Young Ambitious One and HuCapital Present

Winning Women NYC

Conference

Winning With AI:  Equipping Women to Lead Teams Powered by Humans and AI

​Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as Young Ambitious One and HuCapital present the Winning Women Conference, an unparalleled celebration of women’s leadership, innovation, and resilience.

Winning Women exists to prepare ambitious women for what comes next. Built for early management to director-level professionals and entrepreneurs, the conference equips women with the strategies, skills, and community needed to become future Fortune 500 executives and successful founders. After welcoming over 200 rising leaders last year, we return in 2026 to ensure women are prepared to lead the AI-powered future of work.

About Us

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

9 AM - 5 PM | NYC

Dress code: Corporate Chic — shades of pink, and/or orange recommended

What To Expect

  • Career & entrepreneurship breakout tracks

  • Practical AI workshops for career & business growth

  • Dynamic panel discussions with executives and founders

  • Intentional wellness and reset moments

  • Women-owned business marketplace

  • Curated networking

Choose Your Path: Workshops Designed for You

​Career Advancement Pathway


Use AI and tech to plan your next career move


Build executive presence and leadership confidence


Strengthen your professional brand and impact


​Entrepreneurship Pathway


Streamline operations with AI and smart tech tools


Build scalable, sustainable business systems


Strengthen and validate your business model


Agenda

  • Check in, enjoy light refreshments, coffee, and connect with fellow attendees.

  • ​A warm welcome to officially kick off the day, introduce the Winning Women co-founders, and walk through what to expect.

  • Enter an intuitive guide to help reclaim your power from within. Become transformed through energy informed techniques.

    Led by Norhan Ahmed: Writer & Reiki Healer

  • Winning With AI - Women Leaders Panel
    Join an inspiring roundtable featuring women executives from Fortune 500 companies, visionary founders, and seasoned venture leaders as they unpack what leadership looks like in the age of AI. Expect candid insights on building influence, leading teams of people and AI, and navigating power.

    ​Panelists
    - Silvia Diaz-Roa: VP, Product @ JP Morgan Chase

    ​-Kate Hernandez: Founder @ PostParty

    ​- Chelsea Ransom-Cooper: Founder @ Zenith Wealth Partners

  • Career Pathway
    Winning Career Strategies: Mapping Your Career Climb with Tech & AI Led by Young Ambitious One
    Designed for professionals seeking a promotion, new role, or career pivot, this session leverages AI to build a clear career roadmap, elevate resumes, and strengthen leadership positioning.

    Entrepreneurship Pathway
    Future Forward: Scaling Smarter & Winning with Tech & AI Led by Njeri Grevious, AI Product Manager @ Microsoft
    Empowering entrepreneurs to integrate AI tools and technology to streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive scalable long-term business growth.

  • Step into our Career & Leadership Coaching Corner for complimentary 15 minute one on one sessions with experienced coaches designed to help you move with clarity and confidence. Whether you are navigating leadership at a higher level or figuring out your next professional move, this space is built for real time strategy and support.

    Executive Coaching is designed for senior leaders, founders, and decision makers who want to sharpen their leadership presence, strengthen communication, navigate complex team dynamics, and think more strategically at the top.

    Led by Shanae Brown: Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee

    Career Coaching is ideal for professionals at any stage who are exploring a pivot, aiming for a promotion, refining their resume or personal brand, or seeking clarity on their next step.

    Led by Erica Strunkey: VP @ Merrill Wealth Management Campus Recruiting & Program Management Team Lead @ Bank of America

  • Career Pathway
    Leading Like a CEO: Elevating Your Executive Presence, Influence, and Team Management Led by Shanae Brown, ICF Executive Coach & Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee
    Designed to develop confident leaders who embody executive presence, influence effectively, lead high-performing teams, and empower others to succeed.

    Entrepreneurship Pathway
    Startup Success: Optimizing Your Business Model for Profitability Led by Monica Roman, Chief of Staff/ Investor @ Visible Hands
    Supporting founders in developing, testing, and strengthening profitable business models for service- and product-based businesses, with a focus on sustainable growth and long-term success.

  • Financial Planning: Make Your Money Make Cents led by Vivid Advisory & FOLA Suite
    Designed to empower professionals and entrepreneurs with financial literacy, investing insights, and strategic financial planning. Participants will gain clarity on their current financial reality and create a one-page money plan to intentionally allocate their wealth with confidence.

  • ​A dedicated break to refresh, connect, and reset before the final sessions of the day.

  • The Winning Women 2026 Blueprint: AI Integrations, Collaboration, and Personal Growth

    Join the Winning Women co-founders for an honest conversation on thriving in the future of business. We’ll tackle how embracing collaboration over competition can elevate your journey, share lessons on integrating AI to scale smarter, and explore how bold leadership and personal transformation come together to build lasting, sustainable success.

    Co-Founders

    Yanique Elliott: Founder, Young Ambitious One

    Sarah Persaud: Head of Community & Partnerships, Young Ambitious One

    Jerlisa “Juju” Fontaine: Founder & CEO, HuCapital

    Magic Washington: Head of Community & Events, HuCapital

  • ​Celebrate community honorees and women leaders.

  • ​Close the day grounded, inspired, and ready to win. Enjoy special giveaways!

  • Details to come.

2025 Conference Impact

200+

ATTENDEES

15

GUEST SPEAKERS

20+

VENDORS & SPONSORS

2026 Speaker Lineup

  • Silvia Diaz-Roa

    VP of Product @ JPMorgan Chase

  • Njeri K. Grevious

    AI Product Manager @ Microsoft

  • Monica Roman

    Chief of Staff & Investor @ Visible Hands

  • Sheneya Wilson

    Founder & CEO @ FOLA Suite

  • Kate Hernandez

    Co-Founder @ PostParty

  • Chelsea Ransom-Cooper

    Co-Founder & Chief Financial Planning Officer @ Zenith Wealth Partners

  • Erica Strunkey

    Founder & Principal Consultant @ E.Legacy Consulting Firm

  • Shanae Brown

    Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee

  • Anthony Williams

    Founder & CEO @ Vivid Advisory

  • Norhan Ahmed

    Writer & Reiki Healer

  • Shanique Richards

    Talent Strategist & Career Coach @ Young Ambitious One

  • Jerlisa "Juju' Fontaine

    Founder & CEO @ HuCapital

    Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC

  • Yanique Elliott

    Founder & Managing Partner @ Young Ambitious One & Ambitious Global

    Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC

  • Sarah Persaud

    Head of Community & Partnerships @ Young Ambitious One

    Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC

  • Magic Washington

    Head of Community & Events @ HuCapital

    Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC

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Winning Women Conference

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