Strength of Character

Leadership Breakfast welcomes Tallahassee native and FSU law school graduate, Shannon Bream

The seventh annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast, a project of Women United and United Way of the Big Bend, brings community members together for a morning of inspiration and motivation.

The keynote speaker for this year’s breakfast is Shannon Bream, attorney, author, journalist, podcaster, wife, daughter and Tallahassee native.

The event — scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center — welcomes all, but is focused on women and the contributions they make in their communities.

“Women United brings this signature event to women (and men) in the community in the hopes that the inspiring message sparks a passion for philanthropy and ignites a spirit of community and connection to create a better future for our neighbors,” said Kim Campo, Chair of Women United.

Bream began her legal career working on racial discrimination and sexual harassment cases and is well-versed in the struggles that many in our community face daily. From humble beginnings at a local ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, she practiced law during the day while interning at night, making coffee and answering phone calls. In 2007, she landed a job with Fox News at the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau, and has distinguished herself as their chief legal correspondent in the years that followed. Bream is also the host of Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream.

Bream has written several books, including two New York Times No. 1 Best Sellers. In 2018, she wrote Finding the Bright Side: The Art of Chasing What Matters, which is based on her life experience and lessons learned.

“The Leadership Breakfast provides an opportunity to learn about Women United, an initiative of the United Way of the Big Bend that addresses the region’s most critical needs with the aim to lift women, children and families out of poverty,” said Berneice Cox, President and CEO.

To learn more about this year’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast, including ticket and sponsorship information, visit UWBB.org/womenunited.