2025 Main Stage Speakers
More To Be Announced
Emcees
CEO Talks
Natasha Magrath
You've Got Maids of Northern Virginia
President & CEO
From Lebanon to Loudoun: Imagining—and Living—the American Dream
What does it take to imagine a bigger life, and then make it real? In this inspiring talk, Natasha Magrath shares her journey from growing up in Lebanon with big dreams, to becoming a successful female leader in Northern Virginia. As the President/Ceo of You’ve Got Maids of Northern Virginia, she built a thriving business rooted in resilience, faith, and vision. Her story is a powerful reminder that imagining success is the first step toward achieving it. This session will leave women business owners empowered to dream boldly, act bravely, and redefine what’s possible in their own lives and businesses.
Cecilia Robinson Edwards
CeciliaEdwards.com
Founder
Secrets We Keep: The Hidden Costs Holding Women Entrepreneurs Back—And How to Let Them Go
Behind every successful woman is often a secret she’s keeping—about fear, failure, or the weight of perfection. In this powerful talk, Cecilia Edwards reveals how her own habit of secret-keeping shaped her life and how releasing hidden fears can unlock greater success. Blending personal stories, research, and practical insights, she invites women entrepreneurs to pinpoint the secrets costing them energy, creativity, and growth. Walk away inspired to share what no longer serves you and embrace the freedom to lead boldly, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in business and life.
Mali Phonpadith
SOAR Community Network
Founder & CEO
From Refugee to Entrepreneur
From Refugee to Entrepreneur is a powerful and deeply personal journey of resilience, vision, and purpose. In this talk, Mali Phonpadith shares how she rose from the shadows of war-torn Laos and the struggles of refugee life in America to build a successful business that champions compassionate leadership. With raw honesty and heartfelt wisdom, Mali inspires leaders to defy the odds, reimagine what’s possible, and pursue their dreams with courage, determination, and grace. This talk is a call to lead with heart, create meaningful impact, and awaken the power of purpose within our leadership, businesses and ourselves.
Luncheon Keynote Panel
The CEO Million Dollar Panel
Wisdom in the Rearview: Lessons They’ve Learned on their Business Journey
Experience may be the best teacher, but it doesn’t have to be your most expensive one.
Join us for a raw and honest conversation with women who’ve built businesses, faced setbacks, made tough calls, and come out wiser on the other side. Our Power CEO Panel isn’t here to sugarcoat the journey—they’re here to share the lessons that shaped them, the pivots that saved them, and the insight they wish they had sooner.
Expect unfiltered wisdom, practical takeaways, and the kind of honesty that reminds you: you’re not alone, and you’re not behind—you’re learning.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone had told me…”, you don’t want to miss this impactful conversation!
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Panelists
Closing Keynote Speaker
Krista Woods
GloveStix
Owner & Inventor
From Stinky Gear to Seven Figures: The Power of One Bold Idea
Join Krista Woods, inventor of GloveStix, as she shares her unexpected journey from lacrosse mom to award-winning entrepreneur. In this inspiring keynote, Krista reveals how a smelly sports bag sparked a business, and how bold imagination, resilience, and humor turned a simple idea into a nationally recognized brand. You’ll leave empowered to trust your instincts, embrace the chaos, and imagine what's possible—no matter how unlikely the start.