WithIt to host 2025 ‘Power Up!’ conference in Kansas City
Event to feature keynote from Barb Betts, with a focus on leadership and professional growth.
HIGH POINT – WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, will hold its annual professional conference June 2-4 at the Kansas City Marriott in Kansas City, Mo.
The 2025 event, titled “Power Up! Influence – Inspire – Impact,” will feature a keynote address from Barb Betts, a real estate broker, entrepreneur and host of the podcast “Relationships are Your Superpower.”
Betts will share insights on building authentic relationships to drive business success. Her presentation will challenge conventional networking approaches and provide attendees with practical tools to foster trust-based connections.
“The WithIt Conference is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities and focus on growth, leadership, and connection,” said Amy Van Dorp, executive director of WithIt. “Our program is designed to empower individuals with fresh ideas, valuable skills, and meaningful relationships that can propel their careers forward. The program is the most cost-effective in the industry and a deal for the incredible number of speakers and professional development topics presented.”
The conference agenda includes additional sessions focused on leadership development, featuring:
- “The Upward Influence Playbook – Speak Up, Manage Up, Move Forward” with Dr. Sarah Glova, an instructor at Duke and North Carolina State University.
- “10 Secrets to Level Up Your Leadership” with Kansas City-based speaker and author Tara Renze.
- Industry insights from Nora Gomez, chief merchandising officer for NFM, and Hailey Meyer of Compassionately Transparent Coaching, who has over 20 years of experience in the mattress industry.
Attendees can expect interactive discussions, networking with top female leaders and skill-building workshops designed to help professionals at all career stages.
Registration for the 2025 WithIt Conference is now open, with early-bird pricing available through May 1.
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