Schedule

GRAVITAS uses fashion to empower women to be their best selves. Shop the confidence closet and sign up for a consultation with “dress whisperer” Lisa Sun, Gravitas CEO and Founder.

Stop by our professional photographer for a new headshot with makeup and hair touchup. You'll receive the image file to update your social media presence. No additional fee. Sponsored by CoreLogic

Sign up for a 15-minute LinkedIn Profile consultation with an expert coach. Find out what your profile says about you, learn strategies to build your social media presence and engage your network. Sign up link: https://calendly.com/dwcs/mba-annual24 Sponsored by Zillow Home Loans

Our opening act sets the tone for the day with an energetic style and keeps it going throughout the day. Feel the power!

Susan Stewart, 2021 MBA Chair and CEO of SWBC Mortgage, welcomes mPower founder Marcia Davies to the stage to share her message and vision for women in our industry.

Get the latest data on women's progress in the workplace and how their experiences impact their engagement and career progression. Dive deep into the results of the Women of the Workplace 2024 Report from McKinsey & Company, developed in partnership with LeanIn.org. The behind-the-scenes analysis inspires leadership teams and managers at all levels to drive better outcomes.

Learn from the inspiring stories of leading women in real estate finance as they speak up about their experiences. Their insights will prove invaluable as you navigate your career. Sponsored by ICE Mortgage Technology.

Take time to connect with other attendees while enjoying lunch. Sponsored by Essent.

Noted fashion entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former McKinsey & Company consultant Lisa Sun challenges us to think differently about confidence. Through proprietary research and stories, Sun has cracked the code to help women build self-worth on their own terms. By sharing the eight strengths that every woman can call upon to be successful, she inspires us to harness our superpowers and use gravitas to advance personally and professionally. Following the session, you can purchase your copy of Sun's book, GRAVITAS: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence, and get it signed. Sponsored by Optimal Blue.

Ursula Burns is a trailblazing executive best known for leading Xerox through major growth and transformation as CEO. The path of her Xerox career, from summer intern through the ranks of leadership to the top position, is rivaled only by her life story itself, growing up poor, overcoming racism and sexism to become the first Black woman to head one of America’s most iconic Fortune 500 companies. Today, she serves on several boards and is an outspoken champion of inclusive capitalism and racial equity. She’ll sit down with MBA’s 2025 Chair, Laura Escobar, to discuss these and other themes from her memoir, Where You Are Is Not Who You Are. Sponsored by Evertree Insurance.

An iconic figure for women, Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, seven-time Golden Globe® winner, producer, author, activist, and fitness expert. Her career spans over 5 decades including over 50 films and crucial advocacy work on behalf of women, Native Americans, the climate crisis, and more. Famous for saying it’s more important to be interested than interesting, it’s hard to imagine a more fascinating guest for the mPower stage. Join us for a unique opportunity to hear her conversation with Marcia Davies. Sponsored by Arch MI.

End the day networking with other attendees. Have your photo taken with Jane Fonda, enjoy your favorite beverage and appetizers, and make lasting connections. Sponsored by Pulte Financial Services.