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
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Check in, enjoy light refreshments, coffee, and connect with fellow attendees.
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A warm welcome to officially kick off the day, introduce the Winning Women co-founders, and walk through what to expect.
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Enter an intuitive guide to help reclaim your power from within. Become transformed through energy informed techniques.
Led by Norhan Ahmed: Writer & Reiki Healer
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Celebrate community honorees and women leaders.
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Close the day grounded, inspired, and ready to win. Enjoy special giveaways!
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Details to come.
2025 Conference Impact
200+
ATTENDEES
15
GUEST SPEAKERS
20+
VENDORS & SPONSORS
2026 Speaker Lineup
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Silvia Diaz-Roa
VP of Product @ JPMorgan Chase
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Njeri K. Grevious
AI Product Manager @ Microsoft
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Monica Roman
Chief of Staff & Investor @ Visible Hands
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Sheneya Wilson
Founder & CEO @ FOLA Suite
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Kate Hernandez
Co-Founder @ PostParty
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Chelsea Ransom-Cooper
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Planning Officer @ Zenith Wealth Partners
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Erica Strunkey
Founder & Principal Consultant @ E.Legacy Consulting Firm
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Shanae Brown
Founder @ No Cream in This Coffee
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Anthony Williams
Founder & CEO @ Vivid Advisory
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Norhan Ahmed
Writer & Reiki Healer
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Shanique Richards
Talent Strategist & Career Coach @ Young Ambitious One
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Jerlisa "Juju' Fontaine
Founder & CEO @ HuCapital
Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC
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Yanique Elliott
Founder & Managing Partner @ Young Ambitious One & Ambitious Global
Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC
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Sarah Persaud
Head of Community & Partnerships @ Young Ambitious One
Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC
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Magic Washington
Head of Community & Events @ HuCapital
Co-Founder @ Winning Women NYC
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