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• Keynote: Glenda Hatchett

  After graduating from Emory University School of Law and completing a coveted clerkship in the U.S. Federal Courts, Glenda Hatchett became the highest-ranking African-American woman at Delta Air Lines. She served in dual roles as a senior attorney at Delta, litigating cases in federal courts throughout the country, and Manager of Public Relations, supervising global crisis management and media relations for all of Europe, Asia and the U.S. Ebony Magazine named Glenda Hatchett one of the "100 Best and Brightest Women in Corporate America" due to her outstanding contributions. She left Delta Air Lines in order to accept an appointment as Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County Juvenile Court and became Georgia’s first African-American Chief Presiding Judge of a state court and department head of one of the largest juvenile court systems in the country. Currently, Glenda Hatchett presides over the syndicated show, "Judge Hatchett", and is author of the national best-seller, "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say". She serves on several Boards and resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her two sons.

  Glenda Hatchett Presides over Sony Pictures Syndicated TV Show, “Judge Hatchett” and Author of National Best-Selling Book “Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say”

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  An interview with Debbie Meyer, Inventor of the GreenBags™ Debbie Meyer became a household name with the launch of her DEBBIE MEYER GreenBags™, developed to extend the usable life of produce and cut flowers. Launched in 2005, Debbie set sales records on shopping networks worldwide. Over 250 million DEBBIE MEYER GreenBags™ have sold and are available on home shopping networks, DRTV and at retail everywhere. The extended DEBBIE MEYER FoodFresh System™, which also had a spectacular launch, is an extensive line of products she has further developed to keep a wide variety of foods fresh, including breads, cheese and cold cuts. Debbie has also invented and developed a wide range of innovative products that solve problems we all experience. Debbie currently appears regularly on HSN in the USA in her own shows titled: DEBBIE MEYER INNOVATIONS and DEBBIE MEYER FOODFRESH SYSTEM. DEBBIE MEYER INNOVATIONS is also broadcast on QVC UK. Debbie's show, DEBBIE MEYER IDEAS, is featured on The Shopping Channel Canada, TVA Canada, and HSE24 Germany. She also appears as a guest on TV and Radio, and is the co-founder and Co-CEO of Housewares America, Inc.

  Debbie Meyer Inventor of DEBBIE MEYER GreenBags™ and a Major Brand on HSN

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  Put More Cash in Your Pocket Don’t give up your lattes, cut back on your groceries or turn down your thermostat to save money. Put more cash in your pocket instead! What would you say if we told you that in three days Loral Langemeier can help you create a Cash Machine that dispenses money on demand? Well, she can but don’t take our word for it … Myron Golden, an attendee of Loral’s recent workshop, said, "220 people all made money, I made money. In fact, I made $12,500 at this event!" He’s referring to Loral’s "Cash Machine Workshop" and the 220 people that made money at the event comprised 100% of the attendees. Each person used skills that they already possess to create their own Cash Machine. As a result of attending this session, you will: Ramp up and laser focus your lead generation. Energize your marketing to generate sales. Tap into your talents and discover how to Stand in Your Power. Get cash flowing by learning how to Ask For The Cash! Realize that generating Customers = Cash! Learn the strategies that Loral has taught to thousands of people that lead them on a path to millions! Loral is the best-selling author of the "Millionaire Maker" series of books and has helped thousands of people put more cash in their pockets. In fact, she has helped over 600 people become millionaires. Loral is the "Money Maker" that you want on your team. She can take you from where you are now to where you want to be – in any economy – with your fastest path to cash.

  Loral Langemeier Financial Expert for the "Dr. Phil Show", New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Founder & CEO of Live Out Loud Click Here for a video Message from Loral

