The EC Collective: Where WOC Who've Cracked the Code Share What Actually Works
Clarity, network, momentum. Tap the exact strategies our members use for raises, clients, and visibility.
Stop wondering what you're missing. Get lifetime access to the mindset shifts, network expansion strategies, and proven playbooks that Forbes contributors, six-figure earners, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate executives with thriving side-hustles use to stay winning.
CLAIM YOUR SEAT — ENROLLMENT CLOSES SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
Why You’re Ready 🏁
✦ You’ve outgrown your current circle. You want the exact playbooks our WOC clients used to earn Forbes bylines, build six-figure consulting practices, and sustain resilient careers.
✦ You’re done performing in corporate rooms. You want proximity to women who win in the C-suite, as Founders, as executives with lucrative side ventures.
✦ You’re future-proofing against AI by building assets tech can’t replace: reputation, network, positioning, and offer design.
✦ You know layoffs are always lurking. You want to know how other WOC sidestep this pothole without skipping a beat.
✦ You know you’re qualified. You want a proven path used by consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives a few steps ahead.
✦ You want playbooks, not guesswork. Skip the expensive trial-and-error in business development, client acquisition, and career breakthroughs.
You’re not the problem. The room is.
Step into the EC Collective.
Ready to trade isolation for an inner circle of winners?
Let’s connect you to the network you’ve been missing.
No spam. No busywork. Just evidence-backed frameworks for WOC.
| Features | EC COLLECTIVE (Standard) |
ECC + (Upgraded) |
|---|---|---|
| Private Community (no code‑switch zone) |
✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly Masterclasses with BIPOC experts |
✓ | ✓ |
| Implementation Lab (get it DONE live) |
✓ | ✓ |
| Peer Accountability (partner up, progress together) |
✓ | ✓ |
| AI Career Tools (Application, Branding, Negotiation, Confidence, Feedback) |
✓ | ✓ |
| Resource Library + Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affinity Pods (niche support and connection based on career trajectory) |
— | ✓ |
| Curated Matchmaking (hand‑picked intros) |
— | ✓ |
| Early‑Bird + VIP Pricing for in‑person EC Residency (launching 2026) |
— | ✓ |
| Lead the Community (run sessions, get paid) |
— | ✓ |
| Wellness + Wellbeing Perks | — | ✓ |
| Annual Investment | $25/month billed annually: $299/yr |
$33/month billed annually: $399/yr |
*Existing members can upgrade to ECC+ for only $8 per month!
Real Stories. Real Growth.
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"Even when I only have 30 minutes to show up, I leave with something actionable, encouraging, or perspective-shifting."
- Genevieve, EC Collective Member
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"I feel less locked into my idea of myself as a professional woman. My shell is slowly being chiseled at. I’m more comfortable being visible."
- T.A., EC Collective Member
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"I didn’t ask for a promotion. I presented it to them... I was able to get a bump in my salary and also my title. I don’t just want myself to be taken care of. I want my team to be taken care of."
- Ciara, EC Collective Member
Show-Off-Ready Credentials
(Recruiters Will Click)
Every EC Collective badge is a built-in credibility trigger—instantly telling hiring managers, clients, and peers: “This woman is strategic, adaptable, and ready to deliver from day one.”
| Badge | Earn It | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Founding Member | Joined Aug 2024 | Early adopter = forward-thinker label |
| ⭐ Rising Leader | 6+ months active | Proof of consistency (promotion flag) |
| ⭐ Community Catalyst | 5+ high-value posts | Thought leadership + mentorship |
These and additional badges will be detailed in your Welcome Pack.
Add them to your LinkedIn headline, email signature, or résumé and watch profile views spike.
"It's the most validated I've probably felt in my entire life... I don't have to play small. There's absolutely room for me at the table."
- Heather, EC Collective Member
Quick-Fire FAQ
Busting Your Biggest “But What Ifs”
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Dip in for five between meetings, binge a replay on Saturday, or lurk until you need help. Micro-wins over missed wins.
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We’re BIWOC-built, BIWOC-led. No code-switching, no masks, no performing—just instant recognition.
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Our 100+ members span tech experts, creative freelancers, healthcare pros, and pivot-seekers. Someone already cracked your code and can hand you the cheat sheet.
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The EC Collective is a career safety net for business owners and 9-to-5ers. WOC entrepreneurs use this space to clarify their brand, stay consistent, and grow their businesses.
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Start by showing up. We’ll give you 4 steps to take in the first 30 days so you can celebrate every inch of progress.
"I've noticed I'm able to take more risks or just try things that I probably wouldn't do on my own. One because I'm not exposed to it. And secondly because there is a whole group of people saying, you got this. Just try it."
- Laura, EC Collective Member
100+ Women of Color. One Collective.
Unlimited Possibility.
The Clock Is Ticking.
Enrollment shuts down SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 (next window opens in six months).
Join the EC Collective Now ↓
Choose Your Investment in Yourself
EC Collective
(6 months)
- All core community benefits included
- Flexible mid-term commitment
- Perfect for testing the waters
EC Collective
(Annual)
- All core community benefits included
- Lock in the lowest available rate
- Jump in and get support all year
ECC+
(Annual)
- Everything in the EC Collective Membership
- Plus all ECC+ exclusive perks
- Max support for max growth
Cost Reality Check
✦ One private therapy session → $100-$250
✦ One private career coaching session → $250
✦ One Legacy Intensive with Cynthia Pong, JD → $5,000
✦ Missed promotion → $10,000-$50,000+ annually
EC Collective Annual Membership → $299
Full control, always. Manage or cancel your plan anytime in just two clicks.
About Embrace Change
Led by Cynthia Pong, JD — Forbes Contributor + CNBC Career Expert who’s guided over 14,000 women of color to bigger paychecks and bigger impact.
Our mission: 20K BIWOC thriving by 2027.