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The Power of Care: Women Leading at Work and at Home
This candid conversation will bring together leaders, advocates, caregivers, and workplace experts to examine the emotional, financial, and professional impact of caregiving, from raising children to supporting aging parents and loved ones. Panelists will discuss the systemic challenges women continue to navigate, the changing expectations around work and family, and create bold solutions needed to create more equitable, supportive, and sustainable workplaces.
Panelists
Brad Johnson
Founder / CEO, Workplace Allies
Wonder Wendy Farrell
Performer, Spokesperson & Fashion Advocate
Leseliey Welch
CEO & Co-Founder, Birth Center Equity
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Invest in Herself: Women, Money & Long-Term Success
This dynamic conversation will explore how women are redefining financial success, building wealth on their own terms, and using economic power as a catalyst for leadership and long-term impact. The panel will bring together financial experts, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and advocates to discuss the barriers women continue to face in wealth building.
Panelists
Dr. Nancy O'Reilly
Founder, WomenSpeak
Vernetra Gavin Hardy, Esq.
Deputy City Attorney, City of Pasadena
Alexis Allen
Associate Financial Advisor, UBS
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The Audacity to Thrive: Women Claiming Midlife Health & Power
Often overlooked or stigmatized, these life stages can significantly impact women’s health, confidence, relationships, and careers. This candid conversation will explore the importance of education, workplace awareness, access to informed healthcare, and self-advocacy while challenging outdated narratives around aging and women’s health.
Panelists
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Executive Director, NYU Law
Dr. Rachel Rubin
Urologist & Sexual Medicine Specialist
Emily Serebryanny
2x Exited Founder, Healthcare Entrepreneur
Dr. Joanna Strober
Founder & CEO, Midi Health
Davina Lyons
Resilience Strategist, Creator of the RISE Framework
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Women’s Health Unfiltered: Sex & Leadership
Women have long been judged, underestimated, objectified, or penalized because of perceptions tied to appearance, confidence, sexuality, and femininity — often forcing them to navigate impossible double standards. This conversation tackles those dynamics head-on with honesty, expertise, and actionable insight.
Panelists
Heather Florio
CEO, Desert Harvest
Dr. Sophia Yen
CEO, Co-founder, Pandia Health
Jane Delgado
President and CEO, National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Cheyenne Hunt
Attorney and Advocate
Eva Goicochea
Founder & CEO, maude
Dr. Justin Garcia
Evolutionary Biologist & Executive Director, Kinsey Institute
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The Human Advantage: AI Risks, Representation & Real Solutions
As AI reshapes hiring, communication, productivity, and career pathways, women face both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges — including technology bias, unequal access to advancement, workforce displacement, and the urgent need for new skills. This forward-looking conversation will explore how women can adapt, lead, and thrive in an AI-driven future.
Panelists
Wanjiku Kamau
Founder & CEO, TealBridge
Stacey Engle
CEO, Twin Protocol
Rachel B. Lee
Co-Owner & Founder, Brand Marketing Strategist
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Young, Bold & Unstoppable: No Seat at the Table? Build One.
This energizing conversation will feature young advocates, organizers, creators, and leaders who are using their voices, networks, and lived experiences to challenge systems, mobilize communities, and inspire action on issues that matter most.
Panelists
Jamia Wilson
Vice President & Executive Editor, Penguin Random House
Cheyenne Hunt
Attorney and Advocate
William He
Founder, Dream for America
Alice Miranda Ollstein
Health Care Reporter, Politico
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Making the Workplace Work
A practical session on creating inclusive, equitable workplaces where women can lead and thrive.
Panelists
Minda Harts
Author & Workplace Equity Advocate
David Smith
Author & Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Peggy Wilmoth
Major General, US Army (ret.); Professor, UNC School of Nursing
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Introducing the 2026 Power Tool Champions
Celebrating the bold women and allies who have wielded the 9 Leadership Power Tools to drive change, break barriers, and lead with audacity.
Panelists
Felicia Davis
Founder, Haus of Vocal Empowerment
Dr. Rose Crockett Matthews
Power Tool #1 — Know Your History (The Visionary)
Vernetra Gavin Hardy, Esq.
Power Tool #2 — Define Your Own Terms (The Trailblazer)
Maggie Castro
Power Tool #3 — Use What You've Got (The Maximizer)
Wonder Wendy Farrell
Power Tool #4 — Embrace Controversy (The Disruptor)
Davina Lyons
Power Tool #5 — Carpe the Chaos (The Change Catalyst)
Dr. Peggy Wilmoth
Power Tool #6 — Wear the Shirt (The Truth Seeker)
Leseliey Welch
Power Tool #7 — Create a Movement (The Movement Maker)
Rachel B. Lee
Power Tool #8 — Employ Every Medium (The Influencer)
Veronica Lynn Clark
Power Tool #9 — Tell Your Story (The Activator)
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Amplified: Storytelling & the Courage to Lead
From media and entertainment to advocacy, business, and public life, storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools for influencing culture, building connection, and driving change. Panelists will share practical strategies for finding and refining your voice, communicating with authenticity, and using personal stories to inspire action.
Panelists
Kendall Cherry
Founder, The Cherry Agency
Veronica Lynn Clark
International Speaker, Author & Leadership Educator
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Making Connections
A session dedicated to building meaningful networks, strategic relationships, and lasting community across industries and generations.
Panelists
Vada Manager
Founder/CEO, Manager Global
Maggie Castro
Strategic Leader & Relationship Builder
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The Power of the Arts to Change the World
A conversation on how art, music, and creative expression serve as powerful vehicles for social change, healing, and leadership.
Panelists
Dr. Nancy O'Reilly
Founder, Women Connect4Good
Maggie O'Neill
Artist and Advocate
Alyson Palmer
Musician, BETTY
Dr. Rose Crockett Matthews
Clinical Quality & Compliance Leader, DHA