LeadHERship October Meet-up: The Faces of Motherhood: Stories Through the Seasons

Schedule

Tue Sep 09 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

919 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701-1408, United States | Huntington, WV

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🌟 You Won’t Want to Miss This LeadHERship Meetup! 🌟
📅 Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 WV Building Penthouse, 910 4th Ave, Huntington, WV
An evening of community, connection, and powerful conversation—all with breathtaking penthouse views. Enjoy delicious appetizers by Boujee Boards by Roz, mingle, and be inspired.
✨ This Month’s Topic: The Faces of Motherhood: Stories Through the Seasons
From early childhood to adolescence, career balance, and the empty nest years, we’ll explore the unique challenges and joys of motherhood in every phase.
Host
Shannon Smith, M.D.
Mom, stepmom to 3 teenagers, Leadership Strategist, Communication Coach, Pediatrician, entrepreneur, farm girl, and wife—walking the unique path of blending family life with career and purpose. Founder of Own Your Focus and the Badass Boss Moms Facebook community, and author of Screw the Fairytale: A 21-Day Proven System for Single Parents to Find Love and Build a Life They Love (but applicable to all).
Featured Guest Speakers
Alys Smith, J.D.
Attorney turned mediator and civic leader. After 16–18 years as a trial attorney while raising her daughters, she stepped back from practice in 2004 to volunteer, mentor, and serve as a CASA. As an empty nester, she launched a part-time mediation practice and, upon moving to West Virginia, embraced new purpose—co-founding the Women Warriors Summit, the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, and serving as First Lady of Marshall University and a guardian ad litem.
Britt Hagy, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, nationally certified Pilates instructor, pelvic floor health specialist, and professional modern dancer. A mom of four (ages 7, 5-year-old twins, and a 2-year-old), Britt balances family life, Pilates/PT practice, and dance performances with grace and resilience.
Taylor McKnight
Sharing her wisdom on balancing motherhood with the many responsibilities of life.
Why Attend?
âś… Connect with women balancing motherhood, careers, and personal growth
âś… Be inspired by stories of resilience and reinvention
âś… Build community in a supportive, empowering setting
Event Details
📍 WV Building Penthouse, Huntington, WV
🕠 Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:30 PM
👉 RSVP in the LeadHERship Group Event
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