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WomenRising 2025

A Half-Day Leadership and Empowerment Conference

November 17, 2025, 12 pm - 3 pm Central   |   Live Virtual Event

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Join hundreds of ambitious, high-achieving businesswomen across industries for WomenRising 2025—a dynamic half-day virtual conference designed to empower, elevate, and ignite the next chapter of your leadership journey.

Whether you're aiming for the next promotion, navigating complex leadership dynamics, or simply seeking renewed purpose, this is your moment to rise.

Powerhouse Speakers

Samantha Hughey
Samantha Hughey
Global Outdoor Lead & Partner Adidas
Carlyn Lynch
Carlyn Lynch
Vice President JPMorgan Chase
Pati Partelow
Pati Partelow
Managing Director Ernst & Young
Meggan Jones
Meggan Jones
Senior Manager Southwest Airlines
Jessica Davis
Jessica Davis
Head of AI Product Gannett Media
Joy Kelly Scott
Joy Kelly Scott
Managing Director Ernst & Young
Susan Cruz
Susan Cruz
Vice President Merrill Lynch
Heather Corrigan
Heather Corrigan
Senior Manager Dick's Sporting Goods
Janine Kamath
Janine Kamath
Executive Director - International Mayo Clinic
Ruth Eller
Ruth Eller
National Alliance Manager Equifax
Karin Becker
Karin Becker
Advisory Senior Deloitte
Kara Gainer
Kara Gainer
Director Wal-Mart

🎤 Transformational Keynotes

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Big Girl Pants Required: Owning Your Seat at the Table

Samantha Hughey
Global Outdoor Lead & Partner, Adidas

Get real about what it takes to show up, speak up, and stay unapologetically in your power—even when the room wasn't built for you.

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Alignment, Ambition & Action

Carlyn Lynch
Vice President, JPMorgan Chase

Stop chasing balance and start building alignment. Discover how your ambition becomes unstoppable when it's driven by clarity and intention.

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A Purposeful Life: How to Connect Who You Are with What You Do

Pati Partelow
Managing Director, Ernst & Young

Find out how purpose-driven leadership isn't just good for your soul—it's good for business, team culture, and long-term impact.

Panels with Candid Truths

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Work-Life Boundaries vs. Balance: A Realistic Take

Moderated by trailblazing leaders from Gannett Media, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Southwest Airlines

Hear how powerful women are redefining success by setting boundaries that work—without sacrificing ambition or authenticity.

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The Value Within: Uncovering What You Bring to the Table

Leaders from Deloitte, Equifax, Mayo Clinic, and Wal-Mart

Learn how to articulate your worth, own your contributions, and finally stop underestimating your impact.

Why Attend WomenRising?

Top-tier women leaders sharing candid stories and actionable advice
Zero fluff—only real talk from women who've been there
Network digitally with like-minded, driven professionals
Leave recharged, refocused, and reconnected to your potential

Full Conference Agenda

12:00 PM
Keynote: Big Girl Pants Required: Owning Your Seat at the Table
Samantha Hughey
Samantha Hughey
Global Outdoor Lead & Partner Adidas
12:30 PM
Keynote: Alignment, Ambition & Action
Carlyn Lynch
Carlyn Lynch
Vice President JPMorgan Chase
1:00 PM
Panel: Work-Life Boundaries vs. Balance: A Realistic Take
Meggan Jones
Meggan Jones
Senior Manager Southwest Airlines
Jessica Davis
Jessica Davis
Head of AI Product Gannett Media
Joy Kelly Scott
Joy Kelly Scott
Managing Director Ernst & Young
Susan Cruz
Susan Cruz
Vice President Merrill Lynch
Heather Corrigan
Heather Corrigan
Senior Manager Dick's Sporting Goods
1:45 PM
Keynote: A Purposeful Life: How to Connect Who You Are with What You Do
Pati Partelow
Pati Partelow
Managing Director Ernst & Young
2:15 PM
Panel: The Value Within: Uncovering What You Bring to the Table
Janine Kamath
Janine Kamath
Executive Director - InternationalMayo Clinic
Ruth Eller
Ruth Eller
National Alliance Manager Equifax
Karin Becker
Karin Becker
Advisory Senior Deloitte
Kara Gainer
Kara Gainer
Director Wal-Mart

What Past Attendees Say

★★★★★   4.9     Google Verified Business Reviews
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"Inspiring speakers who motivate us all to build our relationships with our fellow women leaders."

- Jolene Vos-Camy, Calvin University

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"I highly recommend this community for all women."

- Giselle Sandy-Phillips, Constellation

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"Great webinar topics and speakers! Looking forward to more ..."

- Dolly Greenhalgh, Playworks

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"The meetings are always valuable to me."

- Julie Mobley, Cullman Internal Medicine

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"The speakers are really great. They offer practical advice and inspiration for women in the workplace."

- Krista Bednorz, Wayne & Roberts

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"Came through again with meaningful content that was a valuable use of my time."

- Maria McWilliams, Vanderlande

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"Really enjoy the speakers and the connection to other women leaders. Valuable group."

- Shannon McVeigh, RSM Enterprises

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"Great thought provoking presentations."

- Tamaki Stratman, The Historical Society

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