2022 Keynotes, Panelists & Special Guests

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Keynotes & Special Guests

Keynote

Nancy Medoff
Keynote

Maria Milagros
Emcee

Stacey Shipman
Comedian

Christine Hurly

Keynote

Nancy Medoff

After close to three decades of walking the talk in corporate sales leadership, Nancy Medoff, best-selling author, keynote speaker and executive coach has literally “written the book” on workplace confidence and persuasive communication. Unmute Yourself – Speak Up to Stand Out is a game changer and a call to action for professionals who are ready to get their seat at the table – then build a bigger table. Some speakers talk about empowerment, Nancy walks the talk and provides actionable tools, proven skills and contagious energy to elevate your teams, your programs and your personal brand to the next level. Her signature keynote is a deeper dive on the tactics, principles and anecdotes from her bestselling communication handbook which was featured in Forbes magazine before publication and launched at #1 in its category. One of Thrive Global’s Power Women and recently featured in Boston Magazine as THE Bay State Executive Coach, this “Confidence Evangelist” is a straight shooter both on stage and one on one. Those who work with Nancy raise their game at every stage of their career; some find their unicorn job, negotiate a higher salary, or leapfrog up the corporate ladder. Others successfully change careers, build a massive pipeline or simply level up their leadership presence. From CEO to corporate challenger, those who work with Nancy all have one thing in common: they gain the confidence needed to truly thrive at work. An indoor cycle enthusiast, two-time marathoner, and feet-in-the sand philosopher; Nancy is on a mission and won’t stop until professionals of all ages to step into their strengths, radiate confidence and walk through the doors being opened for them like they own them. When not traveling for work, you’ll find Nancy enjoying the food and beverage scene in her home town of Boston, hiking the trails or sitting beachside on Outer Cape Cod diving into the latest bestseller.

http://www.nancymedoff.com/

Keynote

Maria Milagros

Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award winning keynote speaker, award nominated author, TEDx speaker, storyteller, empowerment life coach, and love activist. Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership training, life coaching or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education, and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world. She is passionate about (cultivating and teaching) living with intention, creating spaces of love, joy and fun, connecting with others, overall health, and empowerment. 

A survivor of abuse, depression, and a childhood accident that should’ve left her immobile, Maria embraces her past to create a present of health, happiness, fun, love, and abundance. She believes that she is able to thrive in life not in spite of, but because of, every aspect of her story. She knows that no matter where you come from, what you’ve been through, or what you have done, a healthy mindset shift, rooting into love, and taking personal responsibility, can change every area of your life, as it has for her. 

With over 15 years of leadership and personal development educating in her pocket, Maria leaves audiences with relevant tools and shifted mindsets that last well after she steps off the stage. Her authentic congruence, infectious energy, and ability to teach from a relatable and positive perspective leaves attendees feeling like they had a fun and deep conversation with a trusted friend. 

When not speaking or coaching, Maria can usually be found making memories with her incredible daughter, meditating, dancing in public places, leading group fitness classes, reading, or watching a Marvel movie.

To inquire about her speaking availability, one-on-one coaching, or book “Super Sparkly Everything”, or to sign up to get the free weekly email, please visit her website at www.mariamilagros.net.

You can also connect with her on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. 

Emcee

Stacey Shipman

Stacey (Hamwey) Shipman – publisher of Shed The Formality, an email newsletter for entrepreneurs and founder of Hamwey’s Hummus – is here to remove formal protocols stifling personalities and ideas.

Because you can’t advocate for yourself or your genius hiding behind: “I’m too busy,” perfectionism, data, introversion, collaborators who get all the credit, or the belief you need more credentials. Plus, human connection is impossible when you’re acting like a robot.

Boring, bland and basic are default settings –  they aren’t the only settings. With Stacey’s guidance, you will drop learned behaviors that never felt natural in the first place, step out of the conventional bubble and perform at your best (and without the pressure).

Connect with Stacey

Linkedin – linkedin.com/in/staceyshipman

Instagram – @shedtheformality

Web: www.staceyshipman.com

Comedian

Christine Hurly

Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material.

Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.

Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway…

Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt.

Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through…people get it and love it!

Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the Boston comedy world. She works with, and is respected by Boston’s comedic legends. Among them being; Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Paul D’Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Patty Ross, Tony V, Loretta Laroche,…and her biggest fan and mentor Johnny Pizzi.

2022 Panel Descriptions

CAREGIVING: THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE REALITY

DESCRIPTION:  Caregiving, commonly thought about as life’s greatest honor and life’s greatest burden. Whether you are currently a caregiver for a loved one or if caregiving is in your future,  come hear an honest discussion and learn ways to manage stress as a caregiver, navigate legal roadblocks, ease transitions, and embrace the emotional roller coaster that accompanies this journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Ways for you to prepare now legally if you are a caregiver or may be a caregiver in the future;
  • Ways to make the transition less stressful for the family
  • How to cut through the emotions of being a caregiver

PANEL COORDINATOR: Michelle Reed

PANELISTS:

LIVING FORWARD THROUGH PERI- AND POST-MENOPAUSE

DESCRIPTION: Let’s flip the script on peri- and post-menopause!  Being informed about the physical, mental and emotional changes you may experience in peri- and post-menopause allows you to be proactive in seeking personalized care.  Live Forward by discovering integrative medicine options, so you can make empowered decisions about your health and wellness!  Peri- and post-menopause don’t have to control you; take back your personal power and Live Forward as the best version of you!

