2025 Workshop Speakers
To Be Announced
Welcome to our Workshops for our 2025 Women's CEO Summit! Below you will find details on the five workshops and the upcoming speakers as they are announced.
​
CEO Leadership
Business Development
Personal Development
Financial Wellness
Marketing Strategies
Plot out your day so you're prepared to engage and ask questions that will help your business thrive!
Sponsored By:
Investing in developing your leadership skills is an investment in the health of your business and all those that interact with it. Enhance your leadership and communication skills in this interactive workshop.
12:10 PM
Panel – The Power of Investing in Your Team​
Investing in your team is all about empowering your people to grow and thrive, which in turn boosts productivity, creativity, and overall success for your business.
Moderator
Kim Jenkins
Genesis Construction Group
Panelists
Angela Goodman
Valkyrie Ventures Group LLC
Kelly Featheringham
Team Leadership Solutions
Alice Frazier
BCT-The Community's Bank
3:15 PM
Claudette Cunitz
CC Advisors Group
Speaker, Sales Trainer, Business Coach, Life Coach
Grow Your Business by Growing Your People
As entrepreneurs, we do A LOT! Growing your business is not ALL on your shoulders. Why is the people side of the business an emotional journey. It shouldn't be. Learn how to manage team members and set clear expectations and hold them accountable for specific deliverables.
Sponsored By:
Focusing on business growth and development strategies to provide immediate impact on your business.
12:10 PM
Nicole Wright
Wright Accounting Solutions LLC
CEO
Money Is the Love Language of Your Business
In this workshop we'll explore how money management, financial literacy, and a healthy financial mindset can transform your business into a thriving and loving entity. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, understanding the role of money in your business is crucial for success.
Objectives:
-
Understand the concept of money as the love language of your business.
-
Learn effective money management strategies.
-
Develop financial literacy skills.
-
Cultivate a positive financial mindset.
-
Implement practical tools and techniques to enhance your business's financial health.
Sponsored By:
Identifying professional development strategies to help you excel in your business. Investing in the YOU to get to the WE.
12:10 PM
Panel – Self-Care Is Not Selfish: Empowering Women To Prioritize Their Well-Being
Join us for an inspiring and transformative workshop designed exclusively for women who are ready to embrace the power of self-care. “Self-care is not Selfish” is more than just a workshop; it’s a movement towards reclaiming your time, energy, and mental well-being.
In this engaging session, you’ll learn practical strategies to integrate self-care into your daily routine, understand the importance of setting boundaries, and discover how prioritizing your needs can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Our expert speakers will share their insights on mental health, stress management, and the art of saying “no” without guilt.
Learn why not prioritizing self-care can affect your business's bottom line.
Moderator
Elaine Gibson
Renewed Living
Panelists
Dr. Misty Paul
Basics First Chiropractic
Tia Clark
Silk Rose Spa
Theresa Struck, NASM, CPT, CES
Struck Fitness
3:15 PM
Panel – I’m Not Crazy…It’s Menopause
You no longer have to suffer through it!
Join us for an eye-opening, informative, and empowering workshop on all things Menopause. You will come away with clarity, support, and practical strategies to help navigate this transformative phase of life. We will dig deep into the biological, emotional and social aspects and how to manage the change effectively. This presentation will also demystify menopause, debunk common myths, and equip you with the knowledge and tools to thrive during this phase of life.
Takeaways:
-
An in depth understanding of Menopause
-
Practical symptom management
-
Medical interventions
-
Lifestyle management
Moderator
Elaine Gibson
Renewed Living
Panelists
Lola M. Ogbonlowo, M.D.
Lighthouse Family Medicine and Wellness
Dr. Lesley Moisey, PhD, RD
Peak Path Nutrition, Inc
Jessica Tucker
Ten Bridge
Sponsored By:
Exploring the mindset, vision, and strategic action steps needed to ensure financial wellness and peace of mind.
12:10 PM
Panel – Financially Thriving in Any Economy
​There are strategic action steps that must be implemented that allow a business to thrive, grow and expand. Join us to hear what tactical tools and steps these business owners embraced to grow and increased their businesses more than 50% during one of the worst times in the economy (the COVID pandemic), and how they are still soaring for growth and impact.
Moderator
Mary Grate-Pyos, MBA, CFBS
MassMutual - First Financial Group
Panelists
Ebony Wilkins
AALIS Management Consulting
Renee Purcell
PSI Cleaning & Restoration
3:15 PM
Panel – Growth Happens: Success Strategies of Successful Business Owners
Are you positioned for growth? Do you recognize the starting point of how growth happens? Are you serving the right clients? Are you mentally fit for growth?
Hear from two seasoned "partners and supporters" of business owners and entrepreneurs as they address these questions and others based on their years of successful work with business owners. There is no need to "reinvent the wheel" - just learn from what worked for others.
Mary C. Grate-Pyos, MBA, CFBS
MassMutual - First Financial Group
Adrian Taylor, CPA, PFS
Yount, Hyde & Barbour
Sponsored By:
​Developing marketing strategies and skills that will take your business to the next level.
12:10 PM
John Roquemore
CEO Consulting Group
Assistant Marketing Director
Clarify Your Messaging to Improve Your Marketing!
​
When businesses clarify their messaging, they unlock the potential for significant marketing results, including increased sales, attracting ideal clients, and making smarter decisions. However, many business owners struggle to articulate what they do in a way that truly resonates with their audience and drives these outcomes. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a clear, compelling message that can be used across all your marketing efforts.
Key Takeaways:
-
Understand a framework you can apply in every part of your marketing.
-
Know exactly what to say when someone asks, "What does your business do?"
-
Start attracting new customers who want exactly what you offer.
This workshop will give you a chance to learn, actively work on your messaging, and get live coaching on how to best use this framework in your business.
3:15 PM
Panel – Effective Marketing - A Multi-Perspective Approach
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on marketing strategies that drive success from diverse perspectives. Moderated by an industry expert, this workshop showcases insights from seasoned professionals:
-
Heather McElrath will delve into SEO techniques that enhance online visibility.
-
Kari Ritacco will share PR strategies that build and maintain a positive public image.
-
John Roquemore will offer expertise on effective messaging strategies.
Learn how to create cohesive marketing campaigns that integrate traditional and modern channels, maximize your reach, and elevate your brand. This session is perfect for marketers aiming to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Moderator
John Roquemore
CEO Consulting Group
Panelists
Kari Ritacco
RedIron PR
