JOIN US for a hands-on, experiential conference designed to highlight and encourage female leadership at all stages of life.

This is not a sit-and-listen conference—it’s a collaborative and interactive gathering for women to connect, give insight, and gain practical skills through real-time engagement.

 Featuring curated, interactive sessions on topics like resiliency, humility, collaboration, and the ever-present imposter syndrome.

We’ll reimagine what leadership—and women in leadership—looks like in 2025.

 Whether you’re a new intern, a seasoned professional, or a retired CEO, you’ll leave with tangible tools and inspiration for what comes next.

AGENDA FOR THE DAY (subject to change!)

8:00am - 9:00am
Arrival, Registration, Light Breakfast & Loads of Coffee

9:00am
Welcome & Introductions
Abby Oxborough, Owner, Sugar Lake Lodge

9:15am
All-Attendee Opening Activity: Supporting & Collaborating Locally
Facilitated by Madeline Cook, Owner, North in Bloom

MORNING SESSIONS 
10:15AM - 12:00PM

Session Topics:

A: Resiliency & Imposter Syndrome with Unbound Leaders
B: Realistic Boundary Setting with Claire Anderson
C: Wellness in the Workplace with Lisa Hain
D: Thinking Like a Leader in All Areas of Life with Lisa Nissen

LUNCH
12:00pm - 1:00pm 

Stages of Leadership Lunch Panel
Featuring four female leaders in various stages of their lives & careers; this panel is an opportunity to engage in conversation about personal & professional leadership, collective struggles in leadership journeys, and open/honest experiences as women in different industries.

Lunch Panel Participants:

Dr. Leanna Marking McBride DDS, Grand Dental Center
Bri Lindgren, Sales & Marketing Manager, Sugar Lake Lodge
Sara Rose, Grand Properties Real Estate
Anna Skemp, Communication & Events Manager, Wayzata West Metro Chamber

AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:15PM - 3:00PM

A2: The Idea Lab with Abby Oxborough
B2: Collaboration & Mentorship with Unbound Leaders
C2: Wellness for Self with Lisa Hain
D2: The Fearlessly Aligned Leader with Stacy Crawford

3:15PM
ALL-ATTENDEE OUTDOOR GUIDED SESSION 
Rooted Reflections: We’ll close our time together in the open air, using simple, timeless practices our ancestors relied on to find their way, both in the world and within themselves.

4:00PM
BONFIRE CLOSING REMARKS & TAKEAWAYS

4:30PM - 5:30PM
POST-EVENT HAPPY HOUR
Featuring mocktails from Lady Sippers NA Bottle Shop
&
Custom cocktails & S'mores Varieties via The Leadership Lodge

SOME OTHER DETAILS!

Registration price for the event is $100 per person, all taxes included. All major credit cards accepted.

The Women's Leadership Summit is proudly hosted by Sugar Lake Lodge in partnership with The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and The Grand Rapids Herald Review.

The event is hosted by and at Sugar Lake Lodge (37584 Otis Lane). Pre-event information will be sent to the email you provide on this registration form.

If you'd like to book a room for this event, please click HERE to inquire about a special rate!

Grand Rapids Chamber Members: use your discount code at checkout for special member pricing!

DRESS CODE: Whatever you feel most comfortable in. No requirements, but some sessions will be outside, so bring those Midwestern layers we're so proud of having on hand at all times.

This event is open to ANYONE AND EVERYONE, regardless of gender! We are inclusive of all opinions and experiences and invite everyone who may find the topics at this event valuable to their life and/or career. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS BEING FIXED!

Technology is so fun sometimes - we are currently having issues with accepting payment. Please submit this registration form and we will send you a payment link separately. 

Please email abby@sugarlakelodge.com with any questions in the meantime.

Thank you SO much, can't wait to see you on the 24th!