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Dear Mothers to Daughters Community,
My name is Lan Nguyen, the digital marketing and social media Specialist at Mothers To Daughters. In this first edition of 2026, we celebrate connection, growth, and collective impact. From the relaunch of Date with Daughters to our Legacy Walk Fashion Show and new partnerships, this year begins with purpose. We invite you to share your voice through our community survey, join the M2D membership to access exclusive experiences, and step forward as a mentor or mentee to help shape the next generation of women leaders. We also explore scaling purpose-driven initiatives, the rise of women’s sports as community spaces, and evolving conversations around Gen Z leadership. Together, these stories reflect our mission: building legacy, empowerment, and belonging across generations.
— Lan Nguyen
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Let's us hear your voice
Your voice matters to us. This short survey is an opportunity to share what’s meaningful to you, what could be improved, and how we can continue growing together as a community.
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Community Membership
Joining the M2D Community Membership connects you to a powerful network of women committed to growth, mentorship, and shared learning. Members gain access to curated resources, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to learn from both mentors and peers. You can expect support, inspiration, and a space where your voice and journey truly matter.
Join the M2D Community today and grow alongside women who are invested in your success.
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The Art of Scaling Workshop Series
Learn how leaders scale careers, communities, and outcomes through relationships + strategy. Open to all industries, with a focus on sports, blockchain, energy, robotics, real estate, and AI/tech.
You’ll learn how to pivot with purpose, build a growth-supporting network, maintain strong relationships, and leave with 3–5 actionable next steps for your career or business.
Call to Action
• Interested in this workshop? Reply to this email or contact connect@motherstodaughters.org
• To apply to be matched with a mentor (or find one):
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THE M2D LEGACY WALK
Honoring the Legacy of Women Across Generations
The M2D Legacy Walk is Mothers to Daughters’ signature impact runway experience celebrating the powerful bond between biological and spiritual mothers and daughters.
This show will be hosted at Cineplay, a stunning 4,000-square-foot event space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With its versatile layout, high ceilings, and professional AV capabilities, Cineplay is the perfect backdrop for an elevated, story-driven experience featuring a runway presentation with 20 mother–daughter pairs, alongside live performances, live illustration moments, artist showcases, and immersive creative experiences.
This elevated evening convenes designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters for a night rooted in legacy, mentorship, and women uplifting women while supporting Mothers to Daughters (M2D), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing women’s economic, intellectual, and social empowerment through intergenerational mentorship and access-building experiences.
This event is a fundraiser supporting our mission. If you are unable to attend and would still like to support the mission, you may donate here.
Tuesday, February 10th | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST | New York
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Date with Daughters: An Intimate Evening of Mentorship and Momentum |
Date with Daughters is a signature community engagement experience by Mothers to Daughters, designed to engage Millennials and Gen Z women (ages 18–39) through culturally relevant, relationship-driven gatherings that meet women where they are in life and career.
Through curated dinners, brunches, and intimate experiences, we create high-trust spaces for intergenerational dialogue, mentorship, and access to opportunity built on authenticity and meaningful connection, not transactional networking.
The initiative supports:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs with little to no business experience
- Women in business seeking growth, visibility, and scale
- Women pivoting industries to step into new roles or leadership
Rooted in Mothers to Daughters’ mission to support the launch and growth of 100,000 women entrepreneurs globally, Date with Daughters expands mentorship and ecosystem access across industries while prioritizing pathways in sports, blockchain, energy, robotics, and tech.
By blending mentorship with culturally relevant experiences, Date with Daughters turns connection into outcomes building confidence, expanding networks, and helping the next generation create sustainable careers, businesses, and legacies.
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M2D X Kibonen Partnership : Connection Together Beyond the Runway
Designer Kibonen has launched the Mafo Dress Tour, a series of intimate, fashion-focused brunch gatherings that bring women together to connect beyond traditional runway shows. At each event, attendees wear the Mafo dress, interpreting it in their own styles, fostering community and conversation. The concept began organically when friends attended wearing the garment and quickly expanded as others joined in. Inspired by Cameroonian fabric heritage and designed for versatility, the dress symbolizes inclusivity and belonging. In 2026 the tour will travel across U.S. cities and internationally, partnering with charity Mothers To Daughters to support women’s empowerment.
Why Your Gen Z Workers Need Tough Love
This article argues that Gen Z workers need “tough love” leadership rather than special accommodations, advocating for rigor, high expectations, and excellence as essential to effective mentorship and organizational success. The author disagrees with views that younger workers require gentler management due to their “sensibilities” and contends that standards shouldn’t be lowered for any generation. Using examples from sports teams and other high-performance environments, the piece suggests that demanding excellence teaches discipline and strengthens both individuals and missions. It emphasizes that nonprofit leadership should hold young staff to the same standards as any skilled profession.
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Women's sports bars expected to quadruple across the U.S. in 2025
Women’s sports bars are rapidly emerging across the United States, creating inclusive, community-driven spaces dedicated to celebrating women’s athletics. What began as a small number of niche venues has grown into a national movement, with the total expected to quadruple in 2025. These bars prioritize broadcasting women’s sporting events, from basketball to soccer, while fostering environments where fans feel represented and welcomed. Many are founded by women and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who saw a gap in traditional sports culture. Fueled by rising viewership and investment in women’s sports, these venues symbolize a broader cultural shift toward visibility, equity, and shared connection beyond the game itself.
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