mPowering You: MBA's Summit For Women in Real Estate Finance
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Continental Breakfast	
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Headshot CafÃ©

Stop by our professional photographer for a new headshot with makeup and hair touchup. You'll receive the image file to update your social media presence. No additional fee.
	
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	LinkedIn Profile Consultation

Sign up for a 15-minute LinkedIn Profile consultation with an expert coach. Find out what your profile says about you, learn strategies to build your social media presence and engage your network.
	
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	mPowering You Book Shop	
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Registration

Pick up your materials and badge for full access to all activities.
	
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	The Superpower Edit

In partnership with a thoughtfully crafted jeweler, this pop-up experience is designed to bring your superpowers to life through pieces that reflect your strength, style, and individuality. Explore a curated collection that speaks to every facet of who you are, then create your own superpower moment by choosing the piece that tells your story. Whether bold or understated, each selection is a celebration of the power you carry with you every day. Because the real statement isn’t just what you wear—it’s the superpower behind it. The Superpower Edit is designed and curated by Headline by MM, a brand rooted in a fine jewelry legacy spanning over 75 years. As a fourth-generation, woman-led business, Headline by MM is built on a commitment to customization, craftsmanship, and carrying forward a rich tradition of excellence. Learn more: https://www.headlinebymm.com/
	
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM	Musical Entertainment with DJ

Our opening act sets the tone for the day with an energetic style and keeps it going throughout the day. Feel the power!
	
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	OPENING GENERAL SESSION with Laura Hopkins
Speaker
Laura Hopkins, AMP, Senior Vice President of Membership, Meetings and mPower, Mortgage Bankers Association	
9:39 AM - 10:30 AM	GENERAL SESSION: The McKinsey Report on Women in the Workplace

Get the latest data on women's progress in the workplace and how their experiences impact their engagement and career progression. Dive deep into the results of the Women of the Workplace 2026 Report from McKinsey & Company, developed in partnership with LeanIn.org. The behind-the-scenes analysis inspires leadership teams and managers at all levels to drive better outcomes.

Speaker
Laura Webanck, Partner, McKinsey & Co.	
10:35 AM - 11:30 AM	GENERAL SESSION: Understand the Science of Your Happiness and Reclaim Your Joy

Are you looking for more meaning in your day-to-day? Are you going through a period in your life when things feel “off”? Do you feel restless when you are sitting still?  If you look fine on the outside but don't feel fine on the inside, learn five tools to break the cycle of High Functioning Depression and experience more joy in your life. Dr. Judith Joseph will draw on original research, client cases, and her own personal struggles with HFD to demystify this poorly understood condition. Her five simple tools--the Five V's--will help in understanding the science of your happiness and empower you to reclaim your life and joy.

Speaker
Judith Joseph, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist, Media Consultant and Award-Winning Content Creator	
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Networking Lunch

Take time to connect with other attendees while enjoying lunch.
	
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	GENERAL SESSION: AI Fireside Chat

Speakers
Brooke Anderson-Tompkins, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Bridge AIvisory
Tela Mathias, CEO and CTO Phoenix Burst, COO PhoenixTeam, PhoenixTeam
Dawn Williams, AMP, Vice President, Conference Programs and Experiences, Mortgage Bankers Association	
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	GENERAL SESSION:AI Workshop
Speaker
Tela Mathias, CEO and CTO Phoenix Burst, COO PhoenixTeam, PhoenixTeam	
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM	Networking Refreshment Break	
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Award Presentation	
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	GENERAL SESSION: A Conversation with Hoda Kotb

Speakers
Laura Hopkins, AMP, Senior Vice President of Membership, Meetings and mPower, Mortgage Bankers Association
Hoda Kotb, New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Journalist, and Founder & CEO of Joy 101	
4:25 PM - 4:45 PM	Wrap Up & Winner Announcement	
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Connections & Cocktails

Wrap up the day by networking with fellow attendees. Enjoy your favorite drink and appetizers while making meaningful connections.
	
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Music