AGENDA

Event Schedule

Explore our carefully crafted schedule, designed to ignite curiosity and foster growth. From insightful workshops to networking sessions, every moment is an opportunity for breakthroughs.

Morning Sessions
REGISTRATION

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Jesus Holland

Host & Speaker

Mindfulness

Tune out the world and go within to deepen your connection with your internal and external landscape. Start your conference experience with Kaitlin Muller-Cusack, M.Ed., RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), and Somatic Breathwork Facilitator. Kaitlin is the founder of Taking Root, a Nature-Based Education and Mindfulness company here on the Seacoast. Through breathwork and a guided visualization meditation, Kaitlin will help you align with the current season of your personal and professional journey. Refresh and rejuvenate yourself with this inspiring session.

Kaitlin Muller-Cusack

Taking Root

keynote: A Journey of Resilience

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Jessica Brown

Journalist & Anchor, WCVB TV 5

BYOB: Build Your Own Brand

10:00- 10:45 am

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to help female business owners identify and grow their personal brand. This workshop will guide attendees through a comprehensive self-assessment based on the E.A.T. Principle (Expertise, Authority, and Trust). Participants will identify and highlight their unique expertise and authority in their industry, and learn actionable strategies to build and enhance trust with their customer base using hands-on activities and discussions to create a personalized brand growth plan.

Lisa Carter

Drinkwater Productions

Authentically You: Storytelling in Social Media

Step up your social media with this interactive workshop designed for content creators, marketers, and business owners ready to score with their online presence. Discover the transformative power of storytelling and learn how to craft compelling narratives that enhance brand awareness, boost sales, and establish your authority in the market. This workshop emphasizes the strategic use of authentic narratives to deeply engage and connect with audiences across social media platforms.

Victoria Chavez Carrington

Lilac & Aspen

Managing Seasonal Cash Flow

Discover how to keep your business financially healthy throughout the year in this hands-on workshop on cashflow management for seasonal businesses. Learn best practices to optimize your income during peak times and manage expenses during off-seasons, ensuring stability and growth no matter the season. Join us to learn the skills to sustain and thrive in your seasonal business.

Janie Wang

NH Small Business Development Center

Five Secrets about SCORE

Mentoring from SCORE is much more than you think. In this session you will learn 5 things you may not have known about signing up for mentoring with SCORE Seacoast.

Kiska Alexandropoulos

Seacoast Success Stories

From dreams to reality. Learn how these ladies did it with SCORE Seacoast Mentors! You will hear how 5 women in both service and product utilized SCORE to grow to success. Featuring Dr. Rebecca Owen, owner of Winding Brook Direct Primary Care in Wolfeboro, NH, Rachel Starr Davis owner of Wild Roots in Portsmouth, NH, Erica Sarcione, owner of the Iron Cactus in Kingston, NH, Diane Glidden, owner of the River Wood Inn in Jackson, NH, and Kendall Spewock, owner of Admiral Property Management and Sales in Rochester, NH.

Kiska Alexandropoulos

Afternoon Session
Buffet Lunch

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Jennifer Derosiers

Laney & LU’s

Identify your Target Customer: Use AI for Tailored Content Creation

Learn how AI can streamline your efforts. Discover practical techniques to create and repurpose content that resonates with your audience across various channels. Gain deep insights into your customers' needs and desires using AI-powered tools, and learn how to turn prospects into loyal customers and customers into enthusiastic referral sources. Elevate your strategy and forge meaningful connections that drive growth and success.

10:00- 10:45 am

Gail Zona

Learn AI for Biz

Power Networking: Become a Connector!

Unlock the potential of your network with our interactive and engaging session. Join us to explore strategies to help create value for those in your network while building your own network! Participate in The Connector's Game to make meaningful connections and learn how to introduce others effectively. Walk away with new contacts, valuable insights, and a guide to mastering the art of networking.

Lisa Keslar

Keslar Insurance & UNH

Empowering Growth: Key Mindsets for an Impactful and Profitable Business

In this session, Jennifer will reveal the principles that have driven her success in scaling multiple profitable businesses in the last decade. Jenniefer will share real-life examples and actionable insights into how visionary thinking, resilience, and compassionate leadership can revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey.

Jennifer Derosiers

Visionary of Epic Brands and Experiences

Managing Seasonal Cash Flow

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SBDC

Finance Resource Session

This session is all about the money. If you don’t ask, you won’t know. Bring all of your finance questions to this panel of experts. Meet Lisa Stonesifer, VP of Newburyport Bank, Lisa Gainty, Business Development Officer for BankProv, Theresa Pinto from the NH SBA, Amy Sterndale from the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Liz Salas from NH Regional Economic Development Center (REDC), Latonya Wallace from NH Community Loan Fund and Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC), and Tricia Utley of the Center for Women in Enterprise. These ladies will explain what you need to know to finance and grow your business!

Jesus Holland

Host & Speaker

Dream without Boundaries

Chloe LaCasse

The Making of Self

Closing Keynote - Embracing Work-Life Integration: A New Approach to Thriving

This session is all about the money. If you don’t ask, you won’t know. Bring all of your finance questions to this panel of experts. Meet Lisa Stonesifer, VP of Newburyport Bank, Lisa Gainty, Business Development Officer for BankProv, Theresa Pinto from the NH SBA, Amy Sterndale from the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Liz Salas from NH Regional Economic Development Center (REDC), Latonya Wallace from NH Community Loan Fund and Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC), and Tricia Utley of the Center for Women in Enterprise. These ladies will explain what you need to know to finance and grow your business!

Jennifer Derosiers

Laney & LU’s

Networking & Cocktail Hour & Bonus Raffle

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