Innovation Women

Hue & Stripe Conference
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | Virgin Hotel Dallas, 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for the first-ever Hue & Stripe Conference — three days of connection, learning, and inspiration designed specifically for image professionals. Whether you’re building your business, refining your process, or looking to connect with fellow stylists who get it, this is your chance to step away from the day-to-day and invest in yourself. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately, fresh ideas to energize your work, and a community of peers who share your passion for helping clients look and feel their best.
Kendra Porter will be presenting “Next Level Clients: Breaking into the High Net Worth and Celebrity Market”.

Radiant Revival Virtual Summit
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05 | Online
This isn’t another summit where you walk away with more ideas you never use. Every conversation inside Radiant Revival is designed to help you move from understanding change to actually living it. See what’s actually been keeping you stuck – beneath the surface. Break patterns and limiting beliefs that keep recycling, even after real growth. Reconnect with your confidence and rebuild genuine self-trust. Move from knowing into real, aligned action – in your everyday life.
Kim Groshek will be presenting “The Decision That Changes Everything”.

Knowledge Session: Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics & Ask IW anything!
2026-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Our regular Knowledge Sessions are the perfect time for our members to pick an expert’s brain! Our sessions cover Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile, a concept that needs refining or any other question! These sessions are a first-come, first-serve basis.
Is your speaker biography too long? Do you know how to show off your storytelling skills? Are your talk abstracts too vague? Our staff will offer tips to make your speaker profile stand out to event managers.
Ask questions about your brand, signature talk, book title and more! We will give you our expert advice on how to optimize any of your concepts. Connect with other attending members and have them weigh in, too. A community of knowledgeable speakers is one of Innovation Women’s greatest strengths.
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive

Speaker Friend Friday
2026-05-29 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-05-22 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-05-15 08:45 - 10:00, 2026-05-08 08:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom. We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals. All are welcome!

F*ckup Nights BOSTON // Vol IV
2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Trident Booksellers, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA, United States
Here’s what to expect:
3 fearless speakers sharing their biggest professional disasters.
10 slides. 7 minutes. Zero sugarcoating.
A room packed with brilliant, curious humans who know success is never a straight line.
Drinks, community, and vibes that hit harder than your worst pitch meeting.
Naeemah Elias will be presenting “I MAY Have Set the Dumpster on Fire”.

Decision Drag - #BOSTechWeek
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Decision Drag is the hidden leadership bottleneck slowing many high-growth companies. It happens when decisions appear to be made but never fully land—creating loops of re-discussion, misalignment, and invisible operational friction that drains momentum across teams.
Kim Groshek will be presenting “Panel: UN-DECISION → Decision Containment → Calm Momentum”.

ROI OF WHY CONFERENCE 2026
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-29 | Heider College of Business – Creighton University, 602 N 20th St, Omaha, NE, United States
ROI of Why 2026 brings together leaders who believe business can—and must—be a force for good. Not someday. Now. Connect with people building with purpose, scaling with integrity, and proving that profit follows meaning. This is where your “why” becomes your growth strategy.
Misha Safran will be presenting “Centering Empathy in Your Leadership and Your Life”.

Practice Session: Practice, Get Feedback & Grow Your Confidence!
2026-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Innovation Women’s Practice Sessions are bi-weekly, member-only working sessions designed to help you refine your presentation skills, strengthen your messaging and build confidence before stepping onto the stage.

During each one-hour session, speaker members are invited to present 2–5 minutes of their talk to the group. After presenting, you’ll receive feedback from Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women founder and public speaking expert, with optional input from other member attendees who are eager to support your growth.

Feedback may include insights on:

Messaging clarity and audience impact
Presentation delivery and pacing
Audio, lighting and virtual setup
Structure, storytelling and overall concept

Sessions are first-come, first-serve, creating an interactive and collaborative environment where speakers learn not only from presenting, but also from observing and supporting one another.

Come ready to practice, learn and grow alongside your speaker friends.
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive

Cary Chamber Business of Women
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary, NC, United States
​The Cary Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth through actively engaging existing and future businesses and supporting civic activities that contribute to the quality of life in Cary.
Dr Rita Renee will be presenting “Clarity Is the New Confidence Leading Without Apology or Comparison”.

