Enterprising Women

As we look ahead to tomorrow and the final afternoon of the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration, attendees will have the opportunity to dive into four dynamic workshops designed to inspire, inform, and equip you for what's next. These are the last workshops of the conference—don’t miss out! 🔹 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Workshops 📍 North Coast A — Positioning Your Company to Attract Capital Marilyn J. Magett - CEO, CEO, Evolve CFO Services LaVonda Brown, Business Access Advisor,U.S. Bank 📍 North Coast B — Unlocking the Next Level of Sales Growth Caryn Kopp, Chief Door Opener®, Kopp Consulting, Sales Outsourcing Provider of the Year 🔹 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Workshops 📍 Summit Ballroom — Women, Wealth, and Legacy Moderator: Kathie Herbst Okun ChFC, CLU, LUTCF, President & Wealth Advisor, Okun Financial Group Panelists: Susan Michel, Founder & CEO, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC Victoria Woods, Founder & CEO, ChappelWood Financial Services Eason, Pamela (Prince-Eason), President & CEO, WBENC 📍 North Coast A — Women and Real Estate: New Investment Models Desiree Doubrox, CEO & Founder, HomWork These expert-led sessions are a valuable way to wrap up your conference experience with actionable insights and meaningful takeaways. Make plans to attend—and bring your questions! #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen #womeninbusiness #leadershipdevelopment

Looking ahead to tomorrow morning at the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Conference & Celebration—don’t miss this powerful conversation on one of the most pressing topics in business today: 🌟 General Session Panel: The Future of Work 🗓️ Saturday | 9:10 – 10:00 a.m. 📍 Summit Ballroom This forward-thinking discussion will be moderated by Jeska Brodbeck, Founder & CEO of Be Light Consulting, and will explore how leaders are navigating change, fostering innovation, and building the workplace of tomorrow. Panelists include: 💼 Lori Harris (MBA, PCC, PM), Co-Founder, Harris Whitesell Consulting 💼 Betsy Bassan, Founder & President, Panagora Group 💼 Sue Pellegrino, President, Everest Discovery Join us for insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for shaping the future of work. #enterprisingwomen #ewawards2025 #futureofwork #womeninbusiness #leadership

📣 Meet the Team: Shelli Tench While you won’t see her onsite at this year’s Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration, Shelli Tench, President and Founder of Shelten LLC, is still very much with us—behind the scenes and online! For the past 13 years, Shelli has been the driving force behind Enterprising Women’s social media presence, and this is the first conference she’s missed. Although a family medical situation is keeping her at VCU this week, she’s continuing to provide real-time coverage from afar—highlighting your photos, videos, and moments from the event. 📲 Be sure to tag Enterprising Women in your posts and include our official hashtags: #enterprisingwomen #EWAwards2025 Let’s keep Shelli—and our whole community—connected and celebrated! Thank you, Shelli, for your dedication and heart. 💛

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟 Meet the incredible Jamie Kopp, our Event Coordinator and the behind-the-scenes powerhouse who helps bring the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Conference and Celebration to life! This year marks Jamie’s 10th anniversary of supporting this event, and we are so grateful for her unwavering dedication, calm leadership, and tireless commitment to making everything run smoothly—year after year. If you’ve enjoyed a well-organized agenda, a seamless experience, or a beautiful moment at this conference, chances are Jamie was involved. Please join us in thanking Jamie for a decade of excellence! #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen #eventleadership #gratitude #meettheteam

Looking ahead to tomorrow afternoon at the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration—attendees will have the opportunity to dive into a second round of impactful workshops! 💡 Workshop Session 2: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Choose one of the following dynamic sessions: 🔹 Maximizing Your Impact in the Women’s Business Community Moderator: Sharon W. Reynolds, MBA, DevMar Manufacturing LLC Panelists: LaVonda Brown, U.S. Bank | Tara M. Abraham, Accel Inc. | Deborah Ward, Televergence | Julia Lillingston, Julie Lilliston Communications 🔹 Employee Ownership: The Ideal Business Paradigm for the Workplace of Tomorrow Panelists: Betsy Bassan, Panagora Group |Lindsay Isaac, The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) | Steve Storkan, Employee Ownership Expansion Network 🔹 Menopause in the Workplace Presenter: Arianna Sholes-Douglas, Tula Wellness & Aesthetics Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from trailblazing leaders and leave inspired! #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen #professionaldevelopment #businessleadership

