May 10, 2026 | SM Aura Premier, Taguig
*TAGUIG* – Fashion, grit, and sisterhood collided at *SM Aura Premier* on *May 10, 2026*, as *Leading Women of Grace* hosted a private block screening of _The Devil Wears Prada_ led by *Bondad Nicolas*.
The blocked screening turned SM Aura Cinema into a space for conversation, not just entertainment. Men and women from business, education, and the arts gathered for what organizers called an afternoon with purpose.
*More Than a Movie Afternoon*
The Devil Wears Prada_ might be 20 years old, but its themes of ambition, integrity, and identity still hit close to home for all alike.
*Grace Bondad Nicolas*, founder of Leading Women framed the event this way:
*“We’re here to laugh, to remember who we are, and to talk about how we lead without losing our grace. Miranda Priestly’s world is real. So is ours. The difference is we choose how we respond.”*
Reflection on three themes from the film by the Special Guests,
1. *Ambition vs. Identity* – When does “making it” cost you yourself?
2. *Mentorship and Boundaries* – What makes a boss a leader vs. a bully?
3. *Grace Under Pressure* – How do you stay kind, composed, and faithful in high-stakes environments?
*Why SM Aura, Why Now*
SM Aura was chosen for its accessibility and premium cinema experience. "Leading Women" wanted the event to feel elevated but welcoming – “boardroom meets living room,” as one attendee put it.
*“Every woman has a ‘Runway’ moment,”* “A point where you decide what kind of leader you’ll be. We wanted to process that together.”*
*Who Attended*
The room was a cross-section of Manila’s professional women and men, game changers, business entrepreneurs, diplomat and creatives. Everyone came in their chic attire turning it into both a networking moment and a catch-up with friends.
“Everybody wants to be us. Nobody wants to be me.” “Everybody wants to lead. But only some lead with grace.”
*The Takeaway*
Attendees left with movie quotes, new contacts, and a challenge: lead where you are, without becoming what you despise.
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