Diversify Thinking Presents: Forward Together
Have you been searching for a change?
We always feel like we are looking for something, don't we?
What if we could move Forward Together?
We can.
Join us at our third annual New Hampshire conference for women
who are ready to move forward together, with a community of support, mentorship, and guidance.
Join us as we move from inspiration to action.
The last two years were incredible - are you ready to do it again?
If you said Hell, yeah…
Forward Together 2025 Agenda
8:00am Networking Breakfast & Registration
Join us for breakfast to kick off your day and meet other attendees before this immersive experience.
8:45am Welcome & Mindful Preparation
Candice Benson will kick off the day and get us ready for what lies ahead with some mindful preparation.
9:00am A Life of Leadership: A Fireside Chat with Emily Gray Rice & Edna Conway
Edna Conway returns this year for an intimate conversation with Emily Gray Rice as they explore Emily's remarkable journey as a civil leader. This is an opportunity to hear firsthand from a dynamic leader who has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals.
10:00am Negotiation Know-How: Empowering Women to Advocate for Themselves
Donna Gandt will teach you how to identify your value, articulate goals, and overcome common challenges. Explore how to build rapport, leverage strengths, and achieve win-win outcomes in scenarios like salary discussions or contracts. Leave empowered with skills to turn challenges into opportunities and advocate for your success.
10:45am Menopause: You are not crazy!
Noor Al-Humaidhi, MD, Doctor & Menopause Specialist will ground us with the foundational knowledge to empower us to ask better questions about women's reproductive health and then walk us through strategies to help navigate these changes.
11:30am Practicing Relationship Strategies that Build Trust at Work & Home
Candice Benson will share essential communication, conflict resolution, and trust-building skills for work and life. By reframing conflict as a growth opportunity, we will explore conscious communication and diverse resolution approaches.
12:15pm Mindful Movement
Deb Jurkoic will guide us through mindful movements to get our bodies moving and our energy flowing after a morning of immersive learning.
1:45pm Mentoring Circle
Engage in a live mentoring session where we will walk through challenges from our fellow attendees guided by a coach with the support of our amazing community.
2:30pm Empowered Finances: Navigating Your Path to Financial Confidence
Financial confidence isn’t just about earning and saving—it’s about feeling empowered to make informed decisions and create a secure future. In this session, Shanna Deshaies will share key strategies to take control of your financial well-being, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities that women face.
3:15pm Networking & Cocktail Hour
We will take a break to sip on your favorite mocktail or cocktail of choice and spend more time connecting with each other.
4:15pm From Setback to Success: A Journey of Empowerment Through Career Transition
Melissa Jurkoic will share her personal journey of resilience, transformation, and empowerment as she navigated a successful career transition allowing her to take control of her professional destiny.
5pm Closing
Let's close out the day with a plan to take action and move forward together.