Empowering Women in Business Conference Sessions

The ‘hushing’ of women has created an imbalance in leadership spaces that must be addressed by those present in the room. To alleviate this imbalance, opening the airwaves for women’s contributions to be heard and seriously considered is a critical step. In this session, Janell explores the significance of allyship as a driving force behind meaningful change, emphasizing the role that individuals, regardless of gender, can play. From identifying and addressing unconscious biases to actively promoting engagement at every level, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to be an ally and shape inclusive spaces for women to be heard.

Join us on an inspiring journey alongside business owner, author and divorce attorney Nicole Sodoma, as she shares her personal expedition through marriage, separation and divorce, guiding professional, aspirational women on a more rewarding path following the aftermath of separation with grace and resilience. When Nicole Sodoma, a dedicated family law attorney with a passion for marriage and divorce education, found herself navigating the end of her 13-year marriage, she encountered a symphony of sympathies. She began questioning society’s reactions by saying 'congratulations' at marriage and 'I'm sorry' at divorce. So much so, she wrote a book on it: Please, Don’t Say You’re Sorry, featuring Nicole’s thought leadership and as seen in the TODAY Show, Wall Street Journal, The New York Post and more. This empowering session is tailored to assist professional women in navigating the complexities of life: divorce, separation, co-parenting, happy marriage, financial wisdom, and more. Nicole will delve into the landscape of post-separation life, offering invaluable insights and practical guidance for crafting a new chapter filled with empowerment and possibility. Amidst the serious discussions, Nicole's infectious humor and vibrant energy will keep you engaged and uplifted. Bring a notepad, pen, and an open mindset.

Unlock your Kashbox with a powerful combination of a positive attitude and consistent habits to transform knowledge and skills into action and results. The Kashbox Method focuses on four pillars: Knowledge, the foundation of success; Attitude, the fuel for action; Skills, the tools for execution; and Habits, the consistent actions leading to mastery. By embracing this method, you can foster a growth mindset and empower your team for transformative change. Ready to rock the Kashbox? Learn to harness the power of attitude, conduct self-assessments, embrace a growth mindset, and identify essential actions for achieving desired outcomes. Unlock your extraordinary potential today!

What makes a great place to work? A collaborative team working towards a common goal. In my chat I will explore pulling together a cohesive team that includes skill sets and human dynamics. The takeaways will be to focus on what you are good at, being your authentic and honest self, building a team with people who are passionate about what they do, taking time to reevaluate and restructure when things are not working, and to of course have fun!

In this empowering presentation, we’ll explore the paradox of women’s success and the subtle ways we are depleting ourselves. Discover essential paradigm shifts for women to make more, do less and love their lives while doing meaningful work. These shifts include uncovering 5 common strengths that become our greatest weakness when over-used. Attendees will experience firsthand how to manage their energy so they can plug those energy leaks and bring more playfulness and joy into their work and life!

Explore essential aspects of resilience and boundary maintenance in female leadership. Address the isolating nature of leadership and the challenge of maintaining personal boundaries while leading empathetically. Learn practical strategies for crafting a wellness blueprint, fostering resilience, and prioritizing well-being without compromising effectiveness. Align with your inner critic, soothe your inner pleaser, and collaborate with your ego to cultivate presence and consistently tap into your confidence.

As we accumulate responsibilities, akin to layers of an onion, our bodies and minds may respond with warning signals—stress, anxiety, depression, and physical pain—potentially leading to burnout. Unchecked chronic stress may contribute to health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes. While aligning our values and aspirations (such as family and career goals), we often neglect our own well-being, continuously pouring energy into the lives of others. Eventually, we become depleted. Prioritizing self-care is essential to restore balance and rediscover our rhythm. Let go of guilt and make your well-being a priority. You deserve it!

Join us for an empowering breakout session where we dive into one of the most relatable challenges faced by women in business: balancing the many roles we take on. From managing careers and families to pursuing personal growth, the struggle to find harmony can feel overwhelming at times. In this session, Emily will offer practical insights on how to build a lifestyle that aligns with your unique needs. She’ll cover the importance of setting boundaries, crafting realistic goals, staying true to your own journey, and mastering the art of gracefully saying no. Most importantly, Emily will help us redefine what balance looks like on our own terms. Come prepared to gain valuable strategies and inspiration for creating a life that truly supports you!

