Women of Purpose United

Our Story

Empowering, Educating, and Motivating the Women of our Community

It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. We started with an idea of bringing like-minded women together to love, celebrate, support, encourage, and develop friendships. The first group of women began meeting once a month to be brilliant together back in 2009 in California. This monthly event was called No Boys Allowed (N.B.A.). Who knew it would birth into an entire movement to unite God's precious daughters?

Since our founding in 2016, we have been proud to witness how our sisterhood has benefitted southern California, DFW communities, and beyond. Want to take part? Join this sisterhood of authentic women.

Vision & Goals

To develop a sisterhood of transparency and authentic relationship.
Dedicated to the betterment of women.
Inspire strength through encouraging resilience.
To facilitate an environment of healing and restoration.
Unifying God’s daughters and helping them to walk boldly in their purpose.
To help women develop a foundation rooted in faith and a strong sense of self.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to develop and nurture a united sisterhood of women who are loved and not neglected; heard and not judged; encouraged and not slandered; strengthened and not wounded; healed and not broken, and above all restored!

Sisterhood

Who Are The First Ladies of WOPU?

Women Dedicated to bettering themselves.
Women who challenge one another to be More.
Women inspiring Strength through encouraging Resilience.
Women who speak Life into ourselves and our sisters.
Women that Win together by surrounding themselves with sisters that believe in them.
Women wanting to do the work to know their Worth

WOPU is a sisterhood that’s committed to drawing women from various walks of life to introduce God’s love and principles into their lives. We invite you to be a part of a community where women learn to become the queens God created them to be and walk in their purpose. Here, women can be transparent with one another in cultivating authentic friendships.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ebony Kirton

President
Chairman - Board of Trustee
Grant & Funding Administrator
Co-Events Manager (Interim)

La Reina Whatley

Vice Chair - Board of Trustee
Grant & Funding Administrator
Content Administrator

Katina McMillian

Treasurer - Board of Trustee
Events Manager
Grant & Funding Administrator

Ida Ruiz

Secretary - Board of Trustee
Content Administrator

Ayesha Hodges

Board of Director
Events Coordinator

Eva Jordan

Board of Director
Content Manager

Amanda Denson

Board of Director
Events Coordinator

Sharisa Presswood

Board of Director
Content Administrator

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Top 10 Reasons to Join

Membership Dues & Types

Participation in a diverse community of women across various industries.
Access to educational programs and resources.
Fun networking and professional development opportunities.
Access to member's only content on our website and Facebook page.
Access to members-only events and programs such as, WOPU Pop-Up Events, panel discussions, Annual Crowning Ceremony.
Access to a variety of events free admission or at discounted rates such as; Quarterly Business Mixer, Small Group events, conferences and live podcast screenings.
Access to WOPU members to encouraging share in knowledge, education, resources, and best practices.
Opportunity to give back to the local community through one of our foundations.
To be involved in a sisterhood that is created with your wellbeing, success, and purpose in mind.
Participate in a movement that empowers, unites, support, and inspires the lives of women to develop fearless leaders in business and transform communities.

Associate Membership: Dues are $200
Individuals who are employed by a non-profit are eligible for a $50 discount
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, defined as one who currently has fifty percent (50%) or more ownership of a corporation, organization, or registered business entity. Dues are $400
Council Memberships (CM), are for organizations that are committed to the WOPU mission and supporting the advancement of women owned business. You can read more about the CM here. Organizations on the council pay $2,000 a year, for a two year commitment to help advance women businesses in our sisterhood.
Group Discounts, for organizations interested in sponsoring 10 or more women within their business, eligible discounts are:
- Associate Membership for 10 members $1,500. Additional member is $150/ea.
- Business Owners and Entrepreneurs for 10 members $3,000. Additional member is $300/ea.

Who is eligible for membership?

WOPU Terms of Membership

Women of Purpose United is open to minority women entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. All levels of experience, expertise, and specialties are welcomed.

Membership is active for one year from the time you pay your dues.
In order to continue taking full advantage of membership, you must complete payment before 30 days past your renewal date or your membership will be canceled.
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you wish to cancel the renewal of your membership after your year there is a 30 day grace period for refunds after your membership has renewed, after the 30 days refunds will not be issued.
Memberships are enrolled in auto-billing. Auto-billing can be turned off in your membership profile after completing payment.

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