Episode 17 - Visibility Creates Opportunity with Leslie Greenwood
Episode 17 - Visibility Creates Opportunity with Leslie Greenwood
On this episode of THE INFLUENCE GAP PODCAST, Bernadette McClelland welcomes Leslie Greenwood, co-founder of Wednesday Women and founder of Chief Evangelist Consulting.
Wednesday Women began in 2023 with one simple LinkedIn post asking: “Who are the women CEOs I should know?”
That question revealed a much larger visibility gap. Too many accomplished women were being overlooked for keynote stages, podcast interviews, consulting opportunities and executive roles—not because they lacked expertise, but because decision-makers did not know they existed.
What started as a shared Google Sheet and a commitment to highlight one remarkable woman each week quickly became a global movement. Within approximately 14 months, Wednesday Women attracted 10,000 organic LinkedIn followers. After receiving more than 100 messages asking how to join, Leslie and her co-founder created a private executive membership dedicated to deeper connections, meaningful support and shared momentum.
Key Takeaways
- Visibility creates opportunity. Accomplished women are often overlooked because decision-makers don’t know they exist.
- Wednesday Women grew from one LinkedIn question into a global movement with 10,000 followers in about 14 months.
- Consistently highlighting others builds influence and community.
- Deeper connection and shared momentum come from a dedicated peer network.
Episode Overview
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