March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is the day we honor our cultural, social, economic, and political accomplishments. The global celebration began in 1911 and is a poignant reminder of our struggle for gender equality.
On March 5th, AW Sips & Socials attended the IWD Celebration at the SLS Beverly Hills. The stunning venue was perfect from the time of arrival through the scheduled event. The property staff took care of every detail and the food was delightful!
A day to come together, make new alliances, and strengthen bonds with other women. The program included a shopping bazaar to support female-owned businesses in the beauty, fitness, and wellness spaces. In addition, we enjoyed informative panels led by accomplished women who shared valuable knowledge and insight. The discussions surrounding women in Law, Finance, AI, and the Metaverse were empowering and delivered a fresh perspective on a variety of topics including our impact on media and entertainment.
The evening consisted of a female Directors’ panel presented by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). We were hosted by Producer-Director, Aida Rodriguez and Sirius XM’s, Julia Cunningham. The MCs were engaging and brought their zest to the program. Attendees were also treated to an eye-opening fireside chat led by Lorenza Munoz, Amazon Studios, Senior Awards Executive, followed by an inspiring speech from the night’s honoree. Actress, Filmmaker, and Editor, Dyan Cannon. The first woman in the history of the Motion Picture Academy to be nominated for Oscars as Best Actress and Best Live Action Short for writing and directing a short film.
I met incredible women throughout this experience. There were countless exchanges of stories, as well as, energies that radiated strength, gratitude, and respect. Women are powerful beings. Collectively, we have centuries of wisdom that have been passed on from generations of nurturers, providers, caretakers, professionals, mothers, wives, and partners. We stand stronger together with the potential to fulfill our biggest dreams. However, we have to believe there is enough success to go around and remember to bring someone with you on the way up.
AW is grateful to everyone who made this event, possible. What a magical time!
A special thank you to all the Gift Bag Sponsors!
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