# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 5th Annual Women with Voices, Live Your Why, "Dreams in Motion" Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 Jan, 2027 at 11:00 am – Sat, 23 Jan, 2027 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a powerful day of inspiration and action as women turn their dreams into unstoppable momentum!About this EventFIVE YEARS. 350+ WOMEN. OMAHA COMMUNITY LEADERS. ONE POWERFUL EXPERIENCE.For five years, Women with Voices has created a space where women can come together, share their stories, build meaningful connections, and leave inspired.Women with Voices 5th Annual Summit is more than a conference. It is an experience designed to fill your soul and remind you of the power of connection.Enjoy powerful keynote speakers and engaging panel conversations featuring Omaha's community leaders, along with meaningful networking, great food, a DJ, plenty of fun, and shopping with local clothing boutiques.And the experience begins the night before with our VIP Meet the Speakers Night. Get up close and personal with the women taking the stage, mingle with speakers and other VIP guests, and celebrate the launch of Women with Voices Volume One, featuring 18 incredible women authors sharing their stories. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience a custom perfume created especially for you. This is a VIP experience you won’t want to miss.And no, you won’t spend the day being sold to.You’ll spend the day investing in yourself.Come ready to connect, laugh, learn, shop, and be inspired. Leave with a full heart, new connections, and fresh energy to take 2027 full speed ahead. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5dc65890-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8d8e8-gmir.jpg Sandy Spady is a powerhouse connector, keynote speaker, and business leader who helps professionals harness the power of connection, build meaningful networks, and create communities that drive growth. As CEO of Power Up Leadership Coaching & Consulting and Founder of Women with Voices, Sandy has spent over 35 years turning ideas into impact across media, sales, PR, and nonprofit leadership.She is a keynote speaker, award-winning leader, and storyteller, recognized with honors including The Bloc Inc. 50/50 Award (2021), the Phenomenal Woman Inspiration Award (2023), the Women on a Mission for Change Legacy 2025 GALA Award for Contributions to the Community, and Midlands Business Journal’s Fabulous 50. Her thought leadership has been featured in Strictly Business Magazine, Authority Magazine, and BOLD Magazine.Sandy is the Executive Producer and Host of the Power Up Talk Show on KPAO, where she amplifies the voices of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across Omaha. She also hosts the Women with Voices Podcast at Legacy Collective, creating meaningful conversations that highlight women’s stories, journeys, accomplishments, and the power of connection. Through her coaching, speaking, media, and community-building work, Sandy inspires women and professionals to step into their power, share their stories, build meaningful connections, and turn their dreams into action. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5dd68530-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8d8e8-gmir.jpg Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a physician leader, entrepreneur, author, and professional development expert with nearly two decades of experience in academic medicine, cardiac anesthesiology, research, and leadership. As a tenured professor and Vice Chair of Strategy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and founder of Brave Enough, she has built a global community empowering women through leadership education, coaching, and connection. She is also the founder of Legacy Collective, Omaha’s Luxury Women’s Club. A bestselling author and TEDx speaker, her work centers on resilience, boundaries, leadership, and creating opportunities for women to lead boldly and build meaningful legacies. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5de61590-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8d8e8-gmir.jpg Quinn Texmo is deeply passionate about advancing women in the workplace. She is the Community & Citizenship Manager for Turner Construction Company and also serves as Diversity Advocate. She has worked in Omaha's construction industry for 19 years. She has a master’s degree in organizational communication and a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, and public relations from UNO. Quinn currently serves as Past President of the La Vista Community Foundation, Secretary on the Women’s Fund Board of Directors, a Lift Up Sarpy County board member, and a Leadership Nebraska Alumni Advisory Council member.She is a past president of both CREW Omaha and SMPS Nebraska, a past leadership team member for Women’s Fund Circles, a Leadership Nebraska graduate, and a past MBJ 40 Under 40 winner. She was honored as the 2024 Community Supporter of the Year by the Association of General Contractors, and in 2019, Quinn received the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Impact National Award for Advancing Women’s Careers in the Commercial Real Estate industry. Then in 2020, Quinn was honored with the “I’m for her” award from CREW Omaha. At home, Quinn runs her own personal petting zoo with three crazy, hairy furballs. Finn, a 9-year-old mini Australian shepherd, and Iris and Ivy–her two sweet and salty kittens. When she can, she spends her spare time wandering through Europe a few times a year. