9th Annual Women's Wealth Symposium
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Highland Dallas
Curio Collection by Hilton
5300 East Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX, 75206
Welcome to the
Women's Wealth Symposium!
Our mission is to empower women by offering essential knowledge and the key components of a solid financial strategy. We believe that information is a powerful tool that can boost your confidence and equip you for success in all your endeavors. ​
We are dedicated to providing you with the resources and insights you need to shine and thrive. Your financial well-being is an essential part of your overall success, and we are here to support you on your journey to financial literacy and empowerment.
Save The Date
In Celebration of International
Women’s Day
March 8, 2025
Dallas, Texas
Our Mission
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The Women's Wealth Symposium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, enhances the quality of life, financial independence, and confidence of women worldwide through an annual event offering accessible and comprehensive financial planning resources and insights.
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WWS is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 public charity. Our mission and founding principles are to help women achieve financial literacy, enhance their self-confidence and improve their quality of life by advancing and transforming women's financial competencies and practices. We aim to help women impact their legacy by creating generational wealth.
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We provide a safe platform to inspire, empower, educate, and transform today's woman in leadership. This one-day symposium is intentionally curated to help you learn the key financial principles to not just grow your money but to keep it flourishing for generations to come.
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Since 2021, our Women's Symposium programs have reached global audiences. And, we seek to impact women around the globe who are looking to increase their financial knowledge, skill, and impact.
Women's Financial Empowerment
Many women cite money as their number one source of stress, impacting their mental and emotional health, compounded by factors like inflation, economic instability, and the persistent gender pay gap.
LeadHERship Global's "Women's Wealth Symposium" will bring together top financial experts to help you build a better playbook, offering practical strategies to increase income, identify profitable investment opportunities, and save for the future to set yourself up for a stronger 2025 and beyond.
Across the globe women make significant contributions to their families, communities, and economies, yet they continue to face unique challenges in achieving financial independence. Whether it is because of the gender pay gap, deep-rooted social norms and cultural attitudes, or limited access to financial education, women often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to managing their money effectively.
Economic empowerment is not just about giving women access to money; it's about them achieving the agency to control their finances, pursue their goals, and shape their own financial futures. At the Women's Wealth Symposium, we equip women with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their finances through financial education.
International Women's Day Celebration
On March 8, 2025, join us for the 8th Annual Women's Wealth Symposium as we embark on a mission designed to equip women with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to gain more financial confidence, overcome any challenges and work towards greater financial independence.
Financial Wellbeing
Help take back control of your personal finances with independent and confidential "financial wellbeing" sessions, and see money stress melt away and productivity take-off! As we celebrate International Women's Day, why not commit to the cause of empowering women financially through the gift of financial education? By striving for a more equitable world, we not only unlock the untapped potential of half the population, but can help cultivate a future where every woman is financially empowered to pursue her dreams and shape her destiny.
Money Essentials
Whether you need help managing the cost of living, getting debt under control or generally aspiring to be better informed about investment options, these sessions are for you.
Money & Employment
If you to understand the right benefits for your employees, or you want all your employees to understand their benefits, and join these employment-focused sessions.
Money & Property
Buying property can be both an exciting and stressful time. We help to reduce that stress by providing courses on homebuying, re-mortgaging, real estate investing, equity release and investing in multiple properties.
Money & Family
Juggling finances and family life can be overwhelming. We bring a calm and understandable approach to managing money when becoming a parent, through separation and divorce, and menopause too!
Savings & Investments
Whether you want to make your money work harder for you, want to understand tax allowances or have retirement in sight, we prepare you for the future - as well as the immediate next six months!
Protecting Your Finances
If you're concerned about identity theft and fraud or want to protect against those unexpected life events, this tract will give you the tools to tackle these challenging areas.
