‎ The 2024 Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards

THE EVENT

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

LA Times Studios is excited to announce the 2024 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, presented by City National Bank. This highly anticipated event, comprised of dynamic panel discussions featuring top business leaders with versatile backgrounds, will take place throughout the afternoon to inspire, empower and enlighten the audience. The evening awards dinner will recognize accomplished female leaders from corporations and nonprofit organizations who have demonstrated noteworthy success and accomplishments during the last 24 months.

After the event, we will publish the Inspirational Women Magazine, available in print and online, that will feature profiles of the nominees, recaps of the panels and photos from the event.

Congratulations to all of the nominees!

LA Inspirational Women View Nominee List

AGENDA

12:30 p.m.
Registration & Networking Buffet Luncheon

1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Panel Discussions Begin

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:30 p.m.
The Pathway to Longevity
This conversation centers around longevity and living happier lives as wellness, health and fitness experts give advice and separate fact from myth.

Moderator

Anna Magzanyan, President, LA Times Studios Linkedin

Speakers

Lauren Antion, Intrepid Investment Bankers LinkedIn

Dr. Maria Karvela, DnaNudge LinkedIn

Miranda Kerr, KORA Organics LinkedIn

Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, ChromaDex LinkedIn

2:10 p.m.
The Risks of Being Risk-Averse
Learn how to break the cycle of risk avoidance and embrace calculated investment strategies for long-term success.

Moderator

Barbara Stewart, Global Researcher & Author LinkedIn

Speakers

Amber Ortiz, City National Bank LinkedIn

Lara Shortz, Michelman & Robinson, LLP LinkedIn

Angela Sutherland, Yumi LinkedIn

2:50 p.m.
The Dynamic Edge & The New Economy
How can you measure new KPIs and use capital efficiently? Industry experts share best practices for scaling your company while ensuring stability.

Moderator

Kristen Berke, LA Times Studios Linkedin

Speakers

Nicole Auyang, City National Bank LinkedIn

Loren Castle, Sweet Loren’s LinkedIn

Teni Panosian, Monday Born LinkedIn

3:45 p.m.
Breaking through Barriers: Women Leading Marketing Innovation
Join top female marketing leaders as they share how they’re breaking barriers, driving innovation and staying ahead in the competitive marketing world.

Moderator

Talar Malakian, Phonexa LinkedIn

Speakers

Andrea Bras, Viant Technology LinkedIn

Narine Galstian, SADA LinkedIn

Laura McHolm, NorthStar Moving Company LinkedIn

4:25 p.m.
The Power of Resiliency
Hear from successful leaders who turned challenges into growth and discover their strategies for cultivating resilience in yourself and future leaders.