About us
To create a space where professional women can talk through issues, share experiences and ideas, and form lasting connections.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
In 2007, the Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) was developed for women in business in Southeastern Michigan and the region. WXW fills a unique and shared need as a women’s business group. It’s a collaborative, supportive environment where we can share our struggles and our triumphs.
We seek to end the isolation many women business leaders feel by providing a relaxed and confidential environment where we can help each other and improve our organizations. Additionally, we wish to provide an alternative to standard networking meetings where attendees have no input on the presentation, learn very little, and make few decent connections.
HOW WXW IS DIFFERENT
INTERACTIVE – We’ve all attended too many events where a speaker or panel talks at the audience. WXW promises that event attendees will actually talk through specific issues, share stories and struggles, and work together to find solutions.
OPEN – At WXW events, attendees choose the direction and content of the conversation. Questions, issues, ideas – all are encouraged in an open and confidential environment.
FUN – As working women with hectic lives, we may often feel overwhelmed or isolated. WXW is a place where we can have FUN, connect, laugh, talk through issues, and be ourselves.
Upcoming events
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No Perfect Balance: Thriving at Work and in Caregiving
Venue by 4M, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI, USThis interactive session is designed for professional women who find themselves juggling demanding careers and caregiving responsibilities—whether for aging parents, children, or others.
Drawing from the book Caregiving Reimagined: A Practical and Spiritual Guide for Family Caregivers and Dr. Bennett’s personal journey as both an occupational therapist and a family caregiver, this workshop will explore how to recognize the emotional and physical weight of caregiving. It will also offer guidance on creating intentional boundaries and accessing tools to help reframe caregiving as a meaningful, manageable part of life.
At the same time, we will honor the reality that caregiving is often hard—acknowledging the difficult feelings that can come with it. By naming and validating these challenges, we open space for growth, self-compassion, and practical strategies to navigate both work and caregiving with clarity and strength.
WXW Events are for Women and Women Identifying Persons. For more information about WXW visit: Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Event registration can be found here:
No Perfect Balance: Thriving at Work and in Caregiving
register by May 19th for early bird pricing ($30)1 attendee
Summer SheBang
Venue by 4M, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI, USIt’s back! The highlight of summer networking — the WXW Summer She-bang!
No speakers, no agenda — just a relaxed evening of connecting with amazing women in our community. Sip on your favorite drink (cocktails or mocktails), enjoy tasty appetizers, and spark conversations that could lead to a new friend, a fresh idea, or your next big business connection.
Come as you are, bring your energy, and let’s make it a night to remember. We can’t wait to see you there!WXW Events are for Women and Women Identifying Persons. For more information about WXW visit: Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Event registration can be found here:
Summer SheBang
register by June 16th for early bird pricing ($30)1 attendee
Past events
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