What Women Bring 2025 Booklet
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#WWB 2026 Nominations Now Open
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The What Women Bring 2025 booklet is now available to view and it’s all about the women at the heart of this movement. Centered around our bold motto, #letsgetreal, this year we had to get even more real as we celebrated the remarkable honorees who are leading with courage, authenticity, and purpose. Their stories are raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring from breaking down barriers in their industries to lifting up their communities and speaking truth to power.
A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Google, and to all of our incredible sponsors for making this celebration possible. Your support helps amplify these voices and fuel the momentum behind what women bring not just to this event, but to the world. |
Do you know an inspiring woman who is making a real impact in her community, workplace, or industry right here in South Carolina? Or maybe you are that woman, showing up, leading with purpose, and driving meaningful change every day. Whether she’s breaking barriers, mentoring the next generation, advocating for equity, or quietly transforming lives behind the scenes, we want to hear her story. Now is the time to recognize the trailblazers among us. Nominate an exceptional woman today and help us shine a light on the powerful work being done across our state. Submit your nomination here!
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What Women Bring 2025 Honorees
Learn more about each honoree’s path—scroll down to read their full bios.
We are proud to officially announce the 2025 What Women Bring honorees—an extraordinary group of women who are shaping the future of South Carolina through their leadership, talent, and dedication. Unveiled at our July 24 press conference at Trident Technical College, these inspiring leaders represent a wide range of industries and communities, each making a lasting impact across the state. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and the powerful contributions women continue to make in South Carolina.
Click Here to View the 2025 #WWB Honorees
Click Here to View Part 1 of the Full Event
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Click Here to View the 2025 #WWB Honorees
Click Here to View Part 1 of the Full Event
Click Here to View Part 2 of the Full Event
Event Details
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Event Hosts:
Ann McGill, WCSC Live 5 News Octavia Mitchell, WCBD News 2 
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What Women Bring is more than just an event—it’s a dynamic celebration of women leaders across South Carolina who are shaping our communities and industries in powerful ways. As part of our mission at YWCA Greater Charleston to eliminate racism and empower women, this signature event highlights extraordinary women in their respective fields—from business and education to healthcare, law, public service, and beyond. Each year, we have the privilege of sitting down with our selected honorees to hear their personal stories. These conversations give insight into their journeys, challenges, and the impact they’re making, offering inspiration to people of all backgrounds. Join us at this year's event!
#WhatWomenBring2025 Click Here to View The 2024 WWB Event Recap Event Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Event Location: Trident Technical College | The Conference Center 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406 Event Time: 11:00AM-1:00-PM (Special thanks to Mell Bell of MellBella Photography for the emcee photos, and Amy Gerhardt of Pink Chair Photography for the honoree photos!) |
2025 Honorees & Panelists
Check out the incredible individuals who were honored at the What Women Bring 2025 event. These inspiring women demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields. Their achievements reflecteda deep commitment to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact on the world around them. By being recognized, they joined a powerful network of trailblazing women across South Carolina who continue to uplift, support, and inspire one another.
Curious about last year's honorees?
Catch up on their inspiring journeys in our A Closer Look series on YouTube!
Watch past episodes now and see the stories behind the impact.
New episodes premiere every 2nd Wednesday of the month—building momentum all the way to the 2025 What Women Bring event!
Curious about last year's honorees?
Catch up on their inspiring journeys in our A Closer Look series on YouTube!
Watch past episodes now and see the stories behind the impact.
New episodes premiere every 2nd Wednesday of the month—building momentum all the way to the 2025 What Women Bring event!
Community: Eliminating Racism
Adrian Capers-Swinton
Human Affairs & Racial Conciliation Manager,
City of Charleston
Click Here to Read Adrian's Bio
Entrepreneurship
Isis Spann
CEO of Fundamentals of Learning,
Executive Director of a Home for School
Click Here to Read Isis' Bio
Rising Star
JenVon Cherry
Founder of Epitome of Epilepsy
Nonprofit Organization
Click Here to Read JenVon's Bio
Community: Empowering Women
Katrina Carpenter
Founder of Jean's Angels,
Nonprofit Organization
Click Here to Read Katrina's Bio
Wildcard
Lady Joi
Founder of POJE Cosmetics
ZOLAM Communications
D.R.E.A.M Pushers Inc.
Click Here to Read Joi's Bio
Lady Joi
Founder of POJE Cosmetics
ZOLAM Communications
D.R.E.A.M Pushers Inc.
Click Here to Read Joi's Bio
Education
Niki Smith
Parent Advocate/Title I Coordinator,
Charleston County School District
Click Here to Read Niki's Bio
Business
Yajaira Torres-Bess
Public Relations Specialist,
Berkeley Cooperative, Inc.
Click Here to Read Yajaira's Bio
Healthcare
Dr. Jeannelle Perkins
Founder & CEO of Haruki-Resillience &
Recovery and TMI Counseling & Coaching
Click Here to Read Dr. Jeannelle's Bio
