The Power of The PAUSE

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Sinclair Community College Building 12 | Dayton, OH

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An intentional experience for women who are ready to:
Reflect. Renew. Reimagine.
About this Event

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to PAUSE?

Not because everything is done.

Not because everyone else has been taken care of.

Not because you have finally checked every box on your never-ending “To Do” list.

But because YOU. MATTER. TOO.

Each year, Sister to Sister brings women together to celebrate, connect, and remind one another of the strength we carry.

This year, we are creating intentional space for something we all need:

A moment to breathe.
A moment to reflect.
A moment to reconnect with the woman beneath all the responsibilities, all expectations, and all demands of everyday life.

The PAUSE will be a unique space — one centered on reflection, meaningful conversation, and genuine connection.

This year, we are embracing the power of slowing down and being fully present, so that each of us can experience what is possible when we PAUSE.

And just in case no one has told you recently (or ever!):

You are allowed to PAUSE.

Not only are you allowed…you are encouraged to PAUSE!

Pause does not mean you are stuck.

Pause does not mean you are giving up.

Pause is where clarity begins.

It is where you listen to your own wisdom.

It is where you make room for what is next.

Whether you are leading a team at work, caring for your family at home, building a dream, navigating change, or simply doing your best to make it through each day, this experience is your invitation to step away from the noise and be fully present for yourself.

Tian Philson of LSF Wellness will join me as we create a gathering designed to inspire reflection, meaningful connection, and renewal through sisterhood.

Together, we will hold space so that you can:

• Reflect on where you have been
• Release what no longer serves you
• Reconnect with your strength, purpose, and possibilities
• Reimagine what comes next

Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is not push harder.

Sometimes, you simply need to…

PAUSE.

I invite you to join us on September 19 for a collective PAUSE.

I am confident that we will all be better for it!

In love and sisterhood,

Karen M.R. Townsend, Ph.D.

Conference Host


Thank you to our sponsors!

AT & T

The Bob Ross Auto Group

CareSource

JYG Innovations

KeyBank

The Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation

Premier Health

The Ronnie Redd State Farm Agency

Sinclair College




Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM
Conference Opening : The PAUSE We Need
🕑: 10:30 AM
Morning Workshop: PAUSE. Practice. Repeat.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Conference Lunch and SisterCircles
🕑: 01:30 AM
Afternoon Workshop: The PAUSE Continuum
🕑: 03:00 PM
Conference Wrap-up and Dessert Reception
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Where is it happening?

Sinclair Community College Building 12, 12 South Perry Street, Dayton, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 158.93

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