Own Your Story

Schedule

Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Crowne Plaza Lansing West | Lansing, MI

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Turning Life's Experiences Into Purpose, Passion & Power!
About this Event

Join Women In Action WIN for this two day event!!

Friday, October 2nd - Saturday, October 3rd


Every woman has a story—and every story has the power to inspire, transform, and empower.

Join Women in Action (WIN) for a life-changing weekend where women from all walks of life come together to celebrate resilience, healing, faith, and purpose. Through inspiring keynote speakers, authentic conversations, worship, interactive experiences, and meaningful fellowship, you'll be encouraged to embrace every chapter of your journey—your victories, setbacks, lessons, and breakthroughs.

Discover how your life experiences can become the foundation for greater purpose, renewed passion, and lasting impact. You'll leave equipped to confidently own your story and use it to encourage and influence others.



Registration Includes
  • Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast
  • Personalized fragrance creation experience
  • Saturday morning fitness class
  • Conference T-shirt
  • Gifts and giveaways

Friday Night Special Session

Young Adult Conversations (Ages 18–30)

A dedicated space designed for young women to connect, share experiences, ask honest

questions, and receive encouragement in a welcoming environment.



Conference Schedule

Friday, October 2

5:00 PM – Doors Open & Registration

5:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Prayer

6:00 PM – Dinner

6:30 PM – Young Adult Conversations (Ages 18–30)

6:30 PM – Meet the Memoirists

Featured Speakers

  • Stacy Paige – Walking Through Physical Healing
  • Presentation of the Margo Penkins Award
  • Dr. Carmen Thomas – Recession Proof System - Financial Artchitect
  • Special Music – Kim Glover
  • Javette Kyle – When Life Be Lifing

8:30 PM - Signature Experience

Create Your Personal Fragrance

Just as every woman's story is uniquely her own, so is her fragrance. During this interactive experience, you'll create a custom scent that reflects your individuality. No two fragrances will be exactly alike—a beautiful reminder that your story is unlike anyone else's.


Saturday, October 3

7:00 AM – Morning Fitness Class

8:00 AM – Doors Open

8:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Prayer

9:00 AM – Breakfast

9:30 AM – Table Talks

10:15 AM – Panel of Sisters

Honest conversations, shared wisdom, and practical encouragement from women who have overcome life's challenges.

10:25 AM – Special Music

10:30 AM – Tamara Blakes - Owning Her Story

11:15 AM – Desiree Kirkland - Living Authentically: Purpose, Passion & Power



You'll Leave With...
  • Renewed confidence in your journey
  • Practical tools to walk in your purpose
  • Encouragement from authentic women's stories
  • New friendships and meaningful connections
  • A personalized fragrance as a keepsake of your experience
  • Inspiration to embrace your past and boldly step into your future

Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your journey has purpose.

Join us for a weekend that will inspire you to Own Your Story and discover the power of living authentically.


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Where is it happening?

Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 South Creyts Road, Lansing, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 81.88

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