Name: BECOME Women's Summit: Be Bold. Create.
Start: 2026-03-12T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-13T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

Women’s Day of Inspiration and Leadership Summit
BECOME is a two-day experience designed to elevate leadership, strengthen business strategy, and inspire women to create boldly in their personal and professional lives.
This Summit brings together high-achieving women in business, leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurship for powerful conversations, practical education, and meaningful connection. You’ll hear from women who have been there, built it, scaled it, and are willing to share the real stories behind their success.
Whether you are leading a team, growing a business, building a brand, or redefining your next chapter, BECOME is designed to meet you where you are and move you forward with clarity and confidence.
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Thursday | Opening Night Experience
The Summit opens with an interactive “Ask Me Anything” Marketing Panel featuring specialists across every lane of a modern marketing strategy. Topics include email marketing, blogging, SEO, podcasting, branding, graphic design, organic content, reels, and overall marketing strategy. Attendees are encouraged to bring real questions and leave with actionable answers.
Following the panel, Little Black Book Publishing Company hosts an elegant Champagne Networking Reception in a glamorous 12th-floor banquet room overlooking Lambert International Airport.
During the reception, you’ll hear from:
* Carmen Fronczak, Chief Revenue Officer at Friendship Village, sharing insights on leadership and the realities of living and working in the sandwich generation
* Shelly Snow-Pordea, International Best-Selling Novelist and Publisher, speaking on the power of owning your voice and your story
* Sisi Surgant, International Best-Selling Author, Fashion Designer, and Marketing Influencer, sharing her journey of overcoming scars and stepping into the life you deserve
Thursday night sets the tone for authentic connection, inspiration, and community as the Summit begins.
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Friday | Women’s Day of Inspiration Summit
Friday delivers a full day of education, inspiration, and connection designed to support women who are ready to lead boldly and create with intention.
Featured experiences include:
* Opening keynote from Whitney Kenter, Visionary CEO and Thought Leader
* Leadership and entrepreneurial masterclass breakouts led by Suzanne Sierra, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, and Breanna Kleeschulte, Operations Specialist at Bre K Network
* Conversations with Sisi Surgant, International Best-Selling Author and Influencer
* A Real Talk interview with Mary Engelbreit, International Artist, Illustrator, and Entrepreneur
* A Media Activation Workshop facilitated by Chelsea Haynes, offering actionable strategies to increase visibility and amplify impact
* Additional speakers and educators added regularly
Throughout the day, attendees will also experience:
* Curated networking with women who inspire, challenge, and support one another
* The BECOME Boutique featuring women-owned businesses
* A Book Fair and Author Meetups
* Live entertainment
* Premium swag and special surprises
This is not just a conference. It is a space to be poured into, to learn from those ahead of you, and to connect with women who understand the value of investing in themselves.
Your future is calling. It is time to be bold. It is time to create.
Because when women move forward together, there is no limit to what we can build.
Ticket Options
Early Bird:
Full Two-Day Experience — $219 + tax (through January 31, 2026)
Full Two-Day Experience:
$299 + tax (after February 1, 2026)
BECOME Boutique Participant:
$399 + tax (includes Summit access)
BECOME Boutique Assistant:
$55 + tax (does not include Summit access)
Opening Night Experience:
$179 + tax
Table of Influence Sponsorship:
$1,500 (table of 6 plus exclusive perks)
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Space is limited and early bird pricing will sell out.
Register early to secure your seat.