2025 International Women's Day Celebration

Ashley Owens is a trailblazer in the world of networking, serving as the premier Networking Concierge. She is a one-of-a-kind professional who helps individuals and businesses grow their network and generate revenue with intention. With a wealth of experience in training, coaching, and speaking, Ashley is a sought-after expert in the field of tactical networking and personal branding.

As the host of two popular digital TV talk shows, RVNTV, and ThisIsItTV, Ashley interviews entrepreneurs and business owners, sharing their insights on the best business practices and the art of networking. With over 1300 introductions under her belt and hundreds of introductory meetings with business professionals, Ashley has a wealth of knowledge to share.

Ashley has spoken to over 300 networking groups, organizations, companies, and conferences, and her expertise has been featured in numerous media outlets. In addition to her work as a Networking Concierge, Ashley also teaches personal branding at Temple University, where she inspires the next generation of business leaders. She is also President of the Personal Injury Mastermind Conference. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal brand, grow your network, or simply learn from one of the best in the business, Ashley Owens is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to take their career to the next level.

Bridgett Battles - Executive Presence Strategist & Brand Stylist
The Bridgett Battles Experience
Topic: "Owning The Room: Building Confidence and Commanding Attention"
Are you ready to take your executive presence to the next level? This Session will equip you with strategies to make an unforgettable first impression, overcome self-doubt, and command any room with confidence and composure.

Erica Quigley
CEO & Founder 

Topic: “Stepping Into Your Value”

Talking Points:

• Harnessing Your Unique Potential for Success
• Learn practical steps to embrace your strengths, overcome self-doubt, and grow confidently as a leader.
• Building Strategic and Scalable Company Operations
• Real-world success stories:  How process optimization saved businesses time and money
• Effective SOP Development
• Understand the key steps to creating consistent and effective standard operating procedures across various sectors.
• Implementing Change Management Frameworks

Erica Quigley is the CEO and founder of Poka-Yoke Solutions, leveraging over 15 years of operational expertise to transform business operations through her innovative methodologies. As the author of "Business Process Flow Mapping, Succinctly" and the creator of the Poka-Yoke Process™, Erica has revolutionized how companies achieve operational excellence by focusing on efficiency without complexity. Under her leadership, Poka-Yoke Solutions has forged key partnerships, such as with Trainual, attained WBENC and WOSB certifications, and was recognized as one of the "50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses" in 2023. With a proven track record of building and scaling operations for high-growth companies, Erica established Poka-Yoke Solutions in 2018 with the goal of making the Poka-Yoke Process™ the gold standard in operational change management. She holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a Master Certificate in Lean Enterprise Solutions from Villanova University. Erica is dedicated to helping organizations grow through practical, streamlined solutions that foster sustainable growth and productivity.  



Special Guest MC
Michelle Snow - Executive Business Coach- Grow With Snow - Preparing Business for Commercial Contracts
Michelle Snow, is the Platinum Connect & Vision to Performance Coach formerly known as “Career Coach on Duty”. Michelle is a Philanthropist, Award Winning Coach, and the President & Executive Consultant of the multiple companies and the new non-profit “Grow Together Snow Foundation”. Michelle originally piloted as an entrepreneur in the year 2010. At the time, the primary concept was slated only for young adult mentoring in Professional & Leadership Development. The Michelle Snow Company's Business Purpose is: Helping People Turn Potential Into Power. The Vision is: Making You Relevant Now. With these guiding principals, we equip our clients with the skills, confidence and experience to be competitive leaders.




The theme of the IWD 2025 #AccelerateAction campaign. The Theme calls for urgent action to speed up the progress of Women's Equality