帝王会所

CELEBRATE WOMEN 2025

Soaring to New Heights:
Empower, Lead, Innovate

For more information about the speakers, go to:

ohio.edu/lancaster/celebrate-women-speakers

Friday, March 21, 2025
帝王会所 Lancaster

*Schedule is subject to change without notice. 

7:30 a.m. 鈥� 8:15 a.m.  |  Registration / Vendor Booths

8:15 a.m. 鈥� 9:15 a.m.  |  (A) Welcome & Opening Speaker

(A) Elevating Ambitions: Innovation, Fulfillment and AI

Cathy McPhillips, Chief Growth Officer, Marketing AI Institute

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape business and our personal lives, this session will explore how artificial intelligence can unlock opportunities for innovation, ambition, and personal fulfillment. Attendees will gain practical insights into how AI is empowering leaders to grow and innovate in their careers and communities. This session will highlight the intersection of technology and human potential, offering a fresh perspective on the future of AI and tis role in our lives.  Takeaways from this session:

• How AI is driving innovation and creating opportunities for women to lead in technology and business
• Practical insights into integrating AI into your personal and professional growth strategies
• The human-AI connection: Balancing ambition with ethics and impact in an AI driven world.
• Inspiration to embrace change and elevate your ambitions with the power of innovation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  |  (B) Concurrent Sessions

(B1) Starting Your Own Business: Resources to Get Started

Moderator: Kim Barlag, President, Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce

Panelists: 

K. Zulene Adams, Co-Founder, CEO, Z Promotions
Mary McCarthy, President/CEO, Women鈥檚 Small Business Accelerator 
Erin Gibson, Certified Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center at 帝王会所 
Heather D. Landon, Small Business Financial Coach, Columbus Urban League
Chrissy Kittle, Commercial Cash Management Banking Officer, Park National Bank 

In this panel presentation, learn about the many resources available to your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Representatives from several organizations will information about low or no-cost business assistance for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Southeast 帝王会所. Whether you have a business idea formulating in your mind, an existing business or are in the startup stage, this is an opportunity to explore services for your business needs.

(B2) Using Improv in Leadership: Soaring to New Heights: Unlocking Growth, Connection, and Confidence

Barbara Allen, MA, CDP, Columbus State Community College

Rise above challenges and embrace leadership in The Fusion of Improv and Leadership: Be. Here. Now. This session is a unique opportunity to practice real-world skills in a supportive, collaborative space where every woman鈥檚 voice matters. This workshop is designed to equip you with practical tools you can apply immediately whether in building stronger partnerships, communicating with clarity, or leading with confidence. By embracing the safety of shared play and co-creation, you鈥檒l discover how a 鈥渨e over me鈥� mindset unlocks new opportunities for growth and transformation.

(B3) Finding Balance: A Guide to Letting Go of Anxiety

Paige Gutheil, D.O., Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Join Dr. Paige Gutheil, D.O., for an insightful presentation on finding balance and letting go of anxiety. Drawing from her expertise in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Gutheil will share practical strategies for managing stress and cultivating mental and physical well-being. This session will guide you through tools for releasing tension, embracing mindfulness, and creating a sense of calm in your daily life. Walk away with actionable steps to reduce anxiety and foster a more balanced, peaceful mindset.

(B4) Empowered Plates: Nourishing Body and Soul Through Mindful Eating

Louise Cruz, RDN, LD, Nutrition Program Coordinator, WellWorks at 帝王会所

Are you tired of the never ending goal to lose weight and the food guilt that comes with it?  In this session, you will learn the foundations of Mindful Eating, and how to use this to heal your relationship with food.  You will learn to nourish your body in the way it needs and in a way that feel good, and understand how to deal with emotional eating, cravings, and overeating. You will leave feeling empowered knowing that YOU are the nutrition expert for your body.

(B5) From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Working Women with ADHD

Jean Tidd, MSW, LISW-S, ADHD-CCSP, Holistic Consultation LLC. & Badass ADHD Coaching
Holly Mills, MSW, LSW, Holistic Consultation LLC. & Badass ADHD Coaching

This session focuses on understanding and celebrating the unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives of women navigating life and work with ADHD. This session delves into the intersection of ADHD and gender, offering strategies for personal and professional success, tools for self-advocacy and supporting others, and a celebration of the resilience, creativity, and power of women with ADHD. Whether you are managing ADHD yourself, supporting loved ones, or working with women who do, this session provides valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Together, let鈥檚 redefine what it means to work with ADHD鈥攁nd thrive while doing so.

