CELEBRATING CARIBBEAN WOMEN POWERHOUSES IN 2026
Sunday 22nd March 2026 | 1-6 PM | Brooklyn, NYC
In Partnership With
WI BOLD + BEAUTIFUL LEGACY 2026:
A Women’s Month Celebration:
Carib Biz Network invites you to a day of celebration of Women’s History Month, designed for women who value connection, culture, and meaningful conversation. This gathering brings together founders, creatives, and leaders for a day rooted in community, elevated vibes, and intentional presence. The day will feature incredible wine, rich dialogue, women-led activations and a space to simply be among women who are building, becoming, and evolving. It is a moment to pause, connect, and celebrate the power of women in business and culture, together.
Event Details
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Location: The Arches BK | 1394 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Dress Code: Chic. Required color palette: Dark Fuchsia, Berry, Sienna, Cocoa.
Space is limited. See you there Bosses!
TICKET OPTIONS
General Tickets $75
One (1) complimentary **Clif Family wine ticket
Access to **Leadership Power Hour Panel** featuring dynamic Caribbean women speakers
Floral Bar experience by **The Bloom Collective**
Access to Clicknit Photography Booth experience
DJ, photo booth, and networking moments
Light bites food bar
Gift bags for the first 60 attendees only!
VIP Tickets $95
One (1) complimentary **Clif Family wine ticket
One (1) complimentary Bar ticket
Premium Seating at the Leadership Power Hour Panel featuring dynamic Caribbean women speakers
Deluxe VIP Gift Bag
Floral Bar experience by **The Bloom Collective**
Access to Aura Privee Fragrance bar + gift
Acesss to Clicknit Photography Booth experience
DJ, photo booth, and networking moments
Light bites food bar
OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS
Official Bronze Partner: Clif Family
Clif Family Winery is a St. Helena, California-based, family-owned, and B Corp-certified producer of organic wines and food, founded by Clif Bar creators Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson. They offer Napa Valley estate wines, gourmet food items, and a popular food truck, focusing on sustainability, organic farming, and curated tasting experiences.
Official Floral Partner: The Bloom Collective
The Bloom Collective is a luxury floral design boutique specializing in bespoke floral arrangements, immersive workshop experiences, and brand collaborations. The Bloom Collective is a creative space dedicated to curating unforgettable experiences through flowers: fom weddings and social gatherings to corporate events and hands-on floral workshops.
Official Media Partner: Clickn It Photo Booth
Clickn It Photo Booth (based in Brooklyn, NY) is an interactive event entertainment company owned and operated by Kim. They provide modern photo experiences—including "Daisy" (a standing booth), mirror booths, and 360 booths—featuring touchscreen technology, instant prints, boomerangs, and social media sharing
Official Fragrance Partner: Aura Privée
Aura Privée is a specialized, interactive fragrance brand offering mobile perfume bars, curated, workshops, and custom scent blending for events and individuals. They specialize in creating bespoke, luxurious, and intimate sensory experiences, often focusing on personalized, hand-blended scents that act as "bottled identities".
Official In-Kind Partner: Pattern Beauty
Pattern Beauty, founded by Tracee Ellis Ross, is a hair care brand designed for curly, coily, and tight-textured hair, aiming to celebrate and nourish natural hair textures. It offers products focused on hydration, styling, and hair health for the Black community, emphasizing self-love and the inherent beauty of natural hair.
Official In-Kind Partner: Miss Jessie’s
Miss Jessie's is a pioneering haircare brand founded in 2004 which revolutionized the natural hair industry by specializing in products tailored for curly, kinky, wavy, and multi-textured hair. The founding sisters developed their acclaimed products—starting with the famous "Curly Pudding"—out of a need for high-quality, moisturizing, and styling solutions in the early 2000s. The brand has evolved from a popular Brooklyn-based salon into a leading, nationally recognized product line carried by major retailers like Target.
