Get ready to customize your experience to exactly what sparks your curiosity and fuels your business passion!
Breakout Session One: 9:45am - 10:30am
Amanda Kern
Mastering SEO Without the Overwhelm: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaders
SEO doesn’t have to be complicated. This session breaks it down into clear, actionable steps that drive real business results—without the confusion. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or leader, you’ll learn how to create an effective SEO strategy, optimize content, and leverage data to increase visibility. Discover practical techniques to improve search rankings, attract the right audience, and grow your brand online. No jargon, no guesswork—just a straightforward roadmap to SEO success. Walk away with confidence, clarity, and the tools to implement an SEO strategy that works.
Christine Kotik, PCC, NBC-HWC
From Chaos to Clarity: Unlock Your Schedule's True Potential
Does your day feel like a constant race against the clock, with priorities pulling you in every direction? Between endless meetings, competing deadlines, and personal obligations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control. But what if you could take charge of your time and make your schedule work for you?
Learn how to cut through the chaos and align your time with what truly matters. Discover how to:
Use simple yet powerful tools to audit your schedule and uncover patterns.
Set boundaries and JUST SAY NO with confidence to protect your most valuable resource—your time.
Reallocate your time to activities that align with your goals and energize you.
You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to transform your schedule from chaotic to intentional. It’s time to unlock your schedule’s true potential and create space for what really counts.
Take control of your time and reclaim your day—starting now!
HEATHER MACKINNON
Heather MacKinnon is a risk nerd! As a commercial risk advisor at Horizon Insurance Services, Heather goes beyond insurance to expose hidden risk that could jeopardize a business and then provide risk strategies to help protect businesses in the event of a loss.
Heather came to the insurance industry with over 25+ years of experience including corporate brand management, marketing, non-profit work and entrepreneurship.
Driven by a passion for service, Heather is dedicated to supporting those around her, whether that be her incredible family, friends, clients or the stranger on the street.
Heather Mackinnon
Hidden Threats: The Risks Lurking in Your Business (and How to Attack Them)
How confident are you that you know all your business risk? Most business owners think their business is perfectly positioned and not exposed, until it is too late. In this insightful session, we’ll shine a light on the most common ways businesses unknowingly put themselves in danger and, more importantly, how to attack them. With real-world examples and practical strategies, you’ll learn now to spot vulnerabilities before they become crises. Don’t let hidden risks derail your success—shine a light on them and take control of your business’s future!
LESLEY DOAN
Lesley, an Ohio native, is deeply passionate about education, leadership, and personal growth. Her leadership journey took a pivotal turn eight years ago when she became Executive Director of a non-profit, inheriting an unhealthy organizational culture. Determined to lead authentically, she partnered with GiANT Worldwide to discover her leadership identity and foster a healthy environment. This transformation led to a thriving, cohesive team and a revitalized culture. Inspired by these experiences, Lesley became a Certified Leadership Coach and founded VIVID Coaching & Consulting LLC. She is committed to helping leaders cultivate organizational health and create teams that thrive.
Lesley Doan
Leading with Resilience: Harnessing Your Strengths Under Stress
We all have unique "Superpowers" in leadership—natural strengths that, when harnessed, propel our teams to success. But what happens when stress kicks in? In this session, we’ll explore how your Superpowers can have a powerful positive impact on those around you—and how they can unintentionally backfire when stress rises.
Join us to:
Discover how your Superpowers can inspire and elevate your team.
Learn to recognize the risks they pose under pressure.
Expand your ability to manage stress and use your strengths wisely.
Get ready to gain actionable insights you can apply immediately, transforming both your leadership and your team’s success!
Breakout Session Two: 10:45am - 11:30am
Andrea Larsen
Marketing + AI: The Future of Digital Campaigns
AI is transforming marketing, reshaping how businesses leverage data for smarter decision-making. In this session, we’ll explore how AI enhances paid media, SEO, and customer engagement, providing practical strategies for marketers looking to stay ahead. We’ll also cover key considerations, such as how platforms like Google interpret AI-generated content and what marketers need to watch for as automation evolves. Finally, we’ll highlight hands-on AI tools that streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive better results. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, this discussion will help you navigate the evolving digital landscape and maximize AI-driven marketing opportunities.
ANDREA LARSEN
Andrea Larsen is the COO and partner at UFO Performance Marketing, bringing 20+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, and technology. She has worked at a startup, on the client side, and at a global agency, leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 25 clients. Based in Dublin, Ohio, Andrea focuses on sales, strategy, and business growth, partnering with SMBs, agencies, and enterprise marketing teams. Originally from Austin, she is a computer nerd at heart and a trained opera singer. Andrea enjoys reading, gardening, cheering for University of Texas sports, and spending time with her husband, two kids, and mini Australian Shepherd.
Bethany George
Your Sales Archetype: Unlocking your hidden gifts to empower your sales activities
Discover Your Natural Sales Superpower
Tired of feeling "salesy" or struggling to balance service with success? Join sales expert Bethany George to uncover your unique Sales Archetype – your natural way of connecting with clients and closing deals authentically. Through this interactive workshop, you'll discover how your personality traits create distinct advantages in business development. Stop forcing yourself into conventional sales tactics and start leveraging your inherent strengths to build genuine client relationships. Learn how to confidently guide prospects through your sales process while staying true to your values and communication style.