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  Breakout 1	Millionaire Moms This session provides concrete, nuts-and-bolts advice from millionaire moms who have "been there, done that" and achieved phenomenal success in the process. Joyce Bone, a member of Millionaire Moms, will be joined by three incredible women to share how they used their skills and passion to build million dollar businesses. These moms and business owners, who all faced the challenges of raising a family and a business at the same time, will create a forum to share their experiences, insights and inspiration with other entrepreneurial moms who want to grow or start their own business. As a result of attending this session, you will: Discover how to test in pennies and spend in dollars Determine how to be nimble and creative to compete against the "Big Boys" Hear how to start a business with limited resources (and during a recession) Understand free ways to capture Internet traffic Learn the importance of personal branding Discover why it pays to think BIG! Joyce Bone Chief Operating Mom for MillionaireMoms.com, Co-founder of EarthCare, and Founder & CEO of Emerald Real Estate, LLC Click Here for a video Message from Joyce Kristi Frank Contestant on NBC’s "The Apprentice" and Internet Marketing Entrepreneur Nadja Piatka Founder and President of Nadja Foods and Best-Selling Author
  Breakout 2	The Powerful, Persuasive and Seductive Art of Selling Ever wonder how others continue to succeed and soar in their sales career? What does it take to be a million dollar producer in spite of the economy? The key is having a strategy and system developed in a presentation that stays with your customers and clients for a lifetime. In this interactive session, you will discover and take away at least three strategies that will help you build your network, strengthen your relationships, and become irresistible to your clients. This session is guaranteed to have you talking. As a result of attending this session, you will learn: Power Words to Use and Powerless Words to Eliminate What your body is saying beyond your words The foundation to building a strong presentation Psychological techniques to become irresistible to your clients Bonus - Sales Strategies that add Sizzle to your love life Linda Clemons CEO of Sisterpreneur®, Sales Expert, International Speaker, Radio & Television Personality
  Breakout 3	Is Your Image Powerful Enough? In this lively interactive session, Sandy Dumont utilizes her 30 years experience working with Fortune 500 companies to "show and tell" how your professional appearance can increase your credibility, trust and self esteem. The way you look, dress and present yourself announces the outcome other people can expect from you. It also announces how you feel about yourself, and you’ll be treated accordingly. This session will give you the tools that enable you to make a more powerful and positive impact upon others. As a result of attending this session, you will be able to: Distinguish yourself from the competition Influence the way others react to you Have doors open more easily Increase your bottom line and self confidence Grow your business Sandy Dumont Image Consultant, dubbed an Image Expert by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and New York Times
  Breakout 4	Maximizing your Business through the Power of Email Marketing Women may be better communicators, but if you aren’t effectively communicating with your current customers, you’re missing a big opportunity to grow your business. Studies show that businesses that increase customer loyalty by as little as five percent can boost profits by at least 20 – and up to as much as 80 percent. Keeping in touch with your current customers is one of the most effective ways to maintain customer loyalty, and there’s not a more cost effective way to build customer relationships than with email communications. This session will cover the fundamentals of email marketing and teach you how to leverage one of the most powerful and affordable marketing tools available today. Learn how other women professionals have used email marketing to increase customer loyalty and grow their business, and how you can achieve similar results. As a result of attending this session, you will: Understand the use of email marketing and email marketing fundamentals Discover the tools and resources to help you create and launch effective email marketing campaigns. Learn email marketing best-practices Julie Niehoff Regional Development Director for Constant Contact; Small Business Marketing Expert
  Breakout 5	Experts Expo Get up close and personal in this session with one of 20 experts on 20 different topics! Each topic will be assigned a table consisting of one expert and 10 Conference attendees. Seating for this session is limited, so plan to arrive early to secure your place. The experts will share a core message and success principles for their particular topic. Due to the intimacy of the small groups, you will easily be positioned to ask questions as well as learn from the inquiries of the others at your table. (Please note, if a table is full upon your arrival, please seek out another expert. We respectfully ask that you not pull up an empty chair and add to the size of a group.) Our intent in this session is to ensure you participate in an engaging session that meets your specific interests and curiosities. SCORE Topics Budgeting and Taxes for the Start-up Business Building Your Brand Business Plans - Developing & Using Your Business Plan Creating Business Partnerships Doing Business with the Government Financial Management Health & Life Insurance for the Small Business Owner How to Structure Your Business HR Strategies for Small Business Managing Your Retail Business Marketing Strategies Search Engine Optimization Seek and Ye Shall Find Capital Ten Rules for Customer Service The Truth About Money Legal Experts provided by Friedman & Feiger Protecting Your Identity from Identity Theft - Lawrence Friedman Intellectual Property / Copyrights / Trademarks / Servicemarks - Cami Boyd Raising Capital In These Hard Economic Times - Robert Feiger Setting Up New Businesses or Keeping Your Corporate Books Current - Joy Phillips Common Sense for Hiring, Retaining and Firing Employees - Melissa Kingston

