Develop HER Women's Summit 2025

The Junior League of Memphis is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Junior League of Memphis

Get ready for an empowering in-person event, the Develop HER Women's Summit 2025, where we celebrate and uplift women on March 21, 2025.

Renasant Convention Center

The Junior League of Memphis invites you to join us for the Develop HER Women’s Summit. Since 2016, the Summit has brought together hundreds of women annually from across the Mid-South for a one-day event focused on empowering women.The Develop HER Women’s Summit includes breakout sessions with local leaders and experts spanning themes of professional, personal, and community leadership, vendor booths and networking opportunities, a new luncheon experience, and a celebrity keynote address.The Junior League of Memphis is excited to announce our opening speaker and keynote speakers.For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Develop HER Women’s Summit, please contact Michelle Nixon at directorofdevelopment@jlmemphis.org or 901.452.2151.

Schedule Overview

Start your summit experience with a seamless registration and check-in process. Our team will be ready to greet you, provide your event materials, and help you get settled for a day filled with empowerment and connection. Arrive early to network with fellow attendees and explore our vendor area before the opening session.

Registration Check-in

"From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Health & Wellness for the Successful Woman." In the pursuit of success, health and wellness often take a back seat. This session offers practical strategies to shift from merely surviving the daily grind to thriving in every aspect of life. Learn to balance career, relationships, and self-care through actionable insights on nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being. Reclaim your energy, set boundaries, and discover how investing in your health directly enhances your professional and personal success.

Opening Address

This session focuses on the importance of self-care, reflection, and personal restoration. Explore strategies for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being while balancing leadership, community involvement, and career success. Led by experts, this session offers tools to help you heal from burnout, manage stress, and embrace holistic well-being.

Breakout Session 1 - Healing

Connect with fellow attendees, meet powerful women from diverse industries, and explore a variety of vendors offering products and services tailored to women leaders. This break is your opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain insights that support your professional and personal goals.

Networking and Vendor Break

Unlock your inner power and enhance your leadership abilities in this session dedicated to authentic empowerment. Dive into actionable strategies for building confidence, setting boundaries, and leading with purpose in both your personal and professional life. Walk away with a renewed sense of strength and motivation to lead boldly.

Breakout Session 2 - Empowerment

Get ready for a power-packed luncheon session featuring three engaging TED-style talks! This series is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women to take bold steps in their personal and professional lives. Each speaker will share unique insights, practical strategies, and transformative ideas to spark growth and innovation. From leadership and resilience to wellness and success, these talks will provide fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways, all within the perfect bite-sized format. Prepare to leave the session energized, enlightened, and ready to tackle your next big challenge!

Luncheon TED Talk Session

This session is all about achieving tangible results. Learn proven strategies for setting ambitious goals, staying focused, and executing plans that drive impact in your career, community, and beyond. Gain insights into how high achievers create sustainable success and leave with actionable steps to achieve your own bold ambitions.

Breakout Session 3 - Results

'DNA of High Achievers: Discover The Mindset, Disciplines & Strategies of Successful People."
What sets high achievers apart? In this powerful session, uncover the core principles that drive success across all areas of life. Learn the mindset shifts, daily disciplines, and proven strategies used by top leaders and innovators to consistently excel. From mastering time management to cultivating resilience and staying focused on your goals, this session equips you with actionable tools to elevate your personal and professional achievements. Walk away inspired and ready to implement the habits that lead to peak performance, greater impact, and long-lasting success.

Keynote Address

Close the day in style at our exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception. Enjoy a more intimate networking experience with speakers, industry leaders, and fellow VIP attendees. This is your chance to unwind, share your experiences, and celebrate the bold moves you’re making in your personal and professional journey.

VIP Cocktail Reception

Track 1 - Healing

Empower yourself with knowledge about breast cancer screening and genetic risk assessment. This session will provide essential insights on early detection, personalized risk factors, and the role of genetics in cancer prevention. Learn from experts how to take proactive steps for your health and advocate for yourself and others.

Take Charge of Your Health: Breast Cancer Screening & Genetic Cancer Risk

True wellness goes beyond physical health—it’s about alignment, purpose, and fulfillment. Discover the missing link to living your best life in this transformative session. Unpack strategies to identify your purpose, eliminate distractions, and design a life where success and happiness coexist.

Live Your Best Life- The Missing Link to Wellness and Fulfillment

What does it take to be unstoppable? This session reveals the formula for achieving holistic well-being by addressing mental, physical, and emotional health. Learn how to align your habits and mindset to perform at your best, radiate confidence, and become the total package in life and leadership.

Be the Total Package: Integrating Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

The modern woman is often stretched thin, leaving little time for meaningful connection—with others or herself. This session helps busy women redefine wellness by focusing on intentional living, mindfulness, and building deeper relationships. Gain tools to transform disconnection into connection, fostering balance and a sense of purpose.

From Disconnection to Connection: Redefining Wellness for Busy Women

Mental health is a vital part of overall well-being, yet misconceptions abound. In this session, experts demystify psychotherapy and psychotropic medications while addressing common myths. Gain clarity on how to support your mental health, recognize when to seek help, and approach treatment options with confidence.

