Women's Fresh Perspectives Conference Schedule

Monday, April 6, 2026

5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Welcome & Opening Reception

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:00 A.M. - 7:50 A.M.

Networking Breakfast

8:00 A.M. - 8:10 A.M.

Co-Chair Welcome

8:10 A.M. - 8:25 A.M.

Setting the Stage for Growth

8:25 A.M. - 9:25 A.M.

General Session
Protect Your Power: Boundaries That Drive Peak Performance

Growth doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from protecting what matters most.
Drawing from her work on energy instincts and burnout-proof performance, Erin King, “The Energy Expert” for Peak Performance, reveals how women unknowingly leak energy and how intentional boundaries help reclaim focus, confidence, and momentum. In this high-energy opening keynote, boundaries are reframed as the key to unlocking energy, clarity, and sustainable performance. Attendees will identify their unique energy instinct, uncover common energy drains, and gain practical strategies to protect their capacity — without guilt.

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Erin King
Author, Researcher, Creator of
The Energy Exam

9:25 A.M. - 9:40 A.M.

Transition to Workshops

9:40 A.M. - 10:25 A.M.

Workshop 1A
Rewrite Your Money Story:
How to Transform Your Relationship with Work & Worth

Financial freedom isn’t about just wealth—it’s about clarity, confidence, and control. Join Claire Wasserman, Founder of Ladies Get Paid, as we explore how money beliefs and financial boundaries shape decisions, self-worth, and long-term stability. Through approachable tools and real-life examples, women will leave equipped to rewrite their relationship with money, work, and worth, and make intentional, values-aligned money decisions—personally and professionally—without shame, overwhelm, or rigid rules.

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Claire Wasserman
Founder of
Ladies Get Paid

Workshop 1B
Beyond Small Talk: Building Meaningful Connections That Last

Success isn’t built on business cards; it’s built on connection. In this session, attendees will gain practical tools to move beyond surface-level networking and build meaningful professional relationships that last. Participants will learn how to start stronger conversations, connect with confidence, and maintain relationships over time in ways that feel natural, not transactional.

10:25 A.M. - 10:35 A.M.

Transition Time

Take a quick breath and reflect on what you learned in the first Workshop Block and wait for your new speaker to arrive!

10:35 A.M. - 11:20 A.M.

Workshop 1A & Workshop 1B REPEAT

11:20 A.M. - 11:35 A.M.

Take a Break and Return to the General Session Room

11:35 A.M. - 12:35 P.M.

General Session
Resilient & Ready: Leading with Confidence, Clarity and Courage

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Colette Carlson
Human Behavior Expert, Speaker and Founder
Speak Your Truth Inc.

12:35 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Networking Lunch & Professional Photos

2:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.

Transition to Workshops

2:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Workshop 2A
Stand Your Ground: Negotiating with Confidence, Clarity, and Connection

Negotiation isn’t limited to salary discussions—it happens every day in conversations about time, expectations, resources, and results. In this interactive session, Colette Carlson equips women with practical strategies to advocate for their value while preserving trust and relationships. Participants will learn how to prepare for key conversations, frame their value, create options instead of concessions, and respond calmly under pressure. With ready-to-use language and relatable examples, attendees leave with tools they can immediately apply with customers, colleagues, and leaders to achieve better outcomes—without sacrificing authenticity.

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Colette Carlson
Human Behavior Expert, Speaker and Founder
Speak Your Truth Inc.

Workshop 2B
Burn Bright, Not Out: Finding Calm, Clarity & Confidence in the Chaos

Life and work rarely slow down. In this high energy, interactive session, Erin Stafford draws on research, leadership experience, and her personal burnout recovery to show women how to stay resilient when demands increase and priorities shift.

You’ll learn practical mindset shifts and simple, sustainable tools to protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and lead with clarity and confidence, without waiting for things to “calm down.” This is about learning how to thrive in the chaos, not escape it.

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Erin Stafford
Speaker, Author, Social Psychologist
Burnout Survivor

3:00 P.M. - 3:10 P.M.

Transition Time

Take a quick breath and reflect on what you learned in the first Workshop Block and wait for your new speaker to arrive!

3:10 P.M. - 3:55 P.M.

Workshop 2A & 2B REPEAT

4:00 P.M. - 4:50 P.M.

Breakout Activity & Refresh

4:50 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Transition Time

Take a quick break and return to the Grand Ballroom for an “unplugged” discussion with IFPA’s Cathy Burns and other industry leaders!

5:00 P.M. - 6:20 P.M.

Women in Leadership: Unplugged with Q&A

As you’ve come to expect from sessions at the WFPC, select industry leaders will be there to share their experiences, insights, and ideas – and in this session, they’ll gather to moderate a discussion on the issues that are challenging, taboo, or rarely addressed in a business setting. Bring it to this safe, conversational space, and with empathy and experience; your peers will help you find a solution.

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Cathy Burns
CEO
International Fresh Produce Association

6:20 P.M. - 6:25 P.M.

Closing Remarks

6:25 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.

Girls Night In Happy Hour

After an empowering and inspiring Women's Leadership Panel, unwind and let your hair down at our Happy Hour that captures all the cozy and delightful vibes of a Girls Night In. Join us for an evening that feels like hanging out with your besties, where you can be your true self, laugh, share stories, and create lasting memories. This Happy Hour is not just an event; it's a heartfelt experience designed to bring women together in a space of trust, joy, and camaraderie.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:30 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.

Networking Breakfast

8:15 A.M. - 8:25 A.M.

Co-Chair Welcome

8:25 A.M. - 9:25 A.M.

