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An empowering all-day event exclusively designed for women entrepreneurs. Elevate your business, expand your network, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and mentors through
Extraordinary Speakers
An extraordinary lineup of accomplished women entrepreneurs
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Problem Solving Panels
panels/success sharing & strategies.
Workshops
Hands-on, minds-on learning workshops.
Connection And Collaboration
opportunities while forging meaningful partnerships.
Unlock The Blueprint To Becoming A BOSS
Step into the spotlight at the Building A Boss Summit, an electrifying all-day event crafted exclusively for female entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business acumen to the next level. Say goodbye to monotonous conferences and hello to a vibrant gathering brimming with engaging workshops, dynamic speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Connect personally with trailblazing women who have set the foundations for our success. Dive into interactive sessions, swap contact details, savor delicious complimentary refreshments, and depart with a renewed zeal to conquer your business goals in 2024. Don’t miss out—secure your ticket today and transform your tomorrow!
Our Summit Keynote Speaker
Jessica Zweig
JESSICA ZWEIG has been described as "a voice of her time” by Marianne Williamson and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes.
A serial entrepreneur, Jessica founded three businesses, and recently sold her agency, SimplyBe., the nation’s premier personal branding company.
Her first book was the #1 bestseller, Be: A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself. Her forthcoming release, THE LIGHT WORK: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, and Illuminate the World, hits shelves August 2024.
Host of top-ranked podcast, The Spiritual Hustler, Zweig is a highly sought-after speaker for companies like Google and Nike, a leader of a global community of spiritual women and hosts sold-out retreats on business, branding and spirituality across the world.
Are You Ready Hartford ?
Boss Talks and Go Confidently Coaching join forces on October 5, 2024 to host an event unlike any other designed to EMPOWER female entrepreneurs in Hartford, Connecticut and surrounding cities .
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Meet Your Hosts
Hillary Gadsby
Boss Talks Network
Hillary is the visionary behind Boss Talks, a speaker series launched in 2014 in Los Angeles. This initiative showcased the trials and triumphs of successful women entrepreneurs, fostering a network where attendees can forge valuable connections and discover opportunities. One notable success story emerged when Nicci Levy, founder of Alchemy 43, met her first investor, Toni Ko of NYX Cosmetics, at one of these events. Today, Boss Talks has evolved into a global mentorship platform dedicated to empowering women in their entrepreneurial pursuits through mentorship, strategic connections, education, and a supportive community.
Hillary also spearheads the Building a Boss Summit, leveraging her two decades of event planning expertise and a sharp eye for impactful content. With the summit, Hillary aims to create an immersive one-day experience that helps women entrepreneurs and business leaders soar to new heights, promoting the advancement of women in leadership.
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Go Confidently Coaching
Julie de Lucca Collins
Julie is a highly sought-after speaker, business coach, and author dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to build and grow successful businesses.
With a passion for helping women establish and expand their brands, Julie has become a trusted advisor for many women out there. Certified in Tiny Habits, Julie leverages her expertise to guide individuals toward positive behavioral changes that lead to lasting success.
As a dynamic speaker, Julie has captivated audiences with her insightful talks and has been featured on prominent media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and FOX. She was a speaker on the TEDX Stage at TEDx Mellen Street in November 2023.
Her expertise has also been recognized on a broader scale, as she serves as a member of the Governor's Counsel for Women and Girls in CT.
Julie's influence extends to the airwaves, where she hosts a radio show, Confident You, on a top-rated Global Radio network, providing a platform to inspire and educate listeners. When she’s not on the airwaves, she’ll be recording episodes for her top-rated podcast, Casa DeConfidence, where she co-hosts alongside her #hothandsomehusband.
April Caldwell
April Caldwell: Co-Founder & CEO of fayVen.com, the "Airbnb of retail space." With an MA in Entrepreneurship and a BS in Business Management, April combines academic prowess with a passion for innovation.
A 10-year USAF veteran, she's also Director of Ecosystem Development for Action Zone, and an alum of Stella Labs, Soaring City, Embarc Collective, Tampa Bay Wave and more. Her entrepreneurial journey includes programs like EBV, V-WISE, EDGE, and STRIVE with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
April's accolades include winning David Meltzer's Two Minute Drill on Bloomberg, St. Pete Pitch Night, and receiving the Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund and Steve Fund Grant.
Featured in news outlets and named a Top 23 Startup to Watch by Tampa Bay Inno, April's impact reaches wide. She's a children’s ministry volunteer,the former owner of The Princess and The Popper, and a supervisor at The Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
PARTNERS + SPONSORS
BABS Gives Back
Did you know that a percentage of proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated back to the non-profit?
Join us at The Building a Boss Summit Hartford, where each summit we proudly partner with a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing initiatives for women and girls in leadership. If you are interested in partnering with us and supporting this vital cause, please click below to learn more
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 5th 8 am - 6pm
Welcome & Intro by your hosts Hillary Gadsby & Julie Delucca Collins
Opening speaker: Danielle Marggraf
Business Essentials Panel
Morning Networking Break
Ai Workshop with Maria Von Losch
How She Built It Power Panel
Lunch
Fireside chat with Jessica Zweig
Sip n Shop Networking & Book Signing with Jessica
Marketing panel
Closing speaker