Women2Women Conference & Expo 2025

Join Women2Women and 300+ attendees for both personal and professional development, the opportunity to connect with other women engaged in community and mentorship, inspiration and a look at female-owned businesses here in Berks County. 

This day meets every part of our mission - connecting women, and offering a forum for you to gain knowledge, build strategic alliances and foster your personal potential and career advancement!

New this year - we will be offering Spanish interpretation through GRCA member Our Konnection for the Keynote session and the ATHENA Celebration. Please note in your registration if you would like to utilize this service so we can accommodate.

Como novedad este año - ofreceremos interpretación al español a través de Our Konnection, miembro de GRCA, para la sesión principal y la celebración de Athena. Favor avisar al momento de registrarse si desea utilizar este servicio para nosotros poder brindárselo.

 

ATHENA Leadership Award
Nominations are closed - stay tuned to our Socials for the announcement of our recipient!

New this Year: EmpowHER Award
Nominations are closed - stay tuned to our Socials for the announcement of our recipient!
 
KEYNOTE Speaker - From Passion to Prosperity: The Journey of an Entrepreneur
Jane Winchester Paradis | Owner & Founder, Jane Win Jewelry
Join us at the 14th Annual Women2Women Conference & Expo for an engaging and inspiring conversation with Jane Winchester Paradis, the founder and creative force behind Jane Win. In this exclusive keynote interview, Jackie Stiles, Director of Women2Women, will sit down with Jane to dive into her entrepreneurial journey—one fueled by resilience, reinvention and an unwavering passion for her craft.

After years as a fashion executive, Jane took a bold leap to build her own brand, celebrating strength, positivity, and empowerment. What began as a small idea has flourished into a beloved jewelry business, inspiring women nationwide. Through this conversation, Jane will share the pivotal moments that shaped her success, the lessons she learned along the way, and how embracing change can open doors to extraordinary opportunities.

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for inspiration to take your next big step, this candid discussion will leave you energized and ready to Make Your Mark

BREAKOUT SESSION Speakers
**Participants will be able to choose two of the three breakout sessions.

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - Communicating with Clarity & Care
Audrey Simmons | Team of Greats
Providing direct feedback is a core leadership responsibility, yet many struggle to balance honesty with emotional impact. In this engaging session, executive coach Audrey A. Simmons will guide participants through a structured approach to delivering feedback with confidence, integrity, and emotional intelligence. Attendees will learn principle-based strategies to ensure feedback is fair and effective while maintaining trust and connection. The session will cover emotional regulation, stress recovery, and leadership communication, equipping leaders with the skills to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, courage, and care.

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 - Finding Your Purpose
Stephanie Rado Taormina | Have Some Fun Today
Join Stephanie Taormina, Founder & CEO of Have Some Fun Today, as she shares her journey of building a purpose-driven brand and thriving e-commerce business. In this engaging conversation with her friend and colleague, Jessica Prutzman, Marketing and Communications Consultant at Penn State Health, Stephanie will dive into the mindset of a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur—balancing creativity, strategy, and passion.

Together, they’ll explore key topics such as:
✨ Defining your purpose and turning it into a business
✨ The structures and tools needed to launch and grow an e-commerce brand
✨ Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while staying true to your mission

Whether you're looking to start your own venture, refine your brand, or find deeper fulfillment in your career, this session will leave you inspired and empowered to take the next step!

BREAKOUT SESSION 3 - Love, Sex & Money
Regina Rinehimer | Kingsview Partners
Money, relationships, and intimacy—three powerful forces that shape our lives, yet so often remain unspoken. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Regina Rinehimer will dive into the intersection of love, financial well-being, and personal empowerment. From navigating financial dynamics in relationships to breaking down money taboos and taking charge of your financial future, this session will equip you with the tools to build confidence, communicate openly, and make empowered financial decisions—whether you're single, married, or somewhere in between. Join us for an honest conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, relationships, and self-worth—and help you step into your power with clarity and confidence!
 

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Expo Vendors

• A Sense of Purpose
• Adalyn Rose Foundation
• Alvernia University
• Animal Rescue League
• Assured Assistance
• ATA Martial Arts - Reading
• Brest Cancer Support Services of Berks County
• Children's Home of Reading
• Cloud It
• Cornerstone Financial Strategies
• Everlasting Wellness
• Family Guidance Center
• Finanta
• FIT4MOM Reading
• Focus on Sports Photography
• Fostering Hope Berks
• Gage Talent & Business Solutions
• Goodwill Keystone Area - Women of Wealth
• Grace & Grit Beyond Beauty
• GRCA
• Grey Girl Photography
• Highmark Blue Shield
• Inspired Wellness
• Interlace Communications, Inc.
• Just Keep Traveling
• LJ's Fitness
• Manor Golf Club
• North Star Initiative
• Our Generosity Home Care
• PA Career Link
• Penn State Health
• Pretzel City Press LLC
• Reading Dermatology
• Reading Hospital Tower Health
• Reading Truck Body
• Renewed Vitality
• RKL LLP
• SafeBerks
• SeniorLIFE Reading
• Tompkins Community Bank
• Trapp Health Insurance Advisors
• UGI Utilities
• United Way of Berks County
• Urban Charm & Kim R Lewis Design
• VA Productions
• WCR Center for the Arts
• Women2Women

Kitten Cuddles at the W2W Conference & Expo
We’re so excited to welcome the Animal Rescue League of Berks County and their Kitten Corner to this year’s W2W Conference & Expo! Stop by in the afternoon to snuggle an adorable kitten and learn more about the incredible work ARL does in our community.

Want to support their mission? Bring a donation to the event! Here’s what’s on their wish list:

• Kitten dry food
• Kitten wet food
• Clay litter
• Blender bottles (for mixing formula)
• Churus cat treats (for socializing "spicy" kittens)
• Small cardboard box bottoms (like the ones from grocery store cases of Gatorade)

Let’s show some love to our furry friends while empowering women in our community!

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GRCA/W2W policy does not allow active campaigning or distribution of campaign materials at is event. No solicitation. Photos are taken at event and may be used on social media and in future advertising; by attending you are consenting to the use of your photo.