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5df64230-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8d8e8-gmir.jpg Lisa Lackovic is the Omaha architectural representative for Endicott Clay Products based in Fairbury, Nebraska. She adopted the work-from-home lifestyle 15 years ago after leaving the corporate battleground.She earned a BS in Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and continues to use these skills in public speaking opportunities. Lisa enjoys speaking locally and nationally on Generations in the Workplace, Negotiating Skills for Women, and Leadership Styles of Men and Women, among other topics.Lisa grew up in the masonry industry and has over 40 years’ experience promoting brick and mortar to architects, landscape designers, and contractors in Omaha. She developed a groundbreaking landscape contractor contest called “The Ultimate Backyard Challenge” that changed the game in hardscape in the Omaha market. Lisa founded and trademarked Divas of the Dirt™, a networking organization for women in hardscape. She often refers to herself as “The Brick Chick” and serves as a resource to the construction community for all things masonry.Lisa serves on the board of the Nebraska Masonry Alliance (NMA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Omaha. She currently chairs College Possible Omaha. Lisa is past president of The Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Omaha) and Habitat for Humanity Omaha. Lisa is married to Bob and has 2 grown “Millennials”, Amy Gunn and Bobby Lackovic, and 6 “Generation Alpha” grandchildren.Some of Lisa’s favorite pastimes are traveling, golf, spinning, hot yoga, gardening and mentoring young professional women in male-saturated industries…over happy hour, of course https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5e05ab80-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8d8e8-gmir.jpg Shannon Bingham is a keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and award-winning advocate with more than 22 years of leadership and business experience. She is the author of Your Ultimate Impact and creator of The Power of One, a message centered on the extraordinary impact one person, one decision, and one intentional action can create.As co-owner of Seven Salon + Boutique and Chair of Nebraska’s State Board of Cosmetology, Shannon brings decades of real-world leadership and entrepreneurship to the stage. Her work as an adoption advocate has also taken her to Capitol Hill, and in 2026 she was recognized as an Angels in Adoption® honoree.Across business, advocacy, and the stage, Shannon’s message is simple: you don’t have to impact everyone to make an extraordinary impact—you start with one. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5e18be50-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dce80868-gmir.jpg Christine Weeks is the CEO and Founder of Eleanor Creative, an award-winning brand experience agency that helps organizations build meaningful connections through strategic branding, marketing, and recruitment campaigns. With more than 16 years of experience, Christine has led transformative branding initiatives for healthcare organizations, nonprofits, tourism destinations, and well-known regional brands throughout the Midwest.In addition to leading Eleanor Creative, Christine owns Lincoln Kids and 55+ Media Companies. She is recognized for creating compassionate, people-centered brand experiences while fostering an exceptional workplace culture. An active community leader, Christine supports numerous nonprofit organizations and civic initiatives throughout Nebraska. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e298730-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Cara Kirsch is the CEO and Founder of The Kirsch Group, an independent employee benefits brokerage based in Omaha, Nebraska. With more than three decades of industry experience, Cara partners with employers nationwide to design benefits programs that align with business goals, support employees, and clarify an often complex space. Her expertise spans self-funded health plans, data analytics, and cost-containment strategies. Before founding The Kirsch Group, she held senior leadership roles at Gallagher and SilverStone Group (now HUB). Cara’s approach balances strategic thinking with hands-on client excellence, rooted in trust, education, and partnership. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5e39b3d0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Dr. Tonika Brockman has 25+ years of experience in banking and financial services. She is a visionary leader, educator, and founder of The LeadHerShip Doctor, where she walks alongside high-achieving, faith-filled women visionaries who appear strong and accomplished, yet often silently carry pressure, burnout, and misalignment. Once a teenage mother learning how to survive while trusting God for direction, she understands what it means to build a life from broken places with faith as the foundation. Today, she provides women with holistic strategic planning integrating faith, clarity, alignment, confidence, wellness, relationships, and wealth—so women can lead and execute with God-led precision. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha, shaping the next generation of leaders through practical wisdom and purpose-driven strategy. Dr. Tonika is forever grateful to do life with her husband and 5 children. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5e4bdc40-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dcf85888-gmir.jpg Sarah Spooner is the owner and founder of Four Sisters Boutique, a women’s clothing boutique in Omaha, Nebraska. Inspired by her family’s entrepreneurial roots and her grandmother’s career in fashion, Sarah opened Four Sisters Boutique in 2015 at 26, aiming to create a personal, welcoming, and fun shopping experience.Since then, Four Sisters has grown into a team of 20+ employees, a thriving online store that ships worldwide, and a loyal community both in Omaha and across the country. The boutique is known for its unique clothing, graphic apparel, Nebraska and collegiate-inspired collections, and strong social media presence. Sarah has also expanded the business through FSB Designs, the company's custom merchandise side.At the heart of it all, Sarah is passionate about building community, creating meaningful customer experiences, and helping women feel confident and excited about what they wear. