Interactive Hall Highlights
Open All Day!
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hall C
- Write a letter to your future self at the Liberty Mutual booth
- Create inspiration bracelets at the Texas Mutual Booth
- Stop by the Texas Women’s University booth for onsite mini business advising sessions
- Get creative at the Texas Oncology Coloring Wall
This year’s Interactive Hall is organized into five Hubs:
Career Hub
- Resume Review & Career Coaching sponsored by Oracle
- Complimentary headshots provided by Villanove
- Networking & Connections sponsored by Cisco
- Concessions and career-focused exhibitors
Community Hub
- Featuring local & national non-profits & community organizations
- Help Dress for Success Austin change the lives of women women striving toward gainful, fulfilling employment in our community by donating a new handbag, unopened cosmetics or toiletries.
Learning Hub
- Bookstore Lounge sponsored by Fidelity
- Learning Stage sponsored by Dell
- Educational exhibitors
- Charging Lounge sponsored by Bank of America
- Author book signings
Wellness Hub, sponsored by Target
- Health & wellness-related exhibitors
- Therabody Wellness Lounge
- Wellness Stage
Women-Owned Business Hub, sponsored by Bank of America
- Support local and national woman-owned businesses!
- Featuring retail, service, and B2B businesses
Resume Review & Career Coaching,
sponsored by Oracle
Work 1-on-1 with a career coach and have your resume reviewed. Appointments are first-come, first-served and are open from 8:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
See participating coaches & reviewers.
Small Group Peer Networking,
sponsored by Cisco
9:00–9:45am • 2:00–2:45pm • 3:15–4:00pm
Effective networking is a mix of give and take, and these peer-to-peer Meetups are designed to do just that (and also take the intimidation out of networking). The Meetup is led by a facilitator who will guide participants through a series of prompts that will foster conversation and idea exchange. Everyone has the chance to “give” and to walk away with new insights, perspectives, and connections.
Facilitator: Nymphaea Makroo
Learning Stage Schedule,
sponsored by Dell
| Mini masterclasses offering attendees bite-sized actionable takeaways. Speakers address a focused leadership, career, or personal development topic. Five minutes are reserved at the end for audience Q&A. | |||
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| 8:45 – 9:10 AM | Lift Off: From Startup to Stratosphere Unlock the power of strategic business growth in this transformative session where you’ll get ready to take your business to new heights with LIFTOFF! Leverage your domain name for credibility Identify your ideal client to tailor marketing Fuel your growth through networking Turn turbulence into triumph by adapting to challenges Own your business journey with decisive actions. Formalizing your expertise through continuous learning Following up to nurture relationships, you’ll build lasting success. Speaker: Tracy Irby, Director, Texas Woman’s University- Center for Women Entrepreneurs | ||
| 9:15 – 9:40 AM | Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable Whether you’re navigating a demanding career or seeking to build your business acumen, this session offers actionable strategies for thriving in challenging environments. April Stevens will share how she stopped feeling like she had something to prove and instead found fulfillment by embracing collaboration, allyship, and self-acceptance. April will discuss the 3 E’s of Professional Development: Education, Experience, and Exposure—while emphasizing the power of a beginner’s mindset, resilience, and self-belief as key drivers of success! Speaker: April Stevens, VP, US Sales, Yeti | ||
| 1:45 – 2:10 PM | From Boomers to Zoomers: Preparing for the 2030 Workforce In today’s fast-evolving work environment, managing a multigenerational workforce is essential for success. Join us for a dynamic session that explores strategies to harness the strengths of diverse age groups. We’ll dive into generational personas and the shift from “culture fit” to “culture add,” showing how embracing diversity can enhance collaboration and innovation while learning the importance of cross-generational teamwork, multi-faceted communication, and continuous learning. Speaker: Krystina Lyons, Managing Director, Talent Acquisition, H-E-B | ||
