Join us for Women LEAD 2025 with the theme Redefining Wealth: Women Leading with Purpose and Passion. This transformative three-part series explores financial empowerment, philanthropic inspiration, and legacy creation, ultimately redefining wealth to show that it’s not just about having a lot of money—it’s about making the most of what you have. Discover how women can confidently manage their resources, leverage impact investing to align their financial goals with their values, and ignite their passions to create meaningful change in their communities. Featuring expert insights and inspiring stories, this series empowers women to lead with purpose and create legacies that endure for generations. 

Women LEAD #3 on Wednesday, March 26 will cap off this series with Legacy Creation - What does it mean to create a legacy? How do we inspire our friends and pass down our values to our children and those we care most deeply about? If you don't have millions of dollars - can you still create a meaningful legacy? 

This conversation will be moderated by WIF board member and JP Morgan private banker, Andrea K. Smith, who will be joined by:

• Qiana Austin, Vice President and Scholarships Program Officer at Foundation For The Carolinas;

• Laura Yates Clark, President, Foundation For The Carolinas; 

• Derick Springsteen Close, CEO at Springs Creative & Springsteen Foundation Board Member; and

• William McNeely, Founder and CEO of Do Greater Charlotte.

Our guests will share inspiring stories about leaving a legacy, including how a life altering event can transform your journey, how community foundations can democratize giving, how a mother's values inspired a whole family and region, and how two thrifty teachers left a $1M+ scholarship to benefit students like the ones they taught during their careers. 

Appetizers, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Please join us for this important discussion! Attending other Women LEAD events is not required to attend. All are welcome - members and guests. If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact the WIF office.

Register here!

Special thanks to JP Morgan for their ongoing support of this series.