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Women’s Leadership Conference: THRIVE in 2025
September 10 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
$150 – $175
 Why Attend?
 Why Attend?
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Personalize your agenda with 4 out of 8 breakout sessions tailored to the challenges and opportunities women face in business today. 
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Hear real stories and insights from high-powered panelists during a keynote lunch on boundaries, balance, and bold decisions. 
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You’ll rotate between 5 rooms throughout the day, meaning fresh faces, dynamic content, and no chance of getting stuck at the same table all day. 
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Build your network and your confidence in one inspiring day. 
 What’s New This Year?
 What’s New This Year?
We’ve added breakout session choices so you can personalize your day. You’ll attend four sessions total — choosing two for the morning block and two for the afternoon. On August 5, all registered attendees will receive an email to select their preferences.
Pro tip: Early bird ticket holders will receive the session selection form first — and sessions may fill up. Don’t wait to register!
 Breakout Sessions Overview
 Breakout Sessions Overview
You’ll attend 4 out of the 8 powerful sessions listed below. Session selection opens August 5.
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Lead Boldly: Elevating Your Executive Presence 
 Danielle Barnes
 Confidence, credibility, and charisma as a leader
 Takeaway: Non-verbal communication, powerful messaging, and mastering “the room”
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Engaging Your Strategic Influence with The GSD Factor 
 Misha Bleymaier-Farrish
 Elevate your voice, boost productivity, and lead with intention
 Takeaway: Confidence-building tools, strategic action plans, and a personalized GSD Factor assessment
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Courageous Conversations: Leading Difficult Dialogues with Confidence 
 Michelle Perez
 Navigate conflict and deliver feedback with clarity and tact
 Takeaway: Assertive language, feedback frameworks, and real-world practice
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Marketing on Autopilot: How to Use AI to Build and Execute a Smart Strategy 
 Danielle McGee Gibson
 Simplify your marketing strategy with AI
 Takeaway: Real tools, practical examples, and time-saving steps
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Burn Bright, Not Out: Sustainable Success for High Achievers 
 Ginger Jones
 Keep your spark without burning out
 Takeaway: Burnout warning signs, energy rituals, and recovery techniques
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Your Face, Your Brand, Your Power 
 Tausha Dickinson
 Personal branding that aligns with your leadership goals
 Takeaway: Confidence on camera, headshot strategy, and authentic presence
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The Thriving Networker: Building Relationships That Matter 
 Kelly Meyers
 Rethink your approach to building meaningful connections
 Takeaway: Strategic follow-up, relationship mapping, and confident introductions
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Wealth Reimagined: Empowering Women to Build, Grow, and Own Their Financial Future 
 Caroline Dougher
 Finance with clarity and confidence
 Takeaway: Investment tools, long-term planning strategies, and wealth-building rooted in your values
 Lunch & Keynote Panel
 Lunch & Keynote Panel
Boundaries, Balance & Bold Decisions
Megan Long, Dew Tinnin, Vicki Yates, Tammie Osborne (moderator: Katherine Stark)
This candid lunch panel will help you align your time, energy, and values to lead with intention — and peace of mind.


