2022 WomanUP!® Agenda

TUESDAY * 8/30

11am * Registration Open

1:30-4pm * Wine Tasting with Alycia Mondavi * Ticketed Event

The Blue Room

Nothing says “California Living” like an afternoon sipping some of the region’s most renowned wines and tasting small bites with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. During this pre-conference experience, you’ll be led through a guided tasting of local wines grown in the Napa Valley wine regions hosted by none other than fourth-generation Mondavi Wine empress Alycia Mondavi.

1:30-4pm * Outdoor Guided Painting Class * Ticketed Event

Ocean Terrace + Lawn

Join us on Tuesday afternoon for a Plein Air painting class! All art supplies will be provided -- you just bring your unique vision. This will be a fun, instructor-led, open-air chance to laugh, paint, and network!

5-6:30 Welcome Reception

Ocean Terrace + Lawn

Join us on the Ocean Terrace + Lawn for a celebratory sip and light snack after you check in… and before you head out to explore Huntington Beach!

Tueday

WEDNESDAY * 8/31

7-7:30am * Yoga + Meditation on the Ocean Terrace + Lawn

7:45am * Registration Open

7:45am * Connecting Over Breakfast

Ocean Terrace + Lawn

8:45 Sapphire Ballroom Doors Open

(VIP ticket holder may enter at 8:30am)

9am * WomanUP!® Leaders Welcome You!

9:10am * C.A.R. Leadership Welcome

Emcee: Sara Sutachan, C.A.R. SVP, Strategy + Engagement, Co-Founder, WomanUP!®

For the first time in the HERstory of C.A.R. we have a majority female Leadership Team. In this discussion, the Leadership Team will kick off our 6th annual WomanUP!Ⓡ by sharing their leadership journey and sharing their lessons along the way.

John Sebree, C.A.R. CEO
Otto Catrina, C.A.R. President
Jen Branchini, C.A.R. President-Elect
Heather Ozur, C.A.R. Treasurer
Melanie Barker, C.A.R. 2023 President-Elect

9:30am * Opening Keynote * Bringing it Home in 2022
Emcee: Kama Burton, Broker + Owner, CMB Realty Services

If NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith had listened when she was told “no,” she wouldn’t be on this stage today. Join Leslie as she details her personal leadership journey, and discusses the importance of safety, strength, and sustainability to the 2022 Leadership Team.

Leslie Rouda Smith

2022 NAR President

9:40am * Leading By Example - When Women Work Together

Emcee: Mia McLeod, President + FounderMcLeod & Associates

For the first time since NAR was founded in 1908, the Leadership Team is majority female. But they didn’t make it there alone. These NAR leaders will share their journey to the highest ranks of organized real estate, shine a light on who supported them along the way and provide concrete examples of how they work together to serve their profession and their colleagues.

Moderator: Jen Branchini, C.A.R. President-Elect
Leslie Rouda Smith, NAR President
Shannon King, NAR VP of Association Affairs
Tracy Kasper, NAR First Vice President
Nancy Lane, NAR Treasurer
Kaki Lybbert, NAR VP of Advocacy

10:15am * WomanUP!® Talk * The Power of You

Emcee: Sandra Miller, License Partner + Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Santa Monica

Get ready to be EmPOWERed as POWERhouse author, speaker, trainer, and veteran real estate trusted advisor, Bertina Power, takes you on a journey to uncover the POWER that lies within you. Bertina’s energetic, authentic and electric delivery style shines through as she gives you the blueprint to activate your internal POWER source.

Bertina Power

Author, Motivational Speaker

Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Chicago

10:30am * The Doors of Possibility Authenticity Opens

Emcee: Melissa Sofia, Founder, Avenue Collective

A common thread throughout the stories shared in the WomanUP! Community is imposter syndrome. These leaders will share their negative, limiting beliefs and the journey of how when they stopped listening to the self-sabotaging thoughts and started digging into their true, authentic selves…the possibilities became endless.

Moderator: Sabrina Brown, Broker/Owner, Brown and Brown Real Estate
Bertina Power, Author + Motivational Speaker
Barb Betts, Broker/CEO, The RECollective
Rhonda Keliipio, Broker/Owner, SparrowLily Realty Inc.

10:55 - 11:10am * BREAK

11:10am * Welcome Back

11:15am * Giving Your Best Yes

Emcee: Donelle DuFault, Broker Associate, Re/MAX Success

Are you ready to expand your business and not sure where to start? Have you been dreaming of having more time to invest in giving back to your community, starting a passion project, or sharing time on adventures with family and friends - but can’t imagine how you'd make it all happen?

