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.
Summit Highlights
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3 Panels featuring Women Changemakers: Hear first-hand stories from our book contributors and industry leaders about turning obstacles into opportunities.
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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.
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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.
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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
Susan Feniger
Passionistas Persist Icon Award
Cara Reedy
Passionistas Persist
Trailblazer Award
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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
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW:
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
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She Angels isn’t just a Foundation; it’s a
movement that empowers young women and
girls to help solve critical unmet needs.