The Energy Was Unmatched: Inside the Women’s Impact Network Summit Everyone’s Talking About

At eXpcon Miami 2025, the Women’s Impact Network celebrated a year of growth, global reach and women leading together toward what’s next.

Hundreds filled the room while Jill Leberknight and Lauren Hilliard-Ray took the stage to open the Women’s Impact Network (WIN) Summit – HERizon: The Future Rises with Her.

Their State of the Organization message blended gratitude, reflection and momentum. Leberknight grounded the audience, reminding them that leadership begins long before titles.

Chief Executive Officer, Leo Pareja, Keynote Speaker, Arianna Pareja, Chief Marketing Officer, Wendy Forsythe, Dounia Fadi, Lynne Miller, Jill Leberknight, Lauren Hilliard-Ray, Kim Lally Holmes, Holly Maloney and Michelle O’Shell.

“Once upon a time, women in our industry were longing for more. More spaces to be nurtured, more opportunities to lead,” Leberknight said.

“WIN was built by women who didn’t wait for permission. They created a space where showing up for each other is the standard, not the exception.”

Hilliard-Ray looked forward, describing HERizon as both symbol and mindset — “the line between where we are and where we’re going.” Together, they called on every woman in the room to help lift that horizon higher.

Going Global

Dounia Fadi, Dubai Country Leader.

Dounia Fadi introduced WIN’s new Global Ambassador Program, connecting women leaders across continents through mentorship and collaboration. The launch positioned WIN as a worldwide platform for women in real estate, agents and staff rising side by side.

Unmuted: Women Who Speak Up, Shake Things Up and Show Up

Ruth Lamb, Agent and Panel Moderator.

Moderated by Ruth Lamb, the first panel featured Mylissa Johnson, Mary Snyder and Socar Chatmon-Thomas, who spoke openly about courage, confidence and finding their voices in leadership. Their stories drew laughter, reflection and a standing ovation that echoed Jill’s earlier challenge to stop waiting and start speaking.

Power, Paychecks & Profit

Kim Lally Holmes, Beth Silverman, Holly Maloney, and Kerrie Lee Brown.

Moderator Kim Lally Holmes led Beth Silverman and Holly Maloney and Kerrie Lee Brown through a candid conversation about owning value and leading with intention. They discussed equity, mentorship and the economics of opportunity — reminding every woman that leadership also means building lasting wealth.

Arianna Pareja, Keynote Speaker + Investor 

Permission to Pivot

Entrepreneur Ariana Pareja, closed the summit with her keynote, “Permission to Pivot.” She delivered a powerful message, challenging attendees to embrace change as momentum and to lead every career transition with unwavering courage. 

As she spoke, the room fell silent. Then applause built into a standing ovation — a collective exhale that felt like resolve.