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19th Annual Women United Luncheon
May 14, 2026 | Hilton Orlando
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Event Program
10:00 a.m. - Registration & Networking
11:00 a.m. - Doors Open
11:30 a.m. - Lunch
12:00 p.m. - Programming Begins
1:30p.m. - Programming Ends / VIP Experience Begins (*ticket required)
Complimentary Wi-Fi Available
Network: 2026_Women_United_Luncheon Password: hfuw_wul
Meet Our Speaker
Long before storytelling became a business buzzword, Kindra was fulfilling a 5th grade language arts assignment by reading a story to a room full of out-of-control 3rd graders. Instead of reading from the pages, Kindra set the storybook aside and told the story herself. Within the first few sentences, she held those unruly 3rd graders in the palm of her hand and knew, in that moment, she had stumbled upon something powerful.
Since that time, Hall has become the go-to expert for storytelling in business and beyond. She is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Stories that Stick debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List, and companies like Forbes and Gartner say it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Her second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life is one of the Next Big Idea Club’s top 10 happiness books. Her newest book, The Story Edge, inspires leaders to harness the power of stories to win in business.
Kindra Hall is a sought-after keynote speaker trusted by global brands to deliver messages that inspire teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their company, their products and their individuality through strategic storytelling. Hall is also the former Chief Storytelling Officer at Success Magazine where she shared the inspiring, often untold, stories of achievers like Daymond John, Deepak Chopra, James Altucher and Misty Copeland in print and on the podcast Success Stories with Kindra Hall.
Kindra lives in Manhattan with her husband, young son and daughter. When she is not traveling the world speaking, Kindra can usually be found at spin class, spending time with friends or exploring the city with her family.
Women United Leadership
Women United Advisory Board
Vicky Santamaria, Women United Chair
AdventHealth
Lynette Jackson, Women United Luncheon Committee Chair
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Maria Jose "MJ" Mondaca, Women United Engagement Chair
FIS Global
Sheena Jackson, Women United Recruitment Committee Chair
Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Elizabeth Grace, Member
Central Florida Urban League
Kaia Hyde, Member
Orlando City & Orlando Pride
Tanaysia Higdon, Member
Ernst & Young
Sandra Martinez, Member
Valencia College
Danielle Hollander, Outgoing Chair
Visit Orlando
VIP Experience
From 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., VIP Experience ticket holders will receive one (1) copy of Stories that Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business and have the chance to get their book signed by our keynote speaker, Kindra Hall!
Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business
About the Book
You keep hearing how story is the latest-and-greatest business tool, and that storytelling can do everything—from helping leaders better communicate to motivating sales teams and winning customers away from competitors.
But what stories do you need to tell? And how do you tell them?
In Stories That Stick, Kindra Hall, professional storyteller and nationally-known speaker, reveals the four unique stories you can use to differentiate, captivate, and elevate:
- The Value Story, to convince customers they need what you provide
- The Founder Story, to persuade investors and customers your organization is worth the investment
- The Purpose Story, to align and inspire your employees and internal customers
- The Customer Story, to allow those who use your product or service to share their authentic experiences with others
Telling these stories well is a simple, accessible skill anyone can develop. With case studies, company profiles, and anecdotes backed with original research, Hall presents storytelling as the underutilized talent that separates the good from the best in business. She offers specific, actionable steps readers can take to find, craft, and leverage the stories they already have and simply aren’t telling.
Every person, every organization has at least four stories at their disposal. Will you tell yours?
Thank You to Our Top 2026 Sponsors
Heart of Florida United Way Board of Directors
Naveed Shujaat, Chair
Bank of America
John Pisan, Vice Chair
Fifth Third Bank
Jim Toscano, Esq., Secretary
Lowndes
Stephanie Gardner, Treasurer
RSM US LLP
Jeff Hayward
President and CEO Heart of Florida United Way
James Adamcyzk
FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Lysa Barbano
VyStar Credit Union
Nicolla Binford
Publix Super Markets
Michael Brown
Travel + Leisure Co.
Grace Chehansky
Bank of America Private Bank
Jay Darulla
Portrait Bank
Jarrod Dillon
Orlando City and Orlando Pride Soccer
Susie Dyer
Community Volunteer
Donna Dyson
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Eddy Elguezabal
iHeartMedia
Stephanie Garris, Esq.
Grace Medical Home
Tanisha Nunn Gary, Esq.
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
Tim Giuliani
Orlando Economic Partnership
Char Jordan
Allstate Insurance
Dr. Georgia Lorenz
Seminole State College
Marie Martinez
Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero
Orlando Magic
Scott Miller, Esq.
Burr & Forman LLP
Attila Miszti
OUC - The Reliable One
Michael Mueller
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center
John Myers IV
Myers Advisory Services LLC
Phil Nix
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Gaby Oritgoni
Hispanic Economic Advancement Foundation
Tammy Paycer
Truist Bank
Orlando Rolon
Gio Communications Inc.
David Ruiz
UPS Florida - Retired
Ed Timberlake
Seaside National Bank & Trust - Retired
Pedro Turushina
Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando
Bill Wilson, Esq.
Holland & Knight - Retired
Chad Wilson
Publix Super Markets - Retired
Amy Zbaraschuk
AdventHealth Central Florida Division - North Market