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Shine the Light on Awesome: Women’s Networking Alliance - WNA (San Jose)

Written by MaRCTech2 Team | Aug 15, 2025 3:16:56 AM

Quick Take

The Women’s Networking Alliance (WNA) is a relationship-first community for women business owners. Small chapters. Single seat per industry. Meetings every three weeks.  San Jose’s Almaden Valley chapter is an example of WNA’s winning formula:  warm, structured, and high-value.

Next up: A local San Jose event Krystal won't miss.

📅 Event Spotlight: San Jose (Almaden Valley) Meetup

What: Evening networking with WNA’s Almaden Valley chapter
When: Wednesday, August 20・6:30pm PDT
Where: Legends Pizza Co, 5965 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120
Why Krystal is Going: Experience the small-group, collaboration-first format that’s helped women entrepreneurs grow faster, without the pressure of weekly quotas.
Parking: Free and on-site.
Special Note: Krystal Fitzpatrick of [MarcTech2] is attending, expecting valuable insights and fresh connections.

➡ RSVP early—it’s capped at 20 seats. 

Why WNA Works

Their goal is “small chapters, big results.” WNA caps each chapter at about 20 members and allows only one person per industry, no internal competition, just collaboration. A steady cadence. Meetings happen every three weeks, giving members time to implement ideas and still stay top-of-mind. Guests can attend up to two meetings free before deciding to join.

San Jose’s Heartbeat: Almaden Valley Chapter

Born in WNA’s headquarters city, the Almaden Valley chapter reflects the group’s DNA:

  • Warm welcomes and genuine curiosity about each other’s businesses.
  • A structured but relaxed meeting flow (about 90 minutes).
  • A mix of industries—so everyone leaves with new perspectives and resources.

How Meetings Feel

Here is the story… Picture walking into Legends Pizza Co, grabbing a bite, and meeting women who listen first and share openly. You trade intros, not just titles, but stories. You learn who’s looking for what, you jot a name to connect them with, and you start imagining how your work could overlap. The agenda is focused, yet leaves room for those organic conversations that spark partnerships.

Who It's For

WNA members are:

  • Women who own or are launching a business.
  • Entrepreneurs who value trust-based referrals over cold leads.
  • Founders who want long-term relationships as much as short-term wins.

Note: MLM/direct sales roles aren’t considered independent ownership for membership.

Leadership with Mission

Founded in 2007 by Debbie Quintana in San Jose, WNA was acquired in 2018 by Carla Bohnett (President) and Tracey Lee Davis (Vice President). They have:

  • Kept WNA’s original relationship-first mission intact, expanded virtual chapters for remote-access networking, and added educational programming and member visibility initiatives.

Key Facts at a Glance

  • Founded: 2007, San Jose
  • Chapters: Small, one seat per industry
  • Cadence: Every 3 weeks
  • Visitor Policy: 2 free visits before joining
  • Reach: In-person Bay Area + permanent virtual chapters
  • Goal: Empower women entrepreneurs through community & referrals

Why Krystal is going to the Next Meetup

  • Meet potential collaborators in just 90 minutes.
  • Build trust with other owners before you even ask for a referral.
  • Learn how WNA’s format could be your low-stress, high-impact networking solution.

📅 RSVP for the San Jose (Almaden Valley) Meetup and meet leaders like Krystal Fitzpatrick who believe in showing up, sharing generously, and succeeding together.

Why Krystal Fitzpatrick is especially excited to attend

Krystal Fitzpatrick, known as the “Manufacturing Matchmaker” for connecting the right people and solutions, thrives in rooms designed for purposeful, trust-first networking, which is exactly what WNA delivers.

She’s drawn to the small, single-seat chapters because they foster real collaboration instead of competition, making it easier to understand each member’s strengths and trade high-quality referrals.

She’s also looking forward to the Almaden Valley meetup’s format: structured yet relaxed, with enough space for genuine conversations that lead to tangible next steps. As someone who values measurable outcomes, she appreciates WNA’s every-three-weeks cadence; it gives founders time to implement ideas and circle back with progress, which deepens relationships and accelerates results over time.

Krystal’s work revolves around helping businesses solve complex challenges by matching them with the right partners, so she’s excited to meet founders across diverse industries and learn specific needs she can champion beyond the room.

Expect her to bring a clear ask, a few warm introductions, and an open invitation to collaborate, especially around manufacturing connections and practical pathways to growth.

In short, this event aligns perfectly with Krystal’s approach: show up, listen closely, add value quickly, and build lasting relationships. That’s why she’s eager to be there, and why she believes others will find it worth their calendar, too.