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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

August 26–28, 2025

 

 

A Transformative 3-Day

Virtual Experience

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SUMMIT TICKETS NOW:

It's time to reclaim your voice and

awaken the power already within you.

You’ve followed the rules. Hustled hard. Carried too much. Maybe even lost yourself trying to be everything for everyone else. But deep down, you know: there’s more to your story.

It’s time to reclaim your voice, reconnect with your power, and

rise alongside a community of women who get it.
This is your moment. And you don’t have to do it alone.

WHY ATTEND?

This is more than a summit — it’s a movement.


The Power of Passionistas® Virtual Summit brings together a community of passionate women who are ready to:

• Celebrate their journeys of transformation
• Share powerful stories of hope, renewal, and perseverance
• Provide actionable strategies to help you
realize your potential
Lift each other up and connect in a space designed for collaboration, not competition

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, education, or a network of soul sisters who “get it”—this is your place.

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Summit Highlights

  • 3 Panels featuring Women Changemakers: Hear first-hand stories from our book contributors and industry leaders about turning obstacles into opportunities.

  • Film Screening: Watch That's Got to Be More to Life a powerful film that highlights a story of transformation, perseverance, and renewal — Followed by a Q&A qith filmmaker Jennifer Kauffman.

  • Passionistas Persist Awards: Join us as we honor two women who have demonstrated remarkable persistence and made a lasting impact in their communities. Susan Feniger and Cara Reedy.

  • VIP Experience: Upgrade to VIP for:
    Access to recordings of all sessions
    Digital swag bag filled with resources and special discounts
    Your own paperback copy of Awakening Your Power

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Susan Feniger

Passionistas Persist Icon Award

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Cara Reedy

Passionistas Persist
Trailblazer Award

TICKET PRICES

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GENERAL ADMISSION

$97
(Includes admission to all live events on days of summit)

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VIP

$147

(Includes recordings, digital swag bag, paperback)

Tickets are non-refundable. Events and speakers are subject to change.

Become Part of the Transformation

The Power of Passionistas Summit is for you if:

• You’re ready to be inspired by powerful stories of renewal
• You want actionable strategies to activate your potential
• You’re looking for a community of women who lift each other up
• You’re excited to celebrate, connect, and grow together

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SUMMIT SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

 

Brought to you by Tea Drops

10-11:30am PST        

Storyteller Event with Roundtable Discussion

The Turning Point: How One Moment Changed Everything             

MODERATORS: Amy & Nancy Harrington            

PANELISTS: Claudia Cordova Rucker, Cris Graves, Deb Drummond, Jennifer Kauffman,
and Julie DeLucca-Collins
 

Sometimes, it takes just one moment to change the entire course of your life. In this riveting panel, five women share the unexpected sparks that launched their journeys of transformation — from a muffin craving turned mission, to surviving unimaginable trauma, to walking away from lives that no longer fit. These are the real stories behind the breakthroughs. Raw, honest, and deeply empowering, this conversation will  inspire you to recognize your own turning point — and say yes to the power waiting on the
other side.

 

1pm PST        

PRESENTATION

Beyond the Binary: Lessons from Queer Resilience with Safrianna Lughna

 

3pm PST        

PRESENTATION

Legislator Outreach Power Hour with
Dāli Rivera  

 

Brought to you by
Casa De Confidence Productions

5-7pm PST      

There’s Got to Be More to Life film screening followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Jennifer Kauffman

This powerful documentary is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jennifer Kauffman. It follows her path of transforming personal trauma into a journey of healing, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker Jennifer Kauffman.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

 

Brought to you by Dr. Melissa Bird
10-11:30am PST

Storyteller Event with Roundtable Discussion       

Rebuilding from Within: Rising Through Loss, Fear, and Rebirth                

MODERATORS: Amy & Nancy Harrington            

PANELISTS: Beth Elsfelder, Darla Ridilia, Holly Berry, and Lauren Best            

Not all turning points begin in crisis — some start with a quiet fear or a bold new choice. In this uplifting and honest panel, four women share how moments of loss, uncertainty, or self-doubt became unexpected doorways to clarity, creativity, and strength. Whether rising from heartbreak, facing fears head-on, or letting go
of what no longer fit, each story is a powerful reminder that rebuilding doesn’t mean returning  to who we were — it means becoming who we’re meant to be. This conversation will leave you feeling  inspired, grounded, and ready to trust your next chapter.

 

1pm PST        

PRESENTATION

The Hattie Project: Self-Empowerment at the Height of Racial Segregation with Sharyll Burroughs

 

3pm PST      

PRESENTATION

Building a Business That Works for Your ADHD Brain with Diann Wingert

5-7pm PST      

THE LOUNGE: Join us for Community and Connection

A laid-back virtual gathering where you can kick off your slippers, pour your favorite drink, and get real with fellow Passionistas. It’s part hangout, part networking, and all about building authentic relationships with women who get it. No pitches, no pressure — just meaningful conversation, shared experiences, and a whole lot of heart and laughter.

Tickets are non-refundable. Events and speakers are subject to change.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

Brought to you by Safrianna Lughna 

10-11:30am PST      

Storyteller Event with Roundtable Discussion 

Revolution Within: How We Unlearned, Awakened, and Took the Lead           

MODERATORS: Amy & Nancy Harrington            PANELISTS: Beth Harrington, Dali Rivera, Dr. Melissa Bird and Sharyll Burroughs     

True leadership doesn’t start on the outside — it begins with a revolution within. In this bold and     thought-provoking panel, four visionary women share how they confronted and unlearned the systems that shaped them — patriarchy, racism, silence, and fear — and awakened to their own truth, power, and purpose. Through courage, self-definition, and the refusal to be boxed in, they became leaders on their own terms. This conversation is a rallying call for anyone ready to question the rules, reclaim their identity,             and rise with intention.

 

1pm PST       

PRESENTATION

Women in Wealth Workshop with Kimberly Gilgeours

 

3pm PST      

PRESENTATION

If We Don't Take Care of Ourselves, Who Will With Punam Saxena

 

Brought to you by Be Humanitarian
5-7pm PST        

Passionistas Persist Awards             

Renowned chef, author, entrepreneur, and
co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group, Susan Feniger will receive the Icon Award for her trailblazing career and tireless advocacy, including her work with the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Cara Reedy, Founder and Director of the Disabled Journalists Association, will be honored with the Trailblazer Award for her transformative efforts to amplify disabled voices in media. The evening will feature powerful interviews with both honorees, celebrating their impact and persistence.

THANK YOU TO OUR
GENEROUS SPONSORS

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Choose your sponsorship package
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CHARITABLE PARTNER

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SHE ANGELS FOUNDATION awards grants to grassroots female-founded, nonprofit organizations that provide mentorship, funding & resources to a diverse portfolio of women’s and girls’ causes.
She Angels isn’t just a Foundation; it’s a
movement that empowers young women and
girls to help solve critical unmet needs.

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