SHE Shines is a one-day women’s leadership conference focused on living THE BOLD LIFE in our businesses & communities. Book your seat today for SHE SHINES Nashville on Friday, April 25th. Have a topic to share? Attendees are invited to be a Spark Speaker! Let’s learn from each other and Saddle Up & Shine.
SHE stands for Smart, Honest, Empowered. We believe you are meant to live the live of your dreams through bold action. Bold vision. Bold mission. Bold moves. Bold attitude.
Get ready to lead boldly, build boldly, and live boldly at SHE Shines 2025! This is more than just a conference—it’s a high-energy, game-changing weekend in Music City where powerhouse women come together to elevate their leadership, business, and wellness.
Join us at our 8th annual SHE Shines conference, hosted at the stunning Traveller’s Rest event barn, for a day of inspiring talks, dynamic networking, and hands-on workshops—all designed to help you step into your boldest year yet. Then, stay and play in Nashville for the weekend and soak up everything this legendary city has to offer!
Why You Can’t Miss This:
✨ Powerful Learning – Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or just starting your career, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to fuel your success.
✨ SHE Shines Speed Networking – Connect with like-minded women who are ready to cheer you on.
✨ Content Creation Bonus – Every attendee will leave with 3 ready-to-post social media Reels to elevate their brand.
✨ Exclusive Perks – Enjoy swag bags, Spark Sheets, coffee & tea service, and a delicious lunch.
✨ A Dose of History – Your ticket includes a self-guided tour of the beautiful 1799 Traveller’s Rest estate.
✨ Boots & Boldness – Rock your favorite boots or show up in business chic—whatever makes you shine!
Take the Stage – Be a Spark Speaker!
Got big ideas on leadership, business, or wellness? Apply to be a Spark Speaker and deliver a five-minute talk that ignites and inspires! We’re looking for dynamic, engaging speakers with fresh perspectives.
Bold Leadership.
Step into your power as a bold leader.
From High Road Leadership to persuasion, people skills and influence, we’re covering all the topics for being the best leaders we can be as women in the modern era. Fill out the form below to submit your idea!
Bold Business.
Take your business to the next level with bold moves to grow market share and fine tune your marketing.
Marketing, AI, branding, profits, operations and more, you’ll learn the latest advances for business success in 2025 from leaders who have nailed it. Fill out the form below to submit your idea.
Bold Wellness.
Living well means taking care of us so we can have the energy and stamina to take care of others and rock our businesses and passions. We’ll learn the latest wellness tips to focus on our longevity and feeling our best. Fill out the form below to submit your idea!
Bold Fun.
Pack those boots, Chicks, ’cause we’ve got a Honky Tonk Highway to explore plus fabulous museums, shopping, eating and making new friends along the way. Any attendee who wants to join us for exploring Thursday evening, Friday evening after the conference and Saturday are welcome. It’s your weekend! Chicks who play together, slay together, right? More details on options coming soon.
Meet our Spark Speakers
Speakers will be added as they are approved and registered. We can’t wait to meet you!
Malena Putnam, CEO, Yay Dude Media & Marketing & Chicks in Charge
SHE shines as an award-winning creative, author, TEDx speaker, and brand and marketing strategist who loves connecting people and ideas. Malena grows brands and communities and has hosted 6 SHE Leads conferences In Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Scottsdale, AZ. She leads Chicks in Charge, a women’s leadership and social club based in Oklahoma. She’ll be sharing tips on Kissing FROGS to Reach Big Goals & her Trailblazer: Disco/Lasso/Rodeo 5-Minute Marketing Plan for shining brighter than ever in ’25! Learn more about Malena here.
Stacy Bozarth, Speaker & Connection Advocate
SHE shines as a John Maxwell international certified speaker, connection advocate and leadership consultant. She helps leaders address the lost art of effective communication and meaningful connection while developing leadership skills to influence relationships, teams and communities in a healthy way. Stacy is sharing High Road Leadership When the World is Melting. Learn more about Stacy here.
Katie Anderson, Let’s Get Social
SHE shines as a founder of Let’s Get Social Society. She holds a Bachelor of Administration in Global Business with a concentration in Marketing from Troy University. Since beginning her career in 2019, she has brought a dependable, vibrant, and innovative approach to the marketing industry. Katie is sharing Take the Leap. Learn more about Katie here.
Lori McKinnon, School of Media & Strategic Communication, OSU
SHE shines as an expert on brand communication and ethics, Dr. Lori McKinnon, APR, is the Associate Director of the School of Media & Strategic Communication at Oklahoma State University. She is a Strategic Communications Professor who holds the Peggy Layman Welch Endowed Chair of Integrated Marketing Communications. Lori is sharing Bold Authenticity: When your Brand Speaks, Make it Matter. Learn more about Lori here.
Meredith Sense-Cruz, Certified Women’s Sexual Health Educator & Intimacy Consultant
SHE shines by educating and empowering women on the topics of Sexual Health & intimacy for almost 10 years and strives to remove the stigma around these conversations. She hopes to create a Spark in our leaders by showing them the connection between sexual confidence and self esteem. Meredith is sharing Owning Your Pleasure To Ignite Your Shine. Learn more about Meredith here.
Rebecca Marmolejo, Business Development Officer, Liberty Federal Credit Union
Rebecca is a power source for creative growth and business development, as reflected in Her unique background which spans nutrition, anti-aging, fitness, cosmetic plastic surgery, Fertility, healthcare, insurance, and banking. She’s built a reputation as a results-driven force, known for tripling a variety of metrics such as inquiry rates, show rates, and closing rates. A true creative at heart, Rebecca blends strategy with authenticity, helping brands grow in volume and purpose. Her passion is contagious, her approach original, and her mission simple: to help others realize growth within their unique vision and authentic self. Rebecca is sharing Built Different: Turning Authentic Passion into Purposeful Impact. Learn more about Rebecca here.
Fill out the form below so we can get to know you a little bit better and let us know one to three 5-minute Sparks you could share!
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