NYC’s Chelsea Market and Hot Bread Kitchen, a nonprofit that creates economic opportunity through careers in food, are joining forces to present this enlightening and uplifting panel discussion examining the intersection of entrepreneurship, the culinary industry, and authenticity.

To round out Women’s History Month, three of Chelsea Market’s BIPOC, women business-owners will share key insights and tips for building a successful brand. Attendees will receive insider tips on what it takes to own and operate a small business in a large scale, competitive market like NYC, while navigating the ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship.

Speakers include:

• Joanne Kwong, President of Pearl River Mart

• Manal Kahi, Co-Founder and CEO of Eat Offbeat

• Summer Johnson, Co-Founder of Zach & Zoë Sweet Bee Farm

• Moderated by Jenneh Kaikai, Small Business Director of Hot Bread Kitchen and Owner of Pelah Kitchen

The 45-minute discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and light bites. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Hot Bread Kitchen.