OCTOBER 30, 2024
WRIGHTSVILLE MANOR / WILMINGTON, NC
12:30-6:30 PM
The most inspiring conference of the year is back, and 2024’s theme is It’s Never Too Late and You’re Never Too Old, inspired by the stories of real women and the collective wisdom they will share from their personal and professional journeys.
And for fun, we threw in a sprinkle of one of the most iconic fairytales of all time, Cinderella, because even though life isn’t a fairytale, surprisingly, there is much we can learn from that story
From fairy godmothers to time running out when the clock strikes midnight, to keeping evidence of your past success (that glass slipper) to the phrase…” don’t turn into a pumpkin” the metaphors for real-life are endless. ​
We believe it's never too late & you're never too old.
Join Us
On October 30th at Wrightsville Manor, as we explore topics such as avoiding burnout, public speaking, pivoting your career, networking, & relationship building, leadership, building an authentic social media presence, and more.
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Our incredible line-up of speakers represents women working in industries ranging from communications to higher education to law to media to small business and real estate. After our talks and panels, we’ll have the chance for participants to choose a small group mastermind to attend based on their current interests or profession.
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​OUR TIME TOGETHER
Schedule
Registration, Coffee & Nibbles
It’s Never Too Late & You’re Never Too Old - Opening Remarks, with Stephanie Lanier
Avoiding Burnout As A Leader & How to Build A Team You Love: Panel Discussion with Lisa Leath & Vicky Janowski, Moderated by Amanda Miars
Polishing Your Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, with Rachel Olsen
Networking & Relationship Building, A Fireside Chat with Pam Hardy & Stephanie Lanier
It's Never Too Late to Pivot Your Career with Amanda Miars & Bevin Prince, Moderated by Sheri Shaw Leavens
Planning for Your Future: (Wills, Advanced Directives & Insurance) Discussion with Jennifer Roden, J.D. & Adrienne Moore, moderated by Stephanie Lanier
Authenticity On & Offline: Sustainable & Attainable Social Media with Alisha Thomas
Masterminds
Mastermind Sessions will last 30-45 minutes and include time for a dynamic Q&A making them intimate and interactive. The sessions are meant to have the feeling of being at summer camp, you just literally circle up around the speakers in the room (and if the weather is nice) outside in the garden as well.
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Energy Management
with HALEY RAE & SHERI SHAW LEAVENS​
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Energy Management is the new time management. Join Haley and Sheri as they share how to effectively manage your personal energy to achieve balance and productivity in your daily life. Hear personal stories from our speakers and gain practical tips.
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Of course you should expect some whimsical touches because what would the Inspiration Lab be without a little bibbidi boppibid boo magic and plenty of time to spend with fellow attendees?
If our storybook spell goes as planned this will perhaps be the most beautiful conference you’ve attended all year. One thing that sets this venue apart is Wrightsville Manor’s lush and magical garden which we’ll enjoy at registration and under the twinkling lights at dusk during our happy hour. We literally can’t wait. Plan your outfit now; no glass slippers needed!
Thanks to the owner of Spoonfed, Kim, and her team, we’ll have coffee and delicious sweet and savory nibbles for you during check-in, and then hors devours and two drinks during our happy hour in the garden.
Giving Back
Exciting announcement coming soon!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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The world can be a challenging place, but we also believe the world has many beautiful experiences still waiting for you. So...we have a question for you. What is the best that could happen?
WANT A SNEAK PEEK?
Here's what you'll get!
6 HOURS OF TEACHING
Including real-world examples and tons of resources for further learning from the comfort of your home or office!
2 TEMPLATES
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Language to help you ask for reviews, testimonials, and nominations
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Guide for writing award nominations for yourself or someone else
2 WORKSHEETS
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Personal branding questionnaire to help you gain clarity on what sets your brand apart
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How-to for creating your
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Short and Long Bios​
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Resumé
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Fact Sheet
COURSE REPLAY
Course Replay sent to your inbox 48 hours after event completion — available to watch for two weeks!
2 CHECKLISTS
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Podcast guest and webinar guest presenter checklist for success
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Questions to ask vendors before you hire them
3 UNIQUE REASONS YOU SHOULD
Attend The Conference
A DAY TO REMEMBER
We want to cast a little spell for you in this beautiful environment with whimsical touches that delight you in the middle of your work week. We want you to pull out your camera and snap a photo of yourself and a friend on the swing in the magical courtyard with the twinkling lights. A photo you later will decide to "heart" amid hundreds of pictures in your phone from 2024. We’re hoping to make that kind of impression on you...to make you feel like the gorgeous adult that you are, taking care of nobody else but you, for a few special hours on October 30th.
GENEROUS SPEAKERS
When you have the chance to be in an environment with speakers who are more interested in giving than getting, serving than shining, then you get a very special chemistry in the room. They aren't here to sell you anything or promote their products or services. Our speakers are there to share, to really open up and tell you what lessons they’ve learned in life, and if they’ve done their jobs right, leave you wiser, more uplifted and better for having heard their voices.
NETWORKING
Many of you will make life-changing connections at this event because women come to The Inspiration Lab expecting to be in a genuinely friendly community designed for collaboration. This is a huge reason why I keep hosting conferences. I can almost guarantee someone is going to sit down by their next business partner or future bridesmaid or new hire. I met our Emcee for this year’s event, Sheri Shaw Leavens, at our 2018 Conference we hosted at Wrightsville Manor and it changed my life. In 2024, I’m curious to know who is the next Sheri in my life? I can hardly stand the anticipation…Truly, I can’t imagine my life without her and her friendship.
THANK YOU TO OUR VENDORS!
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