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Fashion brand CEO is keynote speaker for United Way’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast

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Fashion brand CEO is keynote speaker for United Way’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast

Special to the Tallahassee Democrat
 |  Tallahassee Democrat

The highly anticipated eighth annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast, a project of Women United and United Way of the Big Bend is coming up fast.

This signature event brings an extraordinary group of community members together for a morning of inspiration and motivation and will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the FSU Dunlap Champions Club. A limited number of tickets are on sale now at: https://bit.ly/2024wlb-tickets

This year, United Way of the Big Bend is excited to welcome prominent businesswoman, entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine, Elyce Arons, as keynote speaker.

“As Chair of Women United, I’m thrilled to welcome everyone to this year’s event. It’s more than just a gathering – it’s a unique opportunity to celebrate & empower women and men in our community in the hopes that the inspiring message fosters a deep spirit of connection and collaboration empowering us to work together for a better future and a more resilient community for all,” said Dr. Andrea Friall, Chair of Women United.

Arons alongside her long-time friend and business partner, the late Kate Spade, famously began her career by chasing her passion for fashion all the way from Kansas to New York City co-founding Kate Spade New York in 1993.

She built a reputation for creating brands that are both innovative and timeless. Under Elyce Arons’ leadership, Frances Valentine has grown into a global brand while staying true to its core values of joyful, timeless fashion.

She is celebrated for her keen business acumen and her dedication to maintaining the integrity and vision of the brands she has co-founded and simultaneously raise three daughters while balancing career and family.

She understands the power of deep and enduring friendship, hard work, and the importance of having a good sense of humor throughout a successful career and her life. Join us as she shares her journeys, challenges, and advice for fostering resilience and leadership in today’s world.

“The Women’s Leadership Breakfast provides an opportunity to learn about Women United, an initiative of the United Way of the Big Bend. Women United is aligned with our literacy initiatives,” said Berneice Cox, United Way of the Big Bend President and CEO.

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