Ball of Wisdom Gala

Some rooms change you. This is one of them.

Marking its first anniversary in New York City, Mothers to Daughters (M2D) presents the Ball of Wisdom — a Victorian-inspired, black-tie evening designed to honor legacy, leadership, and the women shaping what comes next.

Held just days after Mother’s Day, this is not a traditional gala.
It is a curated room where proximity is intentional — and every connection carries momentum beyond the evening.

An elegant, high-touch experience designed for both ceremony and opportunity:

• Private cocktail reception among founders, executives, and investors
• Seated dinner with keynote moments and curated programming
• The Ball of Wisdom Awards honoring women driving intergenerational impact
• Silent auction featuring art, collectible pieces, and curated experiences
• Cultural performances and mother–daughter storytelling
• Thoughtfully facilitated introductions for meaningful, high-value connections

A curated guest list across industries shaping the future:

Founders and entrepreneurs
Investors and capital allocators
C-suite executives
Leaders across technology, fashion, media, and policy

Every guest is selected with intention — creating a room where relationships translate into opportunity.

At Mothers to Daughters, we believe access changes trajectories.

The Ball of Wisdom is a fundraising evening supporting our commitment to support the launch and growth of 100,000 women entrepreneurs by 2035 through mentorship, leadership development, and access to opportunity.

This is more than a moment.
It is an investment in the ecosystems shaping what comes next.

Black Tie Required
Curated guest list (150–200 attendees)

“The vows we make to ourselves and to those we lead.
The bows we offer in reverence to those who guided us.”

Presented by Mothers to Daughters (M2D)
A 501(c)(3) organization founded by Francine Mbvoumbo, operating at the intersection of capital, culture, and community.

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