Whether you are a leader of thousands or a solopreneur leading yourself right now - delegation is a tricky art to master. For some, it is easy to slip too far into delegating everything; for others, it’s hard to let go - resulting in a hustled and harried schedule. These leaders are coming together to share their wisdom on how to know when, how, and to whom you should delegate… and tell the stories that will inspire you to start, too!

Moderator: Stacey Soleil, Head of Community + Industry Relations, Follow Up Boss
Christine George, Co-Founder, Post & Beam Creative
Pam Blair, Broker + Owner, YogaBug Real Estate
Crystal White, Director of Agent Development, @properties

11:40am * Becoming A Harmonic Leader

Emcee: Natalie Leon, Region Director, Business Development, Modern Broker

Harmonic Leadership is for those who seek to be more positive, inclusive, and mindful leaders. Join these industry pacesetters to hear their stories, tips, and strategies for showing up for themselves (mind, body, and spirit), so they can show up for their teams. You’ll leave with things to implement in your life and business so you can do the same.

Moderator: Debra Trappen, Chief Strategist, WomanUP!®, CEO, d11 consulting
Ariana Gaffoglio, Team Leader, The Eklund/Gomes Team Orange County
Kymberley Jackson-Dumas, Broker, K Dumas Homes
Hilary Saunders, Co-Founder + Chief Brokerage Officer, Side

12:05pm * Stepping UP and Into Your Influence Thru Investing

Emcee: Barb Betts, Broker + CEO, The RECollective

According to research from Ellevest, wage and wealth disparities start young and increase from there. Women are more likely to retire with less money, and even though they make up 57% of all higher education students, they hold nearly 2/3rds of debt across all educational levels. Yet in several studies, women were shown to be more successful investors than men were. These powerful leaders will share their stories and wisdom about their relationship to money, how they help others with it, and why it is time to take control of your financial future so you can create a future filled with making your dreams possible!

Moderator: Gretchen Pearson, Broker + Owner, BHHS Drysdale
Alex Tieu, Managing Partner + Co-Founder, Twenty Five Ventures
Amy Corr, EVP of Culture + Agent Development, @properties Christie’s International
Amber Steadman, General Manager, TKR Properties; Broker, Steadman Group w/ Coldwell Banker

12:45 * LUNCH + CONNECTION TIME

Ocean Terrace + Lawn

Wednesday

Afternoon CircleUP Sessions
These breakOUT sessions are a new addition to our program this year. They are a combination of inspiration + education + actionable advice!

1:45pm * CircleUP! Session 1 * Building A Purpose-Filled Business

Sapphire Ballroom * Room A

Emcees:

Sabrina Brown, Broker/Owner, Brown and Brown Real Estate

Claudia Diaz, District Vice President, Women's Council of REALTORS®- California

During this session, we will explore what it looks and feels like to look at your company through a purpose-filled lens. We will start with your why and send you on your way with a road map that will help you make the changes needed to strengthen and grow your business in 2023 and beyond!

Guides:

Molly McKinley, Co-Founder, Redtail Creative; Founder, Intentionaliteas
Mia McLeod, President + FounderMcLeod & Associates
Tami Bonnell, CEO + Co-Chair EXIT Realty International
Kama Burton, Broker + Owner, CMB Realty Services

1:45pm * CircleUP! Session 2 * When You're Ready For Your Next New Season

Sapphire Ballroom * Room B

Emcees:

Leslie Appleton Young, Housing Economist & Consultant; Co-Founder, WomanUP!®

Sandra Miller, License Partner & Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Santa Monica

Crafting an intentional vision for your life can seem daunting and that deters too many of us from doing it. Creating a compelling vision of the life you want is actually one of the most effective strategies for achieving the life of your dreams - in every season. Designing a clear and well-defined vision doesn’t happen overnight… envisioning your life and the next steps you will take requires time, and reflection.

Do you hear the whisper of “there is more for me out there” but don’t know where to start?

Join industry experts as they help us start the conversations that help you envision your next new season and take your first steps toward making that happen.

Guides:

Kendyl Young, Founder, Diggs ADU
Valerie Torelli, Broker/Owner, Torelli Realty
Cathy Scharetg, TEDx Speaker, Trainer, Coach * VP, Intero Real Estate Services
Annette Anthony, Director of Corporate Engagement, EXIT Realty International

2:45 * BREAK

3-4pm * CircleUP! Session 3 * Creating a Culture Where Highly Profitable Teams Thrive

Sapphire Ballroom * Room A

Emcee: Hilary Saunders, Co-Founder + Chief Brokerage Officer, Side

Join industry experts as they help us start the conversations that help you uncover and sharpen your skills and elevate your mindset to help you become the best leader for your team!

