WGV

NY|LA

The Growth Platform for Women Leading Wellness, Health & Sustainability .

Upcoming Events & Courses

  • Well+Good Founder, Alexia Brue, on Building "What's Next" in Wellness.

    Join WGV for an in-person event with Well+Good founder, Alexia Brue, on May 14th at 12 pm, at the new PVOLVE studio in nyc. This special session includes a private workout, industry networking, and interactive conversation with Alexia on on building trusted wellness brands, the rise of longevity-focused fitness, and what’s next for today’s consumer.

    Moderated by WGV co-founders, this event is designed for founders, executives, and thought-leaders shaping the future of health, wellness and fitness.

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  • Fundraising 101: The Capital Raise Playbook

    A three-week, high-impact program for early-stage founders preparing for their first institutional raise or scaling under $6M revenue. Get personalized coaching, actionable fundraising strategies, and the tools to confidently raise capital. This event is led by Founder and Venture Capital Managing Director of Wellness Growth Ventures, Rachel Hirsch.

    September 2025

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What is WGV?

WGV is a growth platform for women leaders in health, wellness, and sustainability. We provide leaders with the tools & resources they need to launch, scale, and raise. Our mission is to cultivate a community committed to building great leaders, great companies, and a more equitable path to success.

WGV is an affiliate of Wellness Growth Ventures, a Venture Capital firm focused on seed stage, female founded wellness business

Meet the Founders

Rachel Hirsch & Melissa Gellman Weiss are passionate wellness seekers and business leaders. They’re unified in their pay-it-forward mindset and belief in the power community to build businesses and improve people’s lives.

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Melissa is the Co-Founder of WGV, and Founder of RE/GEN Method, a first-of-its-kind fitness concept for midlife women. She has spent her career as a CMO and brand leader, scaling global consumer businesses in wellness and fashion, including Amazon, J. Crew, and Barry’s. She is also, and most importantly, a mom to Kate & Eleanor.

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Rachel is the Co-Founder of WGV and LA-based Founder and Managing Director of Wellness Growth Ventures, a VC firm focused on seed stage, female-founded wellness businesses. She also founded and leads Empowered Yoga in Los Angeles. Rachel’s true love is likely her pup, Nala, the official mascot of WGV.

What You’ll Find Here.

  •  Connect with purpose-driven leaders who prioritize authentic leadership, fostering a community of shared growth and supporting business growth.

  • Engage in courses designed for self-reflection and personal growth, empowering leaders to lead authentically and make value-aligned decisions.ription text goes here

  • Gain insights from industry pioneers who embody the “Inside-Out” philosophy, showcasing real-world impact and strategic thinking.

  • Support founders in securing capital while preserving vision integrity, ensuring growth is aligned with personal and organizational values.

  • Access 1:1 Sessions with industry leaders to support your personal fundraising and business growth needs.

    Collaborate with complementary brands and forge relationships with talented agencies and vendors.