(B6) Rethinking Imposter Syndrome: From Personal Fixes to Systemic Change

Chris Fowler, Ph.D., Director, Women鈥檚 Center, 帝王会所
Letitia Price, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Women鈥檚 Center, 帝王会所

Imposter syndrome, commonly understood as self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy in professional settings, has been widely discussed as a barrier to personal success. However, this session will challenge the traditional narrative surrounding imposter syndrome, arguing that it is a misguided diagnosis rooted in systemic biases. Drawing on a critical article, we will explore how the concept emerged in the 1970s without accounting for the impacts of systemic racism, classism, xenophobia, and other structural inequities. Rather than pathologizing feelings of discomfort and second-guessing鈥攅specially in women and marginalized groups鈥攖he session will shift the focus to the workplace itself. Participants will engage in a meaningful dialogue about fostering environments that embrace diverse leadership styles and redefine professionalism to include racial, ethnic, and gender diversity.

Through reflection, discussion, and actionable insights, this session will encourage participants to move beyond individual "fixes" and toward advocating for systemic change that empowers all voices. Join us for an engaging and transformative conversation.

(B7) Soar with the Power of AI for Women Leaders

Hope Yin, Owner, Blueprint Coaching

Gen AI (Artificial Intelligence) is rapidly transforming all industries. This presentation will demystify Gen AI and equip you with knowledge and skills to overcome fear of adopting Gen AI tools. We'll explore, live-demo, and practice hands-on AI tools that can boost your productivity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. By embracing AI, women can drive innovation, ensure equitable AI development, and shape a more inclusive future.

(B8) Embracing Creativity: Mud Gallery Art Project

(Pre-registration required - Cost: $10 for materials - payable onsite)  

Teresa Speakman, Owner, Mud Gallery Arts

Make a bead strand infused with your intentions to use as a bookmark or to hang in your room or car as a reminder to soar to new heights! Choose from various beads, pendants, and tassels to assemble on a cord to make your statement. 

10:40 a.m. 鈥� 11:40 a.m.  |  (C) Concurrent Sessions

(C1) Marketing: Best Practices for Business and Non-Profit Success

Angela Krile, Owner, Krile Communications
Amy Eyman, CEO, Fairfield County Foundation
Shannon Young-Frey, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Carol Haynes, Director, Kiddie Academy
Janis Francis, Humble Crate

This panel will explore marketing best practices that drive success for both businesses and nonprofits, offering actionable strategies for growth and impact. Experts will discuss key tactics for building strong brand identities, engaging audiences across platforms, and measuring effectiveness. Attendees will gain valuable insights into aligning marketing efforts with mission-driven goals while maximizing limited resources. Whether you're looking to amplify your organization's presence or increase community engagement, this session will equip you with the tools needed to thrive in today鈥檚 competitive landscape.

(C2) OHIO SOAR Analysis Workshop: A Useful Tool for Emerging Leaders

Kathryn Hartman, Ph.D. Vice-Provost for Faculty Development, 帝王会所

This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to complete a SOAR analysis for strategic planning. SOAR is a strategy formulation and planning framework that allows an organization to plan its preferred future through the lens of appreciative inquiry. SOAR invites stakeholders into conversations about an organization鈥檚 (a) Strengths 鈥� to describe what the organization does well, (b) Opportunities 鈥� to imagine future possibilities and innovations, (c) Aspirations 鈥� to identify purposeful goals that reflect what people value, and (d) Results 鈥� to articulate meaningful and measurable outcomes of collective efforts. 

(C3) The "Pow-Her" to Make Change Through Civic Engagement

Louise Valentine, Executive Director, LEAD 帝王会所

Have you ever been frustrated by your elected officials, the policies they do or don鈥檛 champion, or just the state of government and politics? Instead of screaming into the void (which can feel good, but doesn鈥檛 accomplish much), you have the 鈥淧ow-Her鈥� to engage and make change! This session will cover different ways that you can get more civically engaged in order to push for change that benefits women and their families - whether that鈥檚 getting more informed before you vote, volunteering for a local levy campaign, or running for office yourself.

(C4) The Vibrant Woman Project - Transforming Your Health

Tammy Slicer, Owner, Rejuvenation Station

Feel better than you ever have. Love your life. Have more energy and a happier, more relaxed outlook on life. This interactive workshop will help you put the power of your health and well-being in your own hands.

(C5) Mental Resilience and Positive Affirmations: A Mindset Mastery for Strong Women

(C6) Calm & Confident: Tools to Conquer Anxiety in Everyday Life

(C7) Who's Using Who? Ethical Considerations in Our Relationship with AI

11:50 a.m. 鈥� 1:00 p.m.  |  Luncheon & Awards Ceremony 

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T"

The 2025 Jane Johnsen Vision for Women award and student leadership awards 
will be presented at the luncheon.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | (D) Keynote Speaker

鈥淪OARING TO NEW HEIGHTS鈥�

Amelia Rose Earhart, Record-breaking Pilot, Professional Speaker

Amelia invites her audience to climb into the cockpit for a great story, and flight lessons on how to take a pilot鈥檚 perspective on navigating life鈥檚 turbulence.  Creative, adventurous and memorable, Amelia鈥檚 message proves that anything is possible with a solid flight plan.

