Women’s Leadership Breakfast

Claim Your Seat At The Table

There’s something truly powerful about gathering with women who dream boldly, lead with purpose, and elevate each other. Join us for the 2025 Women’s Leadership Breakfast on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 8 a.m. at the historic Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. This event is one of the city’s leading gatherings dedicated to celebrating and advancing women in leadership.

This premier, signature event convenes influential leaders from across the greater Washington, D.C. region for a morning designed to feed both your ambition and your heart. With the incredible Carla Hall as our keynote, you’ll connect with changemakers, gain actionable insights for your own leadership journey, and be part of an event the League hopes will become a nationally recognized platform for women leaders and advocates.

Keynote Speaker: Carla Hall

Carla is best known as a former co-host of ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew” who over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars”.

Her work as a motivational speaker has included speeches for The National Society of Leadership and Success at Texas A&M University, the Alabama Women’s Summit, and The Multi Unit FoodService Operators Conference. She also hosted the Emmy-nominated “Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall” (HBO Max) and currently serves as a judge on “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” (HBO Max), and the Halloween Baking Championship (Food Network).

Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual “Best Cookbook” lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. Carla is a graduate of Howard University.

Carla has generously partnered with The Junior League of Washington to promote children’s literacy through donations of her upcoming new book release, Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party, to our community partners.

An Inspiring Morning Designed for You

Empowering keynote address and 30-minute moderated Q&A with Carla Hall
Insightful 30-minute panel discussion featuring accomplished women leaders across the region.
Recognition of trailblazing women by presenting the Terry Algire and Mary Harriman Awards
Opportunities to connect, network, and elevate your leadership journey

Secure Your Seat

General Admission – $150 for JLW members / $175 for non-members
Full access to the program, breakfast, networking with fellow attendees, and exclusive event swag.
[Reserve General Admission]
Premium Admission – $200
All General Admission benefits, plus premium seating with an enhanced view of the program.
Elevate your experience with priority seating for the full program.
[Reserve Premium Admission]
VIP Admission – $250
All Premium benefits, plus post-event reception with Carla Hall, panelists, and awardees.
Exclusive opportunity to meet Carla Hall and special guests.
[Reserve VIP Admission]
Honorary Host Committee – $500
Join an exclusive group of supporters as a champion of women’s leadership. Enjoy prime seating, VIP perks, and the opportunity to be publicly recognized as a leader and advocate advancing JLW’s mission.
Demonstrate your leadership and support of women’s advancement.
[Join the Honorary Host Committee]

All ticket proceeds support JLW’s mission to advance women’s leadership and meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Accessibility & Special Needs

JLW strives to ensure all members and guests feel welcome. If you have special needs pertaining to this event, please let us know at womenleadership@jlw.org.

Questions

For all other questions, please contact us at womenleadership@jlw.org.

Tickets are live— reserve early to secure your preferred experience!