Women supporting women is more than a slogan—it’s a strategy for healing, confidence, and business growth. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Barbara E. Ringrose, founder of Women Optimizing Women (WOW) and co-host of the Optimize Her2 podcast, to talk about resilience, community, and building relationships that actually move your life and business forward.

Barbara shares her defining turning point: three days before Christmas in 1993, her husband left—leaving her with three small children, no income, and a future that felt impossible. What followed was grief, survival, rebuilding, and ultimately the support of women (and a women’s shelter) that helped her regain her dignity and create a new life.

Now, Barbara helps professional and small business women uncover confidence, find their people, and create momentum—without falling into negativity or “witch sessions.” You’ll hear why community matters, how to “find your tribe,” and what it really takes to build a positive platform that amplifies women’s voices.

Free Gift / Offer: Barbara is offering a special WOW membership rate through March 1, 2026.

Barbara’s Offer: 🎁 WOW membership held at $199.95 until March 1, 2026 → wowwomenus.com

Subscribe for more conversations with women who are stepping up, sharing their stories, and changing the world—because your story is not over.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Barbara + WOW mission
02:10 1993: the life-changing moment
05:05 Indigent, scared, surviving daily chaos
08:10 Sanctuary + rebuilding through support
11:20 Grief, healing, and regaining dignity
14:10 Why women need women in business
17:10 Confidence, outreach, and visibility
20:00 Optimize Her Too podcast vision
23:05 Find your tribe + build relationships
26:10 WOW membership offer through 3/1/26

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