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5e5be1d0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Makayla McMorris is a distinguished corporate marketing, communications, and public relations professional who strengthens and elevates brand identity. With a fervent commitment to helping companies build, grow, and solidify their market share, McMorris has become a sought-after strategist in the industry.As the CEO & Founder of Moxie16, McMorris has established the firm as a powerhouse since its inception in early 2023. Her experience and expertise have driven Moxie16's success across various high-profile ventures in such a short time. McMorris's impressive portfolio includes notable achievements, such as orchestrating successful grand openings, leading high-profile corporate public relations campaigns, and collaborating with industry leaders such as Omaha Performing Arts, Husker Athletics, and the City of Omaha with the Terrance “Bud” Crawford Victory Celebration and Parade. Her ability to deliver outstanding results while maintaining a keen understanding of client objectives and market dynamics has positioned her as an invaluable asset.Prior to establishing Moxie16, McMorris served as the Chief Communication & Marketing Officer for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). In this capacity, she provided strategic oversight of a multimillion-dollar business operation responsible for university-wide external marketing, branding, internal communications, web development, events, and crisis management. During McMorris’s tenure, UNO received over 30 National and Statewide awards and accolades, affirming the team's unparalleled excellence in communication and marketing.Additionally, McMorris made a lasting impact as a nationally recognized leader during her tenure at Omaha's ABC affiliate, KETV, and at Cox Media. Her exceptional marketing execution and implementation earned widespread acclaim and a stellar reputation in the industry. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with clients such as Methodist Health System, Baxter Auto, Arby's, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Omaha Performing Arts. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5e6c83a0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Abby McLeay is the Founder, CEO, and Owner of Zen Coffee Company, a family-owned, Green Certified specialty coffee company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Since opening the flagship café in 2017, Abby has grown Zen Coffee into a beloved regional brand with multiple locations across Nebraska, known for its exceptional coffee, thoughtfully designed spaces, and unwavering commitment to community.With more than a decade of experience in the coffee industry, Abby founded Zen Coffee with a vision of creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where people feel connected and valued. Under her leadership, the company has earned recognition for its innovative customer experience, sustainable business practices, and dedication to giving back through partnerships with local nonprofits.A passionate entrepreneur and community leader, Abby believes coffee is more than a beverage—it is an opportunity to build relationships, foster belonging, and create meaningful impact. She continues to lead Zen Coffee with a focus on authenticity, intentional growth, and cultivating spaces where both customers and employees can thrive. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e7c8930-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dce80868-gmir.jpg Kathy Rygg is an Omaha native, writer, editor, and accomplished children’s book author. She is the Executive Editor of Edge Magazine and DINE Nebraska, where she brings her passion for storytelling and the Omaha community to life through compelling local stories. Kathy is also the author of multiple published children’s books, including the Crystal Cache series.A graduate of Iowa State University, Kathy has a background in journalism, corporate marketing and public relations, and publishing. She has also been actively involved in the community through organizations supporting youth athletics, children’s health, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5e8e6380-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Julia K. Palzer brings both legal acumen and a deep commitment to community service to her practice at Smith Pauley LLP. With a focus on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate and estate administration. Julia provides clients with compassionate, detail-oriented counsel during some of life’s most important transitions.Admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2001, Julia began her career in legal education, serving as Dean of Admissions and Assistant Director of Career Services and External Relations at Creighton University School of Law. She also taught Legal Writing and Lawyering Skills, helping to shape the next generation of legal professionals. Today, she practices alongside her husband, Jeffrey T. Palzer, offering personalized legal services rooted in empathy and integrity.Julia has a long-standing dedication to community leadership. She is a fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy and has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Executive Committee for the Women and the Law Section of the Nebraska Bar Association. Her past service includes board roles with Essential Pregnancy Services, the National Board of Catholic Engaged Encounter, the School Board of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, and the Serra Club of West Omaha, where she also served as President.An active member of her parish, Julia continues to support local initiatives through Connect Omaha and the Serra Club. Her ability to combine thoughtful legal strategy with a strong sense of service makes her a valued advisor to individuals and families alike. