New Braunfels Women's Conference

10:30am-11:30am

  • Registration
  • Networking
  • Exhibitor fair

11:30am-12:45pm lunch + panel

"Learning from the Legacies" 

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Leadership Strategist

Carol Wheeler, Ph.D. (moderator)

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Owner

Kat Balmos

The Local, Lot 59 and Heritage Supply
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Managing Member & CEO

Natalie Rougeux

Rogeux & Associates PLLC
Lou Ann Wagner
Chief Executive Officer

Lou Ann Wagner

Texas Auto Carriers, Inc (TAC)

12:45-1:30pm breakout session #1 (choose one)

1. Finish Strong: Strategies for Year-End Success 

Location: Exhibit Hall (main room)

This session will equip both business owners and employees with actionable strategies to close the year on a high note. Discover effective techniques to enhance performance, achieve your goals, and drive meaningful results in your business or career. Whether you’re looking to boost your team’s productivity or maximize personal achievements, this session will provide valuable insights to finish the year strong and set the stage for continued success.

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Lime Rock Career Co.

Mindy East

Founder

2. Self-Care is More than Manis and Pedis: How to Stop Your Excuses and Break the Habit of Putting Yourself Last

Location: Rooms 103-105

Is an occasional Spa Day enough to sustain your hectic life?? 

Let’s talk about what self-care REALLY is and how to start making it a priority!!  

You will discover: 

  • The 5 biggest myths about self-care and the truths you need to know. 
  • 7 Practical tips to take care of YOU- even if you are busy with other obligations. 
  • How to develop a Radical Self-Care Plan that you can easily follow on your most chaotic days. 
Bonita Owens
Owner

Bonita Owens

AWN Leadership Consulting

3. Grow Your Business with LinkedIn

Location: Rooms 101-102

LinkedIn is no longer just for resumes and job hunting. This breakout session will teach attendees how to use LinkedIn as a social selling tool. It will cover LinkedIn profile best practices and an overview of how to make make strategic connections, what to post and how to engage to grow your network. 

Sophia Vega
Owner

Sophia Vega

Sophia Vega Digital Marketing

4. Health & wellness track provided by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels 

Location: Ballroom

Pt. 1 Oh Gosh! What’s That Pain – Women’s Heart Attack Warning Signs Are Atypical 

When it comes to women and heart attacks, the warning signs can be atypical - and are often overlooked. While chest pain is a well-known symptom, women may experience other less obvious signs like jaw pain, nausea, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Understanding and being mindful of these potentially critical symptoms can keep you health and help you know when it's time to seek immediate medical attention. Conference attendees will leave knowing the warning signs and will be empowered to take proactive steps to recognize and address heart attack risks.

Pt. 2 My Achy Legs – Varicose Veins and Leg Swelling

In this informative session, we will explore the common causes and symptoms of varicose veins and leg swelling, conditions that can cause discomfort and impact quality of life. You'll learn how these issues develop, the risk factors involved, and the latest treatment options available. Moreover, you'll learn how to manage symptoms, improve circulation, and when to consider medical intervention. Whether you're experiencing these issues or looking to prevent them, this discussion offers valuable insights for maintaining healthy, pain-free legs. 

Sheri Boyd
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Sheri Boyd, MD

CHRISTUS Health
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Family Medicine

Emily Briggs, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Briggs Family Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Jaweed Sayeed, MD, FACC

CHRISTUS Health
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Family Medicine

Travisha Elise Jones, MD

Briggs Family Medicine

1:45-2:30pm breakout session #2 (choose one)

1. Mind Your Business – Uplevel your mental game for success in life and business without leaving your desk

Location: Exhibit Hall (main room)

Mental health is defined by how quickly one can return to joy from a stressful event.  

Attendees will: 

  • Discover and practice the fastest way to your most productive and ideal self - by entering joy! 
  • Discover the three common stress states of a divided heart and why each mode is in operation. 
  • Learn to shift from a divided heart to a whole heart, using neuroscience-backed tools that impact you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 
Cindy Hatcher
Certified Professional Coach

Cindy Hatcher

Revive Leadership International, LLC

2. Keep your Dough Local – How to get the most out of marketing budget and strengthen local organizations in your community

Location: Rooms 103-105

In this breakout session, discover how to market your small business and invest in your community at the same time. You'll learn practical strategies to make the most of your marketing budget, build meaningful connections, and support the philanthropic efforts that are an essential part of our community.  Whether you’re aiming to expand your business or simply strengthen your ties within the community, this session will provide you with the tools and insights needed to keep your success close to home and be a catalytic investor for charitable foundations to grow. 

3. Your Money and Your Life Align Your Actions for Financial Freedom and Fulfillment

Location: Rooms 101-102

In this breakout session we'll assess our money actions and see how they line up with our values and our conscious beliefs. The goal is to lead women into more financial certainty and freedom of conscious choice. Move from the unknown to the known, from beliefs and values to actions. This changes our relationship to time and money, creating Freedom. 

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Founder

Hànanda Whittingham

Successful Note Solutions

4. Health & wellness track provided by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels

Location: Ballroom

Pt. 1 The Rhythm of Your Heart - Arrhythmia

Discover the essentials of arrhythmia in this engaging and informative talk. Learn how irregular heartbeats can affect your overall health, the different types of arrhythmias, and what symptoms to watch out for. We will discuss the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment, as well as practical tips for managing the condition and maintaining. a healthy heart rhythm. Whether you're experiencing arrhythmia or just curious about heart health, this conversation will provide you with the knowledge to keep your heart in sync.

Pt. 2 Get to the Heart of the Matter – Choices to Last a Lifetime

This physician conversation will focus on empowering you to make heart-healthy choices that can support lifelong well-being. We will explore essential lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and preventative care - all of which play a critical role in maintaining heart health. Practical advice and actionable steps will be shared to help you make informed decisions that contribute to long-term cardiovascular wellness. Whether you're aiming to prevent heart disease or enhance your current heart health, this session provides valuable insights for making choices that truly matter.

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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine

Shane Bailey, MD, FACC, FHRS

CHRISTUS Health
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Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Deborah Andrado, MD

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Kelly Ratheal MD Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease

Kelly Ratheal, MD, Cardiology

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
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Family Nurse Practitioner

Julie Roat, FNP-C

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

2:45-3:30pm closing keynote

Location: Exhibit Hall (main room)

Build a Brand that’s Remarkable from the Inside Out

Unlock the secrets to building a truly remarkable brand that resonates from your organization's core. This keynote address will delve into the transformative power of shaping your company culture as the cornerstone of a standout brand. Learn how to master the art of creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact on employees and customers. Discover the key elements that deliver more than traditional marketing and tap into the emotional connections that forge a fanatical following. 

Pam Nemec
Brand Culture Expert & Speaker

Pam Nemec

Pam Nemec Consulting, Inc.