Mental Health Awareness: Psychotherapy, Psychotropic Pearls, & Myth Busters

Preventative care is the foundation of long-term health and well-being. This session highlights a holistic approach to managing women’s health, addressing physical, emotional, and mental aspects. Explore key insights on screenings, lifestyle changes, and integrative care that empower women to take charge of their health and live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

Level Up! Preventative Measures to Address Top Women's Health Concerns

Track 2 - Empowerment

Authentic leadership is about aligning your actions with your core values, even when faced with challenges or opposition. This session explores how to lead with integrity and remain true to your beliefs while driving meaningful change. Discover practical strategies for building trust, fostering genuine relationships, and maintaining a leadership presence that inspires others. Learn how to stay grounded in your personal values while navigating complex decisions, and how this authenticity enhances your leadership effectiveness and impact.

Authentic Leadership: Staying True to your Values

Making bold decisions is a hallmark of strong leadership, but how do you do so with clarity and conviction? This session empowers leaders to step into their decision-making power, focusing on developing a clear vision, trusting their instincts, and confidently navigating uncertainty. Learn how to assess risks, overcome doubts, and make decisions that align with both personal and organizational goals. Gain tools to lead with conviction, inspire your team, and execute decisions that propel success, all while staying grounded in your values.

Bold Decision Making: Leading with Clarity and Conviction

Stepping into your full power often requires pushing beyond the familiar. In this session, learn how to expand your comfort zone and embrace calculated risk-taking as a pathway to growth and empowerment. Explore the psychology behind fear and risk, and gain practical strategies to move past self-imposed limits. By building resilience and learning how to evaluate and take strategic risks, you will be equipped to unlock your full potential and confidently step into roles that require bold leadership.

How to Expand Your Risk - Taking Comfort Zone to Step Into Your Power

Giving back isn’t just about helping others—it’s a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. This session explores how acts of service, mentorship, and philanthropy strengthen leadership skills, deepen connections, and create lasting impact. Research shows that those who give back experience greater fulfillment, expanded networks, and increased opportunities. Whether through volunteering, supporting a cause, or mentoring, giving fuels resilience, empathy, and purpose. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to integrate service into their lives, proving that no matter your time or resources, you can make a difference. Join us to discover how generosity unlocks potential, drives success, and transforms communities.

Unlocking Potential: How Giving Back Empowers Us All

Authenticity in leadership is a powerful tool. This session explores how sharing your core values strengthens relationships, builds trust, and enhances business outcomes. Learn why alignment between personal and organizational values fosters stronger teams, boosts engagement, and drives lasting success.

Why Sharing Your Values is Good for Business

Track 3 - Results

Fibroids affect millions of women, yet many suffer in silence. This session will empower you with knowledge about symptoms, treatment options, and strategies for managing fibroids. Learn from experts how to prioritize your health, advocate for care, and explore the best options for your well-being.

Prioritizing Me: What Can I Do About My Fibroids?

Great leaders don’t rely on chance—they create environments where teams consistently deliver powerful, predictable results. This workshop teaches leadership principles for building high-performing, results-driven teams. Discover how to apply the 12 Battles™ Framework, enhancing accountability, optimizing performance, and eliminating inefficiencies for guaranteed business success.

Mission Possible: How to Lead Teams to Predictable, Powerful Outcomes

Join a dynamic conversation exploring the intersection of purpose and career. Gain real-world insights from successful women on navigating challenges, defining personal success, and advancing your career. Walk away inspired and equipped to embrace your purpose and chart your own path forward.

Fireside Chat: A Candid Conversation About Women, Purpose & Career Advancement

Purposeful leaders align their personal values with their organization’s mission to drive impactful results. This session delves into strategies for fostering that alignment, creating a sense of shared purpose among teams, and achieving goals with intention. Discover how to lead with vision while staying true to yourself.

Purposeful Leadership: Aligning Personal and Organizational Goals

Confidence and courage are the cornerstones of effective leadership. This session empowers women to overcome self-doubt, take risks, and lead authentically. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, learn how to unleash your inner leader, embrace challenges, and inspire others to do the same.

Unleashing Your Inner Leader: Building Confidence and Courage

Luncheon TedTalk

Leadership is not just about authority—it's about influence, resilience, and authenticity. In this empowering session, uncover the tools to cultivate a strong leadership presence, navigate challenges with grace, and inspire others. Learn how to leverage resilience as a cornerstone for building credibility, fostering relationships, and driving impact in the workplace and beyond.

Leadership & Resilience - Establishing an Influential Presence

Your mind is your most powerful tool, but are you fueling it for success? This session dives into the science of mental fitness, offering strategies to optimize focus, creativity, and emotional well-being. Discover the habits, mindsets, and mental “menu” leaders use to perform at their peak while maintaining balance and avoiding burnout.

The Leader’s Mental Menu: Feeding Your Mind for Peak Performance

The future of leadership is female, but it requires action today. In this session, explore how to cultivate the next generation of women leaders while advancing your career. Learn the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and creating spaces where women thrive. Leave with actionable steps to drive change and ensure that women’s voices lead tomorrow’s boardrooms and beyond.

The Future of Women Leaders Starts With You

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