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Join Luminary’s 4th Annual Women's History Month Summit on March 6, 2025.
Are you an entrepreneur looking to grow your business? A mid-career professional in the Power Middle seeking career guidance or navigating a transition? Just eager to support women’s advancement? If so, our Women’s History Month Summit is for you. Hosted in person at Luminary’s NYC HQ in the heart of NoMad and virtually, we have created a full day of expert and Member-led conversations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities to foster lasting connections.
Whether you’re focused on growing your business, navigating your career path, and/or building meaningful relationships, you’ll be empowered to curate an experience that will best support your goals.
Featured Speakers and Topics
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                .jpg?width=1671&height=1671&name=Bea%20Dixon%202024%20(1).jpg)  Bea Dixon 
 Co-Founder & CEO, The Honey Pot
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                  Carrie Kerpen Founder & CEO, The Whisper Group 
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                  Melissa Conner Partner, Jennifer Bett Communications 
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                  Emily Garbaccio Executive Communications & Marketing Consultant, EAG Communications 
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                .jpg?width=1345&height=1345&name=AZ%20Headshot%20BW%20(1).jpg)  Angel Zheng Forbes 30 Under 30, Founder, Isshiki Matcha 
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                .jpg?width=1597&height=1598&name=Emily%20Hikade%20-%20Petite%20Plume%202%20(1).jpg)  Emily Hikade Founder & CEO, Petite Plume 
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What will attendees experience at The Summit?
This full-day event is designed to be interactive and customizable relevant to your own journey. Both virtual and in-person attendees will have access to the full day’s agenda including:
Office Hours where you can select those that align to your own path and goals
Expert and Member-led conversations
Breakout Sessions led by a varied group of thought leaders
Carefully organized opportunities for connection
And more!
Explore the current line-up below, with more being added regularly leading up to The Summit.
THE SPEAKERS
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                .jpg?width=1671&height=1671&name=Bea%20Dixon%202024%20(1).jpg)  Bea Dixon 
 Co-Founder & CEO, The Honey Pot
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                  Carrie Kerpen Founder & CEO, The Whisper Group 
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                .jpg?width=4194&height=4194&name=Sarah%20Gavigan%20(1).jpg)  Sarah Gavigan 
 Founder & CEO, Otaku Ramen
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                  Simone Jordan Former Global Head, Purpose & Brand Partnerships, Unilever 
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                .jpg?width=1345&height=1345&name=AZ%20Headshot%20BW%20(1).jpg)  Angel Zheng Forbes 30 Under 30, Founder, Isshiki Matcha 
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                  Stéphanie Oueda-Cruz Global Vice-President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Tiffany & Co. 
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                  Emily Garbaccio Executive Communications & Marketing Consultant, EAG Communications 
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                .jpg?width=1597&height=1598&name=Emily%20Hikade%20-%20Petite%20Plume%202%20(1).jpg)  Emily Hikade Founder & CEO, Petite Plume 
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                  Melissa Conner Partner & Managing Director, Jennifer Bett Communications 
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                  Nancy Rhodes Co-Founder & CEO, Alternew 
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                  Christina Langdon High-Performance Leadership Coach & Co-Founder, The Kite 
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                  Cate Luzio Founder & CEO, Luminary 
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                  Amy Shoenthal Author, Journalist, Marketing Consultant 
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                  Simmone Taitt Founder & CEO, Poppy Seed Health
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                  Bianca Benedetti-Fang, CEPA® Executive Director, Regional Sales Manager, UBS 
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                  Minaa B., LMSW Author & Founder, I'M SO MATURE 
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                  Mika Mooney Founder & Attorney, Mika Mooney Law, PLLC 
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                  Sarah Gretczko Head of Talent & Belonging, Paypal 
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                  Rochelle Stewart Director of Early-Stage Banking, Silicon Valley Bank 
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                  Sarah Creal Co-Founder & CEO, Sarah Creal Beauty 
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                  Catherine Magee Co-Founder & CEO, Playground 
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                  Maggie Davis Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Luminary 
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                  Emily Perez President & Executive Director, Latinas in Beauty 
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                .png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Komel%20Caruso%20(2).png)  Komel Caruso Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, HerMD 
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                  Kaiya Williams CEO & Executive Director, KAW Management Group 
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                  Tricia Taitt CEO, FinCore 
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                  Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C Author, Therapist, Advocate 
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                  Simone Sloan Founder & CEO, Your Choice Coach 
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                  Mercedes Vargas, CHC Holistic Chef + Coach and Community Connector 
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                .png?width=1074&height=1639&name=Julia%20Pimsleur%20Headshot%202023%20(2).png)  Julia Pimsleur Founder, Million Dollar Women 
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                  Fiorella Amado Embodied Leadership Mentor, Executive Wellness Consultant & Founder, Joyful Service Corp. 
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                  Allison Davis Founder, Sales Done Differently 
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                  Tim Miner CEO, By The People Technologies 
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                  Neha Darji, MS, LPC CEO & Clinical Director, We Rise Therapy & Wellness 
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                  Keri-Lynne Shaw Founder & CEO, The Salary Bump 
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                  Rita Bunatal Founder & Creative Director, Malaika Collective 
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                  Terri Trespicio Keynote Speaker, Brand Advisor, Award-winning Writer 
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                  Shermin Lakha Esq. Founder & Managing Attorney, LVLUP Legal 
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                  Ronica Cleary Founder & CEO, Cleary Strategies 
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                .jpg?width=4386&height=6009&name=Melissa%20Headshot%20(1).jpg)  Melissa Wallace Co-Founder & CEO, Fivefoottwo Marketing 
WHO IS ATTENDING THE SUMMIT?
Just like Luminary, all who wish to join us are welcome! No Luminary Membership required to attend, just simply register for your ticket. Whether you are on the entrepreneurial roller coaster, navigating a more traditional career path or transition phase, an ally committed to supporting women’s advancement, or simply seeking community and meaningful connections –we invite you to #ComeSitAtOurTable.
WHERE AND WHEN?
Thursday, March 6, 2025
8:45 AM - 6:30PM EST
Attendees will have the option to join virtually or in-person at Luminary’s NYC HQ. 
For in-person participants, the experience includes thoughtfully-sourced meals, snacks, and a cocktail reception featuring offerings from women- and BIPOC-owned businesses.