Celebrating women who dare to lead differently discover their powerful stories of courage in action.
Find the one voice that inspires you to challenge limits, break barriers, and shape a future that works for all.#IRiskIt What risk will you take?
We can’t wait 134 years to achieve equality. We need the next generation of female leaders to achieve equality.
A global movement sparking courage and bold action to create a future that works for all. Where courage meets actions.
MARCH, 23, 2025
Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY, Studio Gather
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Despite progress in recent years, women around the world still face many obstacles in areas
nations in the UN have women as heads of state
of the world’s scientific researchers are women
Every hour, somewhere in the world, members of national parliaments or legislatures are making decisions on important issues, and worldwide only
Only 37 of the Fortune 500 companies have a female as CEO, an all-time record
Minority women are especially underrepresented in STEM fields – of all U.S. women earning PhDs in science and engineering, fewer than
Olivia Ponton is a model, creator, and advocate with a combined following of over 12 million across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, where she is among the platform’s most highly engaged creators. Known for her authenticity, relatability, and positive outlook, Olivia uses her platforms to connect deeply with her community – openly sharing her journey with health and wellness, mental health, self-love, and empowerment – while also speaking out on cultural and political issues that matter most to her generation. Olivia is also the host of Booked and Busy—a book-club-meets-hangout where she explores her favorite reads, interviews authors, and chats with friends and creators. Blending curiosity, warmth, and escapist fun, the show marks a new chapter for Olivia as she continues building her presence in fashion, culture, and now, the literary space. Based full-time in New York City, Olivia continues to expand her influence across modeling, content creation, design collaborations, and advocacy – solidifying herself as one of today’s most dynamic and multifaceted young talents.
Since emerging as a digital talent, Olivia has become a sought-after face in the fashion and beauty industries. She has fronted multi-season campaigns with Victoria’s Secret PINK, including serving as red carpet host for the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and has been a contracted ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, Maybelline and Coach. She has also collaborated directly on design projects, including the REEF x Olivia Ponton and the American Eagle x Olivia Ponton Pride collections. A front-row fixture at New York Fashion Week with strong ties to Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, she also maintains close relationships with European fashion houses including Fendi, Burberry, and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2024, she was invited to sit front row at the Vogue World fashion show in Paris. Her impact has been recognized by the industry, including her feature in Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report (Class of 2023).
Most recently, Oliva launched Booked and Busy where she deep dives into beloved books – from Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing to Kiera Cass’s The Selection  – and even explored movie adaptations like Frieda McFadden’s The Housemaid. The podcast has welcomed bestselling authors like Alex Aster and most recently Julia Whelan as special guests, where they unpack world-building, fan theories, and reader questions that linger long after the last page. Olivia’s warmth, curiosity, and knack for asking the lingering questions real readers crave have quickly made Booked and Busy a destination for fans and authors alike, turning busy schedules into thoughtful escapes through storytelling.
Beyond fashion and beauty, Olivia is passionate about advocacy and giving back. She works closely with Pride Live and the Stonewall Inn on LGBTQIA+ initiatives, appearing with MAC Cosmetics in the 2025 NYC Pride Parade. Since coming out in Teen Vogue in 2021, she has proudly embraced her role within the community, using her visibility to empower others to live authentically. She is also committed to sustainability and ocean conservation, a passion rooted in her Florida upbringing, and has partnered with organizations such as 4Ocean and Coral Gardeners.
Cassidy Kmetz is a Miami-based fitness coach, entrepreneur, and wellness creator who helps women build strong, sculpted glutes while supporting hormone health, core alignment, and long-term confidence. Known for her science-backed, no-extremes approach, Cassidy blends strength training, mind–muscle connection, and hormone-conscious nutrition to help women achieve sustainable results.
A former competitive soccer athlete nominated to try out for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Cassidy’s path shifted after a catastrophic accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, multiple brain bleeds, and permanent hearing loss. After spending a week in a coma and relearning how to walk, she rebuilt her life through fitness — an experience that now deeply shapes her coaching philosophy.
Today, Cassidy specializes in glute growth without bulk, correcting rib flare, strengthening the deep core, and helping women overcome years of under-fueling through sustainable methods like reverse dieting. She works exclusively with women across all stages of life, including postpartum and menopausal clients.