Capital Region Human Resource Association Annual Conference
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, United States
The Capital Region Human Resource Association is a non-profit professional organization comprised of Human Resource practitioners employed in various functions such as talent acquisition and management, compensation, benefits, HRIS, organizational behavior and development, and more.
Lori Hanson will be presenting “Cultivating a Culture that Thrives”.

IW Speak! Webinar Series - How to Translate Complex Messages to Land with Any Audience
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Most experts are terrible at explaining what they do. Not because they do not know enough, but because they know too much. The jargon, the assumptions, the shorthand that makes perfect sense inside their field becomes a wall between them and every audience outside it.
Sal Kimmich writes and speaks about AI governance, semiconductor policy, and cybersecurity for a living. Their book Code, Chips and Control covers topics that could not sound less accessible: kernel-level security, hardware supply chains, hypervisors, space systems. It has been read by diplomats, policymakers, developers, and people who had never heard the word “kernel” before they picked it up. Getting there required learning three things that no technical training programme teaches: how to strip jargon without dumbing your idea down, how to find the story living inside any technical topic, and how to build a structure that lets a mixed audience follow you all the way to the end.
This talk teaches those three things directly. It is not about dumbing things down. It is about translation, which is a completely different skill, and one that anyone with real expertise can learn.
You will leave with a practical framework for taking your most complex idea and making it land with an audience that does not share your background, whether that is a boardroom, a conference stage, a podcast, or a book.
Key Takeaways:

A three-step method for stripping jargon from any explanation without losing the precision or the credibility that makes your expertise valuable.
How to find the human story inside any technical topic, the entry point that makes an audience lean in before they know they are learning something complex.
A talk structure built for mixed audiences, where the people who know nothing and the people who know everything both feel the session was made for them.

Mt Diablo Business Women Power Pod
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Mt. Diablo Business Women supports local business women, contributing to their professional growth by providing educational opportunities and networking.
Misha Safran will be presenting “Cultivating Success through Joy and Rest”.

BOLD Annual Conference and Expo 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22 | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA, United States
Welcome to BOLD 2026, where your purpose ignites our collective mission to reimagine aging in California. This year’s conference is a high-energy gathering ready to push boundaries, spark fresh ideas, and elevate the work that inspires us all. Together, we will amplify our purpose, our passion, and our impact.
Dr. Lola Adeyemo will be presenting “From staffing Crisis to Belonging Culture”.

ATD 2026 International Conference & EXPO
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-20 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Lo Angeles, CA, United States
In an era defined by AI, rapid change, and tighter resources, today’s talent development leaders must do more than adapt; they must lead. ATD26 empowers you to harness disruption, strengthen your strategic impact, and guide your organization confidently into the future.
Dr. Lola Adeyemo will be presenting “The Belonging Benefit: ERGs, Identity, and Impact”.

Speaker Friend Friday - West Coast Friendly (Third Friday of Each Month)
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for West Coast Speaker Friend Fridays on Zoom. We host discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and others in the IW community. No need to be on the West Coast – all are welcome! Starting at noon ET, we do as many quick introductions as we can and then promptly jump into discussion. We prioritize engaging questions and advice over self-promotions, then move into Breakout Rooms for smaller group conversations. Sign up for our newsletter to get the link! ✉️

True North Women's Retreat 2026
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Stoney Creek Hotel, 3060 S Kinney Coulee Rd, Onalaska, WI, United States
Join Bethel members and friends for a refreshing weekend retreat designed for connection, renewal, and spiritual rest. This special gathering will be filled with meaningful activities, space to breathe and reflect, and inspiring moments together. All women are invited no matter your age, season of life, or stage of faith. Bring a friend, sister, mother, daughter, or any woman in your life who could use a weekend away surrounded by community, laughter, and grace. We can’t wait to share this meaningful retreat with you.
Annie Meehan will present “True Love – True North”.

The Women Physicians Wellness Conference
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-16 | The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, L.G. Smith Boulevard # 101, Palm Beach, Aruba
The Women Physicians Wellness Conference brings the nation’s top women speakers on leadership, career development, and self-care to Aruba share their stories and strategies on building and sustaining wellness as you advance in your medical career.
Angela Walker will be presenting “The Pivot Prescription: How To Redesign Your Life Without Burning It Down”.

