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, workshops, interviews, meditation sessions, and a whole lot more.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, our summit theme will be WORTH! Join us from 8:30am - 12 pm at Wild Goose Creative in Franklinton.
A summit ticket is just $15 (thru Jan. 3), $20 (thru Jan. 22), 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: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Discover Financial, Wild Goose Creative, IGS Energy, The Women’s Place at OSU, The Confident Woman, Opera Columbus, Way Down Yonder Beignets & Coffee, and Brootlegg Extracts!
Our full summit agenda and speaker bios are updated below as they are added.
WISE AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 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 Speaker #1: Tasha Booker, CEO at Action for Children
9:25-9:40am: Inspiration Chat Speaker #2: Lori Eisel, Author and President at Arcadia Partners
9:40-10am: Q&A Session with both Inspiration Chat speakers moderated by Meg Berno, Director of Content for Experience Columbus
10-10:30am: Coffee Break: Networking & Giveaways (in the lounge)
10:30-11:30am: Select one breakout session;
10:30-11:30am: “What’s Your Worth” (on stage) - a powerful panel discussion on building confidence, negotiating effectively, and fostering relationships that reflect your true value. Gain actionable insights in this inspiring and interactive session featuring: Chevonne Harris (Founder & CEO, ThriveIN & AVP of Strategy, Ologie), Cassie Kelly (Author and CEO at Like-Minded Marketing), Rachel Brooks (Author and Founder of The Confident Woman Collective), and Deja Redman (Co-Founder + Restorative Visionary of Replenish Well, The Yoga Carriage, Homeostasis and The Livelihood).
10:30-11:30am: Not Your Everyday Mindfulness and Meditation Session (in the lounge) led by Julie Wilkes, owner of Seven Studios
11:30am: Topic Takeaways from the WISE host committee
11:45am: Closing Announcements and Raffle Prizes from CYP Club’s A Taste of Columbus, 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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