A Look Inside Hearst’s First-Ever Female Force Summit

This morning, Hearst held its inaugural Female Force summit. Sponsored by AbbVie, Google News Initiative, and Trinet, the event celebrated female entrepreneurs working toward a more inclusive future. An impressive list of panelists descended on the Hearst Tower in midtown Manhattan, including Brooke Shields and Moana 2 composers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, to name just a few. The morning kicked off with networking and breakfast, followed by welcoming remarks from Hearst Senior Vice President Debi Chirichella and a program emceed by Lydia Fenet, with conversations about everything from aging to morning routines, working in sustainability, building a brand, and breaking barriers in the music industry. Scroll through below for a look inside the Female Force 2024.