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e9da5c0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Brenda Wilberding is the President and CEO of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce, where she leads initiatives that strengthen the local business community, foster economic growth, and enhance the quality of life throughout the Fremont area. A Fremont native, Brenda is passionate about building relationships, developing leaders, and creating opportunities that help businesses and the community thrive.Before joining the Chamber, Brenda served as Director of the Career Studio at Midland University, where she helped students prepare for successful careers through leadership development and workforce engagement. She has been actively involved with the Fremont Area Chamber for many years as a board member, ChamberNet member, and Diplomat before being named President and CEO in 2023.Known for her energetic leadership and collaborative approach, Brenda is dedicated to connecting people, cultivating partnerships, and championing a vibrant future for Fremont. She lives in Fremont with her husband and two daughters and enjoys golfing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5ead0f10-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Lisa L. Hukill is the Senior Officer of Development Operations at Boys Town, where she oversees operational and financial strategies that support fundraising efforts benefiting children and families nationwide.A passionate advocate for leadership development and mentorship, Lisa is dedicated to helping others, especially women, recognize their strengths and achieve their goals. She serves as President of WIN (Women's Investment Network), is an active member of Women With Voices, and participates in several professional organizations that support philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.Above all, Lisa is a proud wife, mother of three, and grandmother of four. She is deeply community-minded, relentlessly positive, and believes that one of life's greatest privileges is helping others succeed.Her greatest accomplishment isn't the work she's done; it's the people she's encouraged to believe they could do more than they ever thought possible.Her personal philosophy is simple: use your voice to inspire, encourage, and create opportunities for those around you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5ebc5150-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc881858-gmir.jpg Maria Cade is a Multimedia Journalist at First Alert 6. She is also the Alert Desk Anchor for Daybreak. She joined the First Alert 6 news team in July 2024 after working at WTAJ News in Central Pennsylvania, where she covered all things Penn State/Centre County as the State College reporter. Originally from New Castle, Pa., Maria is excited to make Omaha her home. She is Miss Omaha 2026 and now serves as an ambassador for the Omaha Metro. Maria will compete for Miss Nebraska in June.Maria graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied at the prestigious Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Go Heels! After graduating from UNC, she moved to New York City to intern at ABC News, working on the third hour of Good Morning America. There, she elevated community news to the national level, sharing stories that highlight people making a difference in their communities every day.In addition to journalism, Maria is passionate about performing. She also studied vocal performance at UNC and has performed in dozens of musicals, plays, and operas. In her spare time, Maria volunteers with the Miss America Opportunity and other organizations focused on women's empowerment and scholarship. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5ecbe1b0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Deb Denbeck is President and CEO of Partnership 4 Kids, an Omaha-based nonprofit that guides youth "from pre-kindergarten to careers." Under her leadership, P4K has become a cornerstone of the Omaha community, partnering with local schools, businesses, and volunteers to provide goal-setting, mentoring, career exploration, and college-access programming to thousands of students growing up facing socio-economic hardships.Deb has helped steward major organizational milestones, including the group's 30th and 35th anniversaries, advanced programming and development, and has driven P4K's signature fundraising events that channel hundreds of thousands of dollars back into student support. With over 44 years of leadership, growth, coaching, and mentoring, Deb’s expertise provides guidance and growth for the next generations in all fields. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5ede0a20-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Madelynn (Madeline) Moyer is a First Vice President and Market Manager at Security National Bank, where she helps businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community partners achieve their financial goals through relationship-focused banking. With more than 25 years of experience in banking, human resources, and business development, she has built a reputation for exceptional client service, strategic leadership, and fostering meaningful community connections.Before joining Security National Bank, Madelynn held leadership roles in banking, human resources, and nonprofit management, bringing a well-rounded perspective to serving both businesses and individuals. She is passionate about community engagement, mentoring future leaders, and creating opportunities that strengthen the Omaha business community.Known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to service, Madelynn believes lasting success is built on trust, strong relationships, and investing in people. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5ef67420-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Tamara O'Neil, MBA, MBC, is an award-winning team leader, guest lecturer, and published author with over 25 years of experience leading teams across multiple organizations. She currently serves as Partner and Vice President of Sales at Edgestone Staffing. A USAF veteran, Tamara is known for building high-performing, accountable cultures and helping leaders and institutions navigate complexity, change, and loss with clarity and trust.She is the author of Who Holds the Leader: A Memoir of One Executive's Grief and a Call for Organizational Change, and has co-authored published leadership case studies through Ivey Publishing. Tamara has guest lectured at Bryant University and Roger Williams University, and speaks on topics including accountability as a culture, commitment to excellence, and leading through grief while sustaining organizational performance. