October 2026 | Green Bay, WI
Oct 6 — Backstage Event | Oct 7 — Women's Leadership Conference
Get early access to secure your ticket to the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference & Backstage Event!
Registration is open for a limited time!
The Women’s Leadership Conference is designed to empower you, regardless of where you are. Our event options will provide you with the opportunity to listen, participate, engage and learn with others whether you choose to join us at the Backstage Event on October 6, or for the Conference on October 7 — in person at the Resch Expo or virtually from anywhere — we welcome all attendees. Decide what option is best for you and be prepared to learn, connect and be inspired.
Judi Holler
Judi Holler is a pro speaker, motivational poet, and creative entrepreneur leading a soul-powered revolution in leadership called The Art of Self-Expressionism™—her original framework for unlocking courage, creativity, and initiative from the inside out.
Equal parts boardroom veteran and artistic firestarter, Judi blends 15 years of corporate leadership in the hospitality industry with the improv training she honed at Second City and the unapologetic vibe of her 90s upbringing. Today, she’s a top keynote speaker for bold brands and modern leaders, delivering electrifying main-stage experiences that fuse business acumen with artistry—and leave audiences activated.
Her words have reached millions through her bestselling books, top-ranked podcast, and global speaking clients including T-Mobile, the Boston Red Sox, Ritz-Carlton, Bank of America, Edward Jones, and Ford. Judi’s work has been featured in Forbes, Success Magazine, Smart Meetings, Arizona Foothills, and Good Morning Texas (WFAA 8), earning praise for her fearless blend of creativity, strategy, and raw truth.
Jennifer Watson
Jennifer Watson is a dynamic speaker, executive-performance strategist and wellness- practitioner with a gift for visionary, intuitive coaching. She helps CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigate growth, challenge, and high-stakes transitions with clarity and resilience.
A former D1 collegiate track athlete and two-time All-American, she has been featured on the TEDx stage, NBC, FOX Radio, and top summits. With a clinical background in physical therapy and over 25 years of experience in behavioral science, mind-body performance, and leadership development, she guides top-tier professionals in mastering their internal ecosystem for elite results.
October 2026 | Green Bay, WI
Oct 6 — Backstage Event | Oct 7 — Women's Leadership Conference
The Women's Leadership Conference is currently accepting applications for speakers to be a part of our 2026 event. Please find a link to the application below. Speakers chosen by the conference's advisory board will be notified in the spring.
Vicki Updike is the president and founder of New Sage Strategies. A women’s leadership development company equipping women with the tactics and strategies to continue to build their career. Prior to consulting, Vicki’s corporate leadership journey included various marketing and executive positions. Her last corporate position was president of Silver Star Brands.
Having been a president and c-suite executive gives Vicki a unique perspective in coaching and business advising. She brings experience in the areas of strategic planning and execution, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
Vicki is passionate about helping create strong, effective leaders and leadership team. She loves a good challenge and leans on her knowledge and experiences to help build results-minded leadership qualities in each person or group she gets the privilege to work alongside.
Vicki Updike • Coach | Advisor | Author
FOUNDER OF THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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