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 am: Registration and Welcome Lunch
12:15 pm: Welcome | SPEAKER: Cathy Christensen, President/CSO, AmSpa, and Alex Thiersch, Founder/CEO, AmSpa
12:30 pm: Keynote: Becoming Unstoppable | SPEAKER: Jamie Kern Lima
1:15 – 2:15 pm: Break/Meet and Greet with Jamie Kern Lima
2:45 – 5 pm: Experiences at Terranea
· Archery
· Guided Ocean Kayaking
· Pickleball/Tennis
· Puppy Yoga
6 – 7:30 pm: Welcome Reception - Presented by Podium
7:30 – 9:30 pm: Picnic Under the Stars
Day 2: Saturday, October 4, 2025
7 – 8 am: Nature's Gym Fitness Session
8:30 – 9:30 am: Continental Breakfast/Brand Activations
9:30 – 9:45 am: Welcome: Day 2 | SPEAKERS: Cathy Christensen, President/CSO, AmSpa, and Alex Thiersch, CEO/Founder, AmSpa
9:45 am – 10:30 am: Skin in the Game: Everything You Need is Already Inside You | SPEAKER: Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica
10:30 – 10:40 am Allergan Sponsored Chat
10:40 – 11:20 am: Break Featuring Brand Activations - Sponsored by MedShift
11:20 am – 12 pm: PANEL: Unapologetically Ambitious: Owning Success Without Shrinking | PANELISTS: Shelby Miller, Ruma Aesthetics; Carrie Galpin, Galderma; Erika Barry, NP-C, Resculpt Aesthetics
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
1 – 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 - Lumisque, Inc /CO2Lift Sponsored Chat
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: Skytale Sponsored Chat
2:20 – 2:50 pm: Community and Counsel: Building Your Brain Trust | SPEAKER: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, The Brain Trust
2:50 – 3 pm: Close of Education for Day 2 | SPEAKER: Cathy Christensen, President/CSO, AmSpa
3 – 5 pm: Ad Boards
3 pm – 6 pm: Brand Activations/Free time
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 9:30 pm: The Power of the Archetype: Honoring the Many Faces of Feminine Strength: Distinguished Women Honors, Dinner, and Dancing
Day 3: Sunday, October 5, 2025
8:30 – 9:30 am: Continental Breakfast/Brand Activations - Presented by Medicreations
9:30 – 10 am: Part 2—Staying the Course: Making Mindful Leadership a Daily Practice | SPEAKER: Tessa Todd Morgan, Triessence
10 am – 10:45 am: PANEL: The People Puzzle: Solving for Culture, Capability, and Change | PANELISTS: Terri Ross, Terri Ross Consulting
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: Break/Brand Activations - Presented by Dermalogica
11:35 – 11:45 am: Sponsored Chat
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