Date: June 25, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton

“Run Free & Fearless Into the Future”

“Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity.”

Coco Chanel

“My mission is life is not merely to survive but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

Maya Angelou

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.”

Serena Williams

“What we know matters but who we are matters more”

Brené Brown
Title Sponsor

EVENT DESCRIPTION

We are excited to continue the success of this event with Be Fearless 2024 – Women’s Conference & Expo.

Join us to hear from inspiring female speakers and learn from extraordinary women from all backgrounds who are making a positive impact on their families, communities, schools, businesses, and organizations.

We are committed to giving back to women, which is why we once again welcome The Binghamton Hope Foundation’s Women’s Hope Home as our Charity Partners.

Attendees will be encouraged to bring items of utmost need to this organization for the chance to win wonderful prizes.

EVENT GOALS

  • This conference is to be an all-inclusive event for women of all backgrounds and ages, and it will ensure all feel welcome
  • Women will gain tools to progress in their personal and professional lives
  • Women will know what it takes to empower the next generation of women
  • Women will learn that self-care is very important to overall health and well-being and that it is OK to take care of themselves!
  • Women will gain personal insights to help them in their daily lives
  • This will be a time of camaraderie as women gather together
  • Women will gain an understanding of how important it is to be prepared financially for the present and the future
  • Women will laugh together and remember that that is sometimes all they need to feel better
  • Women will come away from the event knowing they are not alone; they have sisters to learn from and draw upon for inspiration to grow both personally and professionally
  • Women will make connections that will last beyond the conference

CHARITY PARTNERS

This year we are committed to giving back to women. We welcome The Hope Foundation of Binghamton Women’s Hope Home as our Charity Partner.

The Hope Foundation of Binghamton Women’s Hope Home is an intense 9 to 12 month residential discipleship and recovery program with the vision of rebuilding broken lives. This is a residential program not solely a work release program, halfway house, or shelter. The Hope Home ministers to women dealing with life-controlling issues or desperate situations such as post-incarceration, addiction, sex trafficking, and homelessness. Residents must have a desire to change.

Each Conference guest is welcome to bring an item from the following wish list. For every item brought, the guest will receive a “ticket” for a chance to win wonderful prizes!

Our needs list is:

Linens & Bedding

  • Twin bed sheets
  • Twin blankets
  • Standard pillows
  • Twin mattress protectors
  • Bath towels
  • Hand towels
  • Wash cloths

Personal Care Items (Full sizes preferred)

  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Body lotion
  • Body wash/soap
  • Razors
  • Tampons & pads
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Facial cleanser
  • Nail clippers/files
  • Tweezers

Kitchen

  • Dish cloths
  • Hand soap
  • Ziploc bags
  • Plastic wrap
  • Foil
  • Dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • Napkins

Household Supplies

  • Coffee
  • K-cups
  • Dish soap
  • Foil
  • Paper towels

Cleaning Supplies

  • Bathroom & toilet cleaners
  • Toilet paper
  • Clorox wipes
  • Tissues
  • Liquid laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener sheets
  • Pails
  • Scrub brushes
  • Spongers
  • Swiffer Wet-Jet solution

Educational Supplies

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Lined journals
  • Legal pads
  • Post-It notes
  • Highlighters
  • Desk Lamps
  • 3-ring binders
  • Folders w/ pockets

Major retailer gift cards

  • All major gas cards
  • Lowe’s
  • Home Depot
  • Staples
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amazon
  • Weis
  • Sam’s Club
  • AMC
  • Walmart

2024 EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
JULIE DOSTAL
JULIE DOSTALExecutive Director, Leaf Council on Alcoholism and Addiction
BiographySession Description

9:45 – 10:30 A.M.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 4 TRACKS
KIM WUNNER
KIM WUNNERKim Wunner Consulting + Coaching
It Takes a Village: Who Is In Yours?
BiographySession Description
CHARRA POST
CHARRA POSTThe Self Care Movement
TRUE Self Care: Doing the Deep Inner Work
BiographySession Description
JULIE BILLINGS
JULIE BILLINGSCore Lynk
Workplace Well-Being: Fostering a Thriving Work Environment
BiographySession Description
CHRISTINE CROSSGROVE
CHRISTINE CROSSGROVERetired
“Exploring Color Therapy” with watercolors and markers
BiographySession Description

10:30 – 11:15 A.M.

VISIT EXHIBITOR BOOTHS

11:30 – 12:15 P.M.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 4 TRACKS
STEPHANIE LEONARD
STEPHANIE LEONARDTompkins Community Bank
Mastering Financial Control
BiographySession Description
SUE MANN
SUE MANNSansu Rising
The Do’s and Do Not’s of Career Success: How to be Seen as a Positive rather than a Negative Contributor at Work
BiographySession Description
EPIPHANY MUNOZ
EPIPHANY MUNOZBinghamton University - Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships
Getting it Done Right: Learning to Say “No” in a World That Expects You to Say “Yes”
BiographySession Description
BRYCE FARRELL
BRYCE FARRELLOrganic Yoga & Wellness
Conquering Fear through Mindbody Practices
BiographySession Description

12:15 – 1:45 P.M.

LUNCH & KEYNOTE
AMY BAKER
AMY BAKERCEO and Cofounder, WINSTON | BAKER
BiographySession Description

2:00 – 2:45 P.M.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS – 4 TRACKS
NAIMA KRADJIAN
NAIMA KRADJIANGoodwill Theatre Inc.
Be Fearless vs Reckless: Advice from a Life of Peaks and Valleys
BiographySession Description
ELIZABETH RIVERA
ELIZABETH RIVERASUNY Broome EAC
Diverse & Dynamic: Cultivating Confidence in Small Business Ownership
BiographySession Description
KRISTIN CONDIE
KRISTIN CONDIEWhole Wellness Counseling
Inspired Mentorship
BiographySession Description
CHERYL RAMEY
CHERYL RAMEYVinhasa
Discover the Power of Sound Healing
BiographySession Description

2:45 – 4:00 P.M.

VISIT EXHIBITOR BOOTHS & MAKING CONNECTIONS RECEPTION

ADMISSION PRICING

Full-Day Admission – $85

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Pricing Varies

OUR SPONSORS

Title Sponsor
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PREMIER BOOTHS

BE FEARLESS! WOMEN’S CONFERENCE & EXPO