Women of Influence
Name:
Women of Influence
Date:
March 8, 2018
Time:
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Event Description:
Join hundreds of professional women as they gather at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2018 Women of Influence featuring keynote speaker Rosie O’Neill, co-founder and chief creative officer of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique. Along with O’Neill, speakers include Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, retired MSgt., United States Air Force; and Cassandra Miller CEO of ridesharing company See Jane Go. The women will discuss details of their journey that allowed them to “be bold” in their careers.
Following up on her high-energy panel participation at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s Women of Influence event last year, Kim Shepherd will return to the 2018 event as Master of Ceremonies. Shepherd, chairwoman of Decision Toolbox, a provider of recruitment solutions, will keep the program rolling as she ushers in a dynamic lineup of speakers with her bold brand of charisma.
About Rosie O’Neill & Sugarfina
O'Neill is a newbie entrepreneur with a major sweet tooth. In 2012, alongside husband Josh Resnick, she launched Sugarfina, and has been named to Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People” list and Goldman Sachs’ “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.”
Sugarfina offers high-quality artisan candies, made by small-batch candy makers around the world, such as gummy bears made with Dom Pérignon Champagne, chocolate-covered kumquats from Greece, rainbow-hued Kyoto Blossoms from Japan, and many more candies that are just as beautiful to look at as they are to taste.
Sugarfina opened its first shop in 2013 in Beverly Hills and now includes 25 boutiques and 15 Nordstrom shop-in-shops in major North American cities, and a wholesale presence at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
2017 Non Profit of the Year
Bring your new or gently-used accessories that can be used to help someone in need. Working Wardrobes provides workforce readiness services in an atmosphere of dignity that enhances the lives of its clients, who are overcoming difficult challenges.
The Women of Influence Forum is the premier event empowering women to lead and succeed in their lives, businesses and communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some of Orange County’s most successful and influential women. Hear their stories, challenges, triumphs and tools for rising to the top. Join us as we encourage learning, sharing and excelling in a dynamic environment.
