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Join us for WBC's Women's Capital Summit
May 21-22, 2025 • New York
The WBC Women’s Capital Summit aims to provide valuable insights into the world of capital, offering a deep understanding of its dynamics, strategic relevance at different stages of a company’s growth, and the effective utilization of capital resources.
Reflect and Recharge Together with Scale & Opportunity
10:00 AM MILITARY WOMEN’S MEMORIAL
An Inspirational Journey and Our Own Inspiration
Bus departs from Watergate Hotel to National Memorial at 10:00 AM.
Hosted by Diedre Windsor, CEO, Windsor Group LLC with Phyllis Wilson, President, Women in Military Service and the America Memorial Foundation Inc.
11:30 AM RETURN TO THE WATERGATE HOTEL AND LIBRARY
12:00 PM LUNCH: From Purpose to Courage
Hosted by Joyce Salzberg, CEO, Sunny Days
12:30 PM COURAGE IS KEY – The Courage Gap – How Courage Fits All of Us!
Dr. Margie Warrell, Leadership Advisor, Author, Speaker
Margie Warrell, in The Courage Gap, explores how fear and doubt hold us back, urging us to close the gap between where we are and where we want to be by summoning courage. She emphasizes that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in its presence, empowering individuals to take bold steps toward their goals. Warrell’s insights remind us that courage is a universal trait that resides within all of us, waiting to be tapped into as we face challenges and create meaningful change in our lives.
1:00 PM PANEL: Voices of the Women of Entrepreneurs of Purpose
Learn more about giving back to the community, scaling your businesses, implementing an integrated approach to purpose, leaving a legacy and philanthropy, and elevating our voices to show our contributions and commitment.
2:00 PM PANEL: Purpose-Driven Leadership Strategies
Explore practical approaches from five women entrepreneurs on building team cultures, sustaining purpose, and scaling businesses with community impact. Gain insights on overcoming challenges, fostering inclusivity, and turning connections into contracts.
3:00 PM COLLABORATION ON PURPOSE
How entrepreneurs can align their ventures with meaningful impact, partnerships, innovation, and shared values to drive both profit and positive change.
Led by Sima Ladjevardian, CEO, National Women’s Business Council, Entrepreneur Advocate
3:15 PM BREAK
3:30 PM MINDFULNESS SESSION: Purposeful Pause with Dr. Renette Dallas
Good healthy life and Guided mindfulness and journaling session, helping participants reconnect with their inner motivation and energy.
Led by Dr. Renette Dallas, CEO, Life by Dallas Inc
Introduction by Andi Simon, SAMC
4:00 PM PURPOSE AND IMPACT
Communicating the link between purpose and impact. A discussion with key entrepreneurs in the DMV on how they are driving, inspiring, and multiplying impact by elevating women.
4:45 PM WORKSHOP: Balancing Purpose and Personal Well-Being
Explore strategies for maintaining mental and physical health while leading a purpose-driven business. Discuss resilience practices and the “Thrive” approach to fostering collective commitment for 2025.
Led by Dr. Barbara Brown, Founder and CEO, CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation (CCCC)
5:15 PM WBC ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSE
Raising our voices and using communications.
Led by India Gary-Martin, Founder and CEO, Leadership For Execs and Relucent Learning and Gwen Young, CEO, WBC
5:30 PM TOAST: Our Voices and Impact
6:00 PM BREAK
6:30 PM DINNER: Evening Reflections On Our Collective Glow
At the Watergate Hotel.
Travel and Hospitality hosted by Gloria Bohan, CEO and Founder, Omega World Travel with Windstar and Delta, with Edie Fraser, Sharon Reynolds, Gwen Young
Refine, Collaborate, and Grow
7:30 AM BREAKFAST
Hosted by Shoshana Grove, CEO, International Bridge
8:00 AM SETTING INTENTIONS FOR JOY and BEING A WARRIOR
Each participant sets a personal intention to focus their energy and vision and how creating intention builds joy.
Led by Bershan Shaw, CEO, Warrior Training, Int’l Executive Leadership Trainer
8:15 AM VOICES OF ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSE WITH MEDIA
Your purpose in business, life & legacy success deserves huge visibility. Are you ready to make headlines with Purpose? Join the media and marketing voices and celebrate the Proclamation from the Mayor. Photos and Red Carpet!
Hosted by Laura Fote, CEO, L&B Concepts
9:30 AM WORKSHOP: Amplifying Purpose in Brand and Marketing for Entrepreneurs of Purpose
Participants can explore storytelling techniques, digital presence, and outreach methods that align with their values.
10:30 AM BOLD LEADERSHIP
Investing into leadership for big and bold outcomes.
Led by Monika Mantilla, CEO and Founder, Altura Capital
10:45 AM COLLABORATIVE SESSION: Key Voices in Capital, Innovation and Scale for Purpose
Participants share challenges and receive feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and core action ahead.
11:30 AM BREAK AND CHECKOUT FROM HOTEL
12:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
Interactive networking designed to strengthen bonds and foster future collaborative Success.
Hosted by Ilene Rosenthal, CEO, Footsteps to Brilliance
1:15 PM PANEL: Beyond Profit – Creating a Legacy: Where you are now and what are your commitments?
Entrepreneurs share how they have created long-term, meaningful commitments and action with legacy. Participants can share their insights and actions, fostering an engaging dialogue on personal and professional legacies.
2:15 PM Our Commitment to Purposeful Action
Group discussion and feedback on how we are moving forward together.
3:00 PM Accelerating Our Voices and Purpose for Impact
Celebration of achievements and growth, setting intentions to stay connected and support each other’s journey forward. Closing discussion on how to move forward collaboratively, building on WBC Entrepreneurs of Purpose and purpose.
Led by Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board Directors and Sharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Enterprises and WBC Board Director
4:00 PM FASTER TOGETHER WITH PURPOSE
6:00 PM INSPIRATIONAL DINNER (Optional)