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5f0652a0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc681848-gmir.jpg Chris Cottrell, M.S., is a talent acquisition and organizational performance leader with nearly two decades of experience in recruiting, people management, and employee engagement. Her career spans both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, giving her experience as a local executive recruiter as well as a global corporate talent acquisition leader. She has also served as an adjunct professor, teaching undergraduate hospitality management and graduate-level organizational performance. Chris is passionate about creating equitable, high-performing workplace cultures where employees can thrive, and she specializes in talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational excellence https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5f1769a0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Jacqueline Glassman has spent her career diving into what others overlook, building what doesn't yet exist, and rallying people around a vision worth believing in. Today, as the Founder and CEO of refHER, she's channeling more than 15 years of executive leadership into something deeply personal and powerfully overdue: a first-of-its-kind economic network built by women, for women. Born from a simple but radical idea: women's referrals, relationships, and resources deserve their own ecosystem. refHER is an economic engine designed to funnel opportunity directly to women-owned businesses and women professionals through community, referrals, and an innovative referral-to-equity rewards model that ensures women don't just build value. They own it.A native of Omaha, Nebraska, and an alumna of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jacqueline rose through the ranks of Proxibid over more than a decade before playing a key role in its acquisition by London-based Auction Technology Group (LSE: ATG) and serving on the executive team that took ATG public. With experience spanning mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and P&L management, she then started a Founder & CEO advisory firm, Executive Mindset, to coach dozens of leaders through organizational transformation, launch new revenue streams, and align teams around a shared vision. Most recently, she served as President & CEO of BigIron, before the company's sale to RB Global (NYSE: RBA). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5f260fa0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc1888a8-gmir.jpg Ashley M. Hall is the CEO and Co-founder of The Plastics Atelier, an Omaha-based plastic surgery private practice she built together with her husband. With a focus on strategy and practice growth, Ashley has helped shape The Plastics Atelier into a destination for patients seeking a thoughtful, high-touch approach to aesthetic care. She's driven by a passion for building something meaningful in her own community, and for helping clients feel confident in their own skin. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5f35ee20-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc1888a8-gmir.jpg Erin Sparr is a certified professional life and performance coach, travel advisor, speaker, and founder of Eden’s Ambassador, where she helps women rediscover who they are, reconnect with their purpose, and boldly pursue the life they were created to live.After decades working in critical care, Erin has spent countless hours at the bedside of people who have run out of time—an experience that profoundly shaped the way she approaches life. She believes our dreams aren’t frivolous; often, they are clues pointing us toward our purpose.Through speaking, coaching, and transformational travel, Erin challenges women to stop waiting for the “right time,” move beyond the beliefs that have kept them playing small, and put their dreams in motion—because no one gets to the end of life wishing they had played it safer. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5f4a1260-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Amy Bodenner Founder of Sunflower Advisors & Leadership Coach ExtraordinaireAmy Bodenner is a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience leading executive teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.Throughout her career, Amy has seen firsthand how the way we communicate, and more importantly, the way we listen, can build trust, strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and completely change the way people work together.Today, Amy works with leaders and organizations to navigate challenges, build stronger teams, and get clarity about what they envision for their business, their people, and themselves. She helps executive teams move through what is keeping them stuck, reconnecting with their purpose, and turning meaningful goals into actions. And somewhere along the way, she believes work should bring more authentic joy to the table.Her approach is practical, relatable, and rooted in real life. She believes the best learning happens when we're willing to laugh at ourselves a little, recognize where we can do better, and leave with tools we can actually use. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5f5b2960-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Lisa Hockaday is an E-RYT 200 yoga instructor, communications professional, and community builder with a background in marketing, graphic design, event planning, and wellness programming. For nearly a decade, she has taught a range of practices, including vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and restorative-inspired yoga, and holds both Yoga for Cancer and Advanced Yoga for Cancer certifications.A breast cancer survivor, Lisa created Flow for the Fight, a donation-based yoga series supporting Susan G. Komen, and has completed the Komen 3-Day 60-mile walk as a survivor and fundraiser.Whether she’s teaching a class, planning an event, or developing a new program, Lisa loves creating thoughtful experiences that bring people together. Her classes are welcoming and intentional, with an emphasis on purposeful movement, alignment, breath, and connection. