Leadership Conference
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Shemeca Richard is a single mother, mental health professional and advocate, Christian blogger, speaker, and author.
Her recently published book, Stamina: Journey of Renewal for Your Weary Soul is available here.
You can find her website Women of Endurance by clicking here.
Shemeca feels that it is her God given gift and purpose to encourage, empower, and support girls and women.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Vision Board / Soroptimist Club is a local business women’s club. The name is Latin, meaning “best for women”. Their mission is working to transform the lives of women and young girls through education and mentorship. Remember your dreams and have something to take with you as a reminder. Create a vision board for yourself and your family while planning for future success.
Self Defense and Awareness / Barbara Ferrara-Faltinek, Lieutenant for the WTAMU Police Department will teach this session about having
self-awareness for all situations, learning self-defense techniques for protecting yourself and your children and feeling safe in your community.
Self-Care / Carissa Wingate Social Worker from Canyon ISD will lead this session on dealing with anxiety, fear, and exhaustion. Carissa will talk about mental health and wellness, walking through difficult life situations with mindfulness, and creative outlets. Practical tips for calming yourself and your child.
Taking back Control / Alexandra Perez, Owner of Simply Organized says this session will focus on how to use the God-given authority within you to take back control of your life and change your world.
Prayer Room / This space will be open for individual prayer throughout the conference and during each breakout session. If you want to sit and silently pray or have someone pray over you both are available.
Rewrite your Story / Joy Connor Director of Development for Acts Community Center, writer, designer, speaker, and entrepreneur. No matter where you have been, you are never too far gone from God’s plan. Follow Joy’s framework from where you are now to where you want to be.
Rest and Reset / Kerri Cross, Health and Life Purpose Coach will remind you to breathe again, since something as simple as an optimal way to breathe can lower your stress and improve your mood. She will share the importance of holistic health, which is a balancing act between the body, Mind, and Spirit. One of these elements is not more important than the other, they work together to form your synergy.