In our latest WISE Voices  podcast, we sit down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope, Orange County , for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about leadership, sponsorship, and building a career with purpose. Annette shares: Why sponsorship, not just mentorship, is critical  to career advancement How authentic leadership is rooted in foresight, courage, and caring for people Lessons from building one of the nation’s most respected cancer institutions Candid

Harnessing the Powerful Force of Aligned Capital  Valuable insights from Delilah Panio, Vice President, U.S. Capital Formation, Toronto Stock Exchange This conversation features capital markets expert, investor, and speaker Delilah Panio of Toronto Stock Exchange, Vice President, U.S. Capital Formation—and a proud Canadian and  Lagunatic  (meaning from Laguna Beach). Grab a coffee or tea and join us as we explore the vision of democratizing capital so it can become a powerful

Happy New Year! As we close out 2025, we want to say thank you. Thanks to the generosity and engagement of our WISE community, this was truly a record-breaking year. We believe that every woman deserves the education and guidance to achieve financial security for herself and her family. 2025 Highlights 15 events and workshops 750+ in-person attendees Thousands benefited from our resources through live-streamed webinars and podcasts $21,000 in scholarships awarded to Girls Inc

If you missed this powerful WISE / State Street conversation, the replay is absolutely worth your time.  Celebrated financial journalist Consuelo Mack , host of the award-winning public television program WealthTrack , led an unfiltered, insight-rich dialogue with two industry powerhouses:  Anna Paglia , EVP & Chief Business Officer, State Street Investment Management  Kristi Mitchem , Cofounder & Partner, &Partners  Together, they delivered a candid look at how women at the

On November 2nd, WISE was proud to once again join forces with the Girl Scouts of Orange County for their annual STEM expo at the Orange County fairgrounds. For the second year, WISE had a table for the workshop “How Much Does It Cost To Own a Pet?” and with an attendance of over 300 Girl Scouts along with their troop leaders and parents, there was a steady flow of interest over picking a budget and managing the several costs of caring for a pet whether that be buying a nice

Relive the Conversation: WISE + UC Irvine On October 23, 2025, WISE and UC Irvine hosted an inspiring evening with three of the most accomplished financial leaders in the industry. Students, faculty, and professionals gathered to explore what it really takes to navigate a successful career and financial journey after college. If you missed it live, you can still catch the powerful insights and real talk that made this event unforgettable. Watch the Replay:   Why watch: Gain I

On October 15, WISE and the UC San Diego Rady School of Management hosted an eye-opening evening with three powerhouse leaders in finance. These women shattered barriers, built careers at the top, and shared the lessons they wish they’d known when starting out. Why Watch the Replay: Hear from three influential women in finance who shattered the pink wall and built their careers at the highest level, sharing lessons they wish they knew starting out.  Gain Insider Knowledge:  D

Wise Voices welcomes Sylvia Kim, Founder and CEO of Rebel for Good. Sylvia Kim: Rebel for Good and Queen Maker Wise Voices welcomes Sylvia Kim, Founder and CEO of Rebel for Good. Sylvia Kim is a capital catalyst who shares her experience in mastering how money flows… for good. In this episode, she explains how capital flows, why it matters, and how you can catalyze capital for good and use it to drive meaningful change. She is known as a Queen Maker by partnering with Gen Z f