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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SPEAKERS
PARTICIPANTS
The Speakers
Your Host: Shelly Peterson
CEO - Promoting Me
Glenn Plante
CEO - BP Builders
Tara Bender
Co-Owner - Benders
FEATURED LEADERS
Nevi Mariadi
Owner & Chef - Bali Asian Cuisine
Kyle & Heather Bergherr
Owners - The Greenhouse
Bo Allen
Bo Allen Productions
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Registration, Coffee, Connections
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Welcome to EMPOWER ME
Build Something that Outlasts You
Leadership Panel
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Break + Networking
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 1 - Your Name is Your Brand
Session 2 - Stop Playing Small
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch + Featured Speaker
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Executive Conversation
Session 3 - Build the Life & Career You Actually Want
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Break + Connections
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Empower Me Workshop
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Closing Keynote
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Empower Me 2026 Closing
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.