As a boundary-pushing around the world pilot, Amelia Rose Earhart knows exactly what it takes to venture into uncharted territory鈥� with confidence. With the odds stacked against her, Amelia not only trained to become a pilot, but to become the type of pilot to choose honor the person she was named after, Amelia Mary Earhart, by piloting a single-engine airplane (Pilatus PC-12NG) 28,000 Nautical Miles around the globe. To accomplish this, Amelia developed a flight plan all her own, and while reporting full-time as on air, TV helicopter reporter, completed private, instrument and commercial pilot training, crafted an entrepreneurial and strategic business plan to design, fund and market her around the world attempt, raised close to $2 million in partnerships with 28 corporations, founded and ran the Fly With Amelia Foundation, which sent numerous teenage girls to flight school, and more.

2:10 p.m. 鈥� 3:10 pm.  |  (E) Concurrent Sessions

(E1) Creating Flexible Spaces in the Workplace: Employer & Employee Standpoints

Carri Brown, Ph.D., M.B.A., C.G.F.M., County Auditor of Fairfield County
Rachel Elsea, Communications Officer, Fairfield County Auditor鈥檚 Office

Flexibility is the workplaces contributes to a positive organizational culture. Employees and their employer benefit. This session provides an example of how flexibility has improved an organization and how it might benefit your organization and your employees.

(E2) Achieving Effective Work Life Balance: Strategies for a Healthier YOU

Andora Marshall, Business Analyst Staff, American Electric Power
Kathy Binner, Kathy Binner International Academy, Author, Educator, Mentor
Mark Dolfini, Life and Business Strategist, Strategic Boardroom LLC
Keri Forney, Human Resource Manager, Expedient Technology Solutions, LLC

This one-hour session is designed to help participants identify the challenges of work-life balance, explore strategies to create harmony between their professional and personal lives, and develop actionable plans to achieve their goals. Learn strategies and tools to improve work-life integration. Gain practical strategies and tools to enhance work-life integration. Identify your key challenges in achieving balance and create a personalized action plan that you can start implementing right away, with insights from our expert panel.

(E3) Brave Space-Making: The Power of Storytelling to Foster Understanding, Empathy & Collective Action

Lynn Harter, Ph,D., Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact

Storytelling matters. People derive a sense of what to believe and how to act from stories shared at kitchen tables and on front porches, in classrooms and healthcare clinics, in news reports and through art exhibits. This interactive session will explore the generative potential of storytelling by focusing on its capacity in brave space-making. Dr. Harter will draw on her experiences as a writer, producer and director, and community activist to explore how to create brave spaces for narrative encounters that encourage understanding and connection across differences. 

(E4) Healthy Meals on a Budget

Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, 帝王会所 State University Extension, Fairfield County

Don鈥檛 let the 6:00 dinner panic get you down! Come and learn both the nutritional benefits and the cost savings of preparing healthy meals. This program, taught by Shannon Carter from the OSU Extension, provides practical education on food selection, purchasing, and preparation, with emphasis on nutrition and the household budget

(E5) Healing Division: Correcting the Imbalance Between Empathy & Power

Amy E. Hull, M.Ed., Director, Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Paycor Empowering Leaders

A McKinsey study released in Fall, 2024 revealed that for every 100 men, 84 women are promoted to leadership and that decreases to 54 for women of color. An abuse and imbalance of power leads to division and discrimination, but how can we address this? In this session, participants will get a brief, but deeper look into empathy, power, and how it shows up in life and the workforce as well as recommended solutions for women on how to work on self and help leaders become aware of their own imbalances. You are guaranteed to leave this session with a new way of thinking about how division is created and potential action steps to address it in schools, at work and in communities.

(E6) Hard-Hatted Women: Women in Non-Traditional Careers

Kaci Roach, Executive Director, Hard-Hatted Women

(E7) Embracing Creativity: Mud Gallery Art Project

(Pre-registration required - Cost: $10 for materials - payable onsite)  

Teresa Speakman, Owner, Mud Gallery Arts

Make a bead strand infused with your intentions to use as a bookmark or to hang in your room or car as a reminder to soar to new heights! Choose from various beads, pendants, and tassels to assemble on a cord to make your statement. 

3:20 p.m. 鈥� 4:00 pm.  |  (F) Featured Speaker  

(F1) Soar to New Heights: The Towanda Effect for Unapologetic Boldness

Tonya Tiggett, Owner and Chief Career Strategist, Tiggett & Co. 

Elevate your personal, career, and leadership journey with unapologetically bold tools that help you soar to a new height you aspire to - or may yet discover while in your program!  During this interactive program you鈥檒l review the contrasting definitions of boldness and courage and evaluate your own willingness to explore areas of your life for growth, while also considering how much risk you鈥檙e willing to take during exploration for change.  Gain insight into what unapologetic boldness is uniquely for you and gain inspiration to act through interesting and funny stories of unapologetic boldness.  Get ready to be more motivated to take new and bolder action for bolder results!  

4:00 p.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.  |  Networking Reception & Door Prizes 

Enjoy some late afternoon treats and an opportunity to network with others.