  
  

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  Breakout 6	Millionaire Moms This session provides concrete, nuts-and-bolts advice from millionaire moms who have "been there, done that" and achieved phenomenal success in the process. Joyce Bone, a member of Millionaire Moms, will be joined by three incredible women to share how they used their skills and passion to build million dollar businesses. These moms and business owners, who all faced the challenges of raising a family and a business at the same time, will create a forum to share their experiences, insights and inspiration with other entrepreneurial moms who want to grow or start their own business. As a result of attending this session, you will: Discover how to test in pennies and spend in dollars Determine how to be nimble and creative to compete against the "Big Boys" Hear how to start a business with limited resources (and during a recession) Understand free ways to capture Internet traffic Learn the importance of personal branding Discover why it pays to think BIG! Joyce Bone Chief Operating Mom for MillionaireMoms.com, Co-founder of EarthCare, and Founder & CEO of Emerald Real Estate, LLC Click Here for a video Message from Joyce Kristi Frank Contestant on NBC’s "The Apprentice" and Internet Marketing Entrepreneur Nadja Piatka Founder and President of Nadja Foods and Best-Selling Author
  Breakout 7	Social Marketing Success: How to Use The Top Two Online Social Networks - Facebook and Twitter - to Significantly Grow Your Business! Facebook has significant implications for business owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs. This highly successful online social networking platform currently boasts well over 200 million active members and is predicted to be at 500,000 million members by 2011 or sooner. Over half of all active members log in daily for an average session time of 20 minutes – that’s a huge captive audience! Plus the demographics are a more mature and wealthier audience. Twitter is the fastest growing social network: traffic has grown over 1400% in the past 12 months. An estimated five to ten thousand new accounts are opened per day. And yet, even with its 140-character simplicity, Twitter can be infinitely more complex than Facebook to understand how to use effectively. There’s a right way and a wrong way and you need to know the difference. During this information-rich session, Mari will share proven strategies for generating significant online profits using social media, including: How to design a powerful social media strategy using the right tools for your business. The most effective ways to establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. The top two secrets for getting rapid high search engine ranking. Proven ways to identify and attract your top paying clients. How to build a team of lucrative Joint Venture partnerships. How to use Facebook in just five minutes a day and still yield huge, measurable results. How to build a targeted, responsive following rapidly on Twitter. The do’s and don’ts of "tweeting." Secrets to leveraging, automating and delegating to get maximum results from your social networking. Mari Smith Social Media Business Consultant, Speaker and Trainer Dubbed the "Pied Piper of the Online World" by FastCompany.com
  Breakout 8 1:00pm - 2:45pm	Access Hollywood – mass media promotion central! Do you have a product or service that makes sense for Hollywood? Do you have the next great reality TV series idea? Do you have the rights to a compelling true story which would make a great movie or series? Do you make a product that you know could be a hit in the entertainment industry? Everyone knows that what it takes to give your idea a chance to become reality is access to the right people. Back by popular demand, three Hollywood insiders are ready to hear your ideas, and coach you on your next steps. At the eWomenNetwork International Conference & Business Expo, three products or services from the audience will be selected, analyzed and critiqued by top entertainment industry dealmakers. Here’s a story about what happened to one of last year’s selected ideas: "Kind of a special story is going on during the eWomenNetwork Conference. For me it is a very personal anniversary because it was during the Conference last year that GenGreen really took off. We were selected for the discussion topic during the Holllywood panel. After that discussion, I was swarmed with people from around the country interested in what we were doing. It was that inspiration that charged me with what it took to take it national. Here we are a year later, I have 12 staff members and a national presence, and the company was recently valued at 2.5 million dollars. Who would have known!" Charisse McAuliffe Founder and CEO of GenGreen Ft. Collins, Colorado Entertainment attorneys Darrell D. Miller and Barbara M. Rubin, along with Hollywood media consultant Pat Quinn will engage in a candid, behind- the-scenes discussion about how the selected products and services may be transformed into Hollywood success stories. In addition, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from these experienced panelists who are doing business in Hollywood every day. Darrell D. Miller Partner of Fox Rothschild LLP, one of the most influential Entertainment Law Firms Barbara M. Rubin Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Peter Raskin Rubin & Simon Pat Quinn Head of Quinn Media Management, New Media Revenue Source Advisor & Programming Consultant
  Breakout 9	Email Persuasion: The Power Is In Your Words Internationally acclaimed Behavioral Strategist, Dr. Marvin Sadovsky, will identify the unconscious keys which create email influence. He will illustrate how to become a Master Email Communicator and teach you how to create “High Touch” with “High Tech” virtual success. As a result of attending this session, you will: Learn how to build and maintain a trusting relationship and create rapport with your first response. Find out the sender’s unconscious receptor patterns and exactly how to structure the email to get results. Become masterful with email and increase your ability to influence. Do Not Hit Send again until you experience this informative session Dr.Marvin Sadovsky Director of Leadership Strategy LLC
  Breakout 10	Experts Expo Get up close and personal in this session with one of 20 experts on 20 different topics! Each topic will be assigned a table consisting of one expert and 10 Conference attendees. Seating for this session is limited, so plan to arrive early to secure your place. The experts will share a core message and success principles for their particular topic. Due to the intimacy of the small groups, you will easily be positioned to ask questions as well as learn from the inquiries of the others at your table. (Please note, if a table is full upon your arrival, please seek out another expert. We respectfully ask that you not pull up an empty chair and add to the size of a group.) Our intent in this session is to ensure you participate in an engaging session that meets your specific interests and curiosities. SCORE Topics Budgeting and Taxes for the Start-up Business Building Your Brand Business Plans - Developing & Using Your Business Plan Creating Business Partnerships Doing Business with the Government Financial Management Health & Life Insurance for the Small Business Owner How to Structure Your Business HR Strategies for Small Business Managing Your Retail Business Marketing Strategies Search Engine Optimization Seek and Ye Shall Find Capital Ten Rules for Customer Service The Truth About Money Legal Experts provided by Friedman & Feiger Protecting Your Identity from Identity Theft - Lawrence Friedman Intellectual Property / Copyrights / Trademarks / Servicemarks - Cami Boyd Raising Capital In These Hard Economic Times - Robert Feiger Setting Up New Businesses or Keeping Your Corporate Books Current - Joy Phillips Common Sense for Hiring, Retaining and Firing Employees - Melissa Kingston

