A PANEL EVENT HOSTED BY RUNWAY OF DREAMS AND VICTORIA’S SECRET & CO.
The panel discussion was centered on intimacy and body confidence, within the context of intimate apparel, relationship and society’s expectations of sex, sexuality, and physical confidence.
The thought leadership event was attended by members of the disability community, advocates, press and influencers from a broad range of age and ability. Thought leadership events are an integral part of Runway of Dreams’ mission to inspire change and empower people with disabilities through fashion and beauty inclusion.
Moderated by Mindy Scheier the CEO and Founder of Runway of Dreams Foundation, with panelists Lydia Smith Chief Diversity Officer of Victoria’s Secret & CO, Ursula Todaro the Director of Design at Victoria’s Secret & Co alongside disability advocates Misty Diaz, Kanya Sesser and Tamara Mena.
"We shared very intimate moments (it was amazing) and the fact that Victoria’s Secret was there and they are interested in listening to the disability community as well
as working with disabled talent means everything to me!"
TAMARA MENA, Panelist
PANELISTS
MINDY SCHEIER
Founder & CEO
RUNWAY OF DREAMS &
GAMUT MANAGEMENT
LYDIA SMITH
Chief Diversity Officer
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
URSULA TODARO
Director, Launch &
Innovation
VICTORIA'S SECRET & CO.
MISTY DIAZ
Influencer & Advocate
TAMARA MENA
Content Creator & Motivational Speaker
KANYA SESSER
Para-Athlete & Hollywood Actress
"Brought me to tears. Never in my life did I think I would be so vulnerable and talk about relationship, intimacy and what it’s like living with a disability".
MISY DIAZ, Panelist
