
SPIRIT FORWARD SUMMIT MIAMI
The Spirit Forward Summit Miami 2019 brought together current and future female change-makers for a day of speeches, panels and activities aimed to empower and educate women and men who are passionate about shattering stereotypes. This year’s theme, “Be You, Be Better” inspired individuals across industries to identify their authentic self and engage in thought-provoking discussions on topics such as inclusivity, paying it forward, financial empowerment, and more.

TOPICS
Welcome Keynotes: Bacardi
Pete Carr | Kelly Feintech
How To Be YOU Everywhere: Understanding Your Voice & Vibe Without The BS
Cyndie Spiegel
Empowered Wo(Men) Empower Wo(Men)
Claudia Pertierra | Martin Voke | Sonia Jacobson | Stephanie Epsy
It Takes a Whole Lot of Confidence
Alejandra Estefania | Heather Monahan | Isabel Baudrey
3 Easy #Adulting Personal Finance Hacks That No One Tells You
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
Women Getting S**T Done: Amparo Unplugged
Chris Ha | Vanessa Garcia | Victoria Collado
Mix It Up: A Conversation About Diversity & Inclusion
Demetha Sanders | James Pogue | Paula Glickenhaus | Scott Ballina
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
Elena Brower | Trish Barillas
How To Be a Bada**
Abby Vineyard | Amy Grantland | Bibiana Bosquero | Maria Alonso | Wendy Tull Bucaro
Be Perfectly You: Everyone Else Is Taken
Mariana Atencio
Networking Cocktail Hour
SPEAKERS
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
RAISE THE STAKES
![]() British Airways | Iberia |
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![]() SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE & SPIRITS |
RAISE THE BAR
![]() Accenture | ![]() Munck Wilson | ![]() Nike Communications |
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RAISE THE GLASS
![]() Marsh & McLennan Agency | ![]() Aires | ![]() Crowley |
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![]() Del Monte | ![]() Fisher Phillips | ![]() GreenbergTraurig |
![]() inwk | ![]() Mercer | ![]() MetrixLab |
![]() Mosaic | ![]() Team Enterprises | ![]() Uber |
![]() UM Business School | ![]() Wilson Learning |
PARTNERS
![]() Books & Books | ![]() EMKAY | ![]() HOGAN LOVELLS |
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LOCATION
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Parking:
It is suggested that you utilize a car share service such as Uber or Lyft to attend the event, as parking is limited. Discounted valet parking is $25 per car.
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel is offering a discounted hotel room rate (based on availability) to all attendees for the 2019 Spirit Forward Summit Miami. Additional information on booking your room is provided through your Eventbrite ticket purchase.
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For media inquiries contact jmerz@bacardi.com

TESTIMONIALS
“THE AMOUNT OF THOUGHT AND EFFORT THAT WENT INTO ORGANIZING THIS EVENT DID NOT GO UNNOTICED. I HOPE TO RECEIVE FUTURE INVITATIONS. TRULY SPECTACULAR."
“THE EXPERIENCE EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. I APPRECIATED THE FACT THAT GIVEN THE CURRENT CLIMATE, POLITICS WAS NOT BROUGHT INTO THE DISCUSSIONS. I WILL BE BRINGING A GROUP WITH ME NEXT YEAR!”
“BY FAR, THE BEST LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE I HAVE ATTENDED. ALL THE SPEAKERS WERE ENGAGING AND KEPT THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIENCE. I LEFT THERE FEELING EMPOWERED NOT ONLY AS A FEMALE BUT AS A LEADER WITHIN MY ORGANIZATION.”
“EVERY YEAR IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER - KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!”
