As part of this year's celebration activities, Dress, for, and Success Worldwide will honor renowned activists, writers, and global advocates Gloria Steinem. Her visionary leadership and fearless advocacy have helped shape generations, inspiring countless people to speak out, pursue their dreams and ambitions, and challenge systemic barriers. Her influence continues to resonate in various movements, industries, and communities around the world to this day.
Gloria was scheduled to speak at the event to celebrate her new book. An Unexpected LifeCurrently, the luncheon will be transformed into a special tribute discussion, with guests including Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award winners Julianna Margulies, as well as producer, writer, and activist Amy Richards. Together, they will pay tribute to Steinem's extraordinary life, her lasting legacy, and her decades-long commitment to promoting equality, opportunities, and empowerment for women and girls around the world.
Dress for Success Worldwide CEO Joanie Bily stated: "The courage, wisdom of Gloria Steinem, as well as her firm commitment to empowering women and girls, have brought about lasting change for women around the world. We are honored to celebrate Gloria Steinem's extraordinary life, her enduring legacy, and her profound impact on generations of women globally. As the first strategic advisor to Dress for Success Worldwide, her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to equality have inspired a movement that has expanded opportunities and helped shape a future where more women can thrive in their work and lives."
The luncheon will also honor organizations and partners that are working to promote opportunities for women, fairness, and new pathways to greater and sustainable economic mobility. Through collective action and shared commitment, the Women Who Inspire luncheon emphasizes the importance of investing in projects and services that support women and strengthen families, communities, and economies.
This year's event has received strong support from multiple corporate sponsors, including ARM & HAMMER ™ Laundry, The Adecco Group US Foundation, Benefit Cosmetics, The Coca - Cola Company, KnitWell Group, GE token issuance, Philanthropic Foundation, and Ulta Beauty. In addition, there are media partners such as Gear Communications. Long-term partner TJ Maxx will once again serve as a sponsor for the Women Who Inspire luncheon and, as part of their ongoing support for Global Ambassador Program, will provide professional styling services for global ambassadors.
The funds generated from the event will be used to provide career development, labor force preparation, financial education, entrepreneurial projects and services, as well as a global support community covering 17 countries and 129 network member organizations.
For more information about Women Who Inspire, or if you need support for Dress, for, or Success Worldwide, please visit DressforSuccess.org.
Regarding Dress, for, Success, ® Worldwide
Dress for Success ® Worldwide is a leading resource in promoting women's career development worldwide. Its mission is to help women achieve greater economic mobility by providing a global support network, workplace attire guidelines, and tools for skill development and success. Founded in 1997, the organization aims to create a world where women can thrive both in their careers and in their personal lives. Its proprietary Success360 framework provides counseling, workplace attire guidance, and a continuous community support network. Today, Dress for Success offers vocational retraining, support for entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses, as well as programs related to sustainable development, financial education, and health and wellness. With a strong global network of members, it has already supported over 1.5 million women worldwide, and its goal is to assist 2 million more women by 2030.
