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The Legacy
Behind the Leaders
We gather to recognize the women who have
shaped our journeys — the mothers, mentors, and visionaries
whose guidance and insight have influenced us long before we
fully understood their impact. Through this event, we extend
that recognition into a shared
and intentional space.
Imagine inviting your mother — or the woman
who has played that defining role in your life — into a room
of founders, investors, and cultural leaders. A room that
acknowledges her. That honors what she built, what she
sacrificed, and what she made possible for you.
That room exists. It's called
the Ball
of Wisdom
What Is the Ball of Wisdom?
Hosted by Mothers
to Daughters (M2D),
The
Ball of Wisdom
is an intentionally curated evening bringing together the
women — and the men who champion them — who are building
something that lasts. Not just companies. Legacies.
This is not a networking cocktail hour. This
is a gathering of wisdom — where every conversation carries
weight, every introduction is purposeful, and every woman in
the room is seen for the full depth of what she brings.
The evening includes:
The Ball of Wisdom Awards honoring women
driving
intergenerational impact
Keynote addresses from visionary founders and
cultural leaders
Curated high-level introductions across
founders, investors, and leaders
A live auction featuring rare experiences and
exclusive access
A silent auction open now at zeffy.com
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Three voices. One mission: to lead with
purpose.
Manisha Beriwala
Founder & CEO, The Corporate Diwali
A global cultural architect and media
entrepreneur, Manisha has built a movement reaching over 2.3
million people worldwide. Through her 'Find Your Inner
Light' philosophy, she redefines inclusive, purpose-driven
leadership across culture, media, and impact.
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Founder, KBF Ventures & BrainTrust
An award-winning executive, venture
capitalist, and four-time founder with two exits, Kendra has
built and scaled over 200 brands. A leading voice in beauty,
wellness, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship, she turns
vision into lasting value.
Satie Narain-Simon, CPA
Bestselling Author, Global Peace Ambassador &
Founder, SNS–Powered by Love
A former senior tax auditor turned
bestselling author and cancer survivor, Satie empowers
others through self-love and personal growth. Recognized by
the Library of Congress and a 2026 Women Leader Hub Hall of
Famer, she leads with grace and conviction.
HONORING OUR WISDOM LADIES
Women whose lives are a testament to legacy
in action.
Donna Moore-Stewart
Executive Director, The Pollyanna Project,
Inc.
Born in Jamaica, Donna has dedicated her life
to uplifting underserved communities worldwide — from Sierra
Leone to her own backyard. A U.S. Presidential Lifetime
Achievement Award recipient and UN Peace Ambassador, she
lives her motto: 'Helping One Hand at a Time.'
Masha Tsinberg
Chief Operating Officer, Key Digital | Luxury
Real Estate Broker
Over 25 years at the helm of operations,
Masha has driven 40% increases in customer satisfaction and
25% gains in employee retention through mentorship and
vision. A luxury real estate broker and lifestyle voice with
90,000+ followers, she leads across every room she enters.
MEDAL CHAMPIONS
Men Elevating Daughters as Leaders
— because legacy is a shared responsibility.
Ron Dyce
Founder, RON DYCE — Luxury Fashion House
Ron is a New York-based luxury fashion
designer who approaches his craft as legacy — building
pieces that endure beyond trends. A proud girl dad, he is as
committed to uplifting the next generation of women as he is
to the art of elevated storytelling through design.
Karl G. Schlegel III
Managing Partner, Renovatio Global
With 20 years spanning VC, M&A, tech, and
Inc. 500 growth, Karl brings rare expertise in partnership
and government contract capital strategy. He joins us as a
father raising daughters to lead with strength, clarity, and
values.
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