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SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2025

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM EST

Luminary HQ

1204 Broadway FL 4, New York, NY, 10001

On Broadway in between 29th and 30th 

On Thursday, September 18th, we're bringing Luminary LIVE back to our home base in NYC for a day you won't want to miss. With a full day of panels featuring industry leaders, engaging office hours sessions, and a room full of connections meant to last a lifetime, you'll leave feeling inspired, informed, and ready to take your next big step.  

No matter your title or tenure, there's always a seat for you at our table. 

It's also 100% free.

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To attend, make sure you’ve signed up on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (Digital Ready) platform. Click here to register and just present a screenshot of your registration at the entrance for admission.

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EVENT AGENDA

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Coffee & Networking 

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Office Hours

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM: Brunch & Networking

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM: Kick Off & Opening Remarks

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Mark Valentino, President of Business Banking, Citizens 

Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

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Michael Seckler, President & CEO, Justworks

Katie Davis, Social Innovation Strategist, Verizon 

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM: Why Small Business Matters

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Mark Valentino, President of Business Banking, Citizens 

Michael Seckler, President & CEO, Justworks

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Katie Davis, Social Innovation Strategist, Verizon 

Moderated by Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

1:20 PM - 2:15 PM: Building While Flying

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Georgia Bodnar, President & Founder, NOYAN LITERARY

Darcy Van Ness, Montville Flowers

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Sheikha Al-Otaibi, Head of Sales & Co-Founder, Interlix Staffing

Moderated by Maribel Lara, Founder & Principal, Beget Love Consulting

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: The Who, The What, The Why - Operationalizing Your Business

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Nuno Francisco, Business Banking Regional Director – NY/NJ/FL , Citizens Business Banking

Mika Mooney, Founding Attorney, Mika Mooney Law, PLLC 

Moderated by Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions

Option 1: The Power in a Well Planned Exit

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Maria Rassoulis,  Senior Vice President, Market Executive, Citizens

Lara Ferguson, Vice President, Wealth Management, Citizens

Sankeetha Selvarajah,Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney, Romano Law PLLC

Option 2: Your Brand Blueprint : Strategies For Building Brands That Last

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Priya Aggarwal,Fractional CMO & Marketing Advisor

Option 3: The WELLthy Entrepreneur: Mental Wellness Strategies for Business Owners

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Dr. Charmaine Jackman, Psychologist, Author, Founder/CEO, InnoPsych

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Social Media Marketing in the Age of AI

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With Maribel Lara, Founder & Principal, Beget Love Consulting

4:45 PM- 5:15 PM: Built For Purpose: In Conversation with the Founders of Alloy

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Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Alloy

Monica Molenaar, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Alloy

Moderated by Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing Remarks

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking Reception

Additional speakers and office hour sessions coming soon.

THE LUMINARY LIVE EXPERIENCE

Since 2022, Luminary LIVE has brought its magic from Miami to LA, Philadelphia, and beyond, connecting hundreds of individuals nationwide. Our 1–2 day experience is packed with programming, networking, activations, and more, all designed to fuel entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, people in transition, and everyone in between.

Joanne Velarde

Luminary Live was incredible! So grateful I was able to attend. My cup was filled to the brim meeting and learning from so many amazing women. What you have created is phenomenal! Massive kudos to you Looking forward to staying connected and to personally meeting you at a future event 

Justine Wentzell-Chang

It was so nice meeting you yesterday at Blackbird. I absolutely loved the event and got so much value and new friendships out of the day. I’m so glad Jess Velasco told me to attend!

Hannah Berger

Yesterday was such an awesome experience. I felt overwhelmed in the best way by the information I received and the inspirational women I connected with.

Baily Hancock

It was honestly one of the best events I’ve been to in 5+ years, thank you for being so generous with your insights and information! I’m serious - I’m typically bored after a session or two and every single one was wildly impactful. You curated a stellar lineup. I just signed up to become a Luminary Member.

Jennifer Herrera

I am SO grateful for the Luminary LIVE LA event. Thank you for creating those opportunities. Luminary is the real deal and the way you show up is refreshing, warm, and accessible.

RBC Attendee

What a special day it was! I enjoyed every speaker and every person I met today, including you. Worth the drive from Orange County.