Wellness Stage Masterclasses
Mini masterclass offering attendees bite-sized actionable takeaways.
Speakers tackle topics related to physical health and mental well-being.
Five minutes are reserved at the end for audience Q&A.
(Interactive Hall: Halls 1 & 2)
8:45 am – 9:10 am
Unleashing Your Inner Strength: Empowering Women’s Well-being and Mental Health
Ready to unleash your inner strength? In this powerful session, we’ll dive into what it truly means to cultivate inner strength and why it’s essential for women’s mental health and wellbeing. We’ll explore the unique challenges women face, and how practices like self-care and resilience-building can help you navigate them. You’ll learn the importance of embracing vulnerability as a source of growth, nurturing healthy relationships, and challenging societal norms that hold you back. Leave inspired, with actionable steps to prioritize your mental health and unleash your full potential!
Speaker: Marian Cabanillas, CEO, South Texas Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare Community & State
9:15 am – 9:40 am
The CEO of Your Life: Strategies for Navigating Financial Anxiety
As women, we often juggle multiple roles—mom, spouse, daughter, sister, coach, employee, boss—with responsibilities that are often unseen and constantly on our minds. In this session, Christina Buchanan will share her story of how she learned to navigate this invisible burden, known as the Mental Load. Attendees will learn how to embrace the “5 Money Musts”—Budget, Credit, Debt, Investing, Retirement—and empower yourself to be the CEO of your life without doing it alone.
Speaker: Christina Buchanan, VP, Sales, Fidelity Investments
1:45 pm – 2:10 pm
Listening to Your Body for Optimal Health
Ready to learn one tiny habit that can transform your well-being? In this insightful session, Amanda Henry will show you how to listen to your body throughout the M’s of womanhood—Menstruation, Mental Well-Being, Motherhood, and Menopause. You’ll learn simple strategies for better managing your health and prioritizing self-care, plus how to empower yourself to live in sync with your body’s needs.
Speaker: Amanda Henry,VP, Business Development & Women’s Wellness, Therabody
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm
Quiet Confidence: Empowering Yourself from Within
Session description to be announced!
Speaker: Christie Styer, Customer Success Director, E2E Customer Journeys Strategist, Cisco
2:45 pm – 3:10 pm
I CAN Survive and Thrive: Planning for Longevity and Wellness
Unlock the transformative power of quiet confidence and reshape your life with inner strength and grace. Learn the art of positive self-talk, mindful presence, and embracing vulnerability as a source of power. We’ll explore how setting bold goals and overcoming self-doubt can help you thrive with unwavering confidence. This session will inspire you to lead with authenticity, set boundaries with grace, and harness your quiet strength to create lasting impact.
Speaker: Dr. Debra Patt, EVP, TX Oncology