Our full-day agenda is designed to inspire, educate, and connect women in every stage of their business journey. From dynamic keynote speakers to interactive workshops and meaningful networking opportunities, each session is crafted to provide actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and practical tools you can use right away. Explore the lineup below and grab your ticket - your next big breakthrough could be waiting in any one of these sessions.
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Why Attend?
The Blueprint: Women in Business Summit is more than a conference - it’s an investment in yourself and your business. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Actionable Strategies: Learn practical tools to level up your business right away.
- Meaningful Connections: Network with like-minded women and grow your support system.
- Fresh Inspiration: Hear from dynamic speakers who know what it takes to succeed.
- Growing Community: Become part of a movement that values learning, collaboration, and growth.
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Learn more about each speaker:
Dami Odunewu
Dami Odunewu is the founder of DAMI and Purpose Connect, two organizations focused on helping individuals, teams, and companies thrive at critical points of growth. Through DAMI, I provide coaching and training that helps individuals gain career clarity, guides aspiring leaders, and equips teams to communicate and collaborate effectively — especially where differences in identity, experience, and perspective exist. Through Purpose Connect, Dami leads a AI-powered hiring platform that matches international students in the U.S. with meaningful employment opportunities. By partnering with universities and employers, Purpose Connect bridges the gap between skilled international graduates and organizations seeking untapped global talent. Driven by a passion for purpose-driven work and a commitment to practical solutions, Dami brings experience, strategy, and empathy into every engagement.
Isabelle Bauman
MS in Counseling from Missouri State in 2005 and PhD in Communication from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991. Taught Interpersonal and Mental Health Communication for 28 years at Missouri State University. Currently a PLPC starting my own Private Practice.
Danielle Schmidt
Danielle Schmidt is a lifelong entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience leading businesses and empowering others to succeed. As a realtor, mentor, and founder of women’s networking communities, she is dedicated to helping women build confidence, grow their businesses, and embrace the courage to do hard things. Whether coaching clients, speaking on stage, or connecting over coffee, Danielle brings warmth, encouragement, and a deep belief that nothing grows in the comfort zone.
Catherine Robinson
Catherine Robinson is the founder of Wildwood Aromas and author of the upcoming book From Camera Shy to Camera Hi. A certified Aromatherapist, EFT Practitioner, and Breakthrough Coach, she helps women break through fear, self-doubt, and survival patterns so they can show up fully—without fixing, forcing, or faking it. Her work blends scent, somatics, and nervous system support to help clients feel safe enough to take up space, speak clearly, and move forward. Catherine’s not here to hand you a mindset hack or another push-through plan. She knows most women aren’t stuck because they lack willpower—they’re stuck because their nervous system never learned how to feel safe. That’s the shift she helps create. Her work is especially powerful for women entrepreneurs who feel stalled or invisible—helping them reconnect to their voice, their presence, and their power.
Kelly Parker
Kelly Parker, CPA, CFP, RICP is a financial expert who believes the importance of financial independence for women cannot be overstated. Financial independence is so much more than just earning money. It’s about the ability to navigate life transitions, freedom of choice, and healthier relationships. Kelly delves into the cultural and societal reasons women are resistant to owning the power of being financially independent and encourages women to overcome the obstacles and embrace the opportunity for long-term financial well-being. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in 1985, where she played volleyball for 4 years, Kelly started her career working in the male-dominated professions of public accounting and the financial services industry. In 2014, she started her own tax, accounting and wealth management practice called Zynergy Financial Group LLC. She now works full-time as a financial planner and wealth management advisor with a passion for working with women. Kelly is a mother to two sons, an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time at the lake with her husband Mike and their three dogs.
Sandy Higgins
Sandy Higgins, CEO at The Crackerjack Shack, is known (especially to her TikTok audience) for her upbeat style and her practical business methods formulated to help new business owners survive the first 3 years of business. While she grew her home-based business into a multi-million dollar enterprise, she was featured in Forbes, The James Altucher Report, and industry publications such as Screen Printing and Impressions Magazine. She has also been nominated for the Edward Jones Entrepreneur of the Year award. Her business has won four international screen printing awards in the Impressions International Screen Printing Competition. Sandy’s goal for the near future is to continue CEOing at The Crackerjack Shack while mentoring new business owners as they navigate the challenges of the first years in business.
