SUMMIT
october 22, 2026
Designed for This Season
Redefining Success.
Living with Intention.
Growing with Purpose.
You Don’t Have to Do It All. You Just Have to Be Here.
A day for women who are juggling it all, figuring it out, and finding their way forward.
A women’s summit about real life, meaningful connection, and creating a life and career that align with who you are and what matters most—right now.
Life doesn’t stand still. Neither do we.
We move through seasons of growth and change, ambition and uncertainty, new beginnings and unexpected challenges. We juggle careers, families, relationships, responsibilities, and the expectations we place on ourselves. And somewhere in the middle of it all, it can be easy to lose sight of what we need, what we value, and what we want this season of life to look like.
It’s time to make room for that conversation.
Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and community as we bring women together to share experiences, spark new ideas, build meaningful relationships, and remind one another of something we all need to hear:
You are seen. You belong. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
The Juggle Is Real. And So Is the Power of Women Coming Together.
Featuring 4x Emmy winning speaker Molly Grantham, presenting her inspiring talk, The Juggle Is Real.
Life is messy. The balancing act is real. And the pressure to keep every plate spinning can feel overwhelming.
Through The Juggle Is Real, Molly brings an honest, relatable perspective to the challenges of navigating life, work, and all the things that make us who we are.
Because the goal isn’t to do everything perfectly. It’s to find your footing in the middle of the beautiful, complicated, ever-changing reality of life.
Get ready to laugh, reflect, feel understood, and walk away reminded that you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.
Every Season of Life Deserves a Seat at the Table.
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for building a fulfilling life or a meaningful career.
What worked for you five years ago may not work for you today. The goals you once chased may look different now. Your priorities may have shifted. Your definition of success may be changing, too.
And that’s okay.
This summit is about giving yourself permission to embrace the season you’re in instead of measuring your life against someone else’s.
It’s about asking the questions that matter:
Whether you’re growing a business, advancing your career, navigating a major life transition, raising a family, rediscovering yourself, or simply figuring out what comes next, there is a place for you here.
You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to be willing to show up.
More Than a Conference. A Room Full of Women Who Get It.
The best things happen when women come together.
When we share our stories, we discover common ground. When we exchange ideas, new possibilities emerge. When we open doors for one another, everyone moves forward.
This day is designed to create space for the conversations that don’t always happen in the everyday rush.
Come to connect. Meet women who understand the joys, challenges, and complexities of navigating life and work.
Come to collaborate. Exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and discover what becomes possible when we bring different perspectives to the table.
Come to grow your network. Build genuine relationships with women who could become your next collaborator, mentor, business partner, cheerleader, or friend.
Come to feel a sense of belonging. Find community in knowing that your experiences matter, your voice has value, and there is room for you exactly as you are.
You never know what one conversation might spark. A new idea. A new opportunity. A new friendship. A reminder of what you’re capable of.
Sometimes, the most valuable thing you take away from a room full of women is the realization that you were never meant to do it all alone.
Leave Inspired. Leave Connected. Leave Knowing You Belong.
Imagine a day where you can step away from the demands of your everyday routine and invest in yourself.
A day where you can meet women outside your usual circles, hear stories that resonate, share ideas without hesitation, and have conversations that leave you thinking differently about what’s possible.
A day that reminds you that your ambitions matter, your values matter, and your current season matters.
That’s what we’re creating.
When you leave, we hope you take more than notes and new contacts. We hope you leave with:
Because success isn’t about keeping every plate spinning. It’s about knowing which plates matter most to you—and giving yourself permission to let the rest look different.
Your People Are in This Room.
You may arrive not knowing many people. You may come with a friend or colleague. You may be in a season of change, craving connection, or simply ready for something new.
However you arrive, there is a place for you here.
This is your invitation to step away from the noise, invest in yourself, and spend a day alongside women who are navigating their own versions of the juggle.
Women who are building, learning, leading, adapting, starting over, and figuring it out.
Women who believe we can accomplish more when we support one another.
Women who know that belonging isn’t about having it all together. It’s about being welcomed as you are.
Come as you are. Bring your whole self. Leave a little more connected to who you are and the women around you.
Carolina Women's Collective Summit
One day. Meaningful connections. A reminder that you belong.
📅 Date: October 22, 2026
📍 Location: Coral Bay Club
Atlantic Beach, NC
Your next chapter doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Let’s make room for what matters to you, right now.
SUMMIT program
8:30-9:00 Registration
(Coffee + light fare)
9:00 Welcome
Lynn Minges
9:15 Opening Speaker
Marianne Waldrop, Col, USMC, ret, PhD
9:45 Break
10:00 Keynote Speaker
“The Juggle is Real”
Molly Grantham
11:30 Lunch (Provided)
12:30 Balancing Success, Family, and Personal Goals
Grey Joyner, Dr. Julianne Davis Payne,
Amanda Atchinson, Beth Beswick
1:45 Break
2:00 Values-Driven: Building Your Life on What Actually Matters an Interactive Workshop
Juliet Kuehnle
4:00 Finale with the Founders:
Booth Parker, Jillian Lister &
Silvana Botta
4:15 Champagne Mixer
5:00 Official Close | Until Next Year
Molly Grantham
As a 4x Emmy winner, 3x author and dynamic global speaker gracing 1,000’s of stages, Molly’s clever wit with diverse crowds makes her a sought-after hit with global crowds. Fortune 500 companies rave about her—
“Power Presence.”
“Inspired us to go further.”
"Captivating ideas said in relatable ways."
—while Hollywood A-listers chat with her, everyday people feel seen by her, and 15,000+ interviews later, she’s still leaving audiences quoting her words for years.
Her client list includes: Coca-Cola Consolidated, Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Novant Health, Wells Fargo, Atrium Health, US Bank, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Juliet Kuehnle
Mental Wellness CEO & Author | Award-Winning Licensed Therapist | Featured in Top Media Outlets
The real flex? Emotional resilience. Juliet helps audiences stop spiraling and start thriving - no shame, no fluff. Mental wellness is the edge, and she shows you how to build it.
Lynn Minges
strategic advisor
ncrla
marianne waldrop
carteret county commissioner
grey joyner
grey joyner interiors
beth beswick
vp human resources
Amanda Atchinson
senior vp of hr
transimpact
dr. Julianne Davis payne
veterinarian
mitchell village animal hospital
Founders
Booth Parker, Jillian Lister & Silvana Botta