NJ Small Business Collective
Creating spaces for collaboration, mentorship and opportunities for personal and professional growth โ for every woman, of every background.
Everything we do is rooted in these core commitments to the women of New Jersey.
Providing access to knowledge, skills, and tools that help women build financial independence and professional confidence.
Connecting women with mentors who inspire, guide, and open doors โ because no woman should have to navigate her journey alone.
Building a safe, judgment-free environment where women lift each other up, share their stories, and grow together.
Our mission is to empower women of all backgrounds โ irrespective of race, color and religion โ by creating spaces for collaboration, mentorship and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our vision is to create an environment where every woman is empowered to lead, inspire, and create change and have a meaningful impact on the community.
We exist to empower women by providing resources, education and mentorship to achieve financial independence. We aim to create a supportive environment where women can collaborate and grow โ irrespective of race, color or religion.
Our monthly meetings feature a guest speaker every month โ carefully chosen from within the WEW group, women who have demonstrated real success in building their own businesses.
Each speaker shares their story, the inspiration behind why they started, and the efforts that led to their success. We close with a lively Q&A session and, of course, endless fun selfies!

















Come experience the energy, inspiration, and sisterhood of WEW NJ in person. All women are welcome!
Sisterhood is built outside the meeting room too. From pool parties to Friendsgiving to brand empowerment days โ we celebrate life together.























Mark your calendars โ here's everything WEW NJ has planned for 2026. We can't wait to see you there!
All proceeds go to ISBR. WEW is sponsoring light refreshments & tea/coffee. Interested in sponsoring snacks/desserts/beverages? Reach out privately.
Your support helps us create more opportunities, mentorship programs, and safe spaces for women across New Jersey to grow and thrive.
Whether you want to get involved, partner with us, or simply learn more โ we'd love to hear from you.
The dedicated women leading WEW NJ's mission to empower every woman in New Jersey.
Salima Manji is a New Jersey-based Talent Acquisition professional and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in connecting people with opportunities and building thriving communities. As the founder of Ripple Events and Sugary's, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to bringing people together and creating spaces where others can flourish.
Salima's dedication to community service began at the age of 12 in Pakistan. As a woman, she recognized how easily women put their own dreams and goals on the back burner โ prioritizing everyone else before themselves. That realization became the driving force behind WEW NJ.
"We live in a world where too many people tear each other down. I wanted to create a safe, judgment-free environment where women get inspired by each other's success, chase their own dreams unapologetically, and continue to grow and learn from one another. Our dreams and goals matter โ and it's time we put ourselves first."
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon.
Help us empower more women across New Jersey by becoming an annual contributor today.