San Diego Business Summit
2026-05-13 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sharp Spectrum Center, 8695 Spectrum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States
The 6th Annual San Diego Business Summit, a signature event of the North San Diego Business Chamber, is a premier gathering designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Southern California.
Dr. Lola Adeyemo will be presenting “The Future of Work: Hiring, Retaining, and Leading Talent in 2026”.

Disrupt HR Charleston
2026-05-13 | American Theater, 446 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States
DisruptHR Charleston is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in the HR field.
Grant Harris will be presenting “You’re Hired…I Mean Fired | Fix your PRocess, Not Your People”.

Get More Speaking Gigs
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Looking to boost your business, increase your visibility, and get on more stages? Speaking is one of the most effective ways to share your expertise, build credibility and attract new business and career opportunities — and we’re here to help you.
Join us for this free session with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton, where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way.
You’ll learn:
☑️ How speaking can help drive business and grow your professional visibility
☑️ What event managers, podcast hosts and media are looking for in speakers
☑️ How Innovation Women connects women and other underrepresented voices with speaking opportunities of all kinds
☑️ Ways our community, tools and platform help you take your speaking career to the next level, no matter where you are at right now
Plus, you’ll get a live tour of our speaking opportunity database, a peek at our educational resources and an introduction to our supportive online community.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your impact, this session will help you gain access to more opportunities and amplify your voice.

2026 CUCP Collections Summit
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States
The 2026 CUCP Collections Summit returns to Tampa, Florida, May 12–14, 2026, bringing together collections specialists, managers, directors, and executives from credit unions and community banks nationwide. As the premier credit union collections conference, this three-day event delivers specialized training in collections, repossession, recovery, and bankruptcy management—built specifically for the credit union movement. Join 100+ collections professionals for hands-on workshops, proven best practices, and high-value networking with peers who understand the realities of credit union collections.
Annie Meehan will present “Choose to soar”.

Spring Savior Summit 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Vizion Church – Independence Campus, 6070 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States
The C-Suite for Christ Spring Savior Summit is more than a conference—it is a three-day gathering of believers who refuse to compartmentalize their faith. From May 12–14, 2026, Christian executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from across the country will come together in Charlotte, North Carolina, for an unforgettable time of fellowship, worship, prayer, and professional development—all centered on Jesus Christ.
Dr Rita Renee will be presenting “Unshakable Leadership: Leading with Conviction in a Compromised Culture”.

The Growth Garden
2026-05-12 | Online
The Growth Garden sessions are your ultimate destination for empowerment, education, and elevation! Designed for women ready to bloom, access virtual sessions throughout the year for FREE!
Rasheda Williams will be presenting “Stages & Magazine Pages: How to Turn Your Experience Into Thought Leadership”.

2026 FSAE May Power Luncheon
2026-05-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Dunlap Champions Club, 403 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, FL, United States
he Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) unites association professionals who desire to connect with others, learn valuable ways to work smarter, and develop leaders.
Our members include all levels of staff for Associations and Association Management Companies, as well as Associate Suppliers who serve our industry.
Annie Meehan will present “How to Be a Pineapple Person in a Prickly World: With Hope, Health & Fitness”.

Orientation & Updates Meeting
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Get Connected. Get Confident. Get the Most Out of Your Membership.
Whether you are new to Innovation Women or a long-time member who wants to stay in the loop, our monthly Orientation & Updates Meeting is your guide to everything we offer.

This live session is hosted by our founder, Bobbie Carlton, is your opportunity to:

Meet the Innovation Women team and other members
Receive tours of the speaker database, the Green Room and our exclusive member community
Learn about new features, upcoming events and other speaker resources
Get answers to all your questions from our team of experts

We are always evolving to better support your success and this is the absolute best way to stay informed about all our services.
These events are open to ALL MEMBERS, not only new ones.
We encourage our speaker members to join us to ensure that you maximize every opportunity Innovation Women creates in support of your speaking career!
🚨 IW Speaker Membership Exclusive
