They are running businesses, managing teams, making decisions that carry weight, and contributing to the strength and growth of our region in meaningful ways.

They are not at the beginning of the conversation around leadership. They are in the middle of it.

And in many cases, they are navigating that responsibility in real time—balancing growth, managing complexity, and moving their work forward without much pause. The pace is steady, the expectations are high, and the decisions they make have real impact.

This is the reality that shaped Whole Women, Strong Leaders.

In partnership with the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, we are bringing together a regional group of women leaders for a conversation that reflects what leadership actually looks like at this level. The intention is not to create another event built around general ideas or surface-level advice. It is to create space for a more grounded and relevant discussion—one that aligns with the work women are already doing across business, healthcare, and community leadership.

We are honored to welcome Jan Lesher as our keynote speaker. Her leadership experience brings depth and perspective to the conversation, offering insight into what it means to lead across seasons, responsibilities, and evolving challenges. She will be joined by a panel of women who are leading within their own organizations and industries, each bringing practical experience and a clear understanding of what leadership requires in practice.

This event is designed to support women who are already carrying responsibility and making decisions that matter. It is not about adding more to an already full schedule. It is about creating an opportunity to step into a room where the conversation reflects the level at which they are already operating.

Because leadership does not happen in isolation. It happens in the middle of ongoing work, competing priorities, and continued growth. And there is value in being in a space where that is understood, where insight is shared from experience, and where the conversation is both practical and relevant.

Our partnership with the Greater Vail Area Chamber reflects a shared commitment to supporting leaders across our region in ways that are meaningful and aligned with the realities of business today.

We look forward to welcoming our community to Whole Women, Strong Leaders and to creating a space where the conversation reflects the work already being done.