| 2:15 – 2:40 PM | Accessing Capital: Breaking Barriers for Women Entrepreneurs Accessing capital is a game-changer for women entrepreneurs ready to take their businesses to the next level! In this empowering session, we’ll break down the barriers and give you the inside scoop on how to secure the funding you need. Lenders focus on six “Cs” when assessing your business: Capacity (can you handle debt?), Capital (what have you invested?), Collateral (what assets back your loan?), Conditions (how’s the market looking?), Character (your experience and reputation), and Communication (building a strong lender relationship). Let’s get you the capital to grow and thrive! Speaker: Kristie Narvaez, Business Community Officer, Bank of America | ||
| 2:45 – 3:10 PM | Ready to Rise: 5 Essentials Before Quitting Your 9-5 Ready to make the leap from your 9-5 to your own business? Join Janice Omadeke, an award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor, as she shares the real-deal tips you need before starting a business. She’ll cover the must-dos: getting your finances in order, validating your big idea, and building a rock-solid support network. Whether you’re ready to take the leap or just exploring, you’ll leave with the confidence and insights to make a smart, bold move toward your entrepreneurial dreams! Speaker: Janice Omadeke, Serial Entrepreneur and Author | ||
| 3:15 – 3:40 PM | Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: Asset Protection and Wealth Strategies for Women Speaker: Dr. Kim Henderson, Managing Director, Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education, Morgan StanleyElizabeth Chand, Head, Family Office Resources Generalist, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management | ||
Wellness Stage Schedule,
sponsored by Target
| Mini masterclass offering attendees bite-sized actionable takeaways. Speakers tackle topics related to physical health and mental well-being. Five minutes are reserved at the end for audience Q&A. | |||
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| 8:45 – 9:10 AM | Unleashing Your Inner Strength: Empowering Women’s Well-being and Mental Health Ready to unleash your inner strength? In this powerful session, we’ll dive into what it truly means to cultivate inner strength and why it’s essential for women’s mental health and wellbeing. We’ll explore the unique challenges women face, and how practices like self-care and resilience-building can help you navigate them. You’ll learn the importance of embracing vulnerability as a source of growth, nurturing healthy relationships, and challenging societal norms that hold you back. Leave inspired, with actionable steps to prioritize your mental health and unleash your full potential! Speaker: Marian Cabanillas, CEO, South Texas Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare Community & State | ||
| 9:15 – 9:40 AM | The CEO of Your Life: Strategies for Navigating Financial Anxiety As women, we often juggle multiple roles—mom, spouse, daughter, sister, coach, employee, boss—with responsibilities that are often unseen and constantly on our minds. In this session, Christina Buchanan will share her story of how she learned to navigate this invisible burden, known as the Mental Load. Attendees will learn how to embrace the “5 Money Musts”—Budget, Credit, Debt, Investing, Retirement—and empower yourself to be the CEO of your life without doing it alone. Speaker: Christina Buchanan, VP, Sales, Fidelity Investments | ||
| 1:45 – 2:10 PM | Listening to Your Body for Optimal Health Ready to learn one tiny habit that can transform your well-being? In this insightful session, Amanda Henry will show you how to listen to your body throughout the M’s of womanhood—Menstruation, Mental Well-Being, Motherhood, and Menopause. You’ll learn simple strategies for better managing your health and prioritizing self-care, plus how to empower yourself to live in sync with your body’s needs. Speaker: Amanda Henry, VP, Business Development & Women’s Wellness, Therabody | ||
| 2:15 – 2:40 PM | Quiet Confidence: Empowering Yourself from Within Speaker: Christie Styer, Customer Success Director, E2E Customer Journeys Strategist, Cisco | ||
| 2:45 – 3:10 PM | I CAN Survive and Thrive: Planning for Longevity and WellnessUnlock the transformative power of quiet confidence and reshape your life with inner strength and grace. Learn the art of positive self-talk, mindful presence, and embracing vulnerability as a source of power. We’ll explore how setting bold goals and overcoming self-doubt can help you thrive with unwavering confidence. This session will inspire you to lead with authenticity, set boundaries with grace, and harness your quiet strength to create lasting impact. Speaker: Dr. Debra Patt, EVP, Texas Oncology | ||
Author Book Signings
4:30–5:00pm
- Kate Bowler, Ph.D., Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day
- Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included)
- Cyndie Spiegel, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay
Timing and titles subject to change.
