8:00 - 8:30 AM
Registration Check-In: Lobby of Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center
8:30 - 8:45 AM Conference begins! Ataloa Theatre Auditorium | Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center
Emcee: Nikki Callison
Official Welcome: ECU President Wendell Godwin | PTC Superintendent Travis Graham
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Opening Session Keynote: Amy Dee ~"Resilience, Awareness, Perspective, Choice"
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM
General Session Speaker: Lyn Watson ~ "Sip, Savor, Soar"
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Break - Make your way to the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center (Vendors & Breakout Sessions)
11:00 - 11:45 AM
AM Breakout Sessions (See Options Below)
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Break - Visit Booths
12:10 - 1:10 PM
Buffet Lunch in Foundation Hall
Prayer: Nikki Callison
Speaker: Becky Fields ~ "Positive on Purpose"
1:10 - 1:30 PM
Break - Great time to visit the Vendor Booths!
1:30 - 2:20 PM
PM Breakout Sessions (See Options Below)
Return to Ataloa Theatre
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Closing Session Keynote: Linda Clark ~ "Sip What's Real: How Trust Becomes the Lift That Carries Us Higher"
Room 103: Whitney Anderson - "From Passion to Purpose: Confronting Human Trafficking and Building Hope"
Room 104: Julie Bramlett & Molly Milam - "Get Fresh: Healthy Cooking Demo"
Room 207: Kelly Falkner - "The Power of the Pause"
Room 209: Amber Bass - "Overcoming Obstacles in Life"
Room 215: Rachel Lockwood - "Health Warning Signs for Women "
Room 216: Kasey Brundidge - "Women's Hormone Options"
Room 217: Amanda Shatwell - "Getting Real about Time Management"
Room 221: Linda Clark - "Signal Check"
Room 223: Shelly Battles-Reichle - "Domestic Violence"
Room 224: Hart Brown - "AI - Balancing Threats & Opportunities"
Room 103: Valerie Nicole Jolly, MD - "Breast Cancer: Fact or Fiction"
Room 104: Julie Bramlett & Molly Milam - "Get Fresh: Healthy Cooking Demo"
Room 207: Kelly Falkner - "The Power of the Pause"
Room 209: Amber Bass - "Dealing with Imposter Syndrome"
Room 216: Courtney DeKalb-Myers - "Mastering Gardening"
Room 217: Amanda Shatwell - "Getting Real about Time Management"
Room 221: Lyn Watson - "Real, Raw, Relational"
Room 223: Shelly Battles-Reichle - "Domestic Violence"
With master's degrees in nursing education and educational psychology & technology, Amanda blends research-driven strategies with real-world leadership.
Amanda is passionate about helping others build systems that reduce overwhelm, sharpen focus, and make space for what matters most.
Amber Bass - "Dealing with Imposter Syndrome" | "Overcoming Obstacles"
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome:
Many women suffer from feeling like a fraud or not being good enough regardless of their successes and accomplishments. This session will identify what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and how to overcome it.
Overcoming Obstacles:
In life, we often are faced with obstacles that can knock us down and it can be hard to overcome. This session explores different ways to not only deal with obstacles but how to overcome those obstacles an use them as stepping stones to better ourselves.
Courtney DeKalb-Myers - "Mastering Gardening"
Let's dig into the basics of gardening! We've got some great tips to help you get your hands dirty and your garden thriving. In this breakout session you will learn how to prep your soil, choose the right plants, and grow a thriving garden. Whether you are dreaming of tomatoes or tulips, we can help your garden by providing you with the essentials for healthy, happy plants!
Hart Brown - "AI - Balancing Threats & Opportunities"
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries, it brings both immense opportunities and significant risks. This keynote will explore how individuals and organizations can harness the transformative power of AI while addressing the challenges and potential threats it poses. Learn practical strategies and gain insights into how to strike the right balance between leveraging AI's vast potential to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth, while navigating risks such as data security, ethical concerns, and unintended consequences in a rapidly evolving landscape. Hart Brown, CEO - Future Point of View.
Julie Bramlett & Molly Milam - "Get Fresh: Healthy Cooking Demo"
Kasey Brundidge - "Women's Hormone Options"
Join Ada native and Byng alum to learn the truth about hormones! Kasey earned a Bachelor Degree in Biology from East Central University in 2004 and attended PA school at Samuel Merritt University in the San Francisco Bay area, graduating in 2006. She returned to the Ada area to establish her practice where she provides compassionate health care and specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Join the conversation to learn how to be you again!
Kelly Falkner - "The Power of the Pause"
In the fast pace of daily work life, taking even a brief moment to pause can make a world of difference. The Power of the Pause is a refreshing self-care session designed to help you reset, refocus, and recharge—right from your seat. You'll explore simple, effective strategies to manage stress, increase mental clarity, and bring more calm into your day. This session includes a short, gentle chair yoga practice that's accessible to all fitness levels. Whether you're new to self-care or looking to enhance your current routine, you'll leave with easy-to-use tools that fit seamlessly into your workday. Come take a breath, stretch it out, and discover how a few mindful moments can transform your energy and focus.
Linda Clark - "Signal Check: A Leadership Workshop on Trust, Confidence, and What Actually Matters"
Your inner compass is working perfectly. The world just got really, really loud. Join Linda Clark for an interactive session where you'll identify the signals that deserve your attention and discover what actually fuels your best work. Expect meaningful conversations, unexpected insights, and the kind of clarity that makes everything else easier.
Lyn Watson - "Raw, Real, Relational"
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Rachel Lockwood - "Health Warning Sign for Women"
Valerie Jolly, MD - "Breast Cancer: Fact or Fiction"
Dr. Jolly is a Breast Cancer surgeon affiliated with Mercy Ada, Mercy Ardmore and Mercy Oklahoma City. With a deep passion for breast surgery, her philosophy is rooted in providing women with comprehensive care and empowering them with knowledge. Breast cancer presents a diverse range of treatment options, including surgical interventions. She firmly believes in a multi-disciplinary approach when addressing breast cancer.
Whitney Anderson, M.B.A., Consultant, CEO - "From Passion to Purpose: Confronting Human Trafficking and Building Hope"
Whitney Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Home. Whitney shares her journey of co-founding a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Through her story, she highlights both the realities of trafficking and the power of turning passion into purposeful action, encouraging women to recognize their own influence in advancing safety and healing in their communities.