Summer of Success Tour
This summer, our corporate partners offered chances to connect, level up, and take charge of your future.
Check out the amazing experiences our young women had, and be sure to check back for next year’s Summer of Success!
Can't wait? Sign up for Career Accelerator or Innovation Academy all year long!
Summer of Success 2026
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Past Events
CT Sun & The Business of Sports
Monday, June 22nd | 4:30 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena | Uncasville, CT
GWI community members will enjoy this exclusive event that includes a FREE ticket to a Connecticut Sun WNBA game at Mohegan Sun Arena, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet with members of the Business Leadership Team. An exciting way to celebrate women in sports and leadership!
Atlanta Dream: Celebration of Women and Girls
Monday, June 22nd | State Farm Arena | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta-area participants will enjoy discounted tickets to an Atlanta Dream game at State Farm Arena (vs. Toronto Tempo) while supporting Girls With Impact's mission to advance next gen leadership. The event includes community-building opportunities, giveaways, and a post-game photo opportunity on the court.
Her Conference Discounted Tickets
Saturday, June 27th | Center 415 | New York, NY
Her Conference is Her Campus’s annual mega event in NYC, empowering 1,000+ next gen creators, journalists, aspiring (and current) entrepreneurs, and future execs to carry themselves with confidence in every aspect of their lives. The 12th annual, signature event is a day of community and inspiration, where college students and recent grads are given a space to form connections, engage with brands, and learn from industry icons through honest and inspiring conversations and innovative brand experiences. This Year's Keynotes: Jordan Chiles, Anna Cathcart, Katie Feeney
GET 50% OFF YOUR TICKET WITH GWI PARTNER CODE: GWI50
Dyson Innovation & Networking Workshop
Tuesday, July 14th | 11:00 AM - 1 PM | The Dyson Store SOHO | Manhattan, NY
Join GWI, Dyson, and the James Dyson Foundation for an exclusive Career Exploration experience at Dyson's NYC SOHO office and store. This free event will support young women to build professional connections, learn from industry leaders and gain insights into careers at one of the world's most innovative design and technology companies.
Participants will enjoy:
A presentation and Q&A with Dyson leaders
A guided tour of Dyson’s New York Soho store complete with product demos
A speed networking session facilitated by Girls With Impact
Wella Company: Behind the Scenes of Beauty, Brand, and Science
Wednesday, July 15th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Wella Company | Manhattan, NYC
Join us for an exclusive career exploration experience at one of the world's most innovative global beauty leaders with a portfolio of iconic hair, nails, and beauty tech brands for industry professionals and consumers, (including Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, Clairol, ghd, OPI, Nioxin, and Briogeo!)
You don't want to miss this free event - designed to help young women gain exposure to careers in beauty, science, marketing and branding while mastering interview skills with industry professionals. Participants will enjoy:
A panel discussion and Q&A with Wella executive team members: Building a Brand
An networking session
Opportunities to connect with peers and learn about a variety of career paths
Henkel: Go from Lab to Launch | The Science Behind Everyday Products
Wednesday, July 22nd | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Henkel Offices | Stamford, CT
Join us for an exciting day at Henkel that will include networking, an engaging leadership panel, and a tour of their Beauty care laboratories. Learn from Henkel scientists about how they develop Dial body care products and test them for safety, claims, package stability and microbiological quality.
Participants will enjoy:
A leadership panel and Q&A with Henkel professionals
A guided tour of Henkel’s Research & Development Center
Snacks and networking with Henkel employees
Build Your Network. Build Your Career. Impact Your Community.
Wednesday, July 22nd | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Mill Pond Park | Cos Cob, CT
Ever wonder how people really land internships, jobs, and opportunities?
Its often not in the interview.
It’s through conversations. Relationships. Connections
Join Girls With Impact and Eagle Point Credit for a one-of-a-kind volunteer exeprience where you will work alongside executives and professionals from a leading investment firm, headquartered in Greenwich, whil creating a beautiful native garden overlooking Mill Pond - a historic, wildlife-rich tributary of Long Island Sound in the heart of Cos Cob.
Instead of sitting through another networking event, you’ll plant, laugh, and have real conversations with professionals in a relased setting… the same way many business relationships natrually begin.
Weather you’re exploring careers, looking for an internship, or simply want to build your confidence meeting professionals, this is an opportunity to practice the networking skills that can open doors for years to come.
You'll leave with:
New professional connections
Networking skills you’ll actually use
Honest career advice
Greater confidence talking to professionals
Community service hours
Giveaways and prizes (register with a friend for extra chances to win!)
If you're a young woman looking to build your future, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.
Explore Different Paths into Finance
Thursday, July 23rd | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Viking Global Investors | Stamford, CT
Join us for an exclusive career exploration experience at Viking Global Investors, one of the world's leading investment firms. Participants will hear real career stories that will help them explore different opportunities in finance, investing, and business.
This free event is designed to help young women gain exposure to careers in the world of finance they may never have considered, while building meaningful connections with industry professionals.
Participants will enjoy:
An introduction to Viking Global Investors and the work they do
A panel discussion and Q&A with employees
A speed networking session
Opportunities to connect with peers and learn about a variety of career paths
Partner with GWI
GWI collaborates with brands to develop exclusive events ranging from new regional launches & community forums to client engagement events at conferences & corporate leadership events. GWI's important mission offers unique ways to engage clients, customers, policy leaders, educators, the media and more.