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:

  • Not so common signs and symptoms you may experience during peri- and post-menopause.
  • Understanding the role of Eastern medicine and Western medicine in healing the peri-and post-menopausal woman.
  • Understanding the co-creative role of working with a wellness coach through these transitional times.

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PROACTIVE, PREPARED & PROTECTED: THE THREE PS OF A LIFE WELL LIVED

DESCRIPTION: Attend this session for strategies to proactively protect yourself, your family and your business. The panelists will break down these often intimidating topics to provide specific tools and action items you can take home and apply to your goals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Strategizing your security at work, at home and abroad
  • Financial planning essentials for today’s woman
  • Important legal documents for everyone ages 18-80

PANEL COORDINATOR: Suzanne Moore

PANELISTS:

WHAT’S YOUR LEADERSHIP LEGACY?

DESCRIPTION:  Our legacy is more than our job and our career.  In this panel, we will explore our leadership legacies and role model tools to examine your own legacy and discuss ways to go beyond your job today to build your legacy through volunteerism, networking, and community engagement. One of the many benefits of building our leadership legacies is (the) resulting in growth in professional careers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Leadership is demonstrated beyond your career
  • Discover ways to draw from your current passions and skills to be of service to others
  • You are a role model, and how you show up for yourself, your family, team, clients, and community matters

PANEL COORDINATOR: Lisa Ryan

PANELISTS:

MAXIMIZING PERSONAL BRAND WITH IMPACT

DESCRIPTION: We all have a story to tell. Join these panelists for an open discussion with three different perspectives on integrating your story, expertise, and passion into your brand.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:

  • Using your story to leverage your brand.
  • Establishing your expertise as a need in the world vs a want.
  • Integrating your personal brand in the corporate/professional world.

PANEL COORDINATOR: Jenn Hook

PANELISTS:

AWAKENED WOMEN LEADERS: STEP FORWARD & CLAIM YOUR POWER

DESCRIPTION: Are you a woman with a heart of service to lead?  We are not talking about the ‘egocentric’ old school leaders running the show anymore.  We are here to steer the wheel in a new direction.  To LIVE FORWARD.  Now is the time shift your language, get rid of the chatter, and show up for those who will follow in your path. It’s not about taking the power back.  It’s about claiming our OWN power. Women, are you ready?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • How to use language as an energetic gift.
  • How to tell your inner critic to “Shut Up!”
  • Learn your #1 tool to use in your business to show up confidently and attract more aligned clients.

PANELISTS:

FINDING POSITIVITY AMONG THE CHAOS: EMBRACE IDEAS THAT NURTURE AND INSPIRE YOUR HEART.

DESCRIPTION: This workshop is a gamechanger to embrace the ideas that nurture and inspire your heart and to transform hesitation, fear, and doubt into boldness, trust, and confidence that are essential to be your most creative, most brilliant self.  You will walk away feeling empowered to make better decisions, move past your internal roadblocks, tap and tune into your creativity, and explore your passion to have more vitality, ease, and comfort with long-term well-being, joy, and effectiveness. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

  • Affirmations and Auto-Suggestion: Learn how to access and activate your positive thoughts and feelings on a conscious and subconscious level to change behavior and create new results in your work and life
  • Saboteur to Sage: Learn about the most common internal saboteurs and how to overcome them with easy mental exercises (“PQ Reps”)
  • Getting to Gratitude: Find out how to tap into the power of thankfulness and gratitude when you need to make an attitude adjustment and get your groove back

PANEL COORDINATOR: Cathie Briggette

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CONNECTING & ENGAGING IN OUR COMMUNITIES: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

DESCRIPTION: Did you know that being involved in your community will bring you professional and personal success? Not sure how to get started? Hear from three dynamic women who lead influential organizations focused on advancing women. You will come away with insights into the power of connection and conversation. You will also learn actionable strategies to enhance your skills and become more meaningfully engaged.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Understand why involvement in your community is important
  • Learn about the benefits to connecting with others
  • Learn simple and powerful strategies and tactics for becoming more engaged.

PANEL COORDINATOR: Linnea Walsh

PANELISTS:  

WAKE UP! LISTENING TO YOUR BODY TO REACH OPTIMAL HEALTH

DESCRIPTION: What does it mean to be truly well?  Many women in the Western world are not fully connected with our own emotional and physical wisdom and are often disembodied from the root causes of our dis-ease and discomfort. In this session, we will discuss strategies for taking control of our own health so that we may be empowered to be our optimal selves – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Importance of advocating for your health and well-being
  • Feeling hopeful to treat symptoms with resources beyond medication
  • Empowerment to take charge of your own physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

PANEL COORDINATOR: Kelly Golden

PANELISTS:  

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THREE ENTREPRENEURS WHO TOOK THAT LEAP OF FAITH 

DESCRIPTION:  Meet three courageous entrepreneurs who all took a leap of faith from corporate life to follow their passions and create new businesses.  They will reveal how to balance your passion with the more practical aspects of launching a business. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  

  • We didn’t know what we didn’t know.  Finding the right resources to help start your business. 
  • Why Wait? There’s never the “perfect” time to start your business. 
  • Keeping the Momentum Going – tips for working on your business while working in your business. 

PANEL COORDINATOR: Rachel Leone 

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