Tracy Anderson, Cristina Cuomo, Martha Graeff and More To Speak at Women’s Power Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad This October

Founders Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos and Sophia Kanavos bring their acclaimed Women’s Power Breakfast series to NYC, uniting top female leaders in tech, finance, and wellness.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 200+ women will gather on Friday, October 3, for Women’s Power Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. Hosted by Women’s Power Series, the event marks the expansion of its annual Miami conference to the New York community.

The morning will feature meaningful conversations highlighting women in business across a variety of sectors including technology & AI, health & wellness, and venture capital & finance. Tickets, on sale now, will benefit Women of Tomorrow and BraveHouse, organizations supporting mentorship and empowerment for young women.

“New York is the perfect city to unite women who are changing the world, so this expansion is an exciting moment for us. The Women’s Power Series is more than networking – it’s about creating community and building bridges between industries to create lasting impact”, said Sophia Kanavos, Co-Founder of Women’s Power Series.

The event will include a breakfast courtesy of the José Andrés Group and panels led by notable female leaders across industries. Confirmed speakers include:

Master of Ceremonies

• Jennifer Valoppi, President, Women of Tomorrow

Technology & AI

• Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Clerisy & Founder of GILT, Fitz and GlamSquad – Moderator
• Dr. Niamh O’Hara, CEO and Co-Founder, Biotia
• Heather Udo, Founder and CEO, Shoppable
• Sonya Gill, Founder and CEO, The LNK
• Vanessa Liu, Founder, Sugarwork

Health & Wellness

• Cristina Cuomo, Founder, The Purist – Moderator
• Anne Fulenwider, Founder, Alloy Women’s Health
• Lisa Odenweller, Founder and CEO, Kroma Wellness
• Martha Graeff, Founder, Happy Aging
• Tracy Anderson, Founder, Tracy Anderson Method

Venture Capital & Finance

• Dana Jacobsohn, Chief Development Office, Marriott International – Moderator
• Lorine Pendleton, Founder, 125 Ventures
• Marigay McKee, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Fernbrook Capital
• Sutian Dong, Founder, Multitudes & Global Women in VC
• Ida Liu, C-Suite Executive & Global Wealth Management Leader

Tickets can be purchased through the Women’s Power Series website. For more information about Women’s Power Series and future events, please visit womenspowerseries.org and follow on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Event Timeline

• 8:30AM – Breakfast provided by José Andrés Group
• 9:30AM – Welcome Remarks
• 10:00AM – Panels Begin
• 12:30PM – Closing Remarks & Networking Sessions

About Women’s Power Series

Founded in 2023, Women’s Power Series was created by the mother-daughter team Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos and Sophia Kanavos. As female real-estate developers in the luxury hospitality industry, Dayssi and Sophia wanted to ensure all their properties under management were celebrating International Women’s Day.

The goal of Women’s Power Series is to create accessible, empowering, uplifting, and affordable events that bring women in business together with a unique platform to hear from a variety of successful female entrepreneurs and business executives. We aim to foster a sense of community, encourage personal and professional growth, and provide a space for women to share their stories, ideas, and expertise across a wide range of industries.

We believe in the power of women supporting women, and our vision is to empower and elevate each other to reach new heights of success. Our mission is to help close the gender gap and promote positive change in the business world.

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