The Ad Club: Women’s Leadership Forum

Molly Burhans was one of nine distinguished keynote speakers at the 2021 Ad Club’s Women’s Leadership Forum alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren, former NWHL player and pro scout Blake Bolden, activist Nsé Ufot, music executive Wendy Ong, singer-songwriter Julia Stone, psychiatrist and author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, award-winning author Gish Jen, and visual artist Nancy Floyd. The event was themed “women who persist.” It celebrated trailblazing women who continue to speak up, inspire, and drive progress. Together, they shared powerful stories that inspired attendees to persevere, reclaim lost ground, and advance collectively toward a brighter future.