Michigan City, IN. – 7/22/2025 – A dynamic lineup of speakers is scheduled to deliver transformative strategies and engaging insights during the 2025 Professional Women’s Conference set for Nov. 12 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City.

This year’s event, which is expected to draw over 500 professionals from around the region, will feature Elyssa Smith as a keynote speaker. Smith, a renowned speaker and life strategist, will deliver the inspiring message, “Permission to Be You: From People-Pleasing to Powerful.” Her address will provide insightful tips about harnessing self-power and leading with authenticity.

Also delivering a keynote address will be Sheeren Thor, a best-selling author and executive coach who taps into her wit and transformative outlook to help others create purpose-driven lives. In her keynote speech, “Revolutionary Woman: How to Lead in a World that is Set Up for You to Follow,” Thor will help attendees strengthen their decision-making skills through advice on self-leadership, boundary setting, and confidence building.

The conference, presented by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) and sponsored by ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development, will also feature a series of breakout sessions led by powerhouse speakers, including:

Valentine Torres – A time management expert, author and teacher, Torres will deliver “Purposeful Productivity: Aligning Time with What Matters Most.” Attendees will learn how to manage time, prioritize tasks, and establish effective workflows to achieve goals.

Patti Komaro -- Gymnastics business trailblazer Komaro will highlight, “From Transaction to Transformation: Redefining the Customer Experience.” In this breakout session, Komaro will show business leaders how to strengthen connections, brand and engagement. 

Tradara McLaurine – Inspirational author McLaurine will provide focus on clarity in her breakout session titled, “Powerfully Aligned: When ‘No’ Leads to Your Best ‘Yes.’” Attendees will gain insights about setting boundaries and intentional leading.

Morgan Davis – Professionals looking to be seen can attend Davis’s breakout session, “You Belong at the Table: Mastering Career Visibility.” Here, Davis will speak about career elevation, personal branding and advocating for yourself.

Elyssa Smith – In addition to the keynote speech, Smith will also conduct a breakout session focusing on “Stopping Stress in its Tracks So You Can Prosper.” Her insights promise peace through addressing burnout before it happens.

Logan Secrist – Marketing expert and business leader Secrist will enlighten attendees on how to build a brand that shines. “Boss Brand, Queen Content” will deliver tips on personal branding, content strategy, visibility and more.

Andie Hines Lagemann – Lagemann will tap into her expertise as an emotional intelligence practitioner to help others achieve goals without losing themselves. “Burn Bright, Not Out” will provide actionable techniques to establish sustainability in leadership, energy, and long-term growth.

Anna Gomez -- Financial industry powerhouse Gomez will explain how leaders can thrive in every season of their professional journey in a breakout session titled, “Ageless Impact: Owning Your Power at Every Stage.” Highlights will include multi-generational leadership, career reinvention, and more.

“The goal of the Professional Women’s Conference is to meet the needs of women at all career stages, and we are thrilled to be bringing another powerhouse lineup of incredible speakers who will do just that,” said Andrea Pearman, executive director of NWIIWA. “This year’s conference will truly be a transformational event for everyone – from aspiring leaders to seasoned professionals.”

Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.professionalwomensconference.com/sponsorships-tickets.

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About NWIIWA: The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) is the leading regional group for the professional development of women and their careers. Its mission focuses on providing opportunities for professional growth through leadership, support, and education in a variety of industries. Together with its members, NWIIWA supports the continuing advancement of women by bringing together the region’s most successful professionals in all areas of business, industry, and community service.