presents
Navigating Your Early Career with Authenticity
Connecting emerging professionals with industry leaders through mentorship, meaningful networking, and career-shaping conversations.
Thursday, November 19 • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Spiral, Hudson Yards
66 Hudson Blvd E, New York, NY 10001
2025 Speakers
Erica Culpepper
President, Cakes Body
Kate Weizman
Chief Marketing Officer, Westman Atelier
Lisa Menechino
Senior Manager, Global Education & Events, INNBEAUTY PROJECT
Marissa McGowan
Chief Sustainability Officer, (L’Oréal NA)
Tangela Woodley
Senior Manager, Employer Branding, (L’Oréal USA)
Emma Caris
Head of US PR, Sulwhasoo (AMOREPACIFIC)
Sofi Chernyak
Founder & CEO, MaquillAR Studio
Emily Langer
Marketing Manager, Matrix (L’Oréal USA)
Kathleen Barnea Spink
EVP, Purple PR
Event Topics
Resilience in a Changing Economy
Navigating AI, global tariffs, and disruption with adaptability and vision.
The Skills Employers Value Most
From data fluency to tech-savvy adaptability—what today’s leaders are really hiring for.
Standing Out in the Crowd
Building a personal brand that gets you noticed and helps you land your dream role.
Beauty with a Purpose
How the beauty industry is shaping social change—doing well while doing good.