Miranda Miller is a Charlotte native who has three jobs, two teenagers, and one hot husband. You may follow her on Instagram at Miranda in Charlotte or listen to the All That to Say podcast she co-hosts with her bestie, Kristin?! She's also an interior and exterior designer for her parents' homebuilding company in Lake Lure. Miranda shows up as her full self on the internet every day in her IG stories and shares her funniest and most embarrassing moments on her podcast. She's been on a health transformation for the last year and a half losing 73 pounds and took her combined 55K+ followers along for the ride, and she wants to talk about the peaks and pits of that decision.

A motivational talk to energize the audience. After listening to the presentation, you will feel like you can run through a wall. This is a presentation about self-reflection - which is required to refocus, recharge, and rediscover. By trusting that you already have what it takes to be successful in your current challenge in business you are refocusing on your natural abilities and building your self-confidence to be powerful. I think a lot of presentations about balance are going to be about taking time to recharge - which to me is obvious. This presentation is about looking within to identify your key motivators and reminding yourself of them when you want to give up.

Midlife for women can be one of the best times of our lives since we finally have the time, knowledge and resources to embrace change and rediscover what our passions are. But many women feel lost and alone and they struggle with not knowing what direction to take now that they are faced with all these changes that midlife can bring, empty nest, loss of a partner, and career shifts. It is about shifting our focus to see midlife not as an end but rather as the beginning of many possibilities.

Join Chelsea Cox for an energizing session on harnessing the power of mindset, health, and fitness to transform your life. Drawing from her experience as a group fitness instructor and Talent Development Lead at Barry's, Chelsea will share innovative strategies to cultivate resilience and confidence. Learn how these practices not only boost physical health but also enhance mental clarity, productivity, and overall happiness. This session will equip you with practical tools to achieve your goals and maintain a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Discover how to balance a strong social media presence with a fulfilling off-screen life. This presentation provides strategies for setting clear goals, establishing usage boundaries, quick content creation hacks, and the tools for efficient planning. Learn to foster real-world connections while optimizing your online impact. Takeaways: Clear social media objectives. Structured use boundaries. Quick caption and hashtag hacks. Efficient content planning tools. Balancing digital and real-life interactions. Ideal for those aiming to master social media efficiency without compromising personal well-being.

You can't manage time. You can only manage yourself within the 24 hours we all get each day. In this session, you’ll learn three foundational elements of taking ownership of this most precious non-renewable resource. We’ll cover why it’s so challenging to master self-management around time and practical ways to elevate your productivity while minimizing your risk of burnout to achieve success and a balanced, more fulfilling life.

Tired of hearing that ChatGPT is only for content creation? Think again! In this dynamic business renewal session, Melissa will show you how to transform ChatGPT into your personal 'Mini-Me'—a powerful, customizable assistant that goes far beyond curing blank page syndrome. Through real-life examples and live demos, you’ll learn how to save time and money, boost productivity, and amplify your unique voice. Melissa will guide you step-by-step in leveraging ChatGPT for tasks like competitor analysis, meeting prep, crafting workflows, and developing sales strategies. You'll also discover how to turn a single piece of content into a multi-media powerhouse—creating blogs, infographics, eBooks, and more! What You’ll Learn: Competitor analysis, meeting preparation, workflows, standard operating procedures, checklists, sales strategies, social media content, infographics, and eBooks. Plus, learn to 'train' ChatGPT to become your personal AI-driven assistant, customized to reflect your style and business goals. Ready to boost your output without increasing your effort? This session will provide the actionable steps to make ChatGPT your most valuable team member!

In this presentation, attendees will learn the power of owning their personal brand and creating an authentic mission statement to guide personal and professional decisions. We'll cover tactical steps to incorporate and enjoy your personal brand in social media, networking events, business development, and all aspects of life. Gain practical insights to confidently express your unique identity and align your actions with your brand's essence.