Inspiring, Motivating, Empowering Keynote Speakers
Powerful Conversations With Women Making an Impact
Building A Legacy That Lasts: Vision. Influence. Impact., Sunday at 1:30
Join legendary actress, producer, director, author and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox for a candid conversation about the vision, choices and determination behind a remarkable career in Hollywood and beyond. From iconic film and television roles to producing, entrepreneurship and inspiring the next generation, Vivica shares the lessons that have shaped her journey and the impact she continues to make.
Discover how to recognize opportunities, trust your vision, create your own path and build a body of work that leaves a lasting mark. Sunday at 1:30.
Embracing Every Chapter: Reinvention, Creativity & the Power of Women Supporting Women, Saturday at 1:00
Join Melissa Gilbert for an inspiring conversation about embracing every stage of life, finding purpose through creativity and the power of meaningful connection. From her remarkable career in entertainment to building Modern Prairie, Melissa brings a deeply personal perspective on creating a life that continues to evolve.
Hear how curiosity, creativity, and connection can open the door to new possibilities, and why some of life’s most rewarding chapters can begin when you least expect them on Saturday at 1:00.
Immediately following her keynote, don’t miss your chance to meet Melissa at the Modern Prairie Pavilion at the entrance to the Expo!
The Power of Owning Your Story: Confidence, Entrepreneurship & Creating Your Own Path, Saturday at 1:30
Join Blac Chyna for a candid conversation about owning your story, embracing change and creating opportunities on your own terms. From building businesses and a personal brand in the public eye to navigating personal transformation, as she shares the experiences that have shaped her journey.
Discover the mindset behind building with purpose, finding confidence through change and having the courage to create your own path. Saturday at 1:30.
The Art of the Comeback: Resilience, Reinvention & Building Your Next Chapter., Sunday at 1:00
Join Abby Lee Miller for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention and the art of making a comeback. From her rise to international fame through Dance Moms to the challenges and transformations that followed, Abby Lee Miller has built a career around developing talent, creating opportunities and continually reinventing herself.
Hear Abby share her perspective on overcoming setbacks, finding the strength to start again, staying relevant in a competitive industry and building your next chapter with purpose, Sunday at 1:00 PM.
The Power of Your Voice: Confidence, Resilience & Creating Your Own Opportunities, Saturday at 12:30
Claudia Jordan has built a dynamic career across television, radio, entertainment and entrepreneurship, embracing new challenges and creating opportunities along the way.
Join Claudia for an inspiring conversation about finding your voice, building confidence and creating opportunities on your own terms. From television and radio to entrepreneurship and business, Claudia has navigated different industries by taking risks, embracing change and refusing to be defined by a single path.
Hear how Claudia has turned career changes and new challenges into opportunities while staying true to herself—and discover the confidence and resilience it takes to keep moving forward, speak up and create your own lane Saturday at 12:30.
Discover Ideas That Inspire & Knowledge That Moves You Forward
Expert Insights, Practical Strategies & Inspiration for Every Stage of LifeExperience an inspiring lineup of experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders sharing insights designed to help you thrive personally and professionally. Explore topics ranging from finance, health and wellness and entrepreneurship to self-care, motherhood, career and family, maximizing your potential and navigating life’s challenges.
For more than 30 years, we’ve brought together dynamic speakers who educate, motivate and inspire women at every stage of life.
Discover how to turn your God-given vision into a sustainable Kingdom business. Rev. Jocelyn Jones shares practical steps to clarify your calling, reach the people you’re meant to serve, and build lasting impact.
Discover hidden toxins in everyday products affecting your health. Learn how small exposures build over time, why detox often fails, and simple ways to reduce your toxic load and support your body naturally.
This session will explore signs of a healthy relationship as well as red flags nobody warns you about. With this candid and empowering session from a 20 year DV advocate and divorce coach, you’ll walk away with the tools to trust your own instincts to live – and love – your best life.
A People Tree show begins with one person willing to share something real, but the story does not end on the stage.
Someone in the audience recognizes a feeling they have had before. Someone hears an experience they have never understood from the inside. Someone laughs at a moment they thought only happened to them.
Get ready to see scrubs in a whole new way! Fadie’s Angels brings fashion, confidence and function to the healthcare wardrobe, showcasing stylish scrub designs created to make a statement both on and off the job. From signature silhouettes to luxe and button-front styles, Fadie’s Angels proves that professional doesn’t have to mean ordinary. ✨ Watch the Fadie’s Angels Scrub Fashion Show!
Discover practical strategies to protect your family, build wealth and create a lasting financial legacy. Cedrick Harding shares insights on insurance, financial education, business opportunities and often-overlooked resources that can help women make informed financial decisions.
Learn how to strengthen your financial foundation, protect what matters most and take meaningful steps toward building greater financial security for yourself and your family.
Caregiving can be one of life’s most rewarding roles, yet one of its most demanding. Caring for someone with dementia brings unexpected changes, difficult decisions, and emotional challenges. The Empowered Caregiver equips caregivers with practical tools, knowledge, confidence, and support to navigate the journey while remembering one essential truth; the caregiver needs care, too.
Join Pattie Cagney Sheehan, Certified Mastectomy Fitter and representative of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique, for an informative conversation about options for regaining your shape and confidence after breast cancer surgery.
Reconstruction involving multiple surgeries is not your only option. Discover how natural, breathable breast forms fitted by a Certified Mastectomy Fitter can provide a comfortable alternative—and may be covered by insurance.
Are you burnt out? Overwhelmed? You’re not failing — you’re carrying too much. Reconnect with your light and move from survival mode to a life that actually feels like yours. You’re allowed to choose YOU. Choosing her is designed to let you reset from burnout and find your real self.
Feel like something is off—even when tests are normal? Learn why your body sends signals before disease appears, how toxic load impacts health, and how to restore your body’s natural ability to rebalance.
Fempreneur Poder, an IL nonprofit providing resources, tools, and funding to micro-businesses, will host a Live Pitch Competition alongside Rhonda Coleman Wandel of RCW Strategies, a Chicago firm offering fractional general counsel & strategic advisory services.
Do you leak when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise? Is intimacy uncomfortable? Learn why these symptoms after childbirth, aging, or menopause are common—but not normal—and discover safe, non-surgical solutions that can help you regain confidence and improve your quality of life.
Join Wendy White, CEO Emerita, Healthcare BusinessWoman’s Association Past CEO & Chair, CEEK Woman’s Health for practical tips on advocating for your rights at the gynecologist, using your voice and bringing comfort into your exam so you can prioritize your care.
On a GLP-1, considering one, or ready to come off? A physician explains what happens when the shot stops — and the five pillars that protect muscle, face, and metabolism so you keep what you gained.
Homeownership is a second job nobody pays you for: property taxes, utilities, insurance, fine print. Learn how AI like ChatGPT actually works, when to trust it, and how to make it handle those unpaid hours.
Women MEAN Business LIVE
Chicago's Most Influential Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories, Strategies & SuccessHear firsthand stories, hard-earned lessons and practical strategies from accomplished women building businesses in Chicago and beyond. From launching brands and growing companies to creating new opportunities and building lasting success, Women Mean Business LIVE brings the conversation behind the business into the spotlight.
Discover what it takes to turn an idea into a business, navigate challenges, make bold decisions and build something that lasts, all through candid conversations with women who have done it themselves.
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