March, 2025

A Celebration of Connection, Wisdom, and Legacy:

The Executive Women's Circle Women's History Month Brunch Recap

Our celebratory launch of the new DEN Women Cohort was through a new event series including powerhouse women, bountiful floral and an emphasis on high-impact networking.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, The DEN proudly partnered with Magnet to host an unforgettable Executive Women Circle Brunch at the stunning Pink Pier in NYC—an afternoon designed to spark meaningful dialogue, inspire action, and honor the collective power of women in leadership.

With a panoramic waterfront view and a vibrant energy in the air, the event brought together women across industries—from finance to fashion, tech to media—each contributing their wisdom, authenticity, and brilliance to the shared experience. The group was spoiled by members through gifting from companies such as Bouqs, Hanky Panky and Venus et Fleur. Check them out below!

19 Questions to Connection

Kicking off the day, attendees were invited to take part in a thoughtful icebreaker: 19 Questions to Connection—a nod to the 19th Amendment, symbolizing a turning point for women’s rights and a launchpad for progress.

Each guest received a unique card with a paired match to find, sparking rich conversation through reflective prompts like:

What’s your ultimate power outfit?
Morning routine that fuels your day?
How do you prepare before an important meeting or pitch?

The room buzzed with authentic stories and new connections were made. We captured some of their answers on video—check out some of the inspiring clips below!

Circles of Wisdom

The conversation deepened in cozy, glass-enclosed igloos stationed along the pier, where small groups of six leaders gathered for Circles of Wisdom. These micro-forums invited reflection on powerful questions:

What legacy do you hope to leave for future women leaders?

Which historical woman leader would you invite to this brunch and why?

The women also engaged in a Challenge & Solution round—sharing real-time leadership hurdles and workshopping actionable insights together. The session concluded with “Connection Commitments”—a pledge to follow up with at least one fellow attendee post-event, turning inspiration into action.

Incredible Women, Unforgettable Moments

We were honored to be joined by some of the most dynamic women across industries, including:

Alicia Reich, VP, Digital Marketing at Movado
Amanda Zuckerman, Co-founder & President of Dormify
Amy Riordan, CEO of Sachin & Babi
Britta Hoskins, Global Head of Brand at AIG
Charlyn Okigbo, New Ad Surfaces & Growth Bets at Uber
Constance Daglis, Chief of Staff Firmwide Marketing at Morgan Stanley
Jennie Baik, CEO & Co-founder of Orchard Mile
Kacey Sharrett, VP, DTC at GoPro
Kati Fernandez, Head of Content Development at ESPN / Disney
Kelli Galloway, Director, Inclusive B2B Marketing at American Express
Sabrina Cherubini, SVP, Brand + Digital at Hanky Panky
Soraya Davari, Head of Growth at DICE
Stephanie Urban, Board Advisor & Consultant at Steph Urban Consulting
Ying Chu, CMO at Furtuna Skin

…and more trailblazers who continue to shape the future of leadership.

Looking Ahead

This event was more than a brunch—it was a celebration of sisterhood, storytelling, and strategy. As we reflect on the wisdom shared and relationships sparked, we carry forward the collective energy of the day. The DEN remains committed to creating spaces where executive women can not only connect, but thrive.

Here’s to turning today’s conversations into tomorrow’s actions.

P.S. We placed "Love Letters to Leadership" card stock in each of our attendee gift bags, encouraging them to write notes to women who've impacted their journeys positively. We invite you to do the same!

Kim Tobman

CEO, The Bouqs

Fresh floral arrangements added color and vitality to the event that mirrored the diversity and energy in the room—where ideas bloomed just as beautifully as the decor.

Sabrina Cherubini

VP of Brand & Digital, Hanky Panky

The brand’s World’s Most Comfortable Thong was gifted to honor bold femininity, in vibrant reds and pinks—celebrating women who lead with both courage and consciousness.

Sylvette Sein

CMO, Venus et Fleur

Their iconic hat box bouquets filled the space and guests were gifted a Mini Round Bisou Bisou—an eternity rose that lasts the test of time, much like the resilience of women through history.