A very BIG THANK YOU to all our sponsors, speakers, attendees & our committee members for another fantastic Actualize success! 

See you next year - plan ahead

SAVE the Date - March 20, 2026

Early Bird Pricing for 2026

2026 Annual Women's Leadership Conference

Actualize 

The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce hosts a women's leadership conference annually and this year we invite you to Join us for Actualize. A transformative day-long conference designed to empower women by nurturing the mind, body, spirit, and emotional well-being. Our breakout sessions will focus on essential topics such as "Setting Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Time and Energy," where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and reclaim your personal space. Dive into the intricacies of "Communication Styles, and Learning Assertiveness Skills" to enhance your interactions and foster deeper connections. 

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Elevate Your Leadership Journey at Our Women's Leadership Conference!

This is more than just a conference; it’s an opportunity to connect, grow, and actualize your true potential. Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in yourself and embrace the fullness of who you are!

March 20th, 2026.

2025 3rd Annual Actualize Women's Leadership Conference

This past year, our 2025 Keynote Speaker Traci Newkirk, spoke about

"Setting Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Time and Energy."



Traci Newkirk is an award-winning speaker, teacher/ facilitator, and business owner.


As the president and founder of Human Potential Advisors, Traci is laser-focused on helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Her work and community engagement over the past 20+ years has allowed Traci to hone her skills by teaching people to value themselves and others.
She has worked with small-to-medium businesses, Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, churches, chambers of commerce, government agencies, and more. Traci’s ability to provide fully-customizable solutions to each client has been integral to both her and her clients’ continued success. In 2023, Traci was recognized as both a SC Women in Business and SC Women of Influence honoree.

Break-out Speakers for 2025 were:

Amy Christieson,
Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Amy Christieson & Co

The Power of Feminine Leadership: An In-depth Exclusive & Facilitating a Networking & Connection Segment



Juliet Keuhnle,
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Sun Counseling and Wellness


Say What?!? Why Assertiveness is Key for Personal Wellbeing and Business Success

Hana Miller,
Holistic Health Educator & Acupuncturist, The Balanced Woman

How Rest and Relaxation Can Amplify Productivity Impact and Presence

Masha Levina, 
Founder Holowave Self-Empowerment System

Your Subconscious Mind Holds the Key to Your Success...or Blocks to It

Tyka Calloway, 
Founder Purely Wrapped LLC

Coffee & Conversation: Tune into Your Inner Voice to Find Your Calling

Program Schedule to be announced for 2026


Sample agenda for previous year's program: 

  • 8:30 - 9:00 - Registration & Check in and networking
  • 9:00 - 9:30 - Housekeeping and welcome & non - profit intro 
  • 9:30 - 10:30 - Keynote Speaker - topic to set the tone for the day.
  • 10:30 - 10:50 - Breath, move, make your plan for the day*
  • 11:00 - 11:45- Break out session 1
  • 11:55 - 12:15 - Chair Yoga*
  • 12:15 - 1:00 - Lunch
  • 1:00 - 1:20 - Grounding & reset^
  • 1:30- 2:15 - Break out session 2
  • 2:15 - 2:30 - Break
  • 2:30 - 3:15 - Break out session 3
  • 3:15 - 3:45 - Connecting Exercise*
  • 3:45 - 4:15 - Closing

 

Actualize 2026


Photo Gallery from 2024 Actualize Women's Conference