2026 WIP Leadership Breakfast

Women in Philanthropy invites you to be part of the annual Leadership Breakfast, a powerful morning of purpose and inspiration. Together, we’ll explore how leadership can drive meaningful change in our communities, especially for young girls. Through an intimate conversation between award-winning journalist Judi Gatson and Eva Wilson, Executive Director of the A’ja Wilson Foundation, we’ll reflect on Eva’s journey and the impact of uplifting the next generation!

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 7:30 AM

Where: Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St.

Dress Attire: Business Professional

Tickets: ADVANCED TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED - TICKETS MAY BE PURCHSED FOR $60 AT THE DOOR

Free event parking will be at the Discovery Garage (821 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201), which is across the street from the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201). When you arrive pull a ticket to enter the garage on the Park St. side. At the end of the event, give the ticket and tell the attendee you were a guest at the Women’s Leadership Breakfast. You will exit the garage free of charge. We encourage guests to carpool when convenient. Thank you! 

What's for breakfast? Guests can enjoy French toast, fluffy scrambled eggs or cheese omelets, breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, applewood bacon, fresh fruit platter, and assorted pastries.