Conference for Women Speakers
Our exceptional lineup at this year's Conference for Women includes several inspirational leaders who are poised to ignite your passion, empower your potential, and equip you with actionable insights for personal and professional growth. Our esteemed speakers are trailblazers in their respective fields, embodying resilience, innovation, and leadership.
Through their diverse experiences and expertise, they will inspire you with their compelling stories, ignite the flames of your ambition, and demonstrate that success knows no boundaries. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and armed with actionable items for personal and professional growth!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Leading Loudly: Owning Your Seat as a Woman in Leadership
with Betsy Hamm
Every woman deserves a seat at the table — and the confidence, skills, and allies to use it. In this energizing keynote, former CEO and host of Loud & Lifted Podcast, Betsy Hamm turns inspiration into a playbook: how to claim your seat, use your seat, and expand the table for others. Drawing on stories from founders, executives, and everyday leaders, Betsy shares a practical framework to help you amplify your voice, navigate power dynamics, and make decisions that move things forward. You’ll leave with memorable language, measurable actions, and momentum to claim your seat at the table.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session I 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Paget Rhee
Rewired: How Stress, Gut Health, and Mindset Shape the Woman Behind the Scenes
Deb Ellenberg
The Courage to Ask: How Speaking Up Transforms Everything
Christiane Drew
From Inner Critic to Inner Leader: How to Work With Your Mind, Not Against It
BREAKOUT SESSIONS I
BREAKOUT SESSION I
Rewired: How Stress, Gut Health, and Mindset Shape the Woman Behind the Scenes
with Paget Rhee
High-performing women often push through stress without realizing the hidden toll it takes on their hormones, gut health, and mindset. This session unpacks the powerful connection between the brain, gut, and inner dialogue and how these shape energy, focus, and resilience. With humor, relatable stories, and actionable strategies, Paget Rhee inspires women to rethink how they manage stress and self-talk so they can thrive both professionally and personally.
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BREAKOUT SESSION I
The Courage to Ask: How Speaking Up Transforms Everything
with Deb Ellenberg
Have you ever hesitated to speak up — only to wonder what might have happened if you had? In this interactive session, Deb Ellenberg shares a real-life story of almost staying silent when frustration crept in — and how one courageous call, rooted in curiosity, opened new opportunities. Together we’ll uncover the hidden costs of silence and explore practical ways to strengthen your “gumption muscle.” You’ll leave with the courage and tools to transform hesitation into action — and change everything.
BREAKOUT SESSION I
From Inner Critic to Inner Leader: How to Work With Your Mind, Not Against It
with Christiane Drew
This transformative workshop helps participants shift their relationship with critical thoughts by understanding what the mind does when it becomes anxious or rigid. Attendees will learn to work with their Inner Critic and invite their Inner Leader to take control. Participants gain practical tools to reframe limiting thoughts and lead from clarity, confidence, and intention — essential skills for navigating today's demanding professional landscape.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS II
BREAKOUT SESSION II
The Total Life Aesthetic™: Designing Lives, Leadership, and Spaces Rooted in Values
with Nina Reese
In this breakout session, Nina Reese, Founder of Reese & Co. Design GroupTM, shares how design is about more than furniture and finishes — it’s about shaping environments that reflect our values and empower us to thrive. Through her Total Life AestheticTM philosophy, Nina explores the difference between inspiration and influence, the balance of technical skills and artistic vision, and how intentional design — in our homes, workplaces, and communities — can create belonging, confidence, and authentic leadership.
BREAKOUT SESSION II
The Likable Leader: Inspiring High-Rerforming Teams Without Sacrificing Authority
with Becca Spahr
The professional world is changing fast. New challenges like remote work, AI, and diverse teams demand leaders who can strike a balance between approachability and authority. Old-school, hard-nosed leadership no longer work in a world where employees expect trust, flexibility, and purpose — not just a paycheck. The rise of human-centered leadership has left many wondering: how do you stay likable without losing your edge? How do you lead with warmth while still commanding respect, communicating priorities, and holding teams accountable?
BREAKOUT SESSION II
The Thrilling Marriage: Seven Secrets to Success
with Cindy & Scott Minnich
Has your marriage morphed from being lovers to being roommates? This is a normal occurrence in committed relationships, and it can be fixed! We will discuss strategies for finding time for romance, effective communication and conflict resolution, understanding personality types and love languages, growing in financial intimacy, establishing healthy priorities, and more. Join the Marriage Mechanic for a mini tune-up, and get ready for a thrilling marriage. Bonus content for attendees who are single: A short list of critical “must-haves” before you tie the knot!
BREAKOUT SESSIONS III
BREAKOUT SESSION III
Unmuted: Naming the Wound, Reclaiming the Power
with Pam Gockley
What if naming your pain could unlock your power? In this bold, interactive session, we expose Wound Culture — the hidden patterns that keep women quiet, small, and overextended — and replace it with voice, vision, and value. Through real talk and reflection, participants will practice calling out what hurt without shame, and rise into leadership rooted in healing, not hiding. This isn’t about staying wounded. It’s about becoming unmuted — and claiming the power that’s been yours all along.
BREAKOUT SESSION III
Investing in Your Health to Benefit Yourself and Others
with Patty Sibbach &
Kathy Anderson-Martin
Often, women try to be and do everything for everybody. The problem? We forget about the one body we are guaranteed to spend every minute of our lives with! Patty’s lifelong devotion to fitness and Kathy’s history of “lose 20 lbs after New Year and regain 30 by Christmas” couldn’t have been more different. Join them as they share lessons and laughter on the personal benefits of investing in your health and the ripple effect of our choices on family, friends and community.
BREAKOUT SESSION III
Edifying in the Workplace: How to Lead with Confidence
with Jillian Biehl Morrison
Confidence is the foundation of effective leadership, yet even accomplished executives can struggle with doubt in the workplace. This session equips women leaders with tools to edify themselves and their teams; thereby strengthening confidence, embrace clarity, and leading with authenticity. Participants will explore practical strategies to edify themselves and others — fostering trust, influence, and resilience. Designed for executives, business owners, and CEOs, this session addresses the unique challenges women face in high-level leadership and provides actionable practices to inspire growth, elevate teams, and sustain success.