Event to be held in Dallas, Texas on March 8, 2025 in celebration of International Women’s Day
Dallas, TX – January 28, 2025 – The Women’s Wealth Symposium (WWS), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving financial literacy and empowerment for women, is proud to announce its 9th annual symposium, to be held at the Highland Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on March 8, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The symposium offers a dynamic program of presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at equipping participants with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve financial independence. This event is open to the public and provides free resources to help attendees take charge of their financial future.
Attendees will walk away with practical insights, actionable strategies, and the confidence to make an even greater impact in their personal and professional lives. A few of the notable speakers that will be showcased during the March 8th event include:
- Evelyn Solorzano – Vice President, Business Community Officer, Bank of America
- Krys Boyd – Host of KERA’s “Think”
- Kelly Ann Winget – Managing Partner, Alternative Wealth Partners
- Mandy Price – CEO, Kanary’s
- Danyel Surrency Jones – Head of Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator
- Trisha Cunningham – President and CEO, North Texas Food Bank
- Anne Kennedy – CEO, Mastersfund
- Lynn McBee – President and CEO, Young Women’s Preparatory Network
- Stephanie Groschup – CEO, GM Wealth Group, LLC
Since 2021, the Women’s Wealth Symposium has reached a worldwide audience by livestreaming the event globally. By offering women the opportunity to participate in the live streamed event, the symposium can reach and positively impact women around the world, increasing their financial knowledge, insight, and potential.
The Women’s Wealth Symposium is presented by Bank of America, as part of its work to advance the financial wellbeing of women. “Uplifting and empowering women at every step of their financial journey is a core focus of our work at Bank of America. From personal and family financial planning to access to capital and resources for women entrepreneurs, we pride ourselves on being an open, accessible banking partner. We see this commitment reflected in LeadHERship Global’s mission, making our sponsorship of the Women’s Wealth Symposium a natural fit,” said Jennifer Chandler, president, Bank of America Dallas.
The event will include a full day of educational sessions followed by an awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will celebrate the prestigious Purple Diamond Award winners, recognizing women leaders who have made outstanding contributions to financial education, leadership, and community impact. Strengthening the lives of all women matters, and we acknowledge and honor the women who give selflessly to equip and empower women in advancing their financial health. The award recipients for the 2025 Purple Diamond Awards include:
· Trisha Cunningham
President and CEO
North Texas Food Bank
· Paige Flink
National Program Director
DVBeds
· Lynn McBee
President and CEO
Young Women’s Preparatory Network
· VR Small
Founder and CEO
Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Following the Purple Diamond Awards ceremony, Wendy Colonna will be the featured musical artist for the two-hour reception. With over 20 years of experience as a touring singer-songwriter, nine studio albums, and collaborations with iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Wendy has brought music to life on stages around the world, including tours with legends like The Zombies. She’s been described as “ethereal” by the NY Times, “a gifted singer-songwriter” by the Wall Street Journal, and the Austin American Statesman calls her “a force of nature.”For more information about the Purple Diamond Awards, event schedule, and registration, please visit the LeadHERship Global event page at LeadHERshipGlobal.com/WWS-Event.