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5f6b7d10-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc1888a8-gmir.jpg Erin Koesters is a writer and Executive Director of the Little Giants Foundation based in Gretna, Nebraska. She is the married mom of two daughters, three dogs, and a revolving door of chickens, rabbits, and barn cats. Erin is writing a hybrid memoir that offers hope through her daughter’s medical journey and improved well-being for anyone facing their own life challenges. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5f82ae90-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc1888a8-gmir.jpg Hayley Fischer is a dedicated community leader, public speaker, and child abuse prevention advocate based in Omaha, Nebraska. While she is passionate about her career in nonprofit development and her involvement with local guilds, her most cherished and defining role is as a wife and mother. Raising her young son with her supportive husband is the heartbeat of her world and the ultimate fuel for her global advocacy. An alumna of both Metropolitan Community College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Hayley is committed to building a safer, more empathetic world for the next generation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5f92db30-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Julie Seidl is a dynamic Leadership Coach known for her vibrant energy, quick wit, and unwavering belief in the potential of every leader she meets. With a knack for blending humor and heartfelt connection, Julie transforms leadership development into an uplifting, empowering experience. After 15 years in corporate marketing and branding, she launched Corporate Confidence Coach to bridge the training gap between managing and truly leading. She is passionate about guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders to unlock their confidence, embrace authenticity, and create thriving, people-first cultures.Julie pairs strategy with heart and soul, helping leaders navigate complex challenges while keeping their spark alive. Her coaching is refreshingly direct with honest, no-nonsense feedback that drives real growth. Whether speaking to a large group or coaching one-on-one, her warm style, sharp insight, and infectious enthusiasm inspire others to take bold, confident action immediately.When she’s not coaching or speaking, you can find Julie exploring new places, hanging out with her husband and three dogs, laughing with friends over mac and cheese, or brainstorming her next big idea (often with a colorful notebook and glitter pens to match). She’s proof that leadership growth doesn’t have to be stiff or serious—it can be fun, uplifting, and transformative. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5fa292a0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Ashley Lynn is a passionate advocate for women who are ready to break cycles, reclaim their power, and rediscover the flame within them. As the founder of Sunshine Academy, Ashley uses her voice and personal journey to turn trauma into truth, pain into purpose, and survival into empowerment.Ashley believes that what happens to us does not have to define who we become. Through her storytelling, she creates a space where women can see themselves differently, recognize the strength within their survival, and understand that they have the power to heal, rewrite their stories, and create a future beyond what they have experienced.As a Women with Voices keynote speaker, Ashley brings raw honesty, vulnerability, hope, and a whole lot of fire to the stage. She speaks from a place of lived experience and never asks her audience to go somewhere she has not been willing to go herself. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5fb57e60-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Liz Ring Carlson is a corporate executive, speaker, author, and certified coach from Lincoln, Nebraska. With more than twenty years of leadership experience, she helps high-achieving women design lives that feel as good as they look without sacrificing their health, peace, or purpose. She co-founded the Encore Society, a community that helps women step into the next chapter of their lives. Her upcoming book, The Mom Boss Method™, helps women create lives of success, strength, and fulfillment. She and her husband, Justin, have three teenagers and a Bernedoodle named Willa Cather. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5fca3ee0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Chris Kopp is the founder of Magic in Loss, a facilitator, and a salon owner. After experiencing profound loss, she became passionate about exploring the connection between grief, healing, and personal transformation. Today, she creates spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s hardest moments. Chris believes that while loss changes you, it does not have to define you, and that resilience, meaning, and unexpected magic can emerge from even your most difficult experience. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5fdb2ed0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Originally from Venezuela, Rosa Kennedy is a single mother of two and a proud Omaha, Nebraska, resident of 26 years. Over two decades, she has dedicated herself to education, mindfulness, and community. In 2022, a sudden PMBL diagnosis challenged her to the core. Choosing to live life to the fullest, she shed her old, people-pleasing self to heal wholly and unapologetically. Today, Rosa mindfully protects her energy, fosters deep community trust, and models unconditional love for her children. She is a self-proclaimed community cheerleader, leader, serial entrepreneur, and forever DREAMER. