The She Means Business Conference is a one-day, high-impact experience designed for women entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who are ready to increase visibility, sharpen their message, and build momentum in a competitive marketplace. Through keynote conversations, interactive sessions, and curated networking, participants leave with actionable next steps and meaningful relationships—not just inspiration. The conference also serves as the launch point for the year-long She Means Business membership program, creating continuity, community, and sustained growth beyond a single day.
Speakers in attendance include:
Morning Keynote: Building a Buzzworthy Business
- Speaker: Kendall Antonelli, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
Afternoon Keynote: Ditch the Pitch
- Speaker: Talia Victor, Visceral
Ignite Essentials Breakout Sessions
- Topic: Defining Your Brand & Unique Value Proposition
Faculty: Kathleen Lucente, Red Fan Communications
- Topic: Digital Domination: Marketing Strategies That Work
Faculty: Veronica Morales, The Social Being LLC
Fireside Chat with BBB Leadership
- Speaker: Dr. Carrie Angell, BBB Heart of Texas
- Speaker: Rebekah Dopp, BBB Inc.
SEO Briefing: Things Are Changing Fast. Are You Ready?
- Speaker: Francois Marais, BBB Heart of Texas
- Speaker: Michael Ramirez, Evisio
Power of Better Business Panel powered by Austin Business Journal: Building a Buzzworthy Business
- Moderator: Nuha Elkhiamy, Google
- Panelist: Jenn Jaroszewski, Frost Bank
- Panelist: Kendall Antonelli, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
- Panelist: Monika Suhnholz, Coldwell Banker Realty
- Panelist: Rebekah Dopp, BBB Inc.
Ask Me Anything Roundtables: Mini Masterclasses with Industry Experts
- Inbox to Income: Turning Newsletters into Your Highest-Converting Asset
Expert: Emily Claire Hughes, The 10K Email Club
- Authority on Demand: How to Build Influence Before You “Feel Ready”
Expert: Brittany Morrison, B.Spoke Advisory
- You, But Make It a Brand: Crafting a Personal Brand That Opens Doors
Expert: Ricki Wax, Google
- Stories That Stick: Branding Narratives That Customers Actually Remember
Expert: Tara Yukawa, SageVault
- Scroll-Stopping Strategy: How Small Businesses Win on Social Media Without Burning Out
Expert: Jennifer Mangold, The Social Growth Group
- From Overthinking to Action: How to Stop Spinning and Start Soaring
Expert: Jen Shultz, The Non-Nine-to-Five
- Earned, Not Bought: How to Get PR That Builds Real Credibility
Expert: Nico Ramsey, ECPR Texas
- Mic Drop Marketing: Using Podcasting to Expand Reach and Authority
Expert: Sarah Dooley, AI-Empowered Mom
- AI, Minus the Overwhelm: Practical Tools Small Businesses Can Use Now
Expert: Amber Bradbury, Google
- Pitch Perfect: How to Get Media Attention Without Sounding Salesy
Expert: Jenni Lee, KVUE
- Connection Is Currency: How to Network Without Feeling Awkward
Expert: Dr. Seema Desai, Seema Desai Coaching and Consulting, LLC
- The Circle Effect: The Power of Peer Circles for Women Leaders
Expert: Melinda Garvey, Austin Woman Magazine
Attendees are entered into a drawing for a travel voucher courtesy of Delta Air Lines!
