Own your Story.
Lead with Purpose. Build what’s Next.
THE EMPOWER ME 2026 EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 7, 2026
BLACK BEAR CASINO - OTTER CREEK HALL
YOUR IDENTITY IS YOUR CURRENCY
EMPOWER ME is back with a full-day experience!
A Day Designed to Move You Forward
EMPOWER ME is an inspiring, action-focused experience designed for people ready to grow, lead, and take ownership of what comes next.
Through honest conversations, powerful stories, practical sessions, and meaningful connections, EMPOWER ME will help you recognize the value of your experiences, strengthen your personal brand, and move toward the life and career you truly want.
Whether you are building a business, advancing your career, leading a team, serving your community, or navigating a new chapter, EMPOWER ME will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward with purpose.
This is more than a day of motivation. It is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and create a plan for your next move.
Who Should Attend?
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Business owners and entrepreneurs
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Emerging and established leaders
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Professionals ready to advance or make a career change
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Community leaders and changemakers
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Creatives and individuals building a personal brand
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Students and young professionals preparing for their future
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Anyone navigating a new season or searching for greater clarity
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200+
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SPEAKERS
PARTICIPANTS
The Speakers
Your Host: Shelly Peterson
CEO
Glenn Plante
Owner & CEO
Tara Bender
Co-Owner
FEATURED LEADERS
Nevi Mariadi
Owner & Chef
Kyle & Heather Bergherr
Owners
Bo Allen
Videographer
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Registration, Coffee, Connections
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Welcome to EMPOWER ME
9:30 - 10:30 AM - Glenn Plante
Bet on Yourself: The Courage to Start, Fail, Learn & Be Seen
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Strategic Planning: Vision to Action
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Break + Connections
11:00 - 11:30 AM - Nevi Maraidi
Stop Playing Small. Give Yourself Permission to Pursue Something Bigger
11:30 - 12:00 PM - Bo Allen
Capture the Story: You Don't Need a Production Crew to Start Telling a Better Story
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Lunch + Connections
12:30 - 1:00 PM - Keynote: Tara Bender
Built to Last — The Courage to Carry a Legacy Forward
1:00 - 1:45 PM - Kyle & Heather Bergherr
The Decision That Changes Everything
1:45 - 2:45 PM
An Interactive Experience Powered by Dignify
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Break + Connections
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Personal Branding is the Next Marketing Superpower
3:30 - 3:45 PM
Build the Life and Career You Actually Want – Your Next 12 Months
3:45 - 4:00 PM
Make Your Move!
Promoting Me
EMPOWER ME Brought to You by
Promoting Me is a strategy-led business growth and marketing firm that helps companies, organizations, and individuals determine where they want to go and build the brand, communications, digital presence, and marketing engine to get them there.