Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS,
National Bestselling Author

Mainstage Keynote

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION AND Q&A WITH LISA SUN

Unleash your potential with Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, a trailblazer who challenges audiences to conquer fear, embrace confidence, and dive into life with unstoppable energy. With powerful personal stories and insights from her 11 years at McKinsey & Company, Lisa inspires others to tap into their inner strengths and harness the power of gravitas for personal and professional growth. In 2012, Lisa founded GRAVITAS after a pivotal career moment that sparked her mission to empower through apparel. Her innovative designs, including patented shapewear-infused dresses, are redefining confidence and inclusivity in fashion. Within months of its launch, GRAVITAS received widespread acclaim in top publications, continuing to break boundaries in the industry. This dynamic talk will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.

Breakout Session

Meant for More: Embrace Your Evolution to Create a Fulfilling Life and Career

In this presentation, international business, personal branding, and success coach, Allison Walsh, is on a mission to help you actualize and optimize your potential. After working with thousands of women over the last 15 years, Allison’s developed a signature framework to help you identify “what’s next” and take meaningful steps to create a fulfilling future as you confidently evolve into the person you’re intended to be.

In addition to the 60-minute workshop, attendees will be encouraged to implement the advice shared by accessing supplemental resources. Every attendee will receive a downloadable workbook with complimentary resources to help them. Training videos may also be provided based on the audience's interests during the presentation.



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Bio

Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, sparks transformation by challenging audiences to conquer fear, embrace confidence, and dive into life headfirst. Her electrifying talks blend personal anecdotes with insights from her 11-year tenure at McKinsey & Company, urging listeners to harness their inner strengths and leverage gravitas for personal and professional advancement.

In 2012, Sun founded GRAVITAS following a pivotal career moment that inspired her mission to empower through apparel. Her innovative designs, including patented shapewear-infused dresses, aim to revolutionize confidence. Within months of launching, GRAVITAS gained acclaim in major publications and continues to redefine inclusivity in fashion.

Represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Sun champions the importance of pushing boundaries, transforming ideas into movements, and betting on oneself daily. Her warmth and expertise have captivated audiences at prominent events and conferences worldwide.

A bestselling author of "GRAVITAS: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence," Sun shares her journey from McKinsey to fashion entrepreneurship, challenging conventional confidence paradigms. She is also celebrated for her tenure at McKinsey, where she specialized in luxury and fashion strategy, published influential perspectives, and addressed industry summits.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Sun's advocacy for style inclusivity and personal empowerment shines through her diverse experiences and accolades, including recognition as a Washingtonian Magazine's Best Dressed Woman and recipient of the Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award in 2024.

A magna cum laude graduate of Yale University in Biology and Political Science, Sun's multifaceted career underscores her commitment to empowering individuals through confidence and style innovation.