Trailblazers in business, fashion, media, and information technology recently shared their career journeys during Berkeley College’s ninth annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) event, “The Power to Empower: Paying It Forward in Business.”
More than 150 students, business leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the event, headlined by Jaime Wynn, president, Jimmy Choo Americas, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Berkeley College.
“Not one of us got to where we are by ourselves,” Wynn said during her keynote address. “As we rise in our roles and positions, we must remember to reach back, mentor, support, and advocate for others on their respective journeys.”
Berkeley College presented Wynn with the 2023 Women’s Empowerment Award for Inspiring Future Leaders. The award recognizes entrepreneurs, business and community leaders who have shared their career advice and personal experiences with Berkeley College students and the community at-large.
The Oct. 18 event at Berkeley College in Woodland Park also featured a panel of prominent entrepreneurs who shared their journeys to professional success. Speakers included Kim Baker, CEO and founder, GLAMAZON Beauty; WyQuasia King-Thomas, senior director of Merchandising/head of Clothing, Francesca’s Clothing Boutiques; Maryann Pagano, CEO, BlackHawk Data LLC; and Shelley Wade, radio personality, New York City’s 94.7 The Block.
The panel was moderated by Patty Greer, JD, Berkeley College provost. Graphic recorder Jill Greenbaum, EdD, captured the summit’s highlights and key messages on a large easel drawing. Tania Mottos, a student leader who recently was honored by NJBIA with a Rising Star Award, delivered welcoming remarks.
Event sponsors included BlackHawk Data; Eastern Funding, LLC; and Valley Bank Women in Business. Partners included D’s Cozy Kitchen, Shop Rite of Little Falls, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
To watch the livestream video of the event, go here.
Photo Caption: Jaime Wynn, president, Jimmy Choo Americas. Photo courtesy of Berkeley College.
