CNBC Changemakers Events

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Thurs, Apr 18 2024
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Straight to the Pointe with Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland began ballet lessons at 13. A prodigy, she was dancing en pointe just three months later, all while her family faced housing insecurity. In 2015, the trailblazing ballerina became the first African American woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland discusses her illustrious career, overcoming adversity and her mission to make the dance community more inclusive.
April 19, 2024
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Game Respects Game with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
The WNBA is having a moment. In 2023, the league had its most watched regular season in 21 years. In addition, they announced that the Golden State Warriors will be adding a WNBA franchise in 2025, the first team expansion since 2008. Following one of its most anticipated drafts—with several generational players joining the league—WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discusses the league's remarkable growth, what's ahead and how this could be a pivotal year in women's sports.
April 19, 2024
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The Mother of Invention
Society often comes up short when it comes to working mothers. Inspired by their personal and professional experiences, Upwards Co-Founder & CEO Jessica Chang, and Bobbie Co-Founder & CEO Laura Modi, set out to address shortcomings in the market and founded businesses to help other families. They discuss leadership as working moms, navigating entrepreneurship and the true power that comes from defying expectations and beating the odds.
April 19, 2024
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Minding the Gap
Transforming a business starts by identifying gaps in the system. Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar and National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman have each used their first-hand experiences and unique perspectives to bring about change in their industries and service previously unfilled needs. Hear how they did it.
April 19, 2024
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Leading with Purpose on Policy
The past few years have seen national upheaval regarding many social issues: climate change, gun violence, reproductive rights, racial biases, and more—with much attention paid to how companies are addressing these issues with customers and employees. Amalgamated Bank CEO Priscilla Sims Brown, and Maven Clinic Founder & CEO Kate Ryder, share how they are navigating these policies while fulfilling the missions of their companies.
April 19, 2024
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CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business is an annual list spotlighting women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world. The list will recognize female leaders at companies or philanthropic organizations that have crossed meaningful financial milestones and achieved significant business results within the past year.