A career‑growth community built by and for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color.
Stop doing the lonely, emotional labor of navigating racism, sexism, and “only‑one‑in‑the‑room” politics. Grow your network, salary, and confidence with other women of color who get it.
CLAIM YOUR SEAT — ENROLLMENT CLOSES SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
Why You’re Here 🏁
✦ You’re overworked and underpaid. Raises and career-making opportunities keep bypassing you.
✦ You’re tired of code‑switching. Every meeting feels like a performance.
✦ You’re questioning your worth. Even when you know you’re the most qualified in the room.
✦ You’re done venting. Friends and therapists nod, but solutions feel scarce.
You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem. The system is.
The EC Collective is the answer.
"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
| 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 | $299/year | $399/year |
*Existing members can upgrade to ECC+ for $199
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., ECC 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, ECC 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 invests in her growth and lifts others as she climbs.”
| Badge | Earn It | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Founding Member | Joined Aug 2024 | Early adopter = forward-thinker label |
| ⭐ Charter Member | Joined Year 1 | Signals loyalty + staying power |
| ⭐ Rising Leader | 6+ months active | Proof of consistency (promotion flag) |
| ⭐ Masterclass Maven | 6+ Masterclasses | Continuous learner = innovation driver |
| ⭐ Tech Titan | Used 2+ EC Bots | Data-savvy + tech-forward |
| ⭐ Community Catalyst | 5+ high-value posts | Thought leadership + mentorship |
| ⭐ Super Connector | 5+ collabs started | Cross-functional relationship builder |
Add them to your LinkedIn headline, email signature, or résumé sidebar and watch profile views spike.
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 > 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 folks with 9–5s. Many members are salaried, but 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 a 30-Day Career Roadmap Sprint on day one and 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
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
- Maximum commitment to your growth
ECC+
(Annual)
- Everything in the Annual Membership
- Plus all ECC+ exclusive perks
Cost Reality Check
✦ One private career coaching session → $250
✦ One Legacy-Level Strategy Day with Cynthia Pong, JD → $5,000
✦ Missed promotion → $10,000-$50,000+ annually
Ready to trade isolation for unstoppable momentum?
Let’s do this together.
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.