The CYP Club proudly presents the Women of Inspiration Summit Experience (WISE), an uplifting and inspirational opportunity to connect and grow while hearing from outstanding speakers and thought leaders. Enjoy light breakfast & coffee, compelling speakers & interviews, meditation sessions, and a whole lot more.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, our summit theme will be IMPACT! Join us from 8:30am - 12 pm at Wild Goose Creative in Franklinton.
A summit ticket is just $15 (thru Apr. 4), $20 (thru Apr. 23), or $25 at the door. Premium members get to attend for $10! Your ticket includes light breakfast from Freedom a la Cart, hot coffee & cold brew coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, a service project, giveaways, and plenty of networking connections for all!
Thank you to our amazing WISE sponsors: Discover Financial, Wild Goose Creative, IGS Energy, The Women’s Place at OSU, The Confident Woman, Opera Columbus, and Way Down Yonder Beignets & Coffee!
Our full summit agenda and speaker bios are updated below as they are added.
WISE AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
8:30am: Arrival, check-in, and networking with coffee & light breakfast, featuring food from Freedom a la Cart, hot coffee from Way Down Yonder Beignets & Coffee, and cold brew from Brootlegg Extracts
8:50am: Opening Remarks
9:05-9:20am: Inspiration Chat #1 featuring Dr. Lisa Courtice - President and CEO at United Way of Central Ohio
9:25-9:40am: Inspiration Chat #2 featuring Shirley Ellis - Chief Executive Officer at Intentional Impact LLC
9:40-10am: Moderated Q&A Session with both Inspiration Chat speakers
10-10:30am: Coffee Break: Networking & Giveaways (in the lounge)
10:30-11:30am: Select one breakout session:
10:30-11:30am: “Intentional Impact“ Panel Discussion (on stage) featuring:
Chanel Norton Lee - Head of Supplier Diversity at Victoria's Secret
Kirstin Buckner - Founder/ Visionary at UNI5D Outcomes
Letha Pugh - co-owner of Bake Me Happy, a gluten-free bakery in Columbus
10:30-11:30am: Mindfulness and Meditation Session (in the lounge)
11:30am: Topic Takeaways from the WISE host committee
11:45am: Closing Announcements and Raffle Prizes from Agave & Rye, Haven Collective, Noble Cut Distillery, Opera Columbus, and The Confident Woman
12pm: Dismissal
*Speakers and sessions are subject to change. If you have any questions about this event, please contact us.
Summit Speaker Bios
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