Polished Event 2024

From Students to Leaders: Polish Your Career Journey

Don't miss the 6th Annual Polished: Women in Business Conference! This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and be inspired by sucessful business leaders in our community.

The event will be held on Friday, November 15th, 2024. Our goal is to help students and recent alumni discover career opportunities available to them and to help get them inspired for the future!

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

If you are unable to attend the entire conference, feel free to choose specific sessions that best fit your schedule. We encourage you to participate in whatever you can!

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8:00 AM - Check-in & light breakfast: Keller Building Atrium

• Free headshots will be available in the morning from 8:00 - 8:45 AM.

8:45 AM - Opening Remarks: Keller Building Auditorium

Lindsey Lewis, MBA, ChFC, CFP | UVU Personal Financial Planning Program Alumni Board President Emeritus | Polished Event Founder

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Opening Keynote Speaker: Keller Building Auditorium

Tessa White, The Job Doctor - The Unspoken Truths for Career Sucess

• Learn how to work with, rather than against your company. And change the way you interact with the workplace altogether. Develop a career strategy that leaves you energized, rather than drained, and gives you the keys to becoming a more promotable person. Every individual will leave understanding how to implement a self-directed growth strategy and a path to reclaim career satisfaction. Learn the secrets of a successful career that aren't taught anywhere else.

10:15 - 10:45 AM - Breakout Session #1 (Keller Building, 3rd Floor) Choose One

Personal Financial Planning Track: Finding your Fit - Navigating Career Paths in Financial Services

Taynia Vakapuna( Austin Private Wealth), Taylor Westergard (evolving Money), & Lauren Loucks (Diversify Wealth Management).

• Join us for an engaging panel discussion with three accomplished professionals who graduated 5-10 years ago. They will share their experiences in the financial services industry, highlighting challenges and successes in finding their professional paths. Hear their stories about transitioning roles, identifying value-aligned companies, and launching their own ventures. This discussion offers valuable insights into their career journeys and lessons learned, inspiring current students as they begin their paths in the dynamic financial services field.

Leadership Track: From Aspiration to Action: Cultivating Leadership Skills for Women in Business

Kara North, Moxie Law Group

• Join Kara H. North, Managing Partner at Moxie Law Group, as she provides actionable strategies for transforming your leadership aspirations into reality. You’ll learn how to develop essential skills, overcome challenges, and create a clear path to becoming a successful leader in the business world.

Entrepreneurship Track: Can your Small Business Scale Beyond the Startup Stage?

Maysen Minor, Beadology

• Farmers markets forever? No, thank you! Join Maysen Minor, an entreprenuer and graduate of UVU, as she shares what it truly takes to transition your small business from startup mode to full-blown success. We’ll break down the key moves and growth hacks you need to know, along with strategies to tackle the challenges of scaling up. Get the lowdown on how to elevate your business and ensure it thrives long-term!

11:00 - 11:30 AM - Breakout Session #2 (Keller Building, 3rd Floor) - Choose One

Personal Financial Planning Track: Advancing in the PFP Field

Tenille Taggart, Northern Mutual

• Join Tenille Taggart for an insightful session designed for aspiring professionals in the Personal Financial Planning industry. Discover key strategies for success, learn how to develop essential skills, and gain valuable insights from Tenille's extensive experience.

Leadership Track: Leading Like a Boss Lady: How to Crush it in a Modern Workplace

Emily Rowley, First Colony Mortgage

• Join Emily Rowley to discover how to balance the power of soft skills with a direct approach in leadership. This breakout explores leading with empathy and assertiveness, blending compassion with clarity to inspire and guide your team effectively. Learn to harness your unique strengths as a woman in business to achieve success without sacrificing your values and authentic self.

Entrepreneurship Track: How to Succeed in Entrepreneurship

Emily Smith, Convoi Ventures

• Join Emily Smith for an engaging session focused on turning your ideas into reality. Emily will share practical tips on how to launch your business, navigate challenges, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you're at the idea stage or ready to take the plunge, this session will inspire and equip you with the essential tools to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

11:45 - 12:15 PM - Breakout Session #3 (Keller Building, 3rd Floor) - Choose One

Personal Financial Planning Track: Unmasking Your Brilliance - Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Carmen Chaires, JP Morgan

• Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud." In this discussion with Carmen Chaires from JP Morgan, we see how it manifests and the ways to combat our doubts.

Leadership Track: Learning to Lead

Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, Intermountain Healthcare

• Join Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones for an inspiring session on developing your leadership skills. With her extensive experience in empowering teams and driving change, Seraphine will share valuable insights on building confidence and fostering collaboration.

Entrepreneurship Track: From Idea to Income - Turning College Ambitions into Profitable Businesses

Joey Albertson, Bookflow and The Profitability Project

• Join Joey Albertson, CEO of bookflow and The Profitability Project, as she dives deep into the critical areas of Finance and Operations (RevOps). She will provide actionable strategies to master financial management and optimize RevOps, empowering students to effectively drive profitability and scale their business ideas into successful ventures.

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch & Panel Discussion (Keller Building, 4th Floor)

Polish your Career Journey

Join us for an inspiring discussion panel featuring successful businesswomen who are redefining leadership! Gain invaluable insights and practical tips on how to polish your career and navigate the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and finance. These trailblazers will share their experiences and advice to help you achieve your goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and empower your professional journey!

• Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, Centene Corporation
• Joey Albertson, Bookflow and The Profitability Project
• Carmen Chaires, JP Morgan

1:30 - 2:00 PM - Informal Networking Reception & Headshots (Keller Building, 4th Floor)

Polished Sponsored by:

• UVU Entrepreneurship Institute
• UVU Money Success Center & PFP Program
• UVU Women in Business Impact Lab

Host or Publisher Women in Business Impact Lab