Lead like
you mean it.

Equipping women to lead boldly, break barriers, and create lasting impact through connection, growth, and fearless leadership.

NOV 10   •   7:30 AM - 3:30 PM   •   JOPLIN, MISSOURI

WHAT BOLD ACTUALLY IS

A full day of leadership, not a feel-good afternoon.

The BOLD Women's Summit is a full-day leadership-development event produced by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce built for women across every industry who want tools they can actually use, not a pep talk.

Before BOLD, this level of programming meant driving hours out of the region. Now it happens here, with nationally recognized speakers, breakout tracks built around where you are in your career, and a room full of people worth knowing.

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Building a day that's actually designed, not improvised

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Opportunities to connect with women worth knowing

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Leadership development grounded in real strategy

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Development you can put to work on Monday morning

Why BOLD Was Born

A simple but powerful vision.

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The BOLD Women's Summit was born from a simple but powerful vision: to boldly elevate the women of our region and create a space where growth, leadership, and community collide.

Developed by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, BOLD exists to cultivate leadership, confidence, and connection among women from every background and industry.

It's a full-day experience intentionally designed to equip, uplift, and inspire through nationally recognized speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, and genuine opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Before BOLD, many women in our region had to travel far to access this level of professional and personal development.

Now, that same world-class experience is happening right here in Joplin, Missouri ensuring that leadership growth remains accessible, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the community we love.

The BOLD Movement

More than an event.

BOLD isn't just another women's event, it's a movement.

A movement to activate potential. Amplify voices. Build bridges.

It's where professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and community change-makers come together to lead change and live boldly, shaping the future of leadership across our region and beyond.

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The Vibe

See what BOLD is really like.

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One agenda, six moves.

Full breakout-track details and speaker lineup land closer to the event - here's the shape of the day.

8:30 to 8:45 AM

Introductions

Neely and Amanda Stone emcee.

8:45 to 9:30 AM

Keynote: Dr. Ashley Smith

The opening keynote to set the tone for the day.

9:30 to 9:45 AM

Break

Stretch, refresh, and connect.

9:45 to 10:30 AM

Breakouts

Announcement Coming Soon
Mitzi Starkweather
Dr. Rachel Dennison
Judy Smetana, Ph.D.

10:30 to 10:45 AM

Break

Stretch, refresh, and connect.

10:45 to 11:30 AM

Keynote: Mitzi Starkweather

A mid-morning keynote to keep the energy moving.

11:30 AM to 12:45 PM

Lunch & BOLD Exhibitors

Enjoy lunch and visit the BOLD Exhibitors.

1:00 to 2:00 PM

Remarkable Voices Panel

A panel conversation with remarkable women.

2:00 to 2:15 PM

Break

Stretch, refresh, and connect.

2:15 to 3:15 PM

Keynote: Dr. Rachel Dennison

The closing keynote to send everyone off inspired.

This year's lineup

Meet The Speakers

Past summits have brought in statehouse leaders, founders, and clinicians who don't do fluff. This year's lineup is locking in now.

Dr. Ashley Smith

Keynote: Courageously Confident: The Visionary approach to Bold Leading

Judy Smetana, Ph.D.

Breakout Speaker: Dare to set boundaries, Dare to Give yourself Permission, Dare to be confident, Dare to be You!

Mitzi Starkweather

Keynote

Dr. Rachel Dennison

Keynote

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Speaker Sponsors

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Your Business Featured

Exhibitor Booths

Presenting For Profit Booth

To be announced

Nonprofit Booth

To be announced

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Venue

James River Church - Joplin Campus

1850 S Maiden Ln

Joplin, Missouri

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please email

You can also reach us at +1.417.624.4150

1850 S Maiden Ln, Joplin, MO 64804, USA

Save your seat.

$125 gets you the full day keynotes, breakouts, lunch, and a room full of women worth knowing.

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