The Next Chapter Experience
About this Event
Ladies, throughout our lives we find ourselves beginning new chapters. Sometimes those chapters arrive after a career change, retirement, children leaving home, the loss of a loved one, a new opportunity, or simply a growing sense that it's time for something more.
The Next Chapter Experience is a thoughtfully curated morning for women who are exploring what's next and want to reconnect with the strengths, wisdom, and experiences that can help guide them forward.
Join us on September 19, 2026, at The Woods on 84, an elegant venue that provides the perfect setting to pause, reflect, and invest in yourself.
Through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and interactive activities, you'll gain greater clarity about where you've been, where you are today, and where you want to go next.
This is not about reinventing yourself.
It's about recognizing the strengths God gave you that have shaped your journey—and how those same strengths can support the woman you're becoming.
Because every chapter of your story matters.
And your next chapter begins with you.
Your Ticket Includes
• Continental brunch
• The Next Chapter Experience Journal
• Guided reflection activities
• The Next Chapter Collection
• The Next Chapter Resource Guide
• Meaningful connection with other women
Space is intentionally limited to create a personal and engaging experience.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What You'll Experience
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Continental Brunch
Info: Begin your morning with coffee, light refreshments, and an opportunity to settle in, meet other attendees, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of The Woods on 84.
🕑: 10:00 AM
Welcome to The Next Chapter Experience
Info: We'll begin by exploring a simple question many of us face throughout life: "What's next?"
Together, we'll create space to pause, reflect, and prepare for a meaningful morning of personal growth and discovery.
Looking Back to Move Forward
Info: Reflect on the chapters that have shaped your life and discover how your experiences have prepared you for what's ahead.
Reconnecting with Your Strengths
Info: Through guided activities and meaningful reflection, you'll identify strengths, gifts, and qualities that may have been overlooked—or simply forgotten along the way.
Reflection & Renewal
Info: Experience one of the morning's signature activities as you reconnect with the woman you're becoming and consider how your strengths can guide your next chapter.
Writing Your Next Chapter
Info: You'll leave with practical insights, a renewed sense of confidence, and an opportunity to create a personal action plan for what's next.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing
Info: Before you leave, you'll receive The Next Chapter Collection and a few final words of encouragement as you begin writing your next chapter with greater clarity and confidence.
Meet Your Host
Host: Kathleen Pennell
Info: Kathleen Pennell is the founder of EmpowerU2Be and creator of The Next Chapter Experience. As a Communication Stylist and certified Taking Flight with DISC & EQ facilitator, she is passionate about helping women reconnect with their strengths, gain clarity, and move confidently into life's next chapter. Drawing on more than 20 years of professional experience and over a decade of leadership development and training, Kathleen creates engaging, interactive experiences that encourage lasting personal growth and authentic connection. Recently experiencing a significant next chapter of her own, Kathleen discovered insights that deepened her understanding of identity, resilience, and embracing change. Those lessons inspired her to create **The Next Chapter Experience**, a morning designed to help other women reflect on their journey, recognize the strengths they've gained, and confidently begin writing their own next chapter.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 124.56
