The Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference is about going beyond the convention stage. It's an all-encompassing event combining education, team-building, and a little bit of pampering. It's a unique experience designed to celebrate what you've done and inspire what you'll do next.
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Day 1—Friday, October 3, 2025
11:00 am - 12:15 pm: Registration and Welcome Lunch
12:15 - 12:30 pm: Welcome | SPEAKER: Alex Thiersch, Founder/CEO, AmSpa
12:30 - 2:15 pm: Keynote and Q&A: Becoming Unstoppable | SPEAKER: Jamie Kern Lima
2:45 – 5 pm: Experiences at Terranea
· Archery
· Guided Ocean Kayaking
· Puppy Yoga
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Welcome Reception - Presented by Podium
7:30 – 9:30 pm: Picnic Under the Stars
Day 2: Saturday, October 4, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 am: Nature's Gym Fitness Session
8:30 – 9:30 am: Continental Breakfast presented by CareCredit/Brand Activations
9:30 – 9:45 am: Welcome: Day 2 | SPEAKERS: Alex Thiersch, CEO/Founder, AmSpa, Nicole Mowad-Nassar, President of Global Allergan Aesthetics
9:45 – 10:30 am: Keynote: Human First: Reclaiming the Practitioner’s Connection in a High-Tech World | SPEAKER: Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica
10:30 – 10:40 am: Resetting the Conversation Around HA Filler Sentiment presented by Allergan Aesthetics
10:40 – 11:20 am: Break presented by MedShift featuring Brand Activations
11:20 am – 12:00 pm: PANEL: Unapologetically Ambitious: Owning Success Without Shrinking | PANELISTS: Shelby Miller, Ruma Aesthetics; Carrie Galpin, Galderma; Erika Barry, NP-C, Resculpt Aesthetics; Nicole Katz, Allergan Aesthetics; Amy Lynn Birkenstamm, RN, CANS, Glo Derma + Glo Academy; MODERATOR: Maegan Kennedy, PA-C, Windermere Medical Spa & Laser Institute
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch and Learn presented by RepeatMD
1:00 – 1:30 pm: Part I—Leading from Within: Mastering Self Through Mindfulness | SPEAKER: Tessa Todd Morgan, Triessence
1:30 – 1:40 pm: Beyond Skin Deep: Building an Empire on Purpose presented by Lumisque, Inc /CO2Lift | SPEAKER: Lana Kerr, CEO, Lumisque, Inc; Jennifer Walden, MD, FACS, The Med Spa Austin
1:40 – 2:10 pm: Beyond Business: Using AI to Balance Your Life and Amplify Your Success | SPEAKER: Kiiyonna Jones, PhD, FNP-C, Luxe Beauty and Wellness Boutique
2:10 – 2:20 pm: Unfinished Business – The Power of Not Being Done Yet presented by Skytale Group
2:20 – 3:00 pm: Choosing BOTOX Cosmetic for Your Patients and Your Practice presented by Allergan Aesthetics
3:00 - 3:40 pm: Community and Counsel: Building Your Brain Trust | SPEAKER: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, The Brain Trust
3:40 – 3:45 pm: Close of Education Sessions
3:45 – 6:30 pm: Afternoon Break presented by Dermalogica featuring Brand Activations + Connection Sessions
7:00 – 7:30 pm: Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 10:30 pm: The Power of the Archetype: Honoring the Many Faces of Feminine Strength: Distinguished Women Honors, Dinner, and Dancing presented by Merz Aesthetics
Day 3: Sunday, October 5, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 am: YO-CHI Morning Fitness
8:30 – 9:30 am: Continental Breakfast/Brand Activations - Presented by Medicreations
9:30 – 10:00 am: Part 2—Staying the Course: Making Mindful Leadership a Daily Practice | SPEAKER: Tessa Todd Morgan, Triessence
10:00 – 10:45 am: PANEL: The People Puzzle: Solving for Culture, Capability, and Change | PANELISTS: Terri Ross, Terri Ross Consulting; Robin Ntoh, Nextech Systems; Amanda Holden, MD, Holden Timeless Beauty; Taylor Siemens, FNP-C, Karios Aesthetic Training; MODERATOR: Kirstie Jackson, AmSpa
10:45 am – 11:05 am: Achieving Competitive Advantage and Increased Profitability Through Unreasonable Hospitality | SPEAKER: Lisa Lickstein, Lickstein Plastic Surgery
11:05 – 11:35 am: Morning Break presented by HydroPeptide featuring Brand Activations
11:35 – 11:45 am: 3 Keys to Unlock Growth presented by RepeatMD | SPEAKER: Phil Sitter
11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Closing Keynote: Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama and Turn Excuses Into Results | SPEAKER: Cy Wakeman, Reality-Based Leadership
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Farewell Lunch
Drop in at Nextech’s headshot station in Palos Verdes Pre-function West at station PVW1 to get an updated photo for your social media or LinkedIn presence.
Location: Palos Verdes Pre-Function West, PVW1
Saturday, October 4
8:30 am -9:30 am
10:40 am -11:20 am
3:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, October 5
8:30 am - 9:30 am
11:05 am - 11:35 am
Visit Dermalogica PRO in Palos Verdes Pre-function West at station PVW7 to sample a wine to find out how the wine you sample gives back to charitable foundations across the US and contributes to sustainability measures.
Location: Palos Verdes Pre-Function West, PVW7
Saturday, October 4
10:40 am -11:20 am
3:45 pm -6:30 pm
Sunday, October 5
11:05-11:35 am
On your way to lunch, remember to grab a reusable water bottle courtesy of Nextech. Every time you refill, be sure to scan the QR code on the bottle to unlock a donation that supports clean water, nutrition, and reforestation.
Friday, October 3
11 am - 12:15 pm
Visit the WALC brand partners at their tabletops to connect, learn, and see the latest innovations.
Location: Palos Verdes Pre-Function West, Palos Verdes Pre-Function South, Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8
Saturday, October 4
8:30 am -9:30 am
10:40 am -11:20 am
3:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, October 5
8:30-9:30 am
11:05-11:35 am