Cosmopolitan, the World's Biggest Magazine for Young Women, and SoFi, a New Kind of Finance Company, Announce First-Ever 'Fun Fearless Money' Conference in New York

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - September 23, 2016) - Cosmopolitan, the world's largest young women's magazine, today announced it will hold its inaugural Fun Fearless Money conference, a new extension of the Fun Fearless Life conference series, in New York on Saturday, September 24. The event will empower young women to take control of their career paths and finances to build a successful future, and will feature presentations by Hearst CCO Joanna Coles, supermodels Tyra Banks and Ashley Graham, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, Rent the Runway founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman, SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan, Tinder founder and CEO Sean Rad, Warby Parker co-founder David Gilboa, among others. The conference is presented in partnership with SoFi, a modern finance company with a new approach to lending and wealth management.

"It's time to upgrade the way you think about your future," said Michele Promaulayko, editor in chief, Cosmopolitan. "Our incredible partner SoFi is changing the game with their groundbreaking approach to financial services, and together, at Fun Fearless Money, we'll give you the tips and tools to make it, save it, and spend it."

Business luminaries and tastemakers will host an inspirational day with the primary focus on success and the career and finance topics most compelling for Cosmopolitan readers today: salary negotiations; essential skills for achievement; money and debt; managing milestones, like going back to school, weddings, and buying a home; investing 101; and more.

"Money is the last taboo subject. We're looking to change that with Cosmopolitan, a magazine that talks candidly with women about everything that is important in their lives," said Joanne Bradford, chief operating officer, SoFi. "Like Cosmo, we're all about helping our members achieve their goals when it comes to money, career, and relationships. We're thrilled to bring these conversations to life at the Fun Fearless Money event.

Expected participants throughout the day to include (in alphabetical order):

Amy Wilkinson, author, The Creator's Code, Founder, Wilkinson Innovations lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Angie Mar, executive chef and owner, The Beatrice Inn
Ann Simonds, chief marketing officer, General Mills
Ashley Graham, supermodel, designer, and body activist
Chloe Arthurs, manager, Customer Success, CircleCI
Claire Arthurs, director, Community and Member Success, SoFi
Courtney Kemp, creator and showrunner