NEW YORK - s4story -- Addendum – Speaker Update

The Business of WE has announced a speaker update for its upcoming Leadership Conference & Dinner taking place Friday, March 6 in New York City.

Due to a recent scheduling change, Rosie Farrington, Deputy Commissioner at the USVI Department of Tourism, will no longer be participating in this year's program. The Business of WE is pleased to welcome Ayana Young, Lead Publicist at the USVI Department of Tourism, who will now join the evening's speaker lineup.

The event, hosted by Paulina Lopez, CEO & Founder of The Business of WE, continues to generate excitement as women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals prepare to gather for an evening designed to spark meaningful conversation, fresh perspective, and authentic connection.

More than a traditional conference, the Leadership Conference & Dinner is structured as an active, collaborative experience. Through Ted-style talks, guided discussions, and a shared dinner experience, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore new ways of leading with confidence and intention.

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Held during Women's Month and in celebration of International Women's Day, the evening is designed for women who are building companies, leading teams, or navigating growth and expansion in their professional lives.

The 2026 speaker lineup includes:

Emily Dickens — C-Suite Executive, Board Member, HR Leader
Carrie Torres — Executive & Leadership Coach, Program Director
Dr. Tracy Pfeifer — MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (Aesthetics)
Sylvie Richards, Esq. — Attorney, Estate Planning, Teacher, Scholar & Writer
Shannon Daniels — TEDx Speaker, Communication Expert, Founder
Carol Look — Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master
Ayana Young — Lead Publicist, USVI Department of Tourism

With a powerful lineup of speakers and an intentionally designed program, the evening promises to be an energizing gathering of leaders ready to support one another, share insights, and celebrate the power of women leading together.

Women entrepreneurs and professionals interested in attending can reserve their seats through The Business of WE website or Eventbrite registration page:
https://bizofwe.com/leadership

SocializeLA and Woman Owned NYC are proud to support the work being done on behalf of women leaders through The Business of WE.