost a decade in Big Law, Faridat now runs a boutique corporate law practice, supporting entrepreneurs and individuals with nuanced and personalized legal guidance.

  • Headshot of Carlo Nerko, a tax, accounting and business advisor who provides accounting and tax advice once a month as part of the WT/SB Membership Office Hours.

    Carlo Nerko

    Tax, Accounting, & Business Advisor

    Carlo brings over 15 years of experience in boutique tax, accounting, and business advisory for clients nationwide.

  • Headshot of Lauren Karasek, Weak Ties/Strong Bonds Co-Founder who provides marketing and communications counsel once a month at WT/SB Membership Office Hours.

    LAUREN KARASEK

    Marketing & Communications Strategist

    Lauren is an award-winning marketing strategist who brings more than two decades of experience leading creative, integrated marketing programs for organizations large and small.

  • Headshot of Laura Maurer, Weak Ties Strong Bonds Co-Founder who provides monthly business coaching at WT/SB Membership Office Hours

    Laura Maurer

    Business Advisor & Marketing Consultant

    Laura leverages more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to deliver integrated marketing strategies and business coaching for growing brands and founders ready to scale.

Get Real Support

email crisis line

Entrepreneurship can be empowering — but when something goes sideways, it can also be paralyzing.

That error message you’d normally send to IT. That off-the-rails client request you’d normally run by your mentor. Those “I should know this but I don’t” moments that stall your whole day.

That’s what the WT/SB Email Crisis Line is for.

Members can email one of our dedicated lines and get real answers from experienced peers (and us — Laura and Lauren 👋) within 24 hours.

Even better? You’ll be set up to receive emails from at least one of the Crisis Lines that aligns with your expertise, so you can jump in and help when you’re able — and build trust, visibility, and potential referrals in the process.

We can’t predict every “oh sh*t” moment, but we can make sure you’re not facing it alone.

CURATED RESOURCES

Get instant access to a growing library of resources built for womxn business owners — so you can stop reinventing the wheel.

  • Contract Templates

  • Cash Flow Spreadsheets

  • Content Marketing Calendars

  • Scope Of Work Checklists

  • And more!

member discounts from our partner network

Get access to exclusive discounts from brands we love across fashion, travel, tech, wellness, and business tools. We work with our partners to make it just a little easier to build both the business and the life you love.

And we’re adding new partners all the time. (Want to become one?)

PRICING

We believe memberships for women and gender diverse entrepreneurs should be accessible — especially now.

That’s why the Weak Ties/Strong Bonds Membership is just:

$29/month or $299/year

No empty networking. No surface-level advice. Just real value for womxn business owners who want connection, community, and expert support.

Plus: The month of May 2025 is free.

weak ties. strong bonds. real momentum.

Ready to join a community where the support is real, the advice is insightful, and the connections run deep?

This is your invitation to stop doing it alone — and start building alongside a community of ambitious, generous women and gender expansive entrepreneurs who believe in collaboration over competition.

Join now and get immediate access to:

  • Our private member directory

  • 24/7 access to our online community

  • Weekly Office Hours

  • Expert resources

  • Discounts and perks

  • And a network that wants to see you win!

Note:

By placing a deposit or purchasing a Membership, you are agreeing to the Membership Terms and Conditions available to read and download here.