Former boxer Laila Ali delivers keynote for annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo

Laila Ali, daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, speaks during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Attendees leave messages on a pink Lexus provided by Chatham Parkway Lexus during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Attendees sign a pink Lexus provided by Chatham Parkway Lexus during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Attendees browse the booths during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Attendees shop during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

An attendee looks through jewelry during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Attendees browses the expo during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

An attendee visits the Savannah Morning News booth during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali, former boxing champion and daughter of Muhammad Ali, takes the stage during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali speaks during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Former boxing champion Laila Ali speaks during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali speaks during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali, former boxing champion and daughter of Muhammad Ali, during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Former boxing champion Laila Ali gives the keynote address during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali speaks during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali twirls around on stage following her keynote address during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.

Laila Ali, former boxing champion and daughter of Muhammad Ali, during the annual Smart Women Luncheon and Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center.