Upcoming Events
EAST COAST
September 25th*
WOCRA Summit in NYC at Microsoft HQ (requires conference registration)
Event Link: https://www.wocretailalliance.org/big-summit
Location: Microsoft HQ, 11 Times Square NYC
The Joy of Missing Out: Designing a Life That Reflects Your Values
Designed for executives, managers, and emerging leaders, this session examines how introspection and mindfulness are not luxuries but necessities for effective leadership. This fireside chat with author Melissa Gonzalez and Fashion Journalist Sheena Butler Young, invites attendees to explore what it looks like to design their lives with intention rather than reaction.
September 29th
VIRTUAL WEBINAR with Citizens Bank
PRIVATE EVENT hosted by Mindy Grossman & The DealMakeHers (by Invite Only)
September 30th*
LAUNCH EVENT at Crate & Barrel (ticketed event)
Location: Crate & Barrel Flatiron, NYC
The Purpose Pivot Book Launch
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and purpose as we celebrate the launch of Melissa Gonzalez’s highly anticipated book, The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intention Into Action.
October 3rd
PRIVATE EVENT
October 7th*
The Purpose Pivot with Atlantan Magazine & Contributor Modupe Rouse (invite only)
Location: Atlanta, GA
October 6-8th*
Find The Purpose Pivot book at the FQ Lounge™ @ Advertising Week
October 9th*
The Purpose Pivot: Moments of Awe with Contributor Jennifer Walsh (ticketed event)
Event Link: https://valleyrockinn.com/workshops-retreats/the-purpose-pivot-moments-of-awe/
Location: Valley Rock Inn, Sloatsburg, NY
A 90-minute exploration into trusting your gut and discovering your AWE
In a world that celebrates the hustle, this intimate workshop — led by author Melissa Gonzalez and Wellness & Nature Expert Jennifer Walsh — dares guests to celebrate the pause and discover their AWE intervention moments.
Through guided conversation, reflection, and connection, participants will learn how tapping into awe can unlock deeper clarity, creativity, and purpose.
October 14th*
The Purpose Pivot: Designing a Life That Fuels You (ticketed event)
Location: Nordstrom Williamsburg
An intimate conversation moderated by Carly Cushnie with author Melissa Gonzalez & contributors Khirma Eliazov, founder of Kika & Chiara Mecozzi, multi-media artist.
October 16th
The Purpose Pivot with ASIS NYC/WIS (Women in Security membership event)
Location: Midtown, NYC
October 20th*
Private Event with Urban Outfitters & The Wharton School (invite only)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
A dynamic conversation led by Shea Jensen and author Melissa Gonzalez.
October 21st
The Purpose Pivot Journey (invite only)
Location: New York, NY
A dynamic conversation moderated by Aliya Sahai of Bernstein Private Wealth Management, author Melissa Gonzalez and contributors Atoya Burleson and Stacy Berns.
October 24th*
The Purpose Pivot: A Morning of Meaningful Connection + Realignment (ticketed event)
Location: Ross School, East Hampton, NY
https://www.ross.org/speaker-series
An interactive panel discussion, led by Emmy Award-winning television personality Jill Martin, will feature Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot, Billie Whitehouse of WearableX, and Shirley Ramos Roseman, co-founder of BEEM, in an honest and empowering dialogue about what it means to live, lead, and succeed with purpose—not just performance.
October 28th
Women in Retail On the Road, NYC (requires conference registration)
Event Link: https://ontheroad.womeninretail.com/event/new-york-city/
Location: City Winery, NYC
A full-day event featuring content focusing on both executive professional development and retail business strategy. Attendees will hear inspiring keynote presentations from C-level women at enterprise retailers as well as from founders of startup companies disrupting the retail space.
October 29th*
Women in Film, TV & Sports with Contributors Kristen Paladino and Lisa Mateo at Ludlow House (ticketed event)
Location: NYC
In a dynamic conversation with the author of The Purpose Pivot and contributors from TV, Film and Sports industries - this event invites attendees to design their lives with intention rather than reaction. Grounded in research and storytelling, we will explore the practice of saying no, building digital boundaries, and creating a lifestyle aligned with wellbeing on your journey to success.
November 5th
A Night of Well-Being at Natick Mall in partnership with Brookfield Properties (invite only)
November 19th*
The Joy of Missing Out: Designing a Life That Fuels You at Pow(H)er , NYC
(requires conference registration)
WEST COAST
November 12th*
The Purpose Pivot in Conversation at Fashion Island
Location: Newport Beach, CA
RSVP Link Coming Soon
November 12th*
The Purpose Pivot in Conversation at MG2 (invite only)
Location: Irvine, CA
November 13th*
The Purpose Pivot with Angeleno Magazine & Host NJ Falk (invite only)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Additional L.A. & San Diego Details Coming Soon!
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* Events in partnership with Simon G. Jewelry
At Simon G., it’s more than jewelry. It’s about celebration and commemoration. Moments of
accomplishment and commitment that are different to each and every one of us.
Defining pieces for defining moments.