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5fed0920-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Sherri Griggs, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner and hormone specialist based in Omaha. She founded Balanced Body Health and Wellness, where she helps patients feel like themselves again through personalized hormone care. Sherri earned her advanced nursing education at Walden University. Outside the clinic, she gives her heart to animal welfare, elderly care, and veteran support.Sherri is the owner and primary medical provider at Balanced Body Health and Wellness in Omaha. She loves helping people and says her big "why" is helping others succeed. Whether it's helping them succeed on their own health journey or helping a fellow entrepreneur move forward. You can count on Sherri to be willing to help. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6001a290-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc08a8c8-gmir.jpg Veronica Oleson is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and transformational guide based in Omaha, Nebraska. She owns Green Fox Tattoo, where she has built a business centered on creating a safe, welcoming environment for artists and clients. Veronica holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is also a certified life coach.Through Unapologetic Legacy, Veronica helps people break through shame, fear, limiting beliefs, and expectations so they can reclaim their voice, confidence, and authentic selves. Her work focuses on authenticity, self-worth, resilience, transformation, and breaking generational cycles. She is also the author of Unapologetic Legacy Affirmations, a guided workbook designed to support healing, reflection, confidence, and personal transformation.Veronica brings a powerful message of healing and self-discovery to the stage, encouraging women to look beyond the story they have been given and reconnect with who they truly are. Her approach is centered on one simple idea: you don't need another mask. You need to reclaim your voice and create your own legacy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/60146740-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Jenn Jones is the co-founder of trés j Medspa in Omaha, Nebraska, where she has spent years helping others feel confident in their own skin. A two-time cancer survivor, she believes healing is about far more than what we see in the mirror. Through humor, faith, and sheer will, Jenn shares the unexpected journey that transformed her from patient to entrepreneur. She lives in Elkhorn, Nebraska, with her fiancé, Hugo, and fur-son, Magnum, and enjoys living close to her mom, Jonelle. Jenn continues to advocate for self-care, find beauty in life's detours, and repeat one message she'll never stop sharing: Make SPF your BFF. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/602704e0-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc1888a8-gmir.jpg Angie Jorgensen is a wife, mother, former fitness professional, and business leader, known for her leadership, resilience, and ability to connect deeply with others. She is also an advocate for the American Heart Association, using her voice and experience to raise awareness around heart health, survival, and the importance of early recognition and care. She now shares her story to inspire others to stop waiting, start living, and embrace life with greater purpose, faith, and gratitude. Angie lives in the Midwest with her family, where she continues to rebuild, grow, and encourage others to rock their fabulous! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/603b5030-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Dr. Stacie Spies-Matz is a psychologist, coach, speaker, and founder of Level Up to Health. For more than 25 years, Dr. Stacie has helped people navigate life's most difficult seasons; now she helps high performers, healthcare professionals, and women move beyond stress, burnout, and self-criticism so they can live with greater resilience, well-being, and purpose. Through science-backed strategies rooted in mindfulness, self-compassion, and intentional living, Dr. Stacie empowers people to thrive—not just succeed. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/604a4450-c0cb-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w592-h740-dc18a8c8-gmir.jpg Nichole Mahoney is a mother, entrepreneur, and community advocate from Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout her life, she has worn many hats, including business owner, mentor, volunteer leader, and caregiver, but she believes her most meaningful role is showing up for the people she loves. As co-owner of Challenge Island Omaha Northwest and founder of sum&substance, LLC, she helps others grow with confidence and purpose. Her writing explores family, resilience, grief, and human connection, drawing from real-life experiences that remind us to love boldly, lead with compassion, and never take time for granted.Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCheck-In & Shopping
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMOpening Keynote: 
Sandy Spady🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMShowcase Speaker: Ashley M. Hall🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PMKeynote Speakers: Quinn Texmo & Lisa Lackovic 🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMEntrepreneurship PanelInfo: Inspiring stories from women founders on building businesses and overcoming challenges. 🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMLeadership PanelInfo: Expert discussion on leading with influence, impact, and authentic power.🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PMBreak 🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMShowcase Speaker Jacqueline Glassman🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMKeynote Speaker
: Dr. Sasha Shillcutt🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM Happy HourInfo: Happy Hour, Shopping & Dancing
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