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Tickets
on sale to the 4th annual Bacardi women’s empowerment conference
hosted at Miami Beach
Speakers include MSNBC correspondent Mariana Atencio, women's culture consultant Cyndie Spiegel, The Fiscal Femme founder Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, life coach Trish Barillas, keynote speaker and founder of Boss In Heels Heather Monahan, President and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade Maria C. Alonso, “The Amparo Experience” playwright Vanessa Garcia and director Victoria Collado, and panelists from Bacardi, Cargill, Christian Dior, Citrix, Google, NIKE Communications and more.
Coral Gables, Fla., September 9, 2019 – For a fourth consecutive year, Bacardi brings together trailblazers supporting women’s empowerment and inclusivity and who are leading conversations about gender equality and self-acceptance. The 2019 Spirit Forward Summit Miami, powered by Bacardi, serves as the company’s marquee Women in Leadership program and is open to the public. Tickets are now on sale for the full-day event, taking place on September 26, 2019, at the Loews® Miami Beach Hotel.
This year’s theme, “Be You, Be Better,” is designed to inspire individuals to identify their true self and to engage in thought-provoking discussions on pushing boundaries, unconscious bias, paying it forward, mental anxiety, tackling barriers to leadership ascendance, financial empowerment, and more.
The Spirit Forward Summit Miami features dynamic speakers with incredible personal and professional stories, including women’s culture consultant Cyndie Spiegel who will challenge attendees to celebrate what makes them unique and to thrive amongst today's clutter and noise; Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, Founder of The Fiscal Femme, will talk about how to take control of your finances and be your own CFO; and award-winning news personality Mariana Atencio will culminate the day with a narrative that it's okay to be who you are and to strive for what makes you shine.
“Our mission for the Spirit Forward Summit Miami is to drive provocative conversations about equality, diversity, and inclusivity with people who are passionate about shattering stereotypes and building others up to be their best selves,” says Paula Glickenhaus, Head of Global Reflections at Bacardi – an initiative designed to power growth by uniting and unleashing talent that reflects the diversity of consumers. “We believe in the inherent value that can be created when you bring together a diverse and inclusive community and workplace. At Bacardi, we champion an inclusive environment where everyone feels part of a family, can bring a sense of who they are to work, and contribute to a company’s success.”
Join more than 600 professionals across industries including spirits, marketing, hospitality, luxury, law, consulting, and more. Following the Summit, guests will join a networking cocktail reception sponsored by Bacardi and featuring local female mixologists and brand ambassadors. A marketplace, accessible before the Summit and during breaks, will spotlight female artists and community partners.
The Bacardi Spirit Forward Summit is open to men and women. The cost for admission is $195. Group discounts are also available. To buy tickets, learn more about the speakers, and event details, visit: https://www.bacardi-women-in-leadership.com/
Sponsors include Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Accenture, British Airways, NIKE Communications, and more.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BACARDI LIMITED ON +1 (786) 264 8233:
kadvani@bacardi.com | +1 (305) 299 8537
