Confidently step into bravery.
Empowering women to be brave leaders through authentic connection & relevant professional development.
The conference features leading-edge topics, authentic discussions, networking, and skill-building focused on developing and celebrating female leaders in times of change.
The day of learning is designed to equip influential businesswomen with the tools they need to increase their leadership impact, and professionals of all genders with the insights they need to support and uplift their female colleagues.
Join us at the third annual Bravely Leading Conference!
September 5, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, Findlay, OH
University Students
Free
Current students at the University of Findlay can register for the conference free of charge with their student ID.
General Admission
$75
All professionals can register for conference sessions, workshops, and after-hours networking event.
Following the conference, we will have a networking happy hour from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Talk about a lineup of great women!
Some of this year’s speakers include:
Maryann Mannen, President & CEO of Marathon Petroleum Co.
Alicia Giangiordano, owner of APM Marketing, LLC
Shayna Pothast, Development Officer at the University of Findlay
Katrina Heilmeier, Associate Director of Recruitment at Bowling Green State University
Erin Schwiebert, People & Culture Leader at Owens-Illinois
Brittney Darby, Vice President of Midwest Operations at Ohio Logistics
Stephanie Parsons, CEO of the Findlay Family YMCA
Emily Wolfe, Product Sales at CosmoProf Beauty
Dr. Laura Larsen, Licensed (Child Clinical) Psychologist at St. Michael School
Rebecca Jenkins, Director of AI Product Marketing at Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Gail Steffan, COO/General Manager at Findlay Country Club
