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Women SCORE Higher Conference 2022: Healthy Mind, Body & Business

April 21, 2022

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cottonwood Court on the Kansas State Fairgrounds

In a time when many businesses (and mindsets) have been ravished by the pandemic - this conference will unite participants to push one another to succeed physically, mentally, and in entrepreneurial strength! We'll feature Cathy McClain as our keynote speaker, who will present on "Hands, Head, Heart – Courageous Leadership," a panel discussion on work-life balance, and a fun food & wine tasting finale! The conference will be held in-person at Cottonwood Court at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. We'll also have remote moderated pods to network & discuss topics (see our Locations page for pod info). In-person tickets are $57 & remote pod tickets are $37 (use code POD at checkout).

2022 Presenters

Keynote – Col (Retired) Cathy McClain

CEO Dauntless Leadership, LLC

Emcee – Mimi Meredith

Marketing & Development Kansas Cosmosphere

Moderator – Jill Miller

Founder Finishing School for Modern Women

Panelist – Racquel Thiesen

Director of Community Partnerships Kansas Leadership Center

Panelist – Anna Woods

Founder Anna Woods Fitness LLC

Panelist – Constance Porazka

Founder Retreat to Joy

Panelist – Dr. Michelle Vann

Founder Vanntastic Solutions

Wine & Food Tasting Finale – Lauren Taylor

Bar Manager, Executive Sommelier and Events Coordinator Jillian’s Italian Grill and Wine Bar

2022 Schedule

Date 04/21/22 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m

April 21, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Introduction

Emcee - Mimi Meredith Marketing & Development / Kansas Cosmosphere

April 21, 2022 1:15 pm - 2:05 pm

Keynote: Hands, Head, Heart - Courageous Leadership

Keynote - Col (Retired) Cathy McClain CEO / Dauntless Leadership, LLC

April 21, 2022 2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

Networking Activity

In-person and moderated remote pod activities to ask questions & discuss the keynote presentation with Cathy McClain.

April 21, 2022 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

"Coming into Balance" Panel Discussion

Topics discussed will include strategies for work-life engagement and better balance. Moderator: Jill Miller – Founder, Finishing School for Modern Women Panelists: Racquel Thiesen – Director of Community Partnerships, Kansas Leadership Center Anna Woods – Founder, Anna Woods Fitness LLC Dr. Michelle Vann – Student Coach, Prenda Academy of Excellence Constance Porazka – Founder, Retreat […]

Moderator - Jill Miller Founder / Finishing School for Modern Women

Panelist - Racquel Thiesen Director of Community Partnerships / Kansas Leadership Center

Panelist - Anna Woods Founder / Anna Woods Fitness LLC

Panelist - Constance Porazka Founder / Retreat to Joy

Panelist - Dr. Michelle Vann Founder / Vanntastic Solutions

April 21, 2022 3:50 pm - 4:10 pm

Networking Activity

In-person and moderated remote pod activities to ask questions & discuss panel presentation with panelists.

April 21, 2022 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

A Savory Finale: Empower Your Palate with Wine & Food Pairings!

A savory conclusion will balance the palate, featuring food paired with wine in a “5 S’s of wine tasting” presentation with Lauren Taylor – Bar Manager, Executive Sommelier & Events Coordinator at Jillian’s Italian Grill and Wine Bar.