Women's Leadership Conference: THRIVE in 2025

✨ Why Attend?

• Choose your own adventure with 4 out of 8 breakout sessions tailored to the challenges and opportunities women face in business today.

• Hear real stories and insights from high-powered panelists during a keynote lunch on boundaries, balance, and bold decisions.

• 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.

• Build your network and your confidence in one inspiring day.

💡 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

You’ll attend 4 out of the 8 powerful sessions listed below. Session selection opens August 5.

• 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"

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.