From Barbie to Taylor Swift’s takeover of the NFL…this past year embodied the “Year of the Woman.” The U.S. Superyacht Association was not left on the sidelines of this movement as a sold-out crowd of almost 200 women ascended upon the Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach on Friday, March 22, 2024 for the 2024 Inspire Initiative. This year’s event emphasized that even though it is hard to be a woman…we are all amazing and have such unique and fantastic things to offer our industry, business associates, families, friends and most importantly ourselves.
In an effort to change the format from previous years, instead of several keynote speakers, the event provided a brief Networking Nugget from Dakota Frazier of Dale Carnegie Training. This dynamic coach and trainer provided each attendee with a quick and useful networking skill that they could walk out of the room using to grow your business and meet people for the rest of your time at the Show and throughout life.
With everyone feeling confident in their next networking experience the talented panel from across the country and the Bahamas was introduced to showcase their diverse and enlightened perspectives.
Each of these powerhouses come from different industries and stages in their careers showcasing the importance of work/life balance, confidence, tenacity, breaking through their own barriers, battling health issues, demanding respect when required and facing every day with a level of strength and knowledge to rely on others when necessary. The Inspire Initiative was created to provide a place where women can gain confidence, work together and Inspire each other to be our best each day. Everyone who attended this event walked away with a better understanding of not being afraid to reach out for help, but also to find the strength inside themselves to take them to the next level in their work and life experiences.
The Inspire Initiative delivered a day of inspiration, motivation, and energy through the support of amazing sponsors Engineered Yacht Solutions, Robert Allen Law, Safe Harbor Marinas, Burger Boat Company, Marine Group Boat Works, Suntex Marinas, Total Marine Solutions, American Yacht Agents, Amico & Co, Datum RMS, Informa, IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, Maritime Professional Training (MPT), Oasis Marinas, Professional Yacht Training USA, Superyacht Northwest, Côtes de Femme and YATCO.
Camaraderie and networking continued with as attendees enjoyed a Côtes de Femme rose reception which included a silent auction with a portion of the proceeds benefitting PACE Center for Girls – Palm Beach.
The high-energy event concluded with ladies of all ages, levels of business and types of industries walking away with new friends and renewed appreciation for each other.