
#DirectAccess, Speaking
Step into the spotlight via Women Who Influence — a high-impact NYC speaking opportunity
💖 We’re excited to share this speaker opportunity from Women Who Influence, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) advancing entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic mobility for women and underrepresented founders. They’re currently curating speakers for The Influence Exchange, an intentional, fireside-style gathering in Brooklyn, NY this spring.
This is a powerful chance to share your lived experience, ideas, and leadership with a room full of founders, executives, civic leaders, and community builders—and to be part of a broader movement bridging policy, capital, and culture.
🌟 What it is and why it matters
The Influence Exchange is a curated, in-person event designed to amplify voices and spark real dialogue around:
Leadership development & legacy
Economic growth & financial empowerment
Creativity, visibility, and community impact
📍 Location: Brooklyn, New York
📆 Date: March 28, 2026
👥 200+ attendees including founders, corporate leaders, policy advocates, and creatives
Speakers are featured in fireside conversations, interactive sessions, and small-group dialogues—with an emphasis on practical insights, lived experience, and meaningful connection.
This opportunity is especially well-suited for:
Founders, executives, and operators building or leading with impact
Women and entrepreneurs of color with stories around growth, access, and resilience
Leaders with experience in funding, scaling, innovation, policy, or community building
Topics include:
Building Sustainable Businesses in the Digital Age
Leadership & Legacy: Women Creating Economic Impact
Access, Innovation & Capital: Funding the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
💫🎤 What speakers gain
Meaningful visibility with a highly curated, influential NYC audience (200+ founders, executives, policy leaders)
High-quality relationship building with mentors, collaborators, funders, and civic leaders
Thought leadership positioning at the intersection of policy, capital, and culture
Local NYC credibility through alignment with an organization deeply embedded in Brooklyn’s economic ecosystem
Potential follow-on opportunities, including mentorship, future panels, partnerships, and community programs
➡️ Apply via The Influence Exchange Speaker Submission Form
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
#DirectAccess: The event organizers are particularly excited to hear from you! For the last question, mention you’re a Dreamers & Doers member ✨
💫 Why we’re sharing: Women Who Influence has empowered 6,000+ founders and creatives through mentorship, financial education, and access-building initiatives—especially across historically underfunded Brooklyn communities. Being part of this event means contributing to real, systemic impact while expanding your own sphere of influence.
This is a D&D-exclusive opportunity. Please don’t share this outside Dreamers & Doers. Thank you!