OUR WI BOLD SPEAKERS
REYNA NORIEGA | ARTIST + EDUCATOR
Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based visual artist, designer, and author known for vibrant illustrations that celebrate women of color and explore themes of identity, healing, and joy. Of Cuban and Bahamian heritage, her work draws deeply from her Afro-Caribbean and Latin roots, often featuring bold colors and simplified figures that center representation and empowerment.
A graduate of Florida International University, Noriega began her career as an art teacher before becoming a full-time artist. Her work has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker and in collaborations with brands including Apple and American Express, while her creative practice continues to focus on storytelling, culture, and community.
LEXI CHOW | Founder, CODA Network
Lexi Chow is a trailblazing visionary who has carved out a vital market for the Caribbean diaspora through her innovative streaming network, which authentically showcases the voices and stories of Caribbean culture. With a rich and diverse background in film and music, Chow artfully blends creativity with strategic insight, delivering meaningful content to audiences worldwide.
In 2022, Chow founded Caribbean on Demand All in One Place, (CODA Network), a Caribbean TV and mobile streaming platform that embodies her commitment to celebrating her global and Caribbean roots. This new venture positions her as a key stakeholder in the thriving OTT industry, uniting a network of complementary brands under one umbrella.
Her impressive career spans major film studios such as Hasbro Studios and Paramount Pictures, where she gained a profound understanding of the entertainment landscape. Chow’s dynamic expertise encompasses content creation, operations, and tech development, enabling her to adeptly navigate the complexities of the industry. With a solid background in development at prominent studios, she has honed her craft in creating compelling narratives that resonate with cultural audiences.
SUEZETTE YASMIN ROBOTHAM | Best-selling Author + Tech Executive
Suezette Yasmin Robotham, is an internationally respected tech executive, executive coach, keynote speaker, and culture strategist. She has led at influential organizations like Google and Meta, and advised Fortune 500 companies, universities, and global organizations on building human-centered, inclusive, and courageous cultures. She helps high-achieving professionals lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity, especially in spaces where they've been taught to shrink. Known for her warmth, wit, and unflinching honesty, Suezette is the mentor we all wish we had in the room.
AKA ALI-KERR | John Maxwell Certified Coach + Author
Aka Ali-Kerr is a highly accomplished Human Resources leader, author, and Certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with over 23 years of experience in developing and implementing best-practice strategies in compensation, recruitment, training, and employee relations. Known for her passion for people, she currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at Andaz Miami Beach, Hyatt Hotels.
With a career spanning Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S., Aka specializes in fostering high-performance cultures through compassionate leadership. She is the author of The Master Guide to Leadership Through the Lens of Care, a book inspired by her experiences leading teams during the pandemic, which highlights key mandates such as "care with action," "consistency with accountability," and "competence with the right attitude".
As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, she helps leaders and teams reach their organizational goals by implementing proven leadership strategies and facilitating workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions.
SHARI WINCHESTER | Designer, Creative Director, Author of Rooted
Shari Winchester is a visionary designer, creative director, and the author of Rooted, a journal created to support Caribbean women in reconnecting with themselves through reflection, rest, and intentional storytelling. With over fifteen years of experience in branding, visual storytelling, and experiential projects, Winchester brings a unique blend of creativity, cultural insight, and strategic thinking to her work that resonates deeply with our experiences as Caribbean women.
In December 2025, she launched Rooted, a journal that goes beyond prompts to include curated gatherings, workshops, and immersive experiences designed to nurture wellbeing, self-discovery, and meaningful connection for women. She is also the founder of Studio Neonness.co, where her work in colour, carnival costume design, and branding has earned her recognition for elevating Caribbean aesthetics in both local and international rooms.
Her career spans design leadership across branding, packaging, visual communication, and cultural projects, where she has consistently demonstrated the ability to translate Caribbean culture into compelling visual stories. Through Rootedand her wider creative practice, Winchester empowers Caribbean women to slow down, honour our stories, embrace our creativity, and live with intention.
Dress Code: Chic. Required color palette:
Dark Fuchsia, Berry, Sienna, Cocoa.
