Elegant and Empowering: Shea Moisture & Smirnoff’s Women En Blanc All-White Honors Brunch Celebrates Women’s Excellence at Essence Festival Friday 07 July, 2023

Insights Marketing hosted their 4th annual Women Women En Blanc Honors Brunch, sponsored by Shea Moisture & Smirnoff at the 2023 Essence Festival weekend, was a truly inspirational event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable leadership and global achievements of women. With over 300 attendees elegantly dressed in all-white attire, this gathering served as a powerful tribute to eight exceptional individuals who have consistently showcased excellence and exemplary leadership throughout their careers.

Creating an uplifting atmosphere, the all-female band, SLAYED Melodies, provided an inspirational soundtrack for the exclusive event, where colleagues, guests, and peers joined in celebrating each remarkable woman.

Among the poignant moments, Sharon Davis graciously accepted the posthumous Special Champion tribute on behalf of her sister, Candace Waterman, the esteemed President and CEO of Women in Public Policy.

Christal Jordan (Enchanted Branding & Public Relations)

Dani Canada (Managing Editor at Bossip.com) with fellow sorority colleagues at Women En Blanc

Aikisha Holly and Sophia O. Williams (So Gucci) from OWN’s Belle Collective, along with Bossip’s Managing editor Dani Canada and myself were in attendance as well.

Shea Moisture’s Taydra Mitchell Jackson presented a check to the New Orleans based Love in Action Outreach, a non-profit dedicated to providing food, clothing and resources to families in need. The check was graciously received by Executive Director Gail Womack Murray and will be used for their new location.

Insights Marketing, an award-winning marketing agency, truly excelled in their commendable efforts to honor female leadership in diverse fields such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Public Policy, Beauty, and beyond, through the spectacular Women En Blanc event. This captivating affair, held during the Essence Festival weekend, was a testament to their commitment to celebrating and empowering women.


With great anticipation, we eagerly await the next year’s event, confident that it will be another outstanding showcase of excellence and inspiration.

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