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The only direction that matters

Stop asking for
permission.

Forward is for women who are done shrinking, done waiting, and ready to move—professionally, personally, and financially.

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The fwd: manifesto

We don’t do “lean in” culture.
We don’t do hustle porn.
We don’t do imposter syndrome.

We do real talk. Real strategy. Real momentum.

For women building lives and careers
on their own terms.

What we stand on

Five Pillars of Forward

Every piece of content, every conversation, every resource maps to one of these.

01
Mindset & Confidence
Crush imposter syndrome. Build self-trust. Rewrite the narratives that have been holding you back from the rooms you belong in.
02
Career Strategy
Move forward with intention—whether you’re in corporate, building a business, or pivoting into something you haven’t named yet.
03
Money & Wealth
Financial literacy, negotiation, and building wealth without shame. Know your worth, then add tax.
04
Identity & Wholeness
Be a full human—mom, wife, professional, individual—without fragmenting yourself into roles that compete with each other.
05
Community & Power
Women elevating women. Collaboration over competition. Building networks that build wealth and change industries.
Rae — Founder of fwd: Forward Women
Rae · Founder

Meet the founder

Enterprise closer.
Mom. Wife.
Individual.

I built Forward because I was tired of empowerment content that felt like motivational posters—pretty words, zero strategy. As an Enterprise Account Executive in SaaS, I’ve navigated boardrooms, closed high-stakes deals, and fought imposter syndrome at every level.

As a mom and wife, I know the invisible load. As an individual, I refuse to be defined by any single role. Forward is where all of that comes together—because you shouldn’t have to choose between ambition and authenticity.

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Signature Talks

Available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and podcast guesting.

TALK 01
“The Imposter in the Room”
How high-performing women can silence their inner critic and step into rooms they were always meant to be in.
TALK 02
“Closing Deals & Closing the Gap”
Lessons from enterprise SaaS sales that every woman can apply to negotiations, relationships, and self-advocacy.
TALK 03
“Beyond the Title”
On being a mom, wife, professional, and individual without losing yourself in the labels.
TALK 04
“fwd: The Movement”
Why Forward exists and how women can build momentum in every area of their lives.
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How we move you forward

The fwd: Ecosystem

Resources, experiences, and community designed to create real momentum.

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eBooks & Workbooks
Tactical guides and interactive journals to move you from stuck to strategic.
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Keynotes & Panels
High-energy talks on confidence, career momentum, and owning your worth.
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Podcast
Real conversations with real women doing extraordinary things. No fluff. All strategy.
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Workshops
Live, interactive sessions that give you frameworks you can use Monday morning.
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The fwd: Framework

5 Steps to Silence Imposter Syndrome Before Your Next Big Moment

The exact framework I use before every keynote, every negotiation, every time that voice says “who do you think you are?” Tactical. Immediate. Built for women who don’t have time for fluff.

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