  
  

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  Getting Plugged Into Google Kathy Daly-Jennings is responsible for a team that delivers best in class advertising sales and support to some of the largest Retailers in Google's Southeastern region including JCPenney, The Home Depot and RadioShack. Formerly with The Home Depot, Kathy offers 20+ years of interactive marketing, brand building and traditional agency experience. She has developed interactive marketing initiatives for brands such as The Coca-Cola Company and The Weather Channel, where she created the original weather.com. She has consulted on a variety of marketing initiatives for clients including IBM, BellSouth, First Union, Interland, MCI, and NIKE. Kathy earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Georgia and her master’s of business administration from Emory University in Atlanta.

  Kathy Daly-Jennings Head of Industry, Retail Practice for Google

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  Your Business Online About Robert Stephens A native of Chicago, Robert Stephens left a scholarship at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1990 to pursue a degree in computer science at the University of Minnesota. While attending the University, he landed a job fixing computers for the Human Factors Research Laboratory. Over a three year period, he rose to become head engineer of the lab while earning scholarships from the U.S. Navy and the FAA building flight and driving simulators. It was also during this time he started a computer consulting business. In April 1994, after three years at the University, he formed The Geek Squad with $200. In 2002, The Geek Squad acquired Best Buy and opened Geek Squad precincts in all Best Buy US and Canadian stores. With over 17,000 Agents , The Geek Squad is now North America's largest technology support company offering phone, in-store, and in-home support. It also has operations in Canada, Mexico, China, Spain and the U.K. About Sheryl Westad A native of Chicago, Robert Stephens left a scholarship at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1990 to pursue a degree in computer science at the University of Minnesota. While attending the University, he landed a job fixing computers for the Human Factors Research Laboratory. Over a three year period, he rose to become head engineer of the lab while earning scholarships from the U.S. Navy and the FAA building flight and driving simulators. It was also during this time he started a computer consulting business. In April 1994, after three years at the University, he formed The Geek Squad with $200. In 2002, The Geek Squad acquired Best Buy and opened Geek Squad precincts in all Best Buy US and Canadian stores. With over 17,000 Agents , The Geek Squad is now North America's largest technology support company offering phone, in-store, and in-home support. It also has operations in Canada, Mexico, China, Spain and the U.K.

