AllBright co-founder Debbie Wosskow on why a strong sisterhood is key to professional success
The idea of private membership clubs and the coveted communities that come with them has been around for centuries—from old-school gentlemen's clubs to the modern, creatives-only Soho House. But two women, Debbie Wosskow and former Hearst CEO Anna Jones, felt there was still a major market that was going underserved: professional women.
That spurred them in 2017 to found AllBright, an exclusive club for like-minded women from different walks of life and at all ages and life stages, with a focus on broadening their networks. “We were very motivated by the idea of building a billion-dollar for-profit business that was driven by purpose,” says Wosskow, “the purpose being to create this monster global sisterhood of kick-ass women and create environments where women are able to flourish and thrive.”
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I was so used to being the only woman in the room that I didn’t even notice anymore