Guides:

Melissa Sofia, Founder, Avenue Collective

Serina Lowden, Founder, All City Homes

Amy Kong, Founder, Trust Real Estate

3-4pm * CircleUP! Session 4 * The Possibilities of Partnerships

Sapphire Ballroom * Room B

Emcees:

Alex Tieu, Managing Partner + Co-Founder, Twenty Five Ventures

Stacey Soleil, Head of Community + Industry Relations, Follow Up Boss

One of our core values at WomanUP!® is creating opportunities for our leaders to CONNECT. Over the last 6 years, we have linked arms with some amazing companies that have helped us turn this one-day conference into a year-long Movement.

Join us as we have a WomanUP!®-style Partner Party! We’ve invited our sponsors to present their connection messages with you and share with you why they exist, who they are, and how they help YOU grow your business with intention, heart, and focus. We are so excited for you to get to know the soul-centered leaders of these organizations!

We know you’ve got them, so get ready to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask these brokerages, real estate tech companies, industry affiliates, and partners.

5:30-7:30pm * Sunset Soirée on the Ocean Terrace + Lawn * Ticketed Event

Our Sunset Soirée will be hosted on the Ocean Terrace + Lawn. It will be complete with sips, snacks, live music with DJ Aja, a photo booth, and plenty of space to connect, dance, and enjoy the sunset before you head out for dinner in Huntington Beach!

Please note: This is a ticketed event. Details here.

Thursday

THURSDAY * 9/1

7-7:30am * Yoga + Meditation on the Ocean Terrace + Lawn

7:45am * Continental Breakfast + Connection Time

8:25am * Welcome to Day 2

8:30am * Coffee & Conversation with Leslie

Emcees: Debra + Sara

WomanUP!® was founded on the power of our stories, and this year, Cathy Scharetg thrilled on the TEDx stage with her story calling on us all to be a better "asker". In this live session of Coffee & Conversations, Leslie and Cathy will explore the power of curiosity in unlocking our potential, and the joy and fear of leaping first out of comfort and into wonder and connection. You will be empowered and forever changed.

Leslie Appleton Young, Housing Economist & Consultant; Co-Founder, WomanUP!®
Cathy Scharetg, TEDx Speaker, Trainer, Coach * VP, Intero Real Estate Services

9am * The Power of Owning Your Voice

Emcee: Melissa Sofia, Founder, Avenue Collective

As a woman, it can feel scary trying to speak up when you’ve been systematically trained that in doing so you will be penalized or punished on some level. This is true for girls who are told to be “good”’ is to be quiet and polite and for women leaders who are labeled an array of negative things for speaking up. We KNOW your voice is needed and we want to hear what you have to say. Hear how these women have found their own brave and gotten comfortable owning their voices to strengthen our industry and their communities.

Moderator: Vanessa Bergmark, CEO + Owner, Red Oak Realty
Dani Vanderboegh, Senior Editor, Inman News
Serina Lowden, Broker + Owner, All City Homes
Martha Melendez, VP of Talent Attraction, Engel & Völkers Melbourne Beach

9:25am * WomanUP!® Talk * Pressure Points

Emcee: Annette Anthony, Director of Corporate Engagement, EXIT Realty International

Get ready to harness the power to propel you beyond self-limitations and learn what you can physically do to reduce the effects of pressure. Prepare to hear and see the powerful possibilities of what our bodies and mind can do.

Tami Bonnell

CEO, Co-Chair EXIT Realty International

9:40am * Overcoming Adversity and Stepping Into Thriving

Emcee: Renée Roqué-White, District Vice President, Women's Council of REALTORS® - California

When faced with adversity, you have a choice: victor or victim. They say the road to success is paved with challenges… Now, imagine the possibilities you uncover when you face adversity with an open mind, strength in your convictions, and a confident step into your greatness.

Moderator: Sara Sutachan, C.A.R. SVP, Strategy + Engagement; Co-Founder, WomanUP!®
Amy Powell, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Jacksonville
Bernice Ross, CEO + President BrokerageUP! & RealEstateCoach.com
Donelle DuFault, Broker Associate, Re/MAX Success

10:05am * Uncovering the Possibilities You Haven’t Dreamt Yet

Emcee: Claudia Diaz, District Vice President, Women's Council of REALTORS® - California

Being a leader means using our voices to speak UP and speak out in matters that affect our businesses, communities and clients. We get involved in organizations we believe in, we educate ourselves on the things that matter most to us and do what is in our power to make our part of the world a better place. Imagine the possibilities when you get involved in conversations that matter to you. Whether that is getting involved in volunteer organizations, in our communities or in public service -- getting involved looks differently for each of us. This conversation will inspire you to ask yourself, what is possible for me?

