The Elevate Her Summit: Presented by Her Workplace in New York City
Own Your Career. Elevate Your Future. ✨
Stop Guessing Your Next Career Move. Build It.
The Elevate Her Summit is where ambitious women stop waiting, start advocating for themselves, and leave with a real plan for promotion, negotiation, and leadership growth.
On March 5, join hundreds of ambitious women inside Nasdaq Headquarters in New York City for a full-day career accelerator built to give you clarity, confidence, strategy, and connections that actually move the needle.
Presented by Her Workplace, the AI-powered career development platform for ambitious women, and in partnership with Nasdaq, this summit includes the opportunity to build authentic connections and get real access to incredible leaders and executives who are reshaping the future of work for women.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a room full of women choosing to own their future career growth. 🚀
✨ What Is The Elevate Her Summit?
The Elevate Her Summit is a full-day experience built for women who are actively growing, building, and advancing in their careers.
You'll Get:
High-impact Q&A sessions
Authentic panel discussions
Skill-building resources
On-demand coaching
Curated networking & matching
Wellness & beauty experiences
Brand activations
You'll leave with clarity, confidence, momentum, and new connections.
📋 Agenda
✨11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Marilynn Joyner
Founder & CEO, Her Workplace
Kick off the day with an overview of the Summit, what to expect, and how to make the most of your experience—from connections to concrete next steps.
✨11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Fireside Chat
Get Seen, Gain Influence & Catapult Your Career
Lorraine K. Lee
Founder, Bestselling Author of Unforgettable Presence & Keynote Speaker
Learn how to build visibility, influence decision-makers, and accelerate your career without burnout or over-performance.
✨12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Panel Discussion
Building an Iconic Career: What Brand Leaders Know About Navigating Change, Influence & Enduring Impact
Panelists:
Alex Schinasi, Co-Founder & President, Hulken
Ann Crady Weiss, CEO & Co-Founder, Hatch
Allison Luvera, Founder & CEO, Juliet Wine
Simona Gaudio - CMO at Glamsquad
A candid conversation on brand-building, navigating change, leadership, and staying true to your values while growing, leading, and advancing.
✨1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Break, Lunch & Connection
Career Coaching & Curated Networking
Meet 1:1 with a career coach or connect with your curated matches in our Networking Lounge. Designed to help you turn insight into action.
✨2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Fireside Chat
From High Performer to Executive Leader: What Decision-Makers Look for Before You Get the Promotion
Meenakshi Lala - CEO of UrbanStems
You’ll learn how to demonstrate leadership before you have the title by building presence, earning trust, and driving cross-team impact that decision-makers notice.
✨3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Redefining Leadership: Scaling Teams, Inclusive Cultures, Building Influence & the Future of Leadership
Panelists:
Brandis DeSimone, SVP & Head of Listings, Nasdaq
Ty Heath, Global Director, Thought Leadership, GTM, LinkedIn
Sarah Rachmiel, VP of Product, Growth & Marketing, Rent the Runway
Explore what modern leadership looks like—and how to lead with impact, inclusion, and influence.
✨4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Fireside Chat
Balancing Career & Family Planning In partnership with Spring Fertility
Dr. Michelle Kappy
Fertility Specialist & Board-Certified OBGYN
An informative and empowering conversation on reproductive health, fertility options, and planning for the future—on your terms.
✨5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Fireside Chat
Toxic Grit: Redefining Ambition, Success & What It Really Takes to Grow in Your Career
Amanda Goetz
Author of Toxic Grit, 2x Founder, 4x CMO, Mom of 3 & Keynote Speaker
A powerful reframing of ambition, success, and sustainability—designed for women who want more without burning out.
✨6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Closing Remarks by Marilynn Joyner
✨6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Happy Hour & Closing Reception
Celebrate the day with us on the Nasdaq patio for an evening of cocktails, connection, and conversation as we close out the Summit.
This closing reception is designed to turn inspiration into action—connect with mentors, speakers, and leaders, deepen meaningful relationships, and leave with clarity, momentum, and a clear plan for what’s next in your career.
🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With
✔ A promotion and growth strategy
✔ Negotiation confidence (and scripts you can use immediately)
✔ Visibility tools to stand out at work
✔ Sponsor-level connections (not awkward networking)
✔ Momentum to take action the moment you leave
This summit was built to help you stop waiting and start owning your career.
🎟️ Ticket Options
General Admission
Includes:
Full-day summit with hundreds of ambitious women at Nasdaq HQ
All keynotes & panels—learn from leaders including Meenakshi Lala, CEO of UrbanStems
(1) curated networking match to a like-minded woman with similar interests and experiences.
Live 1:1 career coaching with one of our career coaches
Premium goodie bag, plus discounts from our favorite brands
Invite to our closing reception on Nasdaq’s patio overlooking NYC
VIP
Everything in General Admission PLUS:
Private invite to our Opening Reception (March 4th) with networking bingo and raffles
Priority entry and seating at the Summit, plus the opportunity to meet our executive-level speakers
Professional headshots with our photographer
(2) curated networking matches to a like-minded woman with similar interests and experiences
Summit virtual recording available for up to 60-days
Premium goodie bag, plus discounts from our favorite brands
Platinum VIP (Limited Availability)
Everything in VIP PLUS:
Private invite to our Welcome Dinner with our executive-level speakers and partners
Exclusive opportunity to celebrate our feature on the Nasdaq Times Square billboard
Reserved front-row seating at the Summit
Virtual Ticket (Plus Full Recording!)
Live stream of all all keynotes & panels—learn from leaders including Meenakshi Lala, CEO of UrbanStems
Access to the full Summit recording for up to 60 days
Digital resource pack with curated speaker notes, frameworks & key takeaways
Private access to HW Slack channel to connect with fellow virtual attendees
🤝 Thank You To Our Partners
Nasdaq, Spring Fertility, Tao, and Hulken
⚠️ Important Information
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Her Workplace members do receive a discount on tickets, so please register as a HW Member to receive.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Her Workplace is not responsible for tickets purchased through third-party sellers. Verified tickets can only be purchased through our official registration page.
⏳ Tickets Sold Out?
Join the waitlist and we’ll notify you immediately if a spot becomes available.
VIP and Platinum experiences are extremely limited and expected to sell out first.
*All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to these terms.
*Discount codes can only be used for the in-person tickets.
*Her Workplace is a platform focused on women, however, all are welcome.