Upcoming Events
Sun, Jun 02Fred AstaireJun 02, 2019, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMFred Astaire, 174 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USAJun 02, 2019, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMFred Astaire, 174 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USAJoin us for an educational & inspiring afternoon featuring panel discussions on Self Care for the Caretaker, Confidence Building through Fashion, Nutrition, and Skin Care, and Perspectives on Stress Reduction. Pop by for a chair massage, grab a treat, and meet our group of dynamic & engaging ladies!
Why attend the Women's Development Expo?
Connect. Learn. Grow.
Connecting our local female community through the power of education and experience, the Women's Development Expo is finally here. Take advantage of forward-thinking keynote speakers, networking with influential attendees, and much more. Register today and join us for a unique and inspiring experience.
Our Schedule
Plan Your Day
Welcome!
12 PM to 1 PM
Start your afternoon off with a delightful treat or a relaxing chair massage! Find your way to our skin care or healthy nutrition consultants, take a spin around the dance studio or chat it up with our group of dynamic and engaging ladies!
Self Care for the Caretaker
1 PM TO 1:30 PM
Explore innovative self-care tips with these dynamic women who are in the trenches taking care of others as well as themselves, their families, and their careers. With tips and techniques to balance all the stressors of this unique time in your life. Hear from women who are experts on energy, time, resources, and planning.
SPEAKERS: Jeanne Messick, Courtney Coleman, Caitlin Reynolds, Leslie Palumbo
Inner & Outer Health Success Stories
2 PM to 2:30 PM
Learn the secrets of how women bloom through the power of inner and outer health. Improve your health, emotional wellness, most importantly, your confidence with specific tips / hacks to positively direct your life and lead you back to your true self.
SPEAKERS: Eva Menon, Lorraine Sanborn, Raeleen St. Pierre, Jennifer Gurnell
Managing Time & Stress
3 PM to 3:30 PM
Glean unique tips on how to manage your time and reduce your stress levels. Listen to this best practices panel for time management and stress reduction from our select group of executive women.
SPEAKERS: Lori Frazier, Mary Riley, Lesley Ingves
Close of Event
4 PM
Exchange numbers, grab a couple of photos, celebrate your new connections and shared experiences!
Courtney Coleman
Owner
Courtney's Massage
Courtney Coleman brings her combined experience as a Massage Therapist, Reiki Master and full-time care giver to her mother with Alzheimer's Disease. Self-care is top priority when caring for others and Courtney offers wellness recommendations and easy to incorporate tips for keeping the well full of enough energy for our loved ones and ourselves. She will also be offering complimentary chair massages!
Lori Frazier
Fixture Design Specialist
Winsupply Essex
Our resident humorist, Lori Frazier will be sharing her tricks for maximizing your relaxation time. From outfitting your home to spending quality time rejuvenating your spirit, she will bring a unique perspective to our panel talk. To learn more about Lori's professional journey, click here.
Jennifer Gurnell
Stylist
Cabi Fashion
Jennifer Gurnell has the unique ability to bring a fresh and vibrant look to our most mundane wardrobe choices. She will be giving us the details on how to keep that fresh, vibrant feel no matter the challenges we face! Learn more about her adventures here.
Lesley Ingves
Business Consultant
Clear Pathway, LLC.
We are thrilled to have time management specialist Lesley Ingves join us to share her techniques and methods to maximize efficiency and multiply our daily results, all while working in our natural way of functioning. She will help us reduce our stress by gaining control of our time and resources. Her tips will affect you personally and professionally like never before. Learn more about her systems here.
Eva Menon
Skin Care Consultant
Limelight by Alcone
Eva Menon lights up the room. Her years as a mother, nurse, consultant, and now skin care specialist have exposed her to some of life's most challenging and rewarding moments. Eva will give us insight into how she has overcome challenges and enjoyed achievements large and small. Learn all about her path here.
D. Jeanne Messick
Estate Planning Attorney
Dzialo, Pickett & Allen, P.C.
A dedicated and experienced leader in the complex field of Estate and Medicaid planning, Attorney Jeanne Messick shares her unique insights on how to care for yourself during life's transition times. Through her philanthropic and pro bono work, she gets the chance to share her knowledge outside the courtroom. You can learn more about her professional experiences here.
Leslie Palumbo
Author
Licensed Clinial Social Worker
Leslie Palumbo, LCSW
A leading psychotherapist specializing in strength based therapy for life transitions and a champion of Women’s Empowerment, we will have the pleasure of hearing Leslie speak on the secrets of accessing the strength inside you when life stretches you the most, as well as how to transform pain into power and purpose. See how Leslie has helped so many here.
Caitlin Reynolds
Marketing Coordinator
Golden Horizons Elder Care
You are the woman smack in the middle of a sandwich generation - responsible for aging parents and growing children. Caitlin will draw on her observation in this field and within her own family. She'll walk through some stress relief points and wrap up with a breathing technique to help relax, refocus and re-energize. Keep up with the latest from Caitlin here.
Mary Riley
General Manager
Oceanside Auto
How do you break into a space that is typically not your area of comfort? Hear Mary speak about ways to navigate the unknown and learn ways to not only be comfortable but to excel. Pick up on subtle techniques and powerful habits to reduce your discomfort in unfamiliar territory. Find out more about her here.
Lorraine Sanborn
Health Strategist
Fabulous Begins at 50
We’re thrilled to have Lorraine Sanborn as one of our conference speakers. A true entrepreneur and expert networker, she is always implementing new and innovative ways to improve health and wellness. Learn more about Lorraine here.
Raeleen St. Pierre
Owner
Professional Dance Instructor
Fred Astaire's Bloom Ballroom
Raeleen St. Pierre is a true example of following your passion in life. Raeleen has degrees in Child Development (AS) English/Psychology (BS) and Business Development (MBA) as well as certification in CPR, First Aid, personal training, Barre, Zumbini, and Zumba. Raeleen is delighted to combine her love of physical and emotional fitness with her passion for dance. Find out about all the exciting things in Raeleen's world here.
Come for one, stay
for them all!
Learn, Grow, Change!
We look forward to meeting you!