Now in its ninth year, She Talks Asia continues to elevate the conversation on women’s empowerment, bringing together thought leaders and advocates for a day of inspiration, learning, and action. The 2025 She Talks Asia Summit will take place on March 15, 2025, with the powerful theme: “Brave Over Perfect.” Ticket proceeds will be donated to a scholarship fund for girls, supporting education and empowerment for the next generation. To date, She Talks Asia has raised P2.9 million for Mano Amiga Philippines (www.manoamigaph.org), a nonprofit school providing high-quality education and sustainable livelihood opportunities to underprivileged communities.
From childhood, girls are taught to be cautious, while boys are encouraged to take risks. This gap has negatively impacted how women view themselves and how they approach opportunities outside their comfort zones. This is further reinforced by a society that often subjects women to unrealistic expectations—whether in terms of appearance, job performance, or balancing household responsibilities. This year’s theme urges women to redefine success on their own terms. The 2025 She Talks Asia Summit, co-presented by Cream Silk and BDO, celebrates the courage to keep showing up even when the path is uncertain and the resilience to keep forging ahead in the face of setbacks.
The summit will feature an extraordinary lineup of speakers who embody this year’s theme, including model, host, and advocate Pia Wurtzbach, who is this year’s Summit Co-Chair and Keynote Speaker. The lineup also includes Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, celebrated author and women’s health advocate Anca Griffiths, and marine conservationist Anna Oposa. These women have faced challenges, defied expectations, and paved the way for others, proving that courage—not perfection—is the key to real impact.
“She Talks Asia has always been passionate about amplifying the voices of women and creating spaces where we can have honest, necessary conversations about the realities we face,” says Lynn Pinugu, CEO and co-founder of She Talks Asia. “Now, more than ever, as the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives comes under increasing attack, we must stand firm in our mission. Women’s voices matter. Representation matters. And the world needs more stories of women courageously overcoming barriers.”
The 2025 She Talks Asia Summit is made possible through the support of our partners in advocacy: Co-presenters Cream Silk and BDO, Powered by Globe, and Major Sponsor ProAge Beauty. Together, we are committed to empowering women to embrace their full potential, redefine success, and choose bravery over perfection.
