
The Confidence Talk
Women’s Leadership Conference
About the Conference
The Confidence Talk has served as the theme and gathering place for women leaders from all industries and stages of their career. Over the years, these gatherings have evolved from virtual cohorts, to live workshops to a full-day annual retreat. This year, we're creating space for the largest gathering yet with The Confidence Talk Women's Leadership Conference.
The Confidence Talk Women’s Leadership Conference is a high-impact leadership experience designed for women who are ready to command their careers as they navigate growth, transition, and increasing responsibility. This conference is designed for women who are:
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Navigating the C-Suite or senior leadership
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Scaling their own business or professional practice
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Preparing for a pivotal leadership transition
It is an immersive, reflective, and practical experience designed to meet women where they are and equip them for what comes next.
Refined through three years of highly successful leadership retreats, and grounded in The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR, the conference is built on a proven approach that balances depth, rigor, and meaningful connection. Participants engage in focused learning, peer exchange, and facilitated conversations designed to support leaders as they navigate complexity, advocate effectively, and lead with clarity and confidence.

What Participants Can Expect
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Deep, meaningful self-reflection based on The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR
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Capacity-building and inspiration. The conference gives participants practical tools to work through fear and self-doubt, plus insights they can apply immediately to how they communicate, make decisions, and lead.
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Stronger, more confident decision-making. Participants leave with renewed clarity on their voice, purpose, and leadership style — showing up in the workplace as more grounded and decisive.
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Practical understanding of how teams evolve. Change, friction, and conflict are part of how teams function. You'll leave with a clearer read on what to expect, so you can recognize it and respond with confidence.
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Mindset shifts that stick. The I SAID SOAR framework, peer connection, shared learning, and distinguished speakers give participants frameworks tested against real leadership challenges.
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A collaborative, psychologically safe space where growth, clarity, and boldness are the norm. Participants can be honest about where they're struggling, which produces durable growth.
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An expanded network. Participants connect with innovators, decision-makers, and allies across sectors. Your next hire, collaborator, or mentor may be sitting next to you.
The Confidence Talk Women's Leadership Conference is a space for radical ambition. It is a curated environment of psychological safety where big goals are the baseline. This conference centers women and welcomes all who support the advancement of women.
Speakers
Conference speakers are selected for their depth of leadership experience, practical insight, and ability to contribute meaningfully to the conversations shaping women’s leadership today.
DJ Tsitsi Moyo will get us off to an energetic start and keep the energy going, after all, our learning and developing together does not have to be austere.

Founder, The Antorge Group
Event Host

CEO and President
Chicano Federation

Behavioral Health Executive

CEO, Intesa Communications Group

Vice President, Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Institute
Rady Children's Hospital

Shana Medley
Communications Strategist,
Reef Capital

Wendy Urushima-Conn
President and CEO, UPAC

And Our DJ for The Conference,
DJ Tsitsi
Here’s what past participants of
The Confidence Talk Retreat have said:
“Enriching and relevant to both career advancement and personal pursuits.”
“Very positive...reframed, recharged, and equipped with tools and resources I use every day.”
“Breathtaking.”
“A much needed retreat.”
“Helpful and healing.”
“This experience was a personal journey of growth, reflection, and awakening.”


Conference Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Arrival, Registration & Networking Breakfast (DJ)
9:05 – 9:10 AM | Welcome Message – Adrianna O’Donnell
9:10 - 9:15 AM | Opening Framing and Introduction – TD Smith
9:15 – 09:45 AM | Opening Keynote - Idara Ogunsaju: Confidence: Why It Matters and What affects It
9:45 – 10:30 AM | Morning Panel: The Confidence ON You/Showing up
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break & Networking (DJ)
10:45 – 11:30 AM | It’s Not You; And It’s Not Just You – Idara Ogunsaju
11:30 – 12:15 PM | Table Activity #1: Confidence Disruptors: Name and Reclaim
12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch, Networking
1:30 - 1:40 PM | Raffle Drawing!! - LaToya McKelvin-Westpoint
1:40 – 2:10 PM | Working with people: Teams, Conflict & Change
2:10 – 2:40 PM | The Confidence IN You: SOAR – Idara Ogunsaju
2:40 - 2:45 PM | Movement Break - LaToya McKelvin-Westpoint, Movement Matters Collective
2:45 – 3:50 PM | Afternoon Panel: The Confidence IN You: Staying Grounded
3:45 - 3:50 PM | Commissioning Message - Embrie Tapia
3:50 – 4:15 PM | Table Activity #2: SOAR Commitments
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Confidence Cards, Closing, Next Steps
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Post-Conference activities and Networking Hour
Our Sponsors


IDARA OGUNSAJU,
MHA Founder, The Antorge Group | Author, The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR

Embrie Tapia, MFCT Facilitator and Behavioral Health Practitioner
Our Planning Committee
Meet our planning committee. This exceptional, dedicated, and passionate group is shaping the conference into the best possible experience for participants, connections for community, and partnerships opportunities for the businesses that drive our community. It is an honor and a pleasure to have this team of dynamic professionals onboard.

Adrianna O'Donnell, MBA
Chief Growth Officer,
Nonprofit executive, Community leader

Idara Ogunsaju, MHA
Founder, The Antorge Group
Event Host

Katie Gomez
Founder, Freebee Designs
Event Manager
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TD Smith
Vice President of Development,
Nonprofit executive, Community leader

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