A POWER-PACKED DAY FOR FEMALE FOUNDERS & BUSINESS BOSSES
Get ready for a day of bold ideas, real talk, and game-changing connections! The Girl Gang Connections Conference is where female entrepreneurs and business owners come together to get inspired, level up their skills, and build a network that truly supports their journey.
From powerful speakers to actionable workshops and high-energy networking, this is more than a conference—it’s a movement. And this year we are going to share the formula we have identified for how to create meaningful success from your unique attributes and values.
Come ready to dream big, take action, and walk away with the confidence and connections to make 2025 your best year yet!
Conference AGENDA
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Coffee Connections (Optional)
9:30 - 9:40 AM
Welcome to the Girl Gang Connection Conference!
9:40 - 10:10 AM
Opening Keynote: The Power of the Comeback
Jane Cournan & Maria Allen
Co-founders of South Shore Home, Life & Style
We’re kicking things off with an unforgettable story of grit, grace, and second chances. Jane and Maria get real about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, the magic of resilience and reinvention, and why comebacks are often the most powerful chapters of all - setting the tone for a day of courage and connection.
10:10 - 10:45 AM
Panel 1: PATH - What got you here?
Let’s rewind and unpack the origin stories behind a few incredible journeys. This panel dives into the twists, turns, and total curveballs that shaped the paths of these powerhouse women and created life-changing opportunities.
Panelists:
Megan Driscoll – Megan Driscoll Consulting
Christina Muccio (Mooch) - Christina Muccio Coaching
Shelley North - Glow Beauty Boutique and Business Consultant
11:00 - 11:50AM
Panel 2: POWER - Own your strengths.
This panel’s all about the power of leaning in. Hear how these women recognized their natural gifts—and used them as fuel to build thriving businesses, meaningful brands, and bold new beginnings.
Panelists:
Ayla Brown - Musician and Speaker
Emmie Flaherty - Emmie Flaherty Realtor
Molly O’Conner - The Blo Bar and The Mobile Locker Co.
11:50AM-1PM
Lunch by The Chef’s Table + Table Networking
Delicious lunch options provided by the talented Julie Ellis from The Chef’s Table
1 - 1:50PM
Panel 3: IMPACT - Making a difference with your Path + Power.
What happens when you align your path and power with purpose? You make waves. These women are creating impact in their communities and beyond—and they’re doing it on their own terms while uplifting others.
Panelists:
Rachel Calabrese – ConfiKids
Taryn Dickey, M.Ed. – ADHD Coach
Kathleen Jodka – Mad Love Music Festival
1:50 - 2:15PM
Rotate + Reflect
Time to mix it up! You’ll rotate tables and connect with new faces—because sometimes the best wisdom comes from the woman sitting next to you.
2:15 - 2:30PM
What’s Your Power Statement?
It’s your moment: Take the mic and share your Power Statement—what strength you're owning this year and how you'll use it to make an impact.
2:30 - 3:00PM
Impact Keynote Closer
Kristie Dean
Founder, The Soul Project
Kristie brings it home with a powerful message about aligning your passion, power, and purpose. You’ll leave inspired, grounded, and ready to step boldly into your next chapter.
TICKETS. TICKETS. TICKETS.
ThursDAY, May 8 | 9:30AM-3:00PM
Coffee Connection Hour from 8:30am-9:30am
The Cushing Center in Norwell at
673 Main St, Norwell, MA 02061
GUEST SPEAKERS | PANELS OF EXPERTS | ACTIONABLE WORKSHOPS | NETWORKING + MORE
PRICING:
Girl Gang Member Ticket: $65
Girl Gang Ticket + Table: $100
Non-Profit Ticket: $150
Non-Member Ticket: $250
SPEAKERS+ PANELISTS
JANE COURNAN
Co-Founder of South Shore Home Life & Style
MARIA ALLEN
Co-Founder of South Shore Home Life & Style
CHRISTINA “MOOCH” MUCCIO
Mindset Coach, Entrepreneur,
Speaker + Storyteller
MEGAN DRISCOLL
Speaker, Author, and Award-winning Business Leader
KRISTIE DEAN
Founder & Executive Director
of The Soul Project
MOLLY O’CONNOR
Owner of Blo Blow Dry Bar + The Mobile Locker Co.
AYLA BROWN
Musician and Speaker
KATHLEEN JODKA
Founder of Mad Love Music Festival and Mad Love Inc.
RACHEL CALABRESE
Founder + Executive Director of ConfiKids
EMMIE FLAHERTY
Emmie Flaherty Realtor
SHELLEY NORTH
Owner + Founder of Glow Beauty Boutique
TARYN DICKEY
ADHD Coach for Female Entrepreneurs
SUSAN DAVIS
Owner + Founder of SHD Marketing
MELISSA SMITH
Co-Founder of Hale Bone Broth & Hope + Hale, Founder of Hanover Farmers Market
Our SPONSORS
Join us for a day designed exclusively for female business owners and dreamers
MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
INSPIRATION
Hear from industry experts and successful female entrepreneurs who will share their stories and insights.
Actionable SESSIONS
Participate in working sessions designed to help you enhance your skills, from marketing strategies to financial planning.
Meaningful Connections
Network with like-minded women, forge new partnerships, and build lasting relationships that will support your business growth.