  Robert Stephens Founder & CEO of Geek Squad, Technology Expert Sheryl Westad Director of Learning & Development at Intuit Inc.

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  Up Close with Corny Koehl, Executive Producer of Oprah & Friends Radio Corny Koehl is a preeminent authority in the arena of spoken word programming targeted women, having executive produced for high profile personalities including Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Suze Orman, Dr. Laura Berman, Satellite Sisters, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, among others. She serves on the National Board of Directors for the American Women in Radio and Television, and is the 2009 recipient of the AWRT Gracie Award for Outstanding Radio Producer. Prior to joining Harpo Radio, as Executive Producer for the division, she was the Director of Women's Programming for ABC Radio Networks, while maintaining her post as Executive Producer for Satellite Sisters, winner of the American Women of Radio and Television's 2006 Gracie Award for Outstanding Radio Show, and a finalist for the 2006 Marconi Award, Network Syndicated Personality of the Year. On Oprah Radio, she is the lead producer for Oprah's Soul Series and The Gayle King Show, winner of the AWRT's 2008 Gracie Award for Outstanding Radio Show.

  Corny Koehl Executive Producer for Harpo Radio, Executive Producer for The Gayle King Show and Oprah’s Soul Series

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  Social Networking Revolution Real case studies revealing how you can: Make more sales through your LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter connections Avoid embarrassing and costly mistakes made by many entrepreneurs Learn online etiquette to keep you less likely to offend anyone Create a social networking buzz for your product, service, event or web site Save your valuable time and money by using the right services, products and technology Establish a consistent flow of traffic to your web site Raise your rankings on Google and Yahoo searches Convert a higher percentage of visitors to your web site into paying customers Learn how blogs work, why you should have one, and how to profit from it Protect your web site and data with techniques learned from security experts Get others to promote you and your products through affiliate alliances

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  During the eWomenNetwork Wisdom Circle, each person at the table will get an opportunity to present an issue or problem that she is seeking to resolve or achieve, and briefly what she has already tried that has not worked thus far. She then invites the input and resourcefulness of the group. In return, each member of the Wisdom Circle will offer her suggestions, without telling her what to do. The recipient of this wisdom simply listens as each woman offers suggested actions. In this way, the knowledge and perspective of others is shared, but not deliberated, so full creativity can come to the forefront without censoring or judgment.