Honoring Exceptional Leaders
The Purple Diamond Award honors exceptional leaders in recognition of their service to the community and to the Women's Symposium mission. We recognize there are many women in leadership who work tirelessly to significantly and positively impact women's lives, and we honor three of these remarkable leaders at the Women's Wealth Symposium! 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.
Trisha Cunningham
President and CEO, North Texas Food Bank
Paige Flink
National Program Director, DV Beds
VR Small
Founder and CEO, Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Lynn McBee
CEO of Young Women’s Preparatory Network
Agenda for the Women's Wealth Symposium
9:00 am CT
Shift Your Money Mindset to Create Real Wealth
Want to know what makes one person successful with money and another give up? It’s simple: It’s their money mindset. What you believe about money, yourself and the world shapes how your life will unfold. Your money mindset shapes the way you feel about debt, your attitude toward people who make more or less money than you, how easily you can give, your ability to invest with confidence, and more. Every single day you have the power to make decisions that will move you forward financially or set you back. It’s up to you. Suzanne helps brilliant leaders spark creative solutions for their relationship to money and success!
Suzanne Castle, Founder and CEO, Suzanne Castle Consulting
9:45 am CT
Empowering Women to Accelerate their Earning Potential
Lauren Hasson started from the bottom in tech with an outdated degree. In just a few years, she became a top woman in tech, becoming the Director of Engineering at a Silicon Valley Payments Company. Lauren is going to share the playbook for how she did it. Within 2 years, her work was featured globally in Apple iOS keynotes and she was invited as one of the 100 top innovators to attend the UK G8 Innovation Conference. Lauren can help you get where you’re trying to go -- sooner.
Lauren Hasson, Founder, DevelopHer
10:30 am CT
3 Secrets for Safe Money and a Fabulous Future
Kris Miller exposes three of the biggest myths about money and investing. Do you really need to put your money at risk? Are you getting the best advice from your broker? How much is it costing you to manage your money? Learn how to improve your financial picture and begin creating healthy money. Learn how to protect your hard-earned money and celebrate your retirement with the peace of mind you deserve. Do you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing, with 100% certainty, that your hard-earned dollars, can help you reach your retirement dream? Join us to learn about how you can create an easy-to-understand, solid wealth plan!
Kris Miller, Founder and CEO, Healthy Money Happy Life
11:15 am CT
How to Hit the Easy Button and Live Your Dream Life
What if, instead of relying on your financial advisor’s opinions, we ran an experiment with your current finances? This isn’t just any experiment—it’s one that could let you spend more in retirement, retire earlier than you ever thought possible, or maybe even both! And here’s the best part: these results don’t require you to save more than you’re already saving. The world is changing, and the conventional financial strategies just don’t cut it anymore. It’s time for a fresh approach. Mary will show you how to hit the "Easy Button" on your finances, and get you closer to living your dream life!
Mary Lyons, Founder and CEO, The Wealth Woman
1:15 pm CT
RETIREMENT PLANNING: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Many Americans are currently experiencing financial challenges, but women have been particularly affected by factors like inflation, lack of access to childcare, equal pay, and student loan debt. We'll discuss the reasons behind this and what the future holds and examine why women still feel less confident when it comes to money.
Evelyn Solorzano, Business Community Officer, Bank of America
1:45 pm CT
FINANCIAL HEALTH OF WOMEN IN 2025
When it comes to managing their money, women commonly use the word "fear," and describe feelings of overwhelm and intimidation. This best-selling author and founder of one of the largest financial education platforms for females, will discuss closing the confidence gap, how women can discover what stands between them and creating the life they want, and why prosperity can take on many different meanings.
Texas Women's Fund Research Study
2:15 pm CT
INVESTING IN WOMEN: THE FUTURE IS FEMALE
There is growing interest and investment in the women owned and operated businesses, which has traditionally been overlooked, underfunded, and highly stigmatized, despite women making up 50% of the population and 80% of consumer purchasing decisions. We'll discuss key areas of growth and innovation, and the biggest opportunities for investment.