April Martini
April Martini is a keynote speaker, life coach, and former U.S. Army officer with over 20 years of leadership experience in corporate America. She specializes in identity & self-awareness, resilient leadership, and rewriting limiting narratives. Through deeply personal storytelling and strategic insights, April empowers audiences to break free from self-doubt, step into their truth, and lead with authenticity and courage. Her sessions are designed to deliver actionable tools and transformative takeaways that inspire lasting growth.
Mel Shrimplin
Melissa Shrimplin, lovingly referred to as Coach Shrimp, is the owner and head coach of Relentless Nutrition and Performance (RNP) and the head coach at CrossFit GP, located within GP Athletics in Springfield, Missouri. With a passion for whole-person development, Melissa blends her background in education, mental health, and performance coaching to help individuals build strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Prior to launching RNP, Melissa spent seven years as an educator, where she not only taught but also led professional development for fellow teachers, sharing practical tools for classroom success and student support. Her passion for mental wellness continued through her work on the outreach team at Burrell Behavioral Health, where she regularly presented to educators, school staff, and community organizations on topics ranging from creating positive school culture to supporting students facing mental health challenges. Now, through RNP and CrossFit GP, Melissa coaches individuals and teams toward greater health, resilience, and performance—inside and outside the gym. Her approach is grounded in experience, fueled by purpose, and relentlessly focused on growth.
Dr. Amy (Loden) Tiffany
Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany is a triple board-certified physician entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and author. She is the founder of a thriving medical practice and mom of four. She helps high-achieving women reclaim their health, protect what matters most, and grow sustainable businesses without sacrificing their families, faith, or well-being in the process. Through building her concierge practice from the ground up while raising a young family, Dr. Loden Tiffany discovered that the real key to success wasn’t time management — it was priority management. She now teaches other purpose-driven women how to lead with clarity, set boundaries without guilt, and create lives that reflect their values, not just their ambition. Through speaking, coaching, and clinical care, Dr. Loden Tiffany is on a mission to redefine what thriving looks like for women entrepreneurs — one aligned decision at a time.
Telfany Morgan
Telfany Morgan is a nationally recognized leader in emergency management and continuity strategy, with a career spanning more than two decades. From the halls of the Library of Congress to frontline municipal agencies, she has transformed how organizations prepare for and respond to crises. Telfany is the President and Founder of Disaster Relief and Emergency Management Services, her consulting firm launched in 2017. She recently served as Executive Director of Emergency Management at Ivy Tech, the largest singly accredited U.S. community college, supporting 200,000 students across 75 communities. Previously, she spearheaded the development of the Library of Congress’s first Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), led emergency management strategy at the CDC via Guidehouse, and advanced community resilience efforts with the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue. Her speaking style blends charisma, tactical expertise, and lived experience, empowering audiences to lead effectively during crises.
Jessica Broadway
Jessica Broadway is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, speaker, and certified neuroscience coach who helps purpose-driven women get unstuck and live a life they love. She is the founder of JJ+CO, LLC, a lifestyle and coaching brand that offers brain-based tools, digital resources, and wearable encouragement to help women move from stuck to successful—personally and professionally. A certified grief specialist and two-time published author, Jessica blends over a decade of business experience with her passion for personal growth. Her book Raising Brave Hearts invites women to rise from the ashes of grief, perfectionism, and pressure and create what they wish existed—starting with themselves. Jessica has appeared on The Blox (Season 4), the largest startup competition show in the world, and is a featured voice on podcasts like Kingdom Women, Voices of Influence, and The Piper Harlow Show. She’s also a frequent keynote speaker and facilitator at live events across the country. Jessica lives in Nixa, Missouri with her husband of over 20 years and their three sons. When she’s not coaching or speaking, she’s volunteering in her community, leading school initiatives, or putting her creative spin on the latest Pinterest trend.
Mary Overbey
Mary is an Ecosystem Builder specializing in micro-lending and grant work. She is both a business and a non-profit consultant who strives to educate and connect others to reputable, low-cost / no-cost resources and funding. As an educator, she consistently strives to provide a down-to-earth breakdown of topics so that others can gain a deeper understanding of how to create a better economic path for themselves and their communities...and help you laugh at the insanity of it all at the same time!