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  Breakout 11	How to Create A Legacy of Leaders in Direct Selling No matter what products or services you currently offer, direct selling can create a significant additional source of income through developing others. Learn what top producers do to create substantial residual income by being a leader of leaders. From attending this session, you will learn: The five most important skills that top leaders have developed What top leaders have mastered to empower and inspire their teams The qualities and values that you want to develop to be the leader others will want to follow How to equip others to embrace excellence Nicki Keohohou CEO of the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance and Author of "Build it Big and More Build It BIG: 101 Insider Secrets from the Top Direct Selling Experts"
  Breakout 12	Kicking Yourself & Your Business Into High Gear and High Profits, Online and Fast! Relationship Marketing Expert, Katrina Sawa, will share her step-by-step process on how to Affordably Create your Freedom-Based, Passion-Driven Online Business That Makes You Money While You Sleep! Want to find out how to work less in your business and make more? No, this isn't a magic pill or silver bullet approach or concept; it's plain and simple online business building strategies that are guaranteed to give you a better quality of life!! Would you like to know EXACTLY what to do, how to do it, where to spend your time or money, how to get more clients, how to maximize your online presence and overall, get the biggest bang for your buck and time? As a result of attending this session, you will be able to immediately: Are you trying to figure out the least expensive, most effective way to get an online business up and running AND making money? Develop an information products, group coaching programs, tele-classes, e-courses, memberships and more to grow your business residually while you sleep! Know how to build an online marketing and social media strategy that aligns with your key business goals, your passions and your purpose or your ‘bigger why’. Understand which specific, online marketing, blog and social networking techniques will make you money Identify the three things that you can easily change on your website NOW to get a consistent flow of traffic Convert a higher percentage of visitors from your website into paying customers Learn key steps on how to get others to promote you and your products through affiliate alliances Know The Secret Formula to writing a webpage or email so it gets read and receives a response Katrina Sawa The JumpStart Your Biz Coach, Social Relationship Marketing Expert
  Breakout 13	Is Your Brain Stopping You From Succeeding? Discover the Secrets to Unlocking a Better Brain Did you know that your brain controls how you think, feel, and act? Emotions come from the brain rather than the popular notion of the heart. How well your brain works largely determines your level of success, satisfaction, and effectiveness in life! How’s your brain health? Have you thought about it that much? Todd Clements M.D., nationally known psychiatrist and author, who specializes in nuclear brain imaging, will share his secrets to help you boost your brain power. Yes, you can change your brain and change your life! As a result of attending this session, you will: Find out your own level of brain health Discover proven methods you can use to increase your brain functioning. Learn common behaviors and misperceptions that might be draining your brain power Hear how everyday people changed their lives by changing their brains Learn how to stand out, get ahead of your competition, and enjoy life to the fullest! Dr. Todd Clements Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; Expert in Brain functions, Medical Director of The Clements Clinic, Published Author
  Breakout 14	Publishing Straight Up: Successful Authors Tell It Like It Is Take full advantage of 20/20 hindsight with those who have just been there. A thoughtful exchange about the common lessons learned from some of the successful authors/members of eWomenPublishingNetwork. As a result of attending this session, you will: Learn what worked and what didn't Hear what they would do differently next time Discover how they made it happen Uncover their biggest "ah ha’s" and greatest successes Sherré DeMao Founder, President, and Chief Marketeer of SLD Unlimited Marketing/PR, Inc., Author of "Me, Myself & Inc.: A Synergized World…An Energized Business…Living Your Ultimate Life." Dianna Amorde President and Architect of Aha! Moments, Author of "Aha! Moments: When Intellect and Intuition Collide" Christine Arylo Inspirational Catalyst & Self-love Expert, Author of "Choosing Me Before We: The Everywoman’s Guide to Life and Love" Ingrid Hauck Executive Feng Shui Coach, Author of "Feng Shui with Attitude!: Jump Start Your Joy" Marjorie Jobe Attorney and Author of "Business Law Battle Plan for Entrepreneurs: Protect Your Company from Lawyers, Lawsuits and Legal Disasters" Kristin Robertson Founder & President of Brio Leadership and Author of "A Forgiveness Journal: Letting Go of the Past"
  Breakout 15	Ignite your Couple Power! How to Work, Love and Succeed Together in Business Would you work with your spouse? You may have to. Our economy is changing at such a dizzying speed that one of the fastest-growing trends is couples working together. In fact: 78% of new jobs were created by family-run businesses 35% of all Fortune 500 companies are family-run 60% of the 7,194 publicly traded companies in the U.S. are controlled by families It’s amazing when you consider how many families are now working together, or is it? Consider this: since the dawn of humanity we have always worked together. There was no separation between work and home in our tribe or village. We did not jump on our woolly mammoth and ride 23 minutes to the rock quarry while Pebbles and Bam-Bam were watched by KinderCave. In fact, it was not until the Industrial Revolution some 100 years ago that we stopped working together. This session will teach you what radio hosts and relationship experts Gene & Julie Gates were forced to learn because Gene & Julie aren’t just a couple, they’re also a business. For the past 14 years they have worked together, carpooled together, and lived together hosting a morning radio show across America. When people ask them, “How could you work with your spouse?” They always say, “How could you not?” During this powerful session Gene & Julie will share their secrets to improve your marriage, earn more money and be a happier person. In this session you will learn how to: Achieve More Bliss and Less Blister-- If you’re married, you’re going to disagree. Especially at work. Learn how to effectively manage disagreements about your business without letting the conflict damage your personal relationship. Bring Your Work Skills Home and Your Personal Skills to The Office-- Do you have quarterly meetings and strategic planning sessions about your marriage? We will share our tools to feeling understood, supported, and inspired to create a brilliant life. It’s about getting on the same page. You’re Sleeping With Your Most Important Client—Who is your biggest client? It’s your spouse. Treat your spouse the way you treat your biggest client and not only will your marriage thrive, but you’ll get the support you want and he’ll be more involved in your business. Gender: We’re Different, Get Over It!— Where you are sitting could kill or ignite a conversation with a man. Also, it’s not Restless Leg Syndrome, he HAS to move around when talking with you. Learn the secrets to talking with men and how to celebrate our differences. Be Honest, Even If You Have To Lie— When you ask, “How are you, Walter?” you don’t really want to hear about the polyps from his recent colonoscopy, you’re just being polite. People’s feelings get hurt all the time in our daily communication. Learn how to be honest while still using your common sense filter. Gene & Julie Gates Oscar Nominated Hosts and Executive Producers of the "Best Morning Show in the Country", The Gene & Julie Morning Show; Relationship Experts

