The NKBA|KBIS fifth-annual Women to Women conference will be held Sept. 8-10 at the Four Seasons New Orleans. A unique leadership gathering, Women to Women brings together 100 influential, dedicated NKBA members from diverse backgrounds–thoughtfully selected via a curated application process.
Above photo: The NKBA’s 2025 Women to Women event took place in Scottsdale, Ariz., and offered leadership development, powerful programming and peer-drive mentorship. Photo credit: NKBA
The mission of the event is to empower every participant so she can navigate her professional journey with collective wisdom and confidence. During three days of networking, engaging experiences and mentorship, W2W participants will share career journeys, gain business insights and build lifelong connections.
Amidst the luxury setting of the Four Seasons in historic New Orleans, participants will be treated to a dynamic mix of executive roundtables, hands-on workshops and cross-industry panels. The caliber of the community provides fertile ground for unexpected and fruitful connections.
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For Houston-based interior designer Casey Brand, attending W2W 2025 was life changing. An avid runner and traveler who loves running in the early mornings as cities and suburbs are “waking up,” Brand had thought about having her own design show telling the stories of artisans.
“For years, I had been daydreaming about doing an ‘Anthony Bourdain-style’ documentary on design. I wanted to bring a light to the artisans bringing beauty to the world around them,” she said.
During W2W, Brand happened to be speaking on a panel with Alison Kenworthy of Homeworthy, and the possibility that her dream might come true blossomed before her eyes.
“Hearing Alison talk at Women to Women gave me sea legs to think this show could be a reality,” said Brand.
Fast forward just a few weeks, and “Brand on the Run” went into production. And it all began with saying yes to Women to Women. The NKBA looks forward once again to celebrating, inspiring and elevating the exceptional women in the design community – this time in New Orleans.
