2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

September 11, 2026

Keynote Session w/ McKenna Reitz

Ignite Transformation: Lead with Power

Opening Keynote Session - 9:30-10:20 AM

Ignite Transformation: Lead with Power* is an empowering keynote designed to inspire leaders to embrace resilience, authenticity, and purpose in both their personal and professional lives. Through powerful storytelling, practical leadership insights, and moments of reflection, McKenna Reitz challenges audiences to step confidently into their influence, lead through adversity, and create meaningful impact within their teams and communities. Attendees will leave energized, inspired, and equipped to lead with greater courage, connection, and intention.

McKenna Reitz is a nationally recognized speaker and author known for inspiring audiences with her message of resilience, purpose, and authentic leadership. A former award‑winning educator and coach, she spent nearly 20 years teaching AP Psychology and building strong, people‑focused cultures.

Now a Private Banker at Waterford Bank, N.A., McKenna brings that same relationship‑driven approach to helping individuals and businesses grow. She is the author of Never Have a Bad Hair Day, and her story has been featured on major national platforms including Good Morning America and Forbes.

Her engaging, high‑energy keynotes focus on resilience, leadership, and creating meaningful impact. Beyond the stage, she serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio and founded “McKenna’s Wishes,” which has donated over 57,000 toys to children in hospitals.

Her mission is simple: help people turn life’s challenges into growth, purpose, and lasting impact.

Break Out Session One

10:30-11:20 AM

  • In this interactive presentation, we will be exploring how to design a life aligned with your values rather than external expectations. We will also explore how different seasons our life can help us reframe our life. You will leave with steps you can take to live a more joy filled and purpose filled life.

    • Side hustles vs. aligned opportunities

    • Passive income basics

    • Evaluating what’s worth your time

    • Stress vs. growth response

    • Micro-practices for calm and clarity

    • Building resilience in real time

Break Out Session Two

1:10 - 2:00 PM

    • Asking for raises/promotions

    • Navigating difficult conversations

    • Practicing real-life scenarios

  • Brave Enough to Pause: Whole-Person Energy Reset invites women leaders to step back from the noise of constant demands and honestly examine where their time and energy are really going. Through a practical whole-person energy audit, participants will identify hidden energy drains across their physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual lives. This session will help attendees reconnect with their priorities, recognize where brave boundaries may be needed, and leave with a personalized reset plan for leading with greater alignment, intention, and sustainability.

    • Defining happiness vs joy

    • Happiness isn't a reward for achievement - it’s a byproduct of alignment, meaning, self-acceptance

Lunch & Growth Session

11:30 - 1:05 PM

GROUP A

11:30 - 12:10 PM @ LUNCH

12:15 - 1:05 PM @ SESSION

GROUP B

11:30 - 12:10 PM @ SESSION

12:15 - 1:05 PM @ LUNCH

Growth on Your Terms: Climbing, Pivoting, or Reinventing w/ Chelsea Stoll

This is a keynote-style session built for women who are somewhere in the middle — successful enough that they feel guilty for wanting something different, and self- aware enough to know that can't be the whole story. Using the Pivot with Purpose framework, participants will learn to identify which growth path actually fits where they are right now: Climbing, Pivoting, or Reinventing. Audience members can expect honesty, storytelling, a few laughs, and at least one idea you'll be thinking about on your drive home.

Activity Hour

2:05 - 2:50 PM

OPTION 1 - SPEED NETWORKING

Expand your network with one-on-one networking opportunities

OPTION 2 - HOT TOPIC TABLE DISCUSSIONS

Join a small group in leadership discussion

Real Talk Panel: Health, Wealth & Joy—What It Actually Looks Like

Featuring Paige Wagner, and More!

Moderated by Alicia Giangiordano

Session - 3:00 - 3:50 PM

  • Honest conversations about trade-offs

  • Personal stories of growth

  • Audience Q&A

Wrap Up

3:50-4:00 PM

Networking Happy Hour

4:00-5:00 PM

Join fellow conference participants for a social happy hour at the conclusion of the conference. Not only can you exchange ideas and learn from others in your industry, but you may also discover new business collaborations or career opportunities. This relaxed and informal environment will let you showcase your expertise, gain exposure, and make a lasting impression on potential employers, clients, or collaborators. So, step out of your comfort zone, grab a drink, and open yourself up to the countless possibilities that a networking social hour can offer.

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