The key to being healthy and successful is to make smart decisions when you're young.

That was the message from leaders at this year's 2015 Empowerment Conference at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry. The conference was organized by non-profit organization Sister to Sister and Community Partners. It included topics on financial planning and health and wellness.

Conference organizers say it is critical for today's generation to learn from their more experienced elders. "The dialogue between the young and the older women is critical. We don't have as much of that nowadays," says Sheryl Hunter-Grant.

The event was emceed by News 12's Carol Wilkinson.