Summit empowering women set today

Women are truly shining this March as Leading Ladies, a community for female leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators, will be having their highly anticipated "She Shines" summit today, March 29, at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Robinsons Bridgetown, Quezon City.

The summit is a celebration of empowerment, growth, and connection, bringing together trailblazing women from diverse industries to learn, inspire, and connect.

Leading Ladies was founded in 2021 by Cat Ilacad, founder and CEO of Posh Nails Inc., and Rachelle Stern, CEO of Alphabetsoup Inc., with the mission of fostering an inclusive and supportive space for women to thrive.

The community began with virtual events, connecting women during a time of uncertainty and isolation. What started as a small network quickly evolved into a community of like-minded women.

In May 2024, Leading Ladies was relaunched and welcomed Rica Peralejo into the community.

"The relaunch in May 2024 was a pivotal moment for us. We had about 1,300 members then. Today, we're proud to have grown the community to over 10,000 strong. The messages we receive from our members inspire us every day, knowing that we're making a real difference," Ilacad said.

This third "She Shines" summit is designed to provide women with the tools, resources, and connections needed to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

The event will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including industry leaders like Jacqe Gutierrez of Happy Skin, Dani Barretto as the digital marketing guru, Marj Maroket as the content creation expert, and Cristalle Belo, who will be talking about the Belo Legacy, among others.

Topics will range from scaling a business to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and attendees will also have access to exclusive networking opportunities and creative workshops.

Mounting the "She Shines" summit in March for Women's Month is very meaningful for the Leading Ladies founders.

"It's a time to reflect on our own journeys and the hurdles we've overcome. It's a celebration of the courage, resilience, and unique strength that each woman brings to her life, both big and small. This month is a heartfelt reminder to honor our victories, learn from our challenges, and shine together."

For more information and to register for the "She Shines" summit, visit leadingladies.ph.