Conference Schedule
We weren’t lying when we said our June 2020 conference roster was jam-packed with valuable sessions! Now that the event has passed, you can catch some of these presentations as part of our specialty online courses.
Choose Your Track or Mix + Match
Keynote Address
Career
Entrepreneur
Returning/Pivoting
Take a Break
Day 1, Friday, June 12, 2020
9:00 AM
INTRO/KICKOFF: Erin Weist
GENERAL SESSION: Natalie Winslow
Mrs. America, Dress for Success, Power2Parent, Twirl Sugar
Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM
Speaker: Steven Wheelwright & Melinda W. Brown
Topic: Board Membership: How to Be Effective + Create a Stronger Board
Speaker: Lyn Christian
Topic: Mindset of the Formidable Female Entrepreneur: How to Elegantly Leap Over What Gets in Our Way
Speaker: Nailah Blades
Topic: Idea to Action: How to Strategically & Seamlessly Launch Your New Business
Speaker: Nichole Harrop
Topic: How to Go From Actively Searching to Landing Your Next Job
11:00 AM
Speaker: Brittany Larsen
Topic: Advocating for Yourself at Work
Speaker: Pauline Fonua
Topic: The Power of Community
Speaker: Brooke Romney
Topic: Using Real Connection + Community to Grow Your Business
Speaker: Crystalee Beck
Topic: Creating Your Own Career Ladder
Take a Break w/Sarah Godfrey
Meaningful Movement: Confidence Practice
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM
Speaker: Laura Butler
Topic: The Broken Rung: Insights On Career Advancement From the McKinsey Report
Speaker: Julie Hanks
Topic: Creating Partnership Families
Speakers: Raechel Duplain & Ashley Spurlock
Topic: Defining Your Audience: The Marketing Momentum You’ve Been Missing
Speaker: Jeff Baird
Topic: Career Hacks + Body Language for Interviews (Part 1)
Take a Break w/Paige Sorensen
Professional Fashion + Styling
2:00 PM
Speaker: Brittany Ratelle
Topic: How to Avoid the Top 3 Legal Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Speaker: Julie Hanks
Topic: Assertiveness
Speaker: Kirsten Blakemore
Topic: Unleash Your Power
Speaker: Jeff Baird
Topic: Career Hacks + Body Language for Interviews (Part 2)
Take a Break w/Jen Springer
Professional Makeup Tips (No Q&A)
3:00 PM
Speaker: Alyssha Dairsow
Topic: Confronting Communication Differences
Speaker: Emily Nelson
Topic: Find & Stay True to Your Core Values
Speaker: Kylie Chenn
Topic: Email Marketing 101
Speaker: Linda Evans
Topic: 4 Ways to Build a Business of Authenticity + Expertise
Take a Break w/Kara Aina
Watercolor Painting
4:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Brigitte Madrian
TBA
Day 2, Saturday, June 13, 2020
9:00 AM
INTRO/KICKOFF: Erin Weist
GENERAL SESSION: Alison Faulkner
Tools for Building an Awesome Life
Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM
Speaker: Mindi Cox
Topic: Navigating a Roller Coaster Career Path
Speaker: Natalie Madsen
Topic: Working Mom: Balancing A Stack of Plates on A Speedboat
Speaker: Tricia Dempsey
Topic: The 3-Step Blueprint to Create a Purpose-Driven Business You Love (Part 1)
Speaker: Andrea Ibanez
Topic: Negotiation: The Dos, The Don’ts, + How to Negotiate Your Ideal Scenario
11:00 AM
Speaker: Lanette Richardson
Topic: Passion + Persistence
Speaker: Sarah Vaughn
Topic: Finding Your Voice: My Journey to Starting Melanin Squad
Speaker: Tricia Dempsey
Topic: The 3-Step Blueprint to Create a Purpose-Driven Business You Love (Part 2)
Speaker: Allison Lew & Kassidi Henrie
Topic: How to Find the Perfect Mentor!
Take a Break w/Jen Springer
Professional Makeup Tips (No Q&A)
12:00 PM - Lunch Break
1:00 PM
Speaker: Melissa Smith
Topic: Dare to Lead: Brene Brown’s Leadership Series (Part 1 – The Heart of Daring Leadership)
Speaker: Sara Urquhart
Topic: The Power of Obstacles: Learning Through Failure, Finding Solutions, + Creating Growth
Speaker: Krystal Guerra
Topic: How to Hustle + Still Slay a 9-to-5
Speaker: Melanie Steimle/Andrea Merriman
Topic: Since You’ve Been Gone: Entering the Workforce After a Break
Take a Break w/Paige Sorensen
Professional Fashion + Styling
2:00 PM
Speaker: Melissa Smith
Topic: Dare to Lead: Brene Brown’s Leadership Series (Part 2 – Rumbling with Vulnerability)
Speaker: Kristin Petrucci
Topic: Mindset Renovation: The ROI of Gratitude in the Workplace
Speaker: Kimmy Paluch
Topic: Building Your Startup for Success Not Stardom
Speaker: Jodi Chowen/Candilyn Newell
Topic: It’s Never Too Late to Become What You Might Have Been
Take a Break w/ Sarah Godfrey
Meaningful Movement: Revive Yourself During/After Workday
3:00 PM
Speaker: Melissa Smith
Topic: Dare to Lead: Brene Brown’s Leadership Series (Part 3 – Shame & Empathy)
Speaker: Nicole Carpenter
Topic: Creating a Strong Network– Even While Social Distancing
Speaker: Veronica Benson
Topic: Finding Your Groove in the Workplace After Taking a Break
Take a Break w/Kara Aina
Watercolor Painting (No Q+A)
4:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Gaye van den Hombergh
Topic: Aspire Next Steps… Literally
All speakers, topics, and times are subject to change.