Moderator: Jennifer Branchini, C.A.R. President-Elect
Mayor Blanca Pacheco, City of Downey
Carol A. Facciponti-Malcolm, Broker + Owner, Carousel Realty; C.A.R. Key Contact; NAR Federal Political Coordinator
Amy Kong, Past President, AREAA

BREAK

10:45am * Becoming A Leader We All Want To Follow

Emcee: Melissa Sofia, Founder, Avenue Collective

A confident leader is a person who can shape and guide others while boldly making decisions to keep a business and community moving forward. This conversation is about leveraging your strengths, uncovering the needs of your community, and allowing yourself the space to co-create with the people around you. Get ready to elevate your path to success, lead your community, and create a safe space for yourself and others as we navigate an ever-changing market.

Moderator: Heather Ozur, C.A.R. Treasurer
Michelle Denogean, CMO, Side
Valerie Torelli, Broker + Owner, Torelli Realty
Bernadette Cole, Regional Owner, EXIT Landmark Realty

11:05am * WomanUP! Talk * A Journey of Untethering

Emcee: Stacey Soleil, Head of Community + Industry Relations, Follow Up Boss

During this talk, Debra will inspire you to free yourself from limiting thoughts, embrace the art of unlearning, and ignite a fiery conversation with yourself - head to soul.

Debra Trappen

CEO, d11 consulting; Chief Strategist, WomanUP!®

11:20am * A Future Full of Possibilities

Emcee: Rhonda Keliipio, Broker + Owner, SparrowLily Realty Inc.

You know that knowing feeling, when there’s a calling for you to make a change? Whether it's voluntary or not, we all have experienced inflection points in our lives. This conversation will help us see that taking the leap into the next new season will include a future FULL of possibilities.

Moderator: Leslie Appleton Young, Housing Economist & Consultant; Co-Founder, WomanUP!®
Kendyl Young, Founder, Diggs ADU
Piper Moretti, CEO, The Crypto Realty Group
Gina Piper, Broker/Owner, Elation Real Estate

11:45am * Closing Keynote * Heart of Inclusion

Emcees: Debra + Sara

The Heart of Inclusion is a talk that focuses on the human-to-human connection and how it is required for the inclusion of people with disabilities in life and in the workplace. It explores the key components of inclusion: equal access to life's opportunities, removing stigmas and bias, seeing the person first, removing invisibility and objectification. This talk also inspires the audience to shift perceptions about what is perceived as impossible today into the 100% possibles of tomorrow for all. It encourages leveraging differences as valuable attributes that empower our collective futures.

Alycia Anderson
Inclusion Superwoman

CEO, The Alycia Anderson Company

12:15pm * Closing Remarks + Announcements

12:30pm * Brunch + Connection Time

1:45pm * Outdoor Announcements

Afternoon CircleUP Sessions
These breakOUT sessions are a new addition to our program this year. They are a combination of inspiration + education + actionable advice!

2pm * CircleUP! Session 5 * Mingling With Your {Future} Mentor

Sapphire Ballroom * Room A

Emcees:

Natalie Leon, Region Director, Business Development, Modern Broker

Kama Burton, Broker + Owner, CMB Realty Services

The WomanUP!® mentorship program connects women ready to share their success secrets with those seeking them. Whether you're prepared to share your wisdom or ready to soak it all in, join us for this session and meet your mentor connections.

We have invited some of our magnificent mentors and WaveMaker will help host/facilitate connections, including these four guides who are going to share their advice on how to make a meaningful connection in the moments you share today.

Guides:

Leslie Appleton Young, Housing Economist & Consultant; Co-Founder, WomanUP!®
Cathy Scharetg, TEDx Speaker, Trainer, Coach * VP, Intero Real Estate Services
Kendyl Young, Founder, Diggs ADU
Sabrina Brown, Broker + Owner, Brown and Brown Real Estate

2pm * CircleUP! Session 6 * 2023 Business Planning

Sapphire Ballroom * Room A

Emcees:

Barb Betts, Broker/CEO, The RECollective

Renée Roqué-White, District Vice President, Women's Council of REALTORS® - California

Have you ever asked yourself “What exactly is the purpose of a business plan and why are business plans so important?” Maybe you’ve wanted to write one, but aren’t sure where to start or the traditional business planning model is NOT for you!

We will kick off this session with business advice from some of the most brilliant leaders in the industry.

Bring your business problem to the table, and we'll do our best to solve it together with some of the greatest minds and biggest hearts in our community!

Guides:

Christine George, Co-Founder, Post & Beam Creative
Melissa Sofia, Founder, The Avenue Home Collective
Sandra Miller, License Partner + Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Santa Monica
Mia McLeod, President + FounderMcLeod & Associates