September 23, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location
The Pacific Club
4110 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
About the 2026 Event
Presented by The Trailblazing Women | Benefiting Girl Scouts of Orange County
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating courageous leadership, meaningful connections, and women making a lasting impact in business, community, and beyond.
This collaborative, groundbreaking event brings together an extraordinary panel of speakers sharing their personal journeys, leadership insights, and stories of bravery:
- Jill Schulman, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author of The Bravery Effect
- Rachel Kellogg Amerau, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Gold Award Girl Scout and emerging leader, Aarna Mahale
- Danni Remington Smithson, CEO / Founder of The Trailblazing Women
Every remarkable woman was once a girl with a dream. That's why proceeds from this event support Girl Scouts of Orange County and its mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Honored to Feature:
Jill Schulman
Keynote speaker on the science of bravery, bestselling author of The Bravery Effect, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
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Rachel Kellogg Amerau
Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Aarna Mahale
Gold Award Girl Scout, advocate, and leader with a passion for connecting cultures, amplifying voices, and driving meaningful change.
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Danni Remington Smithson
Trailblazer in Community Business Banking
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Ambassador Sponsor
Cadette Sponsor
Brownie Sponsor
Daisy Sponsor
To donate to the Silent Auction, please contact Yajaira De La Paz at ydelapaz@girlscoutsoc.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Danni Remington Smithson at dremington@bankcbc.com.
