Women Already Connected
Our Vision
At Women Already Connected, we strive to empower women from all walks of life and diverse career industries. Our mission is to create a vibrant community that fosters collaboration and growth among women, regardless of their profession or background. By bringing together women from various career fields, we aim to build bridges and encourage cross-industry learning, sparking fresh ideas and perspectives.
We firmly believe that diversity in career industries enriches our collective knowledge and amplifies the potential for innovation. Our platform offers a unique opportunity for women to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another’s experiences, unlocking new possibilities for personal and professional growth. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events, we ensure that every member can tap into the vast reservoir of expertise from different career domains, nurturing a supportive ecosystem for all.
No matter where you are in your career journey, our network embraces and celebrates the diverse talents and passions of every woman. Together, we envision a future where the power of unity, collaboration, and inclusivity enables each member to reach their fullest potential and achieve unparalleled success.
Inclusive Community
Women Already Connected accepts all women from various career fields, no matter their background. We strive to foster a community where women can be heard and seen. WAC is a group where different races, cultures, and hair textures are embraced and celebrated. No woman is left behind.
Empowering Women
Women Already Connected offers workshops, seminars, and mentorship opportunities to help women enhance their skills, advance their careers, and break through glass ceilings.
Women Already Connected is a platform for women to connect with like-minded individuals. Our group encourages collaboration and a supportive community where our women can learn and grow to achieve an overall sense of well-being in business and in life.
Women Already Connected hosts many social events from networking happy hours to boozy brunches and sexy dinners. Talking about business doesn’t have to be boring. We can network and build sisterhood while having fun and looking good, too.
Our Founder
Andrea Fox Downing embodies the quintessential spirit of a Texas-born dynamo, melding her innate tenacity with a robust portfolio of achievements. Crowned as Miss Texas US 2018 and securing a distinguished Top 10 position at the Miss United States pageant, Andrea’s accomplishments don’t merely end at the beauty stage. She has crafted a formidable career as a National Sales Executive, seamlessly navigating across disparate sectors—technology, audio, and staffing—to establish herself as an industry luminary.
Andrea’s professional trajectory is a tapestry of unyielding commitment and continuous growth. Beginning her journey as a Physical Education Coach for 3rd to 5th-grade students, Andrea quickly evolved into a role as a Lead Development Representative at a leading technology enterprise.
Her career then soared to even greater heights as she transitioned into a position as a top-performing National Sales Executive. This remarkable evolution bears testament to her relentless drive and unswerving dedication to achieving the pinnacle of excellence in each endeavor she undertakes.
As a visionary entrepreneur, Andrea is the mastermind behind Women Already Connected, a flourishing ecosystem for women that has garnered widespread acclaim for its consistently sold-out events and the creation of meaningful, impactful connections. At the heart of this venture lies Andrea’s mission: to not just assemble a community of like-minded women, but to facilitate access to invaluable opportunities and financial resources.
Committed to elevating the role of women in the business landscape and ensuring they have the platforms they deserve, Andrea has established herself as an indomitable force in the Dallas Startup ecosystem. Through her multifaceted achievements and passion for women’s empowerment, Andrea Fox Downing stands as a compelling testament to what ambition coupled with purpose can achieve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are a women's society that provides a platform for women to connect, network, and learn from each other. We offer memberships, networking & educational events, and are launching an online community for our members.
Members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including exclusive and/or discounted event tickets, access to our online social community, member-only resources, and opportunities for networking and personal growth.
Yes, some of our event tickets, such as our monthly Networking Happy Hour, event are available to the public. Check our events calendar to see which events have restrictions.