Women Warriors Summit 2024

October 18, 2024 | 8:30AM - 5PM

Marshall Health Network Arena
1 Civic Center Plaza
Huntington, WV 25701

Our Goals

As we gear up for our second annual Women Warriors Summit, our mission remains: to empower every woman with the tools, insight, and resources needed to harness their true potential. That means uncovering what it takes for each of us to achieve success with a vision for what truly matters in our lives – no matter where we are in our journeys. It’s more than being productive; it’s about being purposeful. We want to make the right choices that will not focus on doing more but driving the most impact in our daily lives. Together, let’s explore the power of productivity and how our successes create strength in numbers.

– Alys Smith, Founder of Women Warriors Summit 

Speakers

COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, TELEVISION PERSONALITY & ENTREPRENEUR

Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood

Following three decades in the spotlight, numerous GRAMMY®, CMA® and ACM® Awards to her name, countless multiplatinum certifications, and millions of fans entertained, the same passion still motivates and moves Trisha Yearwood. The singer, actress, author, chef, personality, and entrepreneur derives deep fulfillment from simply walking up to a microphone and pouring her heart out by way of a celebrated powerhouse voice. In 2019, she continued that tradition with her first solo full-length since 2007, a collection of Frank Sinatra covers and one original entitled “Let’s Be Frank.” Later that year, Trisha unveiled her highly anticipated new single, “Every Girl in This Town,” setting the stage for the 2019 release of her first full-length country record in over a decade, Every Girl, and nationwide tour. The first single achieved the highest debut and biggest add day of her career. Her latest release, Every Girl: Deluxe, includes three new tracks including a new acoustic re-recording of her first album’s lead single “She’s In Love With The Boy.” Trisha made history when the original “She’s In Love With The Boy” vaulted to #1 and cemented her as the first female country artist to have a debut single reach the top of the country charts.” She made history once again in 2021, when “She’s In Love With The Boy” was named “the MOST listened to country song by a Female Artist in the history of MRC Data which monitors radio activity that powers Billboard’s Country Airplay Charts. Every Girl: Deluxe upholds and extends her legacy for a new generation of fans.

At the same time, Trisha remains a timeless entertainer whose influence permeates multiple facets of culture. Beyond fifteen albums, she hosts the EMMY® Award-winning Food Network hit Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and her Facebook Live “pre-show,” T’s Coffee Talk. At the forefront of a veritable lifestyle empire, she penned three New York Times bestselling cookbooks and has designed cookware, furniture, home accessories, and area rugs. Plus, she launched the “Trisha Yearwood Pet Collection.” Trisha has also collaborated with Williams Sonoma on her signature best-selling cocktail mixes, a variety of food products, as well as her Gwendolyn Dinnerware Collection. Next, she unveils what might be her most personal cookbook yet, Trisha’s Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family.

Emily Gregory

CO-AUTHOR OF CRUCIAL
CONVERSATIONS

Emily Gregory

Emily Gregory

Emily is a Crucial Conversations co-author, dynamic speaker, and consultant. She received a medical degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. Her work centers on identifying and teaching behaviors crucial to effective living and leading.

Alys Smith

FOUNDER & PANELIST

Alys Smith

Alys Smith

Alys Smith is co-founder of the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, where she supports and facilitates many philanthropic activities that increase access to education, open entrepreneurial doors, and preserve and promote the natural environment of Appalachia A mediator and former attorney, Alys is also the founder of Better2Mediate. She is passionate about her role and platform as the First Lady of Marshall University, supporting women’s equality and empowerment. Her goal is to empower women in Appalachia and beyond to realize their full potential on whatever path they may choose. She is thrilled to unite the community for the Women Warriors Summit.

2023 Summit Highlights

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