General Session
I Didn't Sign Up for This

When life doesn’t go as planned, it’s easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or self-critical. In this uplifting session, Kristina Kuzmic blends humor, honesty, and real-life storytelling to help women detach their worth from circumstances beyond their control and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Join us as we gain practical tools to break free from stress, prioritize needs without guilt, and craft a personal path to success—grounded in resilience, self-compassion, and hope.

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Kristina Kuzmic
Public Speaker, Author, Comedian

9:25 A.M. - 9:40 A.M.

Take a Break

9:40 A.M. - 10:25 A.M.

General Session
Thrive from Within: Staying Mindful About Health & Wellbeing

Boundaries, confidence, and resilience all require energy – and that energy has to come from somewhere. Through science-informed insights, honest conversation, and practical tools, learn how to fuel your body in ways that fit real schedules, real stress, and real life. We’ll explore how mindful nourishment, hydration, stress awareness, and simple daily habits support the stamina, clarity, and emotional steadiness women need to lead well.

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Emily Holdorf, MS, RDN
Influencer & Community Manager
International Fresh Produce Association

10:25 A.M. - 10:40 A.M.

Transition to Workshops

10:40 A.M. - 11:25 A.M.

Pick Your Session

Workshop 3 - It's Getting Hot in Here

Brain fog, hot flashes, fatigue, oh my! Perimenopause and menopause are significant life transitions that can impact energy, wellbeing, and daily performance. In this judgement-free workshop, we will build awareness, share perspectives, and explore practical, lifestyle-based approaches that support resilience and adaptability, so women feel ready to take on this season of change.

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Kristina Kuzmic
Public Speaker, Author, Comedian

Workshop 4 - Adulting in Real Life

Early adulthood and career come with big decisions and pressures -career growth, relationships, supposed timelines, and personal priorities. Join this supportive space to explore these challenges, manage expectations, navigate societal pressures, and gain practical tools to build confidence and make intentional choices for sustainable personal and professional growth.

11:25 A.M. - 11:40 A.M.

Take a Break & return to the General Session room

11:40 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Reflection & Group Activity

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

General Session
Princess Found: You Are More Than Your Title

In this inspiring closing keynote, Author and Humanitarian Princess Sarah Culberson invites attendees to reflect on identity, resilience, and the courage to define success on their own terms. Through her remarkable journey of self-discovery, she challenges the belief that titles or roles determine worth—and reminds us that confidence comes from knowing who you are beneath them.

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Princess Sarah Culberson,
SIERRA LEONE PRINCESS. AUTHOR. HUMANITARIAN. SPEAKER.,
Sierra Leone Rising

1:00 P.M. - 1:10 P.M.

Co-Chair Close & Key Takeaways

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Schedule

Monday, April 6, 2026

Welcome & Opening Reception

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Networking Breakfast

Co-Chair Welcome

Setting the Stage for Growth

General SessionProtect Your Power: Boundaries That Drive Peak Performance

Erin KingAuthor, Researcher, Creator of The Energy Exam

Transition to Workshops

Workshop 1A Rewrite Your Money Story: How to Transform Your Relationship with Work & Worth

Workshop 1B Beyond Small Talk: Building Meaningful Connections That Last

Transition Time

Workshop 1A & Workshop 1B REPEAT

Take a Break and Return to the General Session Room

General SessionResilient & Ready: Leading with Confidence, Clarity and Courage

Networking Lunch & Professional Photos

Transition to Workshops

Workshop 2A Stand Your Ground: Negotiating with Confidence, Clarity, and Connection

Workshop 2B Burn Bright, Not Out: Finding Calm, Clarity & Confidence in the Chaos

Erin StaffordSpeaker, Author, Social PsychologistBurnout Survivor

Transition Time

Workshop 2A & 2B REPEAT

Breakout Activity & Refresh

Transition Time

Women in Leadership: Unplugged with Q&A

Cathy BurnsCEOInternational Fresh Produce Association

Closing Remarks

Girls Night In Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Networking Breakfast

Co-Chair Welcome

General SessionI Didn't Sign Up for This

Take a Break

General Session Thrive from Within: Staying Mindful About Health & Wellbeing

Emily Holdorf, MS, RDNInfluencer & Community ManagerInternational Fresh Produce Association

Transition to Workshops

Pick Your Session

Workshop 3 - It's Getting Hot in Here

Workshop 4 - Adulting in Real Life

Take a Break & return to the General Session room

Reflection & Group Activity

General SessionPrincess Found: You Are More Than Your Title

Co-Chair Close & Key Takeaways

WFPC 2025 Sponsors

General Session
Protect Your Power: Boundaries That Drive Peak Performance

Erin King
Author, Researcher, Creator of
The Energy Exam

Workshop 1A
Rewrite Your Money Story:
How to Transform Your Relationship with Work & Worth

Workshop 1B
Beyond Small Talk: Building Meaningful Connections That Last

General Session
Resilient & Ready: Leading with Confidence, Clarity and Courage

Workshop 2A
Stand Your Ground: Negotiating with Confidence, Clarity, and Connection

Workshop 2B
Burn Bright, Not Out: Finding Calm, Clarity & Confidence in the Chaos

Erin Stafford
Speaker, Author, Social Psychologist
Burnout Survivor

Cathy Burns
CEO
International Fresh Produce Association

General Session
I Didn't Sign Up for This

General Session
Thrive from Within: Staying Mindful About Health & Wellbeing

Emily Holdorf, MS, RDN
Influencer & Community Manager
International Fresh Produce Association

General Session
Princess Found: You Are More Than Your Title