Cassidy is the creator of a comprehensive fitness app offering gym and at-home programs, macro calculators, meal plan guides, and a supportive community, as well as a digital ebook that distills more than eight years of training experience into a step-by-step guide for glute growth and balanced nutrition. Through her work, she advocates for consistency over perfection, nourishment over restriction, and fitness as a lifelong tool for empowerment.
Camilla Araujo is one of the most viral social media stars of her generation, known for her magnetic presence, bold personality, and ability to capture global attention overnight. She first exploded online through highly shareable content that resonated across platforms, quickly building a massive and loyal following. Since then, Camilla has transitioned from digital sensation to real-world influence—attending major Fashion Week shows, walking high-profile red carpets, and becoming a recognizable face in the fashion and entertainment space.
Beyond her personal brand, Camilla and her boyfriend, Owen, have built a platform dedicated to empowering other creators—offering them opportunities, visibility, and tools to grow their own audiences. With her viral impact, fashion presence, and entrepreneurial mindset, Camilla continues to evolve from internet star to influential force in modern pop culture.
Founder and Host of the Conversations with Cam podcast, Cameron Rogers (@cameronoaksrogers) utilizes her unfiltered voice and humor to carve out a safe space on the internet for mothers. Standing proud as a mental health advocate, community curator, and mother, Cameron’s audience resonates with her realistic and authentic approach to life’s trials and tribulations.Â
Cameron is dedicated to dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health, and leverages her platforms to foster an open dialogue within her close-knit community about real-life issues. Her commitment extends to providing impactful resources and empowering mothers to embrace a life lived simply and imperfectly. Embracing the challenges of new motherhood, Cameron passionately sheds light on her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum depression, and the often unspoken or overlooked trials and tribulations of navigating the journey of motherhood.
Cameron Rogers is solidifying her spot as one of the most trusted names in parenting, wellness, business, and mental health advice. Sitting down with industry leaders on her show, Conversations with Cam, such as Camila Alves McConaughey, Jason Kelce, Lake Bell, Mandy Moore, Katie Couric, Lo Bosworth, Connor Wood, Melissa Wood Tepperberg, Danny Meyer, Whitney Port, Hannah Bronfman, and more. Cameron has a superpower for creating a safe space for honest, open, and unfiltered conversations with her guests.
Cameron is also the founder of Quiet Your Mind and Busy Your Hands, a first of it’s kind product that combines coloring, journaling, and affirmations, to prioritize mental health and re-engage with your inner child. Cameron found inspiration for this project while recovering from a concussion because she couldn’t rely on her usual screen-based distractions. After having kids, Cameron realized that the activities we encourage for them, such as drawings and artistic expression, are still valuable tools for adults as well. Each page features gentle writing prompts and coloring affirmations to help busy your hands and quiet your mind. She just recently launched the Kid’s Edition, which includes gratitude pages, coloring affirmations, free coloring pages, conversation prompts, and stickers. This product encourages unlimited opportunities to connect with your child through communication and art and gives space for your child to process emotions and the world around them.
Today, women represent the most significant disruptive force of the world— however as per the recent Global Gender Gap Report, it will take 300 years to achieve gender equality.
We need next generation of future female leaders to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG 2030).
We can’t wait any longer, the timing is right to inspire young girls to find their hero. The one that helps them believe they can do whatever it is they want to.
To not give up. To not hold back. To be fearless in their pursuit to change the world. Every girl deserves a choice and a chance to make an impact.Â
Join our global movement to accelerate future female leadership and inspire the next generation of young girls, in a bold new way that is about equality, choice and putting women’s voice on center stage.
The World Woman Foundation, in collaboration with Allison Worldwide, invites you to the 5th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration, bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to advancing equality through courage and action.
We are proud to welcome Max Mara as our Global Fashion Partner and Clio Health as our Strategic Partner, supporting this landmark celebration that elevates women’s voices and leadership across the world.
This fifth edition celebrates the theme #ITakeRisks, bringing together stories of women leaders from across industries and communities, honoring those who are shaping leadership and creating change.