Women's Evolution Conference 2026 Sessions

Marketing doesn’t have to mean doing all the things, all the time. The Marketing Momentum Method™ helps you identify where you are right now in your marketing and focus on the strategies that will actually help you move forward. Whether you’re building a strong foundation, ready to focus on growth, or working to improve retention, each stage requires a different approach. And your business may not be in the same stage everywhere. Your social media might be ready for growth while your email marketing still needs a stronger foundation. You can also use the method to look at your marketing as a whole and determine where your business needs the most attention. In this practical presentation, Samantha will help you recognize your current marketing stage, understand what to prioritize there, and choose the next steps that will prepare you for what comes next. The goal isn’t to do more marketing. It’s to do the right marketing for where you are now, so you can build momentum without the overwhelm.

Our careers—and our lives—rarely unfold exactly as planned. Unexpected opportunities, difficult decisions and painful transitions can leave us wondering what to pursue, whether to stay or move on, and how to begin again. In this engaging and interactive workshop, fundraising professional and nonprofit coach Leah Goss draws from her own career journey to explore how women can challenge the limits they have placed on themselves, discern what their circumstances are asking of them, and release what has ended to make room for what comes next. Through personal stories, practical guidance and meaningful conversation, participants will leave encouraged, empowered and ready to take purposeful steps toward greater joy and fulfillment in their lives and careers.

Marketing doesn’t have to mean doing all the things, all the time. The Marketing Momentum Method™ helps you identify where you are right now in your marketing and focus on the strategies that will actually help you move forward. Whether you’re building a strong foundation, ready to focus on growth, or working to improve retention, each stage requires a different approach. And your business may not be in the same stage everywhere. Your social media might be ready for growth while your email marketing still needs a stronger foundation. You can also use the method to look at your marketing as a whole and determine where your business needs the most attention. In this practical presentation, Samantha will help you recognize your current marketing stage, understand what to prioritize there, and choose the next steps that will prepare you for what comes next. The goal isn’t to do more marketing. It’s to do the right marketing for where you are now, so you can build momentum without the overwhelm.

Our careers—and our lives—rarely unfold exactly as planned. Unexpected opportunities, difficult decisions and painful transitions can leave us wondering what to pursue, whether to stay or move on, and how to begin again. In this engaging and interactive workshop, fundraising professional and nonprofit coach Leah Goss draws from her own career journey to explore how women can challenge the limits they have placed on themselves, discern what their circumstances are asking of them, and release what has ended to make room for what comes next. Through personal stories, practical guidance and meaningful conversation, participants will leave encouraged, empowered and ready to take purposeful steps toward greater joy and fulfillment in their lives and careers.

Many accomplished women spend years proving they belong. They collect credentials. They work harder than everyone else. They become the person everyone depends on. Yet despite all of that success, many still hesitate to speak up, advocate for themselves, pursue the next opportunity, or fully own the unique value they bring. What if the very qualities you've been trying to downplay are actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this inspiring and interactive breakout session, leadership expert Rachel B. Williams introduces the Leadership GEMS Method™—a powerful framework designed to help women recognize their unique brilliance, embrace authentic leadership, and confidently step into the impact they were created to make. Through personal stories, practical insights, and moments of reflection, Rachel invites attendees to stop comparing themselves to everyone else and begin leading from their natural strengths. Participants will leave feeling empowered, encouraged, and equipped with practical strategies they can immediately apply in both their careers and personal lives. Because leadership isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself. During this breakout, participants will: Discover the unique strengths and gifts that make them exceptional leaders. Learn how to confidently communicate their value without feeling like they're 'selling themselves.' Understand how authentic relationships create opportunities, support, and long-term success. Replace self-doubt with a leadership mindset grounded in confidence, resilience, and purpose. Leave with practical next steps to begin owning their brilliance in every area of life. Perfect For Women Who... Are ready to stop playing small. Feel stuck between where they are and where they know they're capable of going. Want to lead with confidence while remaining authentic. Are navigating career growth, leadership opportunities, or personal reinvention. Desire meaningful success that aligns with who they truly are. Attendees Will Leave Feeling... Inspired to think bigger. Confident in what makes them unique. Equipped with practical leadership tools they can use immediately. Encouraged to pursue opportunities with greater courage. Connected to a community of women who are rising together. Your brilliance isn't something you have to earn. It's something you have to recognize, own, and share with the world.

We all carry stories about ourselves — who we are, what we’re good at, what we’re not good at, what we should have accomplished by now, what other people expect from us, and what we believe we're capable of. Some of those stories are true. Some were true once but aren't anymore. And some came from someone else entirely, but we've repeated them so many times that we've accepted them as fact. I’d like to explore how those stories shape the way we see ourselves and the choices we make, and what happens when we start questioning them. The session would combine personal storytelling, humor, conversation, and some guided reflection, rather than a traditional lecture or workshop. My hope is that women leave thinking a little differently about the stories they’ve been carrying and perhaps ready to let go of one they don’t need anymore.

Many accomplished women spend years proving they belong. They collect credentials. They work harder than everyone else. They become the person everyone depends on. Yet despite all of that success, many still hesitate to speak up, advocate for themselves, pursue the next opportunity, or fully own the unique value they bring. What if the very qualities you've been trying to downplay are actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this inspiring and interactive breakout session, leadership expert Rachel B. Williams introduces the Leadership GEMS Method™—a powerful framework designed to help women recognize their unique brilliance, embrace authentic leadership, and confidently step into the impact they were created to make. Through personal stories, practical insights, and moments of reflection, Rachel invites attendees to stop comparing themselves to everyone else and begin leading from their natural strengths. Participants will leave feeling empowered, encouraged, and equipped with practical strategies they can immediately apply in both their careers and personal lives. Because leadership isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself. During this breakout, participants will: Discover the unique strengths and gifts that make them exceptional leaders. Learn how to confidently communicate their value without feeling like they're 'selling themselves.' Understand how authentic relationships create opportunities, support, and long-term success. Replace self-doubt with a leadership mindset grounded in confidence, resilience, and purpose. Leave with practical next steps to begin owning their brilliance in every area of life. Perfect For Women Who... Are ready to stop playing small. Feel stuck between where they are and where they know they're capable of going. Want to lead with confidence while remaining authentic. Are navigating career growth, leadership opportunities, or personal reinvention. Desire meaningful success that aligns with who they truly are. Attendees Will Leave Feeling... Inspired to think bigger. Confident in what makes them unique. Equipped with practical leadership tools they can use immediately. Encouraged to pursue opportunities with greater courage. Connected to a community of women who are rising together. Your brilliance isn't something you have to earn. It's something you have to recognize, own, and share with the world.

We all carry stories about ourselves — who we are, what we’re good at, what we’re not good at, what we should have accomplished by now, what other people expect from us, and what we believe we're capable of. Some of those stories are true. Some were true once but aren't anymore. And some came from someone else entirely, but we've repeated them so many times that we've accepted them as fact. I’d like to explore how those stories shape the way we see ourselves and the choices we make, and what happens when we start questioning them. The session will combine personal storytelling, humor, conversation, and some guided reflection, rather than a traditional lecture or workshop. My hope is that women leave thinking a little differently about the stories they’ve been carrying and perhaps ready to let go of one they don’t need anymore.