Tomorrow at the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration, get ready to elevate your afternoon with expert-led workshops designed to spark ideas and drive results. 💼 Workshop Session 1: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Attendees can choose one of the following sessions: 🔹 Business Succession Planning Moderator: Dr. Shirley N. Morejon, DBA , Bank of America Panelists: Laura Chiesman, CFP®, CDFA®, Savant Wealth Management | Carol Ann Fernandez, CFP®, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC | Dr. Sandi Webster, Sandi Webster LLC 🔹 Unlocking Enterprise Value: Making High-Impact Decisions for Business Freedom Presenters: Simone Ashkar & Deborah Snyder, Cultivate Advisors 🔹 Hot Marketing Trends Moderator: Katie Schibler Conn, KSA Marketing Panelists: Fran Biderman-Gross, Advantages | Elin Barton, Riveo Creative These workshops are packed with valuable insights—plan ahead and make the most of your afternoon! #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen #womeninbusiness #leadershipdevelopment

We are thrilled to celebrate two extraordinary leaders being honored at the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration! Please join us in congratulating Sharina Perry, Founder of Utopia Plastix®, and ANDRA RUSH, Founder & CEO of The Rush Group, LLC, on their well-deserved induction into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. Their visionary leadership, trailblazing innovation, and lasting impact on their industries and communities are an inspiration to us all. 🎉 Don’t miss the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony happening tomorrow from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Summit Ballroom during the Hall of Fame Luncheon. Let’s honor and celebrate these powerhouse women who are building legacies and paving the way for future generations. #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen #enterprisingwomenhalloffame

In just two days, we're gathering for a powerful session at the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration: 🔥 Keynote Fireside Chat & Panel: Entrepreneurs of Purpose Who Bring Passion to Building Legacies 🗓️ Saturday | 8:20 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 📍 Summit Ballroom Moderated by the remarkable Edie Fraser, Founder of Women Business Collaborative and National Co-Chair of the Enterprising Women Foundation, this session will spotlight purpose-driven leadership and the power of building lasting impact. Opening remarks will be delivered by: 💬 Joyce Johnson, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer, Pacific Gate Capital Management, LLC 💬 Sharon W. Reynolds, MBA,CEO of DevMar Products, LLC and Co-Chair, WBC Entrepreneurs of Purpose The panel will feature six dynamic leaders: ✨ Dr. Renette Dallas, N.D., CEO, LIFE BY DALLAS, INC ✨ Laura AyukTakem Fote, CEO, L&B Concepts ✨ Sandra Long, CEO, SLA Worldwide and HBCU News ✨ Diedre Windsor, CEO, Windsor Group LLC ✨ Victoria Woods, Founder & CEO, ChappelWood Financial Services ✨ Andrea Simon, Founder & CEO, Simon Associates Management Consultants An inspiring start to Saturday—don’t miss it! #ewawards2025 #enterprisingwomen

🎉 Welcome to the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Conference & Celebration! 🎉 We’re thrilled to kick off this milestone 25th Anniversary event with an exciting a day of networking, exploration, and celebration in vibrant Nashville! Here’s what’s happening today: 📍 Registration & Exhibitor Set-Up: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Summit Ballroom Foyer 📦 Exhibitor Set-Up: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Summit Ballroom Foyer (If you're an exhibitor, be sure to stop by during this time!) 🚌 Explore Nashville Tours: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Meet in the hotel lobby 🤝 Open Forum (For women of color and allies): 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. in the Railhead Room 🎶 Welcome Reception & 25th Anniversary Celebration: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Solstice. Enjoy Nashville-themed food, live music, and a little line dancing fun! Let’s make this a conference to remember! #EnterprisingWomen #ewawards2025

🚀 Just two days until we kick off the Enterprising Women Conference—and you won’t want to miss this powerhouse panel! Join us for The AI Revolution 🗓 Friday | ⏰ 10:45–11:30 a.m. 📍 Summit Ballroom Get ready to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and driving innovation. This dynamic session will be moderated by Deborah Garry, President & CEO of BBG&G Integrated Marketing & Public Relations, and will feature five trailblazing founders and CEOs: 💡 Kathy Durfee, CEO & Founder of TechHouse 💡 Esther Poulsen, CEO & Founder of Raare Solutions LLC 💡 Molly Gimmel, Co-Founder & CEO of Design To Delivery Inc 💡 Amber Schroader, Founder and CEO of Paraben Corporation Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just starting to explore the possibilities, this session will offer invaluable insights from women who are leading the charge. #EnterprisingWomen #EWaeards2025 #WomenInAI #WomenInBusiness