Brooklyn was alive last night! The New York Women’s Foundation knows how to create a moment of delicious food, a beautiful venue, and dancers who had the whole room in motion. You could feel the energy from the door — a mix of power, grace, and that signature New York confidence.
This wasn’t just another event. It was a vibe. The 31st Annual Neighborhood Dinner at Industry City was intimate, inspiring, and filled with women whose energy matched my own — bold, grounded, unstoppable.
I loved catching up with my good friend Kathleen Tait, one of the Foundation’s newest board members. She’s stepping into her role with strength and heart — the kind of woman who reminds you why it’s important to show up.
The honorees — Linda Goode Bryant, Lorena Kourousias, Luisa Navarro, Stacey Cumberbatch, and Brennan Gang — were nothing short of extraordinary. Real women making real impact, right here in our city.
The food? Incredible. The entertainment? A whole mood. The company? Soul-nourishing.
Earlier this year, I attended a breakfast for The Foundation, but this one hit different — it felt personal. Like being part of something bigger, something real. A trip absolutely worth my time.
If you don’t already know about The New York Women’s Foundation, it’s one of the most powerful forces for change in this city. They’ve awarded over $133 million to more than 500 grassroots organizations that empower women, girls, and gender-expansive people — building equity, opportunity, and leadership from the ground up. They don’t just talk about impact — they fund it, they nurture it, and they celebrate it.
If you’re inspired (and I know you are), get involved:
👉 Visit www.nywf.org
👉 Follow them on IG @nywomensfdn
👉 Learn more about their grantees and upcoming events at nywf.org/nd2025-reflections
Because when women come together with purpose and passion… the whole room shifts.
Real talk — I left Brooklyn inspired, full, and reminded that courage really is contagious.
Photos by Kurt Leggard, click here to see the full gallery.
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