BETHANY GEORGE
With 30 years of sales experience, Bethany George has heard plenty of "NOs" but instead of pushing harder, she discovered why prospects reject traditional sales approaches. As founder of The Follow Up Boss, she challenges conventional sales wisdom with her Sales Archetype system, showing small business owners and sales professionals how to position themselves as trusted advisors rather than pushy salespeople. Through "Purposeful and Intentional Interactions," Bethany helps clients leverage their natural communication strengths to build authentic relationships within their local business communities—creating positive experiences that make prospects want to open the door rather than shut it in your face.
Jake Harter
Managing HR Challenges In Your Small Business
This session addresses key areas and strategies to navigate complex HR challenges facing your workforce. Participants will learn to implement practical HR solutions tailored to the unique constraints of small businesses. We will explore methods for fostering a productive work environment, managing performance, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Join this session to gain actionable insights to optimize your workforce and drive sustainable growth.
JAKE HARTER
Jake Harter, MHRM, PHR, is a Fractional Talent Management Consultant and owner of BellevueHRM. He specializes in elevating organizations from "good" to "great" by creating institutional programs and processes that foster thriving, proactive, and agile workforces. With a proven track record supporting global Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, coupled with a Master's in Human Resources Management and a Professional in Human Resources® certification, Jake excels in identifying high-potential employees, managing complex change management programs, and driving revenue growth through strategic workforce planning.
Nan Li
Be A No-Regret Female Leader
Unlock your true potential as a female leader by embracing a life with no regrets. Join our dynamic breakout session at the Women Leadership Conference to discover how treating you, your family, workplace, and community with intentionality can transform you into a more energetic, authentic, empathetic, and powerful leader. Learn to cultivate a mindset that fuels innovation and creativity, ensuring you leave no stone unturned in your personal and professional journey.
NAN LI
Nan is a dynamic and versatile data, analytics, and AI executive with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies across the insurance, financial services, and healthcare industries. She excels at helping organizations craft and execute strategies that align data and AI initiatives with core business objectives to deliver measurable outcomes.
Nan is passionate about Human-Centric AI Leadership, the intersection of Humanity, AI, and Leadership. She recently founded her own company Nanalytics AI. She talks about and works on how to lead effectively in the age of AI to make a positive impact on people, business, and society.
Breakout Session Three: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Jill Raderstorf
Financial Independence 101
This presentation explores the fundamentals of achieving financial independence and why it’s especially important for women. We’ll cover key strategies, including budgeting, investing, and building multiple income streams, to help you take control of your financial future.
We’ll also discuss the unique challenges women face, such as the gender pay gap and longer life expectancy, highlighting why financial independence isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to strengthen your financial security, this session will provide actionable steps to help you live life on your own terms.
MAILEAH MCMULLEN
Maileah McMullen is an enthusiastic, marketing professional and leader. Her background in Anthropology/Sociology and Communication has shaped her early career, dedicating her time and expertise to developing marketing strategies and campaigns that break barriers for clients, impact culture, and build relationships with communities. With her expertise in uncovering data to build brands and businesses, she now runs her own agency, Reverence Talent Management, a relationship driven agency dedicated to stewarding Gen Z & Millennial creators’ brands and business opportunities by filling the gap between creators and the marketing agencies.
Maileah McMullen
Turning Clicks into Customers: Why Influencer Marketing is Essential to Your Marketing Strategy
If you're still trying to wrap your head around influencer marketing and how it fits into your overall marketing strategy, this session is for you! Influencer Marketing is an essential element to building trust and awareness with your ideal customer, turning their click into a sale.
MATT BRADFORD
Matt Bradford is an AI strategist, technologist, and futurist specializing in AI-driven business transformation. With a background in software architecture, automation, and strategic decision-making, he helps businesses bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world application. His expertise spans AI-powered research, enterprise solutions, and intelligent automation, enabling organizations to move faster, think smarter, and compete at a higher level. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Matt is passionate about making AI accessible, actionable, and impactful, helping businesses leverage emerging technologies to stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.
Matt Bradford
Leveraging AI-Powered Deep Research: How Small Businesses Can Compete at an Enterprise Level
Small business owners often lack the time and resources to conduct deep market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning. Traditional research methods are slow and expensive, giving larger companies a major advantage. AI-powered deep research changes the game by automating multi-source analysis, delivering high-value insights in minutes instead of weeks. This session will explore how small businesses can use AI to uncover trends, make smarter decisions, and compete with industry giants. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to integrate AI-driven research into their operations and gain a true competitive edge.
SANDRA SOLANO, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Sandra Solano, MD, MS, is a healthcare professional with 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and consultant. She practices in New Albany, Ohio, where she merges her extensive public health and management background with evidence-based approaches to emotional self-regulation and stress management to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to manage stress, conflict, and challenges through emotional self-regulation. As a certified HeartMath master trainer, Dr. Solano has coached and trained executives and professionals in Fortune 500 companies, social services organizations, and some of the largest healthcare systems in the United States
Sandra Solano, M.D., M.S.
Stress Management: The Power of Moving from Reacting to Responding
Join us as a panel of experts share the realities of AI from a legal, HR, and implementation perspective. As interest in utilizing AI grows we are faced with concerns regarding job displacement, ethical implications, and equitable distribution of benefits. By embracing AI as a tool for empowerment rather than a threat to job security, organizations can unlock new realms of innovation and productivity.
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