The Connecticut Women’s Conference

a day of inspiration, education and networking with dynamic women from throughout the region.

April 25, 2012

Hartford Marriott Farmington in Farmington, CT (8:00am-4:30pm)

What to expect at the conference…

Keynote Speaker – Deborah Rodriguez, Author of A Cup of Friendship

Be inspired by the CWA’s 2012 keynote speaker!  Deborah Rodriguez is a wife, mother, philanthropist and author of “Kabul Beauty School“, which tells the story of her involvement in opening a beauty school in the middle of Kabul, Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. Her second book “A Cup of Friendship” is a fictional account about an American woman running a coffee shop in Kabul.   Deborah’s mission was to create a sanctuary for women in the midst of an extremely male-driven society.  In her shop, women were free to “…let their hair down – quite literally…” and create lifelong friendships.  In this safe space, they were able to be themselves and talk about anything, even if it was culturally forbidden.

Deborah’s hope is to “serve as an inspiration to others to go out and make a difference”.  She has shared her story and that of her friends, the amazing Afghan women she describes in her books, through various speaking engagements in the United States and around the world.  She believes in the power of education and that through it – change is possible.

Master of Ceremonies – Jaclyn Vocell

 

Jaclyn L. Vocell is a nationally recognized women’s life coach, motivational speaker, business and sports team life coach and leader, who empowers women and teams across the United States to live in victory. Every year Jaclyn speaks with women at conferences, colleges, high schools, churches, seminars and non-profit events benefiting women. Jaclyn delivers a message that ALL women need to hear… “You are WORTHY” in all aspects of your life.

Jaclyn is a firm believer that your past should not control your present, but it should serve as your teaching grounds to help others. This is exactly what Jaclyn does by sharing her story to women all over; she inspires people to turn their mess into their message.

More about Jaclyn

Imagine…Empowerment

The first CT Women’s Alliance Dance Party will warm you up for a  panel discussion moderated by L. Kay Wilson, with panelists Sister Jo-Ann Ianotti, Dr. Kathy Mueller, Dr. Alice Pritchard and Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville.  The panel will discuss empowerment in all of its various aspects, Spiritual, Physical and Mental empowerment.

More about the Imagine Empowerment program participants…

Plan the rest of your day, view the Conference Schedule and Workshops

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Imagine the opportunity to reach women from over 50 Towns in Connecticut, as well as, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  Your sponsorship will help us provide a day of inspirational and educational programming for Connecticut Women. Proceeds from the conference are used to support non-profit organizations that  support women and girls in the region.

• Sponsorship Package

Exhibitor Opportunities

Imagine the opportunity to retail and showcase your products and services to a captured audience of over 250 women.  The Conference brings the Connecticut women’s  community together for a day of networking and professional development workshops with highly recognized speakers.

• Exhibitor Application

 

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Scenes & Comments from previous CWA events

“I came to the conference wanting to network with women, learn and grow, and I got to do it all. The workshops were very informative and I had a hard time choosing which ones to attend. I wanted to go to all of them! ” – Julie Gillespie, Simone Macca & Larrow, LLP, Attendee

“If you can only attend one event a year, go to this one. I came away so inspired by Joan Anderson’s keynote address and Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville’s workshop. I’m leaving here with action steps.” – Deb Prior, Priority Bookkeeping Services, Attendee

“I’ve never been to a conference and my experience at The Connecticut Women’s Conference was way beyond my expectations. I learned a lot and enjoyed plenty of social time for networking and meeting great people.” – Deb Bradshaw, Deb Bradshaw Art Glass, Attendee

More testimonials and highlights from the 2011 conference…