On Friday, October 3rd, 2025, the Women’s Power Breakfast NYC made its debut at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, marking the first-ever edition of the event in the city. The sold-out morning brought together over 230 inspiring women from across industries for powerful conversations on innovation, wellness, and leadership.

Guests enjoyed a full continental breakfast supplied by the José Andrés Group, access to a curated female-founded marketplace, and three thought-provoking panel discussions featuring trailblazing women in Technology & AI, Health & Wellness, and Venture Capital & Finance. The morning concluded with a lively networking reception, leaving attendees inspired, connected, and energized.

This year’s speakers included:

Technology & AI Panel

• Alexandra Wilkis Wilson | Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Clerisy, GILT, and GlamSquad

• Heather Udo | Founder & CEO of Shoppable

• Sonya Gill | Founder of The LNK

• Vanessa Liu | Co-Founder & CEO of Sugarwork

• Dr. Niamh O’Hara | Co-Founder & CEO of Biotia

Health & Wellness Panel

• Cristina Cuomo | Founder & CEO of The Purist

• Martha Graeff | Founder of Happy Aging

• Tracy Anderson | Founder of Tracy Anderson Method

• Lisa Odenweller | Founder & CEO of Kroma Wellness

VC & Finance Panel

• Kathryn Falconi | Global Head of Residential Marketing at Marriott International

• Lorine Pendleton | Founding Partner of 125 Ventures

• Marigay McKee | Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Fernbrook Capital Management

• Sutian Dong | Co-Founder & Partner of Multitudes & Global Women in VC

• Ida Liu | C-Suite Executive & global Wealth Management Leader

Jennifer Valoppi, Founder & President of Women of Tomorrow, returned as MC for the fourth consecutive event, joined by keynote speaker Joan Kuhl, best-selling author and global facilitator. Together, they set the tone for a morning of empowerment, inspiration, and meaningful connection.

Thanks to the incredible support from ticket sales the event raised funds to benefit The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program and The Brave House. 100% of ticket proceeds were donated to both organizations in support of their missions to empower young women and survivors of gender-based violence.