2024 Exhibitors
AAA
Booth #704 | Community HUB
Alleviate LLC
Booth #712 | Wellness HUB
Amberleaf
Booth #623 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Austin Junior Forum
Booth #603 | Community HUB
Austin Life Chiropractic
Booth #718 | Wellness HUB
Babson Diagnostics
Booth #713 | Wellness HUB
Black Butterfly Bath & Body
Booth #828 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Bright Littles
Booth #206 | Learning HUB
Capital Printing Company
Booth #619 | Community HUB
Career Agility System
Booth #1149 | Career HUB
Chía Handcrafted
Booth #1129 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Diario Mio Jewelry
Booth #831 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Dream Big
Booth #725 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Dress for Success Austin
Booth #501 |Community HUB
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
Booth #205 | Learning HUB
Education Connection
Booth #602 | Community HUB
Ensō Coaching and Consulting
Booth #207 | Learning HUB
European Heels
Booth #1028 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Exit 6 Productions
Booth #728 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Farmhouse Market – sponsored by Bank of America
Booth #723 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Fidelity Investments
Booth #300 | Learning HUB
Flutter Eyewear
Booth #833 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Fruit of the Vine Financial, LLC
Booth #717 | Wellness HUB
GDC Marketing & Ideation
Booth #1029 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Getaway Sticks
Booth #629 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Girlstart – sponsored by NI | Emerson
Booth #304 | Learning HUB
GoDaddy
Booth #512 | Community HUB
Hannah Daye & Co
Booth #824 | Women-Owned Business HUB
H-E-B Wellness
Booth #413 | Wellness HUB
Hidow
Booth #1123 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Humandeavor
Booth #1125 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Industrious Office
Booth #1144 | Career HUB
Insight
Booth #514 | Community HUB
IVI Vision
Booth #1022 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Jeremiah Program Austin
Booth #606 | Community HUB
Jerne
Booth #724 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Junior League of Austin
Booth #505 | Community HUB
Kathy Kamei Designs
Booth #1033 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Le Belle Design
Booth #928 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Liberty Mutual
Booth #519 | Learning HUB
Loops Life
Booth #719 | Wellness HUB
Madeline Parks LLC
Booth #732 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Mandalight Learning
Booth #1132 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Marabou Jewelry
Booth #631 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Mary’s Pence
Booth #607 | Community HUB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Booth #1046 | Career HUB
MIIEN Consultancy
Booth #730 | Women-Owned Business HUB
ML Lifestyle
Booth #529 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Mobile Spa Services
Booth #731 | Women-Owned Business HUB
MOD Assistants
Booth #1130 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Momentus Creative Group
Booth #617 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Morgan Stanley
Booth #613 | Wellness HUB
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – Central Texas
Booth #812 | Wellness HUB
NI / Emerson
Booth #304 | Learning HUB
pawTree Pet Nutrition For Health and Wellness
Booth #922 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Pearls With Purpose
Booth #600 | Community HUB
PEP Pickleball
Booth #1030 | Women-Owned Business HUB
PerriBerri
Booth #729 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Phillips 66
Booth #401 | Community HUB
PIX Sports Gear LLC
Booth #923 | Women-Owned Business HUB
PKN
Booth #830 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Booth #716 | Wellness HUB
Project Genius – sponsored by Bank of America
Booth #722 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Pura Vida
Booth #832 | Women-Owned Business HUB
PUREFORMA LLC
Booth #715 | Wellness HUB
Queen of To Do
Booth #625 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Renewal By Andersen
Booth #1124 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Rising Femme Wealth, LLC
Booth #829 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Rosedale Travel
Booth #1131 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Scarlett Chase LLC
Booth #822 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Sharon Seaberg Coaching & Better Balance
Booth #1047 | Career HUB
Sikara & Co.
Booth #1133 | Women-Owned Business HUB
SkinSpirit
Booth #1032 | Women-Owned Business HUB
SKM Collection
Booth #733 | Women-Owned Business HUB
SOAL Technologies
Booth #1045 | Career HUB
Social Venture Partners Texas Affiliates
Booth #609 | Community HUB
Statewide HUB Program
Booth #503 | Community HUB
Storyline Collection
Booth #933 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Strategic Financial Group
Booth #1024 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Susan G. Komen
Booth #814 | Wellness HUB
SUZANI DESIGNS
Booth #825 | Women-Owned Business HUB
TamboArtes
Booth #1122 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Teakeasy Tea
Booth #930 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Texas Department of Public Safety
Booth #1147 | Career HUB
Texas Legal
Booth #706 | Community HUB
Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Booth #407 | Community HUB
Texas Oncology
Booth #818 | Wellness HUB
Texas Standard
Booth #502 | Community HUB
Texas Tuition Promise Fund
Booth #202 | Learning HUB
Texas Woman’s University – JNIWL
Booth #211 | Learning HUB
The League of Women Voters of Texas
Booth #700 | Community HUB
The Texas Tribune
Booth #708 | Community HUB
The Unapologetic Leadership Coach
Booth #1031 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Therabody, Inc
Booth #815 | Wellness HUB
This Girl Walks Into a Bar
Booth #932 | Women-Owned Business HUB
This One’s for the Gals
Booth #507 | Community HUB
Toni’s Toffee
Booth #931 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Ultimate Creations InfiniteAloe
Booth #1128| Women-Owned Business HUB
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Booth #204 | Learning HUB
UTSA
Booth #201 | Learning HUB
Visit Grand Prairie
Booth #601 | Community HUB
Waffles & Honey Jewelry
Booth #925 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Wehmeyer Leadership Coaching
Booth #924 | Women-Owned Business HUB
Wend Africa
Booth #604 | Community HUB
West Hill Hat Collection
Booth #633 | Women-Owned Business HUB
woman own cosmetics
Booth #1023 | Women-Owned Business HUB
YETI
Booth #500 | Community HUB
You Pack We Plan & Trips To The Mouse
Booth #823 | Women-Owned Business HUB