Olympian Allyson Felix to deliver keynote at women’s leadership event

Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympian in U.S. history, is headed to Birmingham to headline the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) “Unleashed 2025” event.

Unleashed is an evening event for “changemakers, champions and advocates who believe that Alabama’s economy works best when it works for everyone,” the website says. 

“Funds raised at Unleashed will fuel critical research, policy advocacy, and groundbreaking philanthropic efforts that empower women across Alabama.”

Felix, an entrepreneur and gender equity advocate on top of being an Olympian, will deliver the keynote address. Her speech will focus on the power of women’s leadership and equity and business and community. 

A few things to know about Felix: 

• 11 Olympic Medals, 7 Golds, and 31 global medals — the most of any U.S. Track & Field Olympian
• Named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and Bloomberg’s 50 People and Ideas that Defined Global Business
• Founder of Saysh, a women-centered footwear brand reshaping the business of sport
• Featured in the documentary “She Runs the World,” which chronicles her fight for maternal protections in sports and her bold decision to launch her own brand

Tickets are still available for the Thursday, Oct. 30 event at Haven. All tickets, priced at $200 per attendee, include: 

• A cocktail party with curated bites and signature drinks
• Felix’s keynote
• A first look at the vision for the future of WFA
• Swag bags for every attendee

Learn more and purchase tickets by tapping here. 

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