  
  

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  Breakout 16	How to Have Your Best Year Ever This inspiring presentation will show you the way to find more satisfaction at work and at home; how to embrace change and focus on the things that really matter. Become inspired to reach your full potential and to make right choices. Bryan Dodge’s contagious energy and uniquely animated, entertaining style spark a powerful message to which all can relate. As a result of attending this session, you will: Learn how to create consistent upward growth Discover the five keys to determine if you’re on track Hear about goal setting in a new way Find where energy comes from and how to use and incorporate it into your life Be determined to take leadership of your life in the work place and at home Uncover the Three Laws of Leadership that will set you apart from the rest Bryan Dodge Author of "The Good Life Rules: Eight Keys to Being Your Best at Work and at Play" and Host of Nationally Syndicated Radio Show "Build a Better You"
  Breakout 17	Overcome the Overwhelm – Develop Your Online Marketing Plan & Grow Your Business Using Social Media! It’s no secret – marketing has changed! Is your business ready to change with it? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of choices available to market your business online, and just aren’t sure where to start? This session is for you! From attending this session, you will learn how to: Choose exactly the right keywords which your prospects use when looking for your product or service, and what to do with them once you've found them! (You’ll see the results in your search engine rankings!) Overcome the overwhelm! Know which specific online / Social Media tools are right for your business, and which ones aren’t worth your time. Link your website and all your social media sites together so that they work for you, even when you're sleeping! Retain existing clients; attract your specific target audience and gain new clients using social media sites. Caroline Melberg Co-founder of Small Business Mavericks & Melberg Marketing Social Networking Expert
  Breakout 18	Media Matters—what every business woman should know about the media. This must see session is lead by Women Media Pros founder, Suzanne Spurgeon, and Women Media Pros Consultant, Bella Shaw. They are both veterans of CNN. Positive media attention is a great way to reach thousands of potential new clients/customers. Your media plan should include new and traditional media. From attending this session, you will: Learn the six steps to raising your media profile Understand how to speak in Sound Bites—a must for TV interviews Experience on-camera mock TV interviews and expert critique Walk away from this fast-paced, fun environment ready for your close-up! Suzanne Spurgeon Founder of Women Media Pros, Former CNN Vice President, Emmy Award Winner Bella Shaw Women Media Pros Consultant, Former CNN Anchor, Infomercial Host
  Breakout 19	Publishing Straight Up: Successful Authors Tell It Like It Is Take full advantage of 20/20 hindsight with those who have just been there. A thoughtful exchange about the common lessons learned from some of the successful authors/members of eWomenPublishingNetwork. As a result of attending this session, you will: Learn what worked and what didn't Hear what they would do differently next time Discover how they made it happen Uncover their biggest "ah ha’s" and greatest successes Sherré DeMao Founder, President, and Chief Marketeer of SLD Unlimited Marketing/PR, Inc., Author of "Me, Myself & Inc.: A Synergized World…An Energized Business…Living Your Ultimate Life." Dianna Amorde President and Architect of Aha! Moments, Author of "Aha! Moments: When Intellect and Intuition Collide" Christine Arylo Inspirational Catalyst & Self-love Expert, Author of "Choosing Me Before We: The Everywoman’s Guide to Life and Love" Ingrid Hauck Executive Feng Shui Coach, Author of "Feng Shui with Attitude!: Jump Start Your Joy" Marjorie Jobe Attorney and Author of "Business Law Battle Plan for Entrepreneurs: Protect Your Company from Lawyers, Lawsuits and Legal Disasters"
  Breakout 20	Viral Explosions! Proven Techniques to Expand, Explode or Ignite your Business or Brand Online.   Peggy tells her story of discovering the power of online marketing to break through to a global customer base and build her business exponentially. Using examples from her own client base, she explains why people you might not expect find great success on the Internet, and have been able to use her program to create their own viral explosions. As a result of attending this session, you will: Increase your visibility and profits, and open yourself up to the limitless global market available on the Internet Learn the best approach to get quality list owners to promote your products and/or services Understand the two most critical elements required in order to create a super-successful viral explosion Discover an online marketing proven system to set yourself apart in the marketplace … that even those who aren’t techno-savvy can follow, tailoring it to your own goals, and begin applying immediately! Peggy McColl Director of Leadership Strategy LLC

