Community Spotlight: Meet Peggy White and OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W)

The Basics

Peggy White

Founder & CEO of OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W).

Please share more about yourself and the mission of OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W).

Business Bio

Peggy Ree White is the Founder and CEO of OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W.) a 501 c3 Non-Profit organization offering support to black women through education, coaching, mentorship, and inspiration via the OMG Consulting Group. 

As the oldest of three, Peggy learned and developed her ability for strong leadership and tenacity early in life. She earned a BS degree at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Communication.

Peggy possesses a proven record of accomplishment and success in a career that spans over 30+ years focusing on strategic issues in business within the travel, manufacturing, banking, advertising, and pharmaceutical industries.  

Peggy is focused on relationship building, business development, customer service, and innovative methodologies to obtain optimum results. Her determination to help the community is shown in the organizations she has pioneered. There is no mistake that God’s purpose for her life has been, and still is, volunteering her life to community service.

Personal Bio

As the oldest of three, I learned and developed an ability for strong leadership and tenacity early in life, skills that would, later, help me become the person that I am today. 

My name is Peggy Ree White, and I am a CEO, consultant, motivational speaker, and founder of OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W.), a 501c3 Non-Profit organization offering support to black women through education, coaching, mentorship, and inspiration.

My career spans over 30+ years with a proven record of accomplishment and success focusing on strategic issues in business within the travel, manufacturing, banking, advertising, and pharmaceutical industries.  

I am currently focused on relationship building, business development, customer service, and innovative methodologies to obtain optimum results. I am also devoted to helping my community bridge the equity gap via OMG W.O.W. 

About OMG Women Reaching Out to Women (OMG W.O.W.)

OMG Women Outreaching Women (OMG W.O.W.), a 501c3 Non-Profit organization, is a community where Black women are inspired to share their stories and launch entrepreneurial dreams in the spirit of discovery, support, and sisterhood, while putting God first in everything we do. Its mission is to be a dedicated platform for motivating Black women to higher levels of success through services, education, and experiences that inspire breakthroughs in areas of historic challenge.

OMG W.O.W. advocates for effective solutions to advance Black women across the United States. The solutions are aimed at improving the lives of Black Women in five areas where they have historically faced difficulties: finance, relationships, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and health (F.R.E.S.H.).

OMG W.O.W. Mission

OMG W.O.W. is dedicated to closing the wealth gap in diverse communities by enabling Black women 18 years and older to achieve financial independence. OMG W.O.W. services, programs and experiences inspire breakthroughs in the following five pillars: 

1. Finance
2. Relationships
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Spirituality
5. Health & Wellness

OMG W.O.W. Vision

To enable diverse families to achieve financial independence by mentoring and nurturing Black women in mind, body, and soul. 

Key Impact Areas

OMG Women Outreaching Women is a safe space where Black Women discuss, learn, and develop at their own pace. The faith-based program meets Black women where they are and mentors them toward better health, higher pay, and more freedom. Key impact areas for the organization includes:

• Increasing the number of businesses
• Enabling financially independent women
• Decreasing unemployment
• Overcoming hunger and poverty
• Improving scholastic development
• Eliminating the wealth gap
• Improving health disparities; and
• Enriching diverse communities

 Headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., the organization plans to expand to areas across the United States.

Is there someone who has had a strong, positive impact on your life? A mentor who has supported you, just as you and OMG W.O.W are providing to so many women?

I've had some significant mentors in my professional career and personal life. However, my mother has been the best mentor. She gives me my inspiration. A mentor is defined as someone who is an experienced and trusted adviser. My mother is that and more.  Not only has she been a significant role model for me, but she is also someone who takes time to give to everyone around her.  My mother has provided me with guidance, advice, feedback, and support throughout my life and has especially supported my career goals. She has provided resources such as references and financial support when I needed it the most. My mother is my true shero! It's because of her, that I am taking this journey to support other Black women. 

More than ever, young women and young women of color are standing and owning their own space. How encouraging and empowering is that to see from your perspective?

It's encouraging to know that Black women can stand and own their space. However, it's important that Black women are valued and included.  Black women face an equity gap. According to the Goldman Sachs research "Black Womenomics" dated March 9, 2021, that gap is due to complex historical factors and ongoing discrimination. Black women remain heavily disadvantaged across a broad range of economic measures, including wealth, earnings, and health.  So, it is important to inform the community so that they can recognize the need to support them in these areas that have been marginalized and excluded. OMG W.O.W. purposes to dismantle the structures that push Black women backwards by providing resources to push them forward. We are doing this by providing resources, education, and mentorship directed to helping them achieve more wealth targeting outcomes centered on bridging the equity gap.  What would you like to see next from these women?  Black women and their communities are asking for education, resources, and mentorships to help them reach their goals. Members of OMG W.O.W.'s revolutionary program "F.R.E.S.H". takes a fresh approach to teaching concepts in Finance, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, and Health through group classes, 1:1 mentorship, and educational content. Our inaugural program masterclass teaches participants how to start and maintain a successful business. The program includes educating on topics like leadership, developing a business plan, marketing strategy, brand, and 5-year-goal.

What about OMG W.O.W is special to you, what would you like our readers to know?

While the entrepreneurship curriculum is special, all by itself, OMG W.O.W. goes the extra mile, offering something you typically will not see in other business development programs which is the ability for our participants to collaborate with superstar mentors, who not only excel as entrepreneurs, but are thought leaders in all of the F.R.E.S.H. areas. So, each of our participants get help from experts centered on empowering them with finance, relationship, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and health advice they need for the entire training period. With this additional knowledge and support Black women have a better chance of business success. I only wish that I had the opportunity to experience the mentorship and education that OMG W.O.W. offers when I was starting my business years ago. I am confident that the women who work with our organization will experience elevation in their professional and personal lives".

How has the Center for Nonprofit Leadership been an asset to you and your organization?

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership has been an incredible learning and growth resource for me. The extensive learning library is unparalleled. It has been an honor to be a part of the incredible workshops and training that have provided me with invaluable resources and opportunities to learn from experts about how to run and maintain a successful nonprofit organization. All of this has given me the confidence to do the things required to build a strong nonprofit, such as forming a functioning board and developing an incredible program. Furthermore, the center served as a hub for networking and making connections with other organizations and leaders. Dena Jenson, the center's Director, is an expert in nonprofit knowledge. She has been gracious by the giving of her time and the sharing of her resources. She has personally gone out of her way to support me and our organization. We are grateful.

Anything else you would like to add?

The how to start a successful business program masterclass is a specific program designed to bridge the equity gap among Black women to help them to overcome barriers and allow them to obtain financial independence. Your donations will help support these women pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. CLICK HERE to donate or visit our website at Home (omgwowhq.org).  Follow us on all social media at OMGWOWHQ.