2026 YWCA Inspire Luncheon

Join us for our annual Inspire Luncheon on Thursday, September 24!
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This year, our keynote speaker is Laila Ali! Laila is an undefeated boxing world champion, home chef, wellness advocate, TV host, and founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand. The youngest daughter of global icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, Laila proudly carries forward a legacy of excellence, purpose, and impact while building her own path - empowering others to live boldly and purposefully from the inside out.

A five-time boxing world champion, Laila made history as the first woman to provide expert boxing commentary for NBC Sports during the 2012 Olympic Games, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022 for her impact on the sport.  

She is the author of Reach: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power and the bestselling cookbook, Food for Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food from My Table to Yours!. Since retiring from the ring, Laila has hosted and appeared on many popular national programs, including CBS's All-In With Laila Ali and ABC's Everyday Health.  

Laila served as past president of Women's Sports Foundation, is a longtime ambassador for the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and partners with Feeding America and Peace4Kids to fight food insecurity. 

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Seattle, WA 98101
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