Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026
4 Ways to Find Strength in Every Story
A 60-minute virtual session to help you celebrate and empower the women in your organization. Participants will leave energized, inspired, and honored.
Group discussion and reflection opportunities will include these topics:
Listen without fixing — presence is power.
Share one story you usually minimize — and let it stand.
Reflect back strength when another woman can’t see it yet.
Reframe survival skills as leadership skills.
This includes one pre-workshop meeting to align on the best context and plan to serve your people.
Our 2025 Celebration Event Included…
A highly interactive workshop delivered by the You Grow Girl! founders, Amy P. Kelly and Julie Nee.
A powerful panel discussion featuring top leaders from Charlotte’s biggest businesses and teams, facilitated by Morgan Fogarty of WCCB-TV.
A“bubbly bar” with champagne and sparkling water for you to enjoy and network after the event closes.
An opportunity to support and empower others with your generosity by bringing a purse or bag to Dress for Success as a way to pay it forward to others growing their careers.
2025 Power Panelists
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2025 Power Panelists •
Power Panel Lineup
Your Panel Host: Morgan Fogarty, WCCB-TV
Tammy Deboer, President, Harris Teeter
Rochelle Rivas, Founder and CEO, Ember Group Consulting
Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of Business Operations, Hornets Sports and Entertainment
Sue Glass, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Panel Hosted by:
Morgan Fogarty of WCCB-TV
Panelists:
Tammy Deboer, President of Harris Teeter
Rochelle Rivas, Founder and CEO of Ember Group Consulting
Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of Business Operations, Hornets Sports and Entertainment
Sue Glass, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Charlotte
At this event, you...
Felt inspired by women who have overcome challenges and achieved success.
Grew personally and professionally in a supportive environment.
Networked with like-minded women and build meaningful connections.
Learned actionable strategies to empower yourself and others.
Celebrated the achievements of women worldwide!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This experience was brought to you by our fantastic sponsors, who joined together to celebrate Women’s History Month with you and for you!
