Rena Paul Attends Tory Burch Foundation Breakfast Honoring Martha Stewart
Rena Paul was honored to be invited as a 2022 Tory Burch Founder to the Tory Burch Foundation Breakfast in New York City honoring Martha Stewart and fellow Tory Burch founders.
The Tory Burch Foundation has set an ambitious goal to contribute $1 billion to the U.S. economy by 2030 through empowering women entrepreneurs. This initiative was announced during the Foundation's inaugural Founders Breakfast in New York City, held on May 1, 2025, where Tory Burch and Foundation President Tiffany Dufu highlighted the transformative impact of women-led businesses .
Building upon over a decade of support, including the deployment of $100 million in low-interest loans and grants to women entrepreneurs, the Foundation aims to further amplify its efforts. By providing access to capital, education, and community, the Foundation seeks to foster an environment where women entrepreneurs can thrive, thereby driving economic growth and innovation across the country.
This bold commitment underscores the Foundation's dedication to advancing gender equity in entrepreneurship and its belief in the significant contributions of women to the nation's economic vitality.
Martha Stewart was honored with the Foundation's first-ever Iconic Founder Award. During her conversation with Tory Burch, Stewart shared insights from her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of believing in the expansiveness of one's ideas. She encouraged attendees to embrace their ambitions, noting that she started her own business at the age of 41. Stewart also highlighted the significance of personal reinvention and philanthropy, underscoring her commitment to shaping a positive future. Her remarks resonated with the Foundation's mission to empower women entrepreneurs and contribute to the economy.
