Programs like Generation W’s annual signature event and bi-weekly REfresh series bring together speakers from throughout the country to educate, inspire, and connect communities. Each program explores thought-provoking topics with the goal of cultivating a greater understanding of today’s most relevant issues, as well as steps we can take to affect change.
The countdown is on for Generation W 2024! Join us for an unforgettable event that will lift your spirits, open your mind, and connect your heart. With incredibly inspiring speakers, Generation W will be the spark you need to ignite belief within yourself while gaining a better understanding of the world we live in. Don’t miss out on this invigorating community gathering that will motivate and inspire you!
If you cannot join us in person, don’t worry. Unique virtual livestream tickets are available!
Save the Date!
Generation W's signature event is back on Friday, March 27, 2026!
February 21 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live
Join the conversation with Olenda Johnson, Professor of Strategic Leadership & Leader Development, US Naval War College and
Generation W 2024 speaker!
March 6 at NOON on Zoom & Facebook Live
Join the conversation in celebration of International Women's Day! With Basma Alawee a humanitarian, an engineer, teacher, a writer and an activist who arrived in the United States in 2010 as a refugee. As well as Roya Hakakian, Iranian/American journalist and author.
April 5, 2024 at The University of North Florida
Join us for an unforgettable event that will lift your spirits, open your mind, and connect your heart. With incredibly inspiring speakers, Generation W will be the spark you need to ignite belief within yourself while gaining a better understanding of the world we live in. Don’t miss out on this invigorating community gathering that will motivate and inspire you!
Explore our past events to relive the magic and discover what you’ve been missing!
Catch up on the latest episodes of Generation W’s REfresh with host Donna Orender. A bi-weekly conversation series featuring renowned guests from a variety of fields.
“Life is a rollercoaster we have never ridden before.”
Our final REfresh episode of the season was a high-energy and deeply moving conversation. Darryl Willie, Duval County School Board Member, joined host Donna Orender to talk about parenting, education, and the power of all the mentors who shape our lives. He shared his #girldad wisdom and reminded us that life is a roller coaster, so lean into it and don’t be afraid to ride the highs and lows and find joy in every moment.
In one of our most impactful REfresh conversations yet, Dr. Pamila Brar—renowned women’s health expert and director of the Mayo Clinic’s longevity program—joined Donna Orender for an important discussion on how data and lifestyle choices are shaping the future of our health.
“Longevity is a practice,” says Dr. Brar, and if you’re looking for the best strategies and practices for a longer health and lifespan, this episode is your invitation to begin. Our lifestyle choices will definitely make a difference!
In this episode of REfresh, host Donna Orender sat down with three remarkable women from our 2025 LauncHER program—Natalie A. Mitchell, Hinda Pugh, and Ahyanna Nakia—for a conversation filled with inspiration. They shared what drives them, from creating businesses rooted in well-being to serving our community.
We learned their stories and how they overcame their challenges with resilience while finding support in their faith, friends, and families. Ahyanna offered a powerful reminder, “The strength has to come from you and to you, and it is not a race. Take your time. It’s a journey.”
