Michelle Bergquist
Co-Founder & CEO, Connected Women of Influence
National Association of Female Leaders • Co-Founder SUE Talks • Publisher • Radio Podcast TV Host • Author
Brief Description
Michelle Bergquist is the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence (CWI), the leading B2B women’s organization in Southern California. With a background in banking and business ownership, she is a passionate advocate for women in leadership and an engaging speaker who inspires action, collaboration, and business growth.
Biography
Michelle Bergquist is a dynamic speaker, seasoned business owner, and accomplished leader with an extensive background in the banking industry and entrepreneurial business development. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence (CWI), the leading private, invitation-only association for B2B women leaders across Southern California—including Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.
Michelle’s professional mission is centered around the advancement of B2B women in leadership, business, and entrepreneurship. Through CWI, she has built a thriving community of high-performing female executives, business owners, and professionals who connect, collaborate, and cultivate powerful professional relationships and strategic alliances.
As a keynote speaker and facilitator, Michelle is known for leading authentic, high-impact conversations on real business challenges and opportunities. She has trained and inspired thousands of women leaders through SUE Talks, Women Lead TV, Executive Roundtables, and other flagship CWI programs.
Her passion for empowering women in business is matched only by her love for all things Disney and her deep commitment to making a meaningful difference in others’ lives.
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Testimonials of Expertise
Michelle is a powerhouse woman that sets the example for living an empowered life! She is a visionary with the ability to maximize results. Her SUE Talks program is pure genius! If are not a member of Connected Women of Influence, do yourself a favor and research it now!
—Jen Conkey, Life & Business Strategist | Multifamily investor, Speaker & Author
Michelle Bergquist is a powerhouse. She is an amazing speaker, leader, champion for businesswomen and a resource for all. Whether it is a CWI forum, awards recognition event round table, SUE talk or get together. Michelle is a connector who makes everyone feel comfortable. Whether you are looking for a speaker for your company or are a career women looking for affiliation with like-minded women, one conversation with Michelle and you will know you are in the right place. I cannot recommend Michelle or CWI more highly. She is a rock-star.
—Rhonda Sher, LinkedIn Trainer & Coach
Michelle Bergquist is a brilliant, passionate and visionary woman. I first met Michelle at a WI TI event when she was our speaker, promoting her book "How to Create a Million Dollar Database" which I have since read. It's a great resource for creating, improving a business CRM database to build up clients and business revenue. I have since joined the Connected Women of Influence, which she founded and have benefited tremendously from being in the group by building my business network and have also joined a monthly CWI round table group.
—Lee Anne D., 2nd Award winning Visionary CEO I Connector of Exceptional Opportunities I Sustainable Brand Concierge I NAWBO San Diego Membership Director