Forward Women’s Leadership Forum Invites Women Across Greater Baltimore, Maryland & the DMV to Rise Together in 2026
The Forward Women’s Leadership Forum is opening its arms and its doors to women across Greater Baltimore, Maryland, and the entire DMV region for a transformational day of growth, connection, and purpose. The 8th Annual Forum, themed“If Not Now, When?”, will take placeFriday, March 6, 2026, from8 a.m. to 3 p.m.at theDoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, Maryland.
Led by Executive Director Colette Colclough, the Forward Women’s Leadership Forum has become a trusted gathering place for more than 2,000 women seeking clarity, confidence, and community. Rooted in its four pillars—Finance, Careers, Entrepreneurship, and Health & Wellness—the Forum is celebrated for creating a warm, collaborative environment where women learn together, laugh together, and lift each other forward.
Sign up for our free newsletter.
“This isn’t just an event. This is sisterhood!” says Colclough. “Women are carrying dreams, ideas, and heavy responsibilities. March 6 is where we breathe together, plan together, and remind each other that we’ve got this. We cheer you on toMOVE FORWARD.”
@media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 90px;}}Tickets Are Now Open – Join us on March 6th!
Women attending the Forum can expect bold conversations, hands-on personal development, dynamic networking, and an atmosphere filled with encouragement and joy. This year, the Forum will also elevate entrepreneurship by featuringmore than 30 women-owned vendors, presented in partnership withMaker to Mogul.
With the region buzzing about the 2026 experience, women across the DMV are encouraged to secure their tickets early and prepare to step into a space designed just for them—full of hugs, sisterhood, and powerful momentum.
@media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-2{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-2{min-height: 90px;}}Learn more and register atEventbrite
Free Money. Real Recognition. Shared our Excitement.
Join Us. Bring a Sister. Spread the Word.the spirit of opportunity and collective uplift, FWLF continues to offer severallow-cost entryopportunities where women can advance their goals and shine, See our upcoming events.
@media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-3{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-3{min-height: 90px;}}“These aren’t just programs,” Colclough says. “They’re door openers. They are moments where women get to be seen, celebrated, and supported. We want applications rolling in because we know these opportunities change lives.”
The Forward Women’s Leadership Forum isn’t about being perfect. It’s about progressing together! It’s a space where women show up authentically, link arms, and step boldly into what’s next in faith.Learn more, register, apply, or nominateat:https://linktr.ee/forwardwlf
Come ready for inspiration, connection, and community.
@media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-4{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-4{min-height: 90px;}}If not now, when?
Colette F. ColcloughClick Here to See More posts by this AuthorBio ⮌document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',function(){document.addEventListener('click',function(event){const target=event.target.closest('.m-a-box-data-toggle');if(target){event.preventDefault();let authorBox=target.closest('.m-a-box');if(authorBox.getAttribute('data-multiauthor')){authorBox=target.closest('[data-author-ref]')}if(authorBox){const postLabel=target.querySelector('.m-a-box-string-more-posts');const bioLabel=target.querySelector('.m-a-box-string-bio');if(postLabel.style.display==="none"){postLabel.style.display="inline";bioLabel.style.display="none"}else{postLabel.style.display="none";bioLabel.style.display="inline"}const bio=authorBox.querySelector('.m-a-box-bio');const related=authorBox.querySelector('.m-a-box-related-entries');if(related.style.display==="none"){related.style.display="block";bio.style.display="none"}else{related.style.display="none";bio.style.display="block"}}}})});Colette F. Colclough#molongui-disabled-linkWhen the Paycheck Pauses: How to Stay Steady and Move ForwardColette F. Colclough#molongui-disabled-linkPathways Back to the WorkforceColette F. Colclough#molongui-disabled-linkLosing More Than Jobs: The Economic and Social Fallout of the Workforce Exit