  
  

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• The GLOW Project Panel

  This is the epicenter for the GLOW movement! Discover how to manifest and expand your GLOW. Learn why GLOW is critical for women and the role GLOW plays in your success. This session features stars of the GLOW Project. Get ready to be inspired and to experience one of the most insightful sessions of your life!	Trenesa S. Danuser Vice President of Global Communications The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
  Edie Fraser Managing Director and Diversity Chair Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson Susan Rothman Product, Merchandising, Branding and Licensing Executive Barbara Rubin Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Peter Raskin Rubin & Simon Robyn Spizman Former Vice President of the NASDAQ MarketSite and Global Events and Programs	Kathy Swanson President of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

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• Main Stage Program

  Thank God it’s Monday How to eliminate energy vampires and transform dysfunctional behaviors to create a workplace you and your customers Love! Do you remember your first day at work? Your shoes were shined and you had the intention to set the world on fire. And then, within a few days, you discovered you worked with people with "issues"—whiners, gossips, excuse crafters, and they were shooting wildly for mediocrity. And then it happened. Within a few short weeks, you lowered your standards and you’ve been selling yourself short. And think about your organization—do people say TGIF or TGIM? A Thank God It’s FRIDAY culture is filled with employees who drag themselves out of bed, often show up to work a few minutes late, and make sure the most secure thing in your office is your clock. There’s no way anyone will steal it—everyone’s watching it! A Thank God It’s MONDAY culture is filled with people who jump out of bed every morning and look forward to playing full on, making a difference, and are committed to creating massive results. Of which culture do you want to be a part? And now, every day there’s a new "gloom and doom" story flooding the radio and airwaves. The economy is in a tailspin, people are getting laid off, the folks left behind are left with twice the work and half the friends… It’s times like these you must find ways to transform your workplace into one that prospers and where you and your customers love to be. Companies that are innovative and focus on transforming their workplace create amazing bottom-line results even during economic downturns. They aren’t losing the thirty-four cents out of dollar Gallup estimates the average company loses due to disengaged employees. Yikes! Who can afford that!? It’s time to take action and transform your workplace, regardless of your position! As a result of attending this session, you will: Discover how you can be so good at what you do that your customers go crazy about YOU Learn how to get rid of energy vampire behaviors – no more whiners, gossips, or drama queens to suck your energy every day Understand how you can create a powerful change in just one day in both culture and performance Explore how to breathe results-generating life into vision and values Engage others to think big and make big things happen!

  Roxanne Emmerich Workplace Transformation Expert, Author of the New York Times best-selling book, "Thank God It's Monday"

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• Wisdom Circle

During the eWomenNetwork Wisdom Circle, each person at the table will get an opportunity to present an issue or problem that she is seeking to resolve or achieve, and briefly what she has already tried that has not worked thus far. She then invites the input and resourcefulness of the group. Then, in turn, each member of the Wisdom Circle will offer her suggestions, without telling her what to do. The recipient of this wisdom simply listens as each woman offers suggested actions. At the conclusion of the offerings, she simply summarizes key messages she is taking away from their counsel. In this way, the knowledge and perspective of others is shared, but not deliberated, so full creativity can come to the fore without censoring or judgment.

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• Main Stage Program

  Living a Life that says No Matter What! Lisa will inspire you, from your core, to remove every other option off of the table except Making It Happen No Matter What! She will open up that place in each of you where that extra dose of tenacity, determination and resiliency lies, and set a fire underneath the existing flame of every woman in earshot. Lisa will use her masterful skill and talent to further unleash your champion and call forth your genius and light. As a result of attending this session, you will: Walk away with an astounding sense of renewed conviction, clarity and self-assurance. Release any conscious and unconscious conversations that may be limiting your success. Have greater access to that of limitless reservoir or new possibilities. Discover that every phenomenal woman has a great set of bounce-back muscles.

  Lisa Nichols Founder of Motivating the Masses, Best-Selling Author, Coach & Charismatic Teacher

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