Beyond Business: Building a Conference That Inspires Growth and Connection
For years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the power of connection. Whether it’s through my work with Des Moines Parent, my role as President of FemCity Des Moines, or simply being part of this amazing community, one thing is clear, when people come together to share, grow, and support one another, incredible things happen.
That belief is at the heart of the Beyond Business Conference.
More Than Another Business Event
I didn’t want to create just another professional conference. The Beyond Business Conference was designed to be a gathering where leaders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers come together. Not just to talk about strategies, but to share stories, experiences, and ideas that inspire real growth.
It’s about stepping beyond titles and to-do lists and creating authentic connections rooted in who we are, not just what we do.
A Space for Future Leaders to Share and Grow
I am forever grateful for the spaces I’ve been part of that allowed me to step comfortably into the role of a leader. Those experiences showed me just how important it is to have welcoming, open environments where people feel empowered to grow.
A space like this is essential if we want to do big things in our community. That’s what the Beyond Business Conference is. To give future leaders a seat at the table. It’s a place where women can feel seen, heard, and encouraged to step confidently into leadership roles.
Leadership is about more than skills. It requires courage, authenticity, and community. This conference was built to provide all three.
Growth That Goes Beyond Business
Yes, you’ll walk away with tools and strategies to grow your business. But just as importantly, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives on how to grow personally. How to align your values with your work, how to create balance, and how to lead with impact. Because true success isn’t one-dimensional.
Building a Movement of Leaders
At its core, the Beyond Business Conference is about creating a movement of leaders who uplift one another. It’s about cultivating a community where we don’t just exchange business cards, we exchange encouragement, wisdom, and connections that last.
This is how the Beyond Business Conference came to be. To give current and future leaders the space to share, to grow, and to build something bigger than themselves.
Join us!
Will you be part of it? Join us at the next Beyond Business Conference and claim your space in this movement. Next conference is Thursday, September 25 at The Rewind in West Des Moines. Spots are filling quickly!
