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Dear Mothers to Daughters Community,
Welcome to our latest newsletter! I’m Natalie Marzano, PR Communications Lead at Mothers to Daughters, and I’m so excited to share some of the meaningful work and upcoming initiatives we have in store.
This month we have several panels and community events, including the Ball of Wisdom: A Black Tie Leadership & Legacy Evening. This ball is a special milestone for us as we celebrate our U.S. anniversary while also honoring Mother’s Day in a way that feels true to our mission—by uplifting and investing in the next generation.
In June, we are thrilled to be activating for Tech Week with two special events; DWD - Wearing the Future: Culture, Capital & Community and The Future of Wealth: AI Insight and People.
— Natalie Marzano
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QUEEN PINK
See M2D Founder, Francine Mbvoumbo, speak on the panel Friday, May 8th at 5pm.
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M2D is a Community Partner for Right To Run
A weekend celebration for women's movement May 8th - 9th.
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At Mothers to Daughters, we believe intergenerational mentorship is the most powerful form of capital a woman can receive. The wisdom passed down through generations is priceless and no amount of AI can account for it.
Our Founder, Francine Mbvoumbo, brings that belief to life with the Ball of Wisdom. It is a ball built for women who lead, mentor, and leave something behind worth inheriting.
If you are interested in participating as a partner, sponsor or speaker, please reach out pr@motherstodaughters.org.
📅 Thursday, May 14th | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
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Congratulations to our Vice Chair, Cara-Lee Lewis!
Cara-Lee, pictured with Dave McKay, CEO of Royal Bank of Canada after winning a prestigious RBC award.
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Mothers to Daughters Takes on Tech Week! |
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The Future of Wealth: AI Insight and People
📅 Tuesday, June 2nd | 🕕 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Human judgment in an age of intelligent systems. In a landscape shaped by both human expertise and intelligent systems, this session explores how today’s leaders are making smarter decisions around income, protection, and long-term wealth.
Hosted by Mothers to Daughters (M2D), a global platform advancing intergenerational mentorship and economic empowerment, this conversation reflects a broader mission: to support the launch and growth of 100,000 women entrepreneurs by 2035.
At M2D, we view generational intelligence as a strategic advantage, where access to relationships, lived experience, and decision-making frameworks is intentionally transferred across generations to accelerate outcomes.
This session brings that philosophy into practice, offering a space where capital, technology, and human judgment converge, and where proximity leads to possibility.
This is not a traditional panel. It’s a high-signal room designed for thoughtful exchange, meaningful connections, and a deeper look into how decisions are actually made.
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DWD - Wearing The Future: Culture, Capital & Community
📅 Saturday, June 6th | 🕕 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
What if culture was the gateway to capital?
During NY Tech Week, Mothers to Daughters (M2D) invites you into a highly curated gathering for our Date with Daughters signature initiative at an upscale restaurant in Manhattan for brunch.
During this gathering women from some of the most exclusive rooms across capital, culture, and community will come together to explore how these forces intersect to shape the future of entrepreneurship.
This experience brings together founders, investors, and cultural leaders in a setting designed for both connection and clarity. Guests are invited to dress in a way that reflects their highest expression of identity, power, and ownership.
This is not a traditional brunch. It is a room built with intention.
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Women in the Workplace 2025
The 11th Annual Report
The latest data from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company acts as a clear sign as to why our mission at Mothers to Daughters is so important. In this report, women are notably less likely than men to want to be promoted, with 80% of women vs. 86% of men.
For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 93 women move up. For women of color, the disparity is even sharper: just 82 Asian women and Latinas, and just 60 Black women. Over time this allows men to continue to outpace women at the manager level, making true equity harder to achieve with each passing year.
But where does this disadvantage stem from? According to the data, its all about support.
Only 31% of entry-level women have a sponsor, compared to 45% of men. Fewer women have senior leaders advocating for them, opening doors, or making the introductions that quietly shape careers. Which is why building a strong network of mentors (and just as importantly, becoming one) isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
When women actively support, advocate for, and invest in one another, they begin to close the very gaps the system leaves open. Mentorship turns missed opportunities into shared ones. It transforms isolation into access. It ensures the next generation of women don't have to face these same challenges alone, but with the support and guidance of the women before them.
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