Anne F. Kennedy, Managing Director, Mastersfund VC
Kelly Ann Winget, Managing Partner, Alternative Wealth Partners
Debra L. Morrison, Founder and CEO, Women Navigating Finances
2:45 pm CT
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WEALTH: KEYS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Many of us dream of achieving financial freedom, but we are unsure how to get there. Join us to discuss psychological barricades that can impede your focus in realizing your goals and strategies to examine your mindset. You will learn about setting clear, achievable goals, and reframe your thinking when challenges arise. If your intentions are to save, invest, or feel more confident in your financial decisions, we will discuss keys to help you realize those intentions. This session will help you to break psychological barriers and cultivate a healthy relationship with money.
Stephanie Groschup, President, GM Wealth Group
3:15 pm CT
OVERCOME HIDDEN OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE PROSPERITY
Women face a number of daunting challenges when it comes to financial freedom, including the persistent gender pay gap, longer life expectancy, greater healthcare costs, and the hidden costs of caregiving. The result? Fifty-percent of females ages 55-66 have no retirement savings, and many of those who do feel anxious it won't be enough. We'll discuss incremental steps you can take now to maximize your resources, and answer your questions on how to take control of your financial future.
Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO, North Texas Food Bank
VR Small, Founder and CEO, Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Paige Flink, National Program Director, DV Beds
Krys Boyd, Managing Editor, KERA’s Think
Lynn McBee, CEO of Young Women’s Preparatory Network
3:45 pm CT
BREAKING BARRIERS: OVERCOMING FINANCIAL DISPARITIES AND ADVOCATING FOR WEALTH
Join this fireside chat discussion with an entrepreneur who successfully scaled and exited her business. This session will explore the unique challenges women face in corporate America, from salary negotiation to accessing capital in entrepreneurship. Learn strategies for overcoming these barriers, securing the funding needed to build your business, and advocating for your worth in the boardroom and beyond. Empower yourself to bridge the wealth gap and take control of your financial future.
Mandy Price, Co-Founder, Kanarys, Inc.
Lisa Chastain, Founder and CEO, Millennial Consulting
4:15 pm CT
LEVEL UP: LESSONS FROM A SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRE
Learn how to this self-made millionaire bootstrapped her success to grow, scale and successfully exit her business! Learn how she's working to demystify personal finance for women and people of color, and the top ways in which you can level up when it comes to building wealth.
Danyel Surrency Jones,  Head of Amazon’s Black Business & Growth Accelerator
Our Speakers
Anne F. Kennedy
Krys Boyd
Debra L. Morrison
Lisa Chastain
Trisha Cunningham
Paige Flink
VR Small
Suzanne Castle
Mandy Price
Stephanie Groschup
Lauren Hasson
Mary Lyons
Danyel Surrency Jones
Kris Miller
Evelyn Solorzano
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Discover a range of sponsorship program opportunities with associated benefits. We welcome your creative ideas and suggestions to tailor a unique experience for event attendees. Your tax-deductible contribution enables us to continue making a significant difference in the lives of women and families all over the world.
Join us in our efforts to empower and uplift women - your support matters. Together, let's create positive change for the women we serve!
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Background
WWS, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is dedicated to fostering women's financial literacy, bolstering self-confidence, and enhancing overall quality of life through practical knowledge. WWS serves as a platform where educators, financial professionals, and wealth experts engage with the community through a symposium format. This annual event, held on March 8th, aims to provide attendees with valuable insights and personal experiences to transform their financial health.
International Women's Day serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of women supporting each other across all facets of life, working collaboratively to address gender parity. WWS welcomes women from all walks of life - pioneers, nurturers, philanthropists - encouraging them to embrace their financial health, while pursuing their goals. Our vision is to sustain an ongoing forum for discussion, learning, and innovation, fostering empowerment and enabling women to achieve their financial aspirations.
