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Speaks CEO was always bigger than a single event, a single conference, or a single lane.

Ashley Petress’s leadership journey has never been about titles, recognition, or building influence for influence’s sake. It has always been about impact. Real impact. The kind that changes the trajectory of families, restores dignity, and creates opportunities where there once were none. As Founder and CEO of Second Chance Global and The Purpose Project, Ashley Petress has spent the last decade building a movement rooted in three simple words: Just Say Yes. What began a

She Speaks CEO is committed to expanding its reach and impact.

For a long time, I believed leadership success meant figuring everything out quietly. Quietly carrying the pressure. Quietly navigating uncertainty. Quietly pushing through burnout while still showing up polished, prepared, and productive. Like so many women, I learned how to survive in leadership long before I ever felt supported in it. I learned how to launch businesses while balancing single-motherhood, financial pressure, reinvention, lack of resources, and the emotional

According to Cassandra, expertise alone is no longer enough in leadership, business, or personal branding. “You can be the most qualified person in the room,” she explains, “but if your voice is not communicating authority, conviction, and belief, people do not follow it, trust it, or buy into it.”

She Speaks CEO Women in Leadership Organization Ushers In A New Era of Leadership Development For Women With Their Flagship Inaugural Conference in Denver This May

Women founders no longer have to build businesses alone. Agentic AI employees are the new option for GTM at scale. The Future of Work is changing faster than most people realize. A fundamental shift is taking place across nearly every industry, and if we are being honest, many professionals are overwhelmed trying to keep up. Leaders today are managing overflowing inboxes, endless meetings, content creation demands, strategic planning, team communication, client relationships,

AI Governance, Bias +Guardrails, fireside chat with Catharine Montgomery at She Speaks CEO Womens Leadership Conference. May 15-16th, 2026, in Denver, CO.

How the 2026 She Speaks CEO Leadership Conference in Denver is Revolutionizing Modern Leadership Development

Must-Attend Leadership Summits for Women VPs and Founders this May 2026

She Speaks CEO Women in Tech & AI Leadership Lounge in San Francisco | HumanX Week 2026

Women Lead the Moment at Festival ATX 2026 with a powerful lineup of women-focused gatherings energizing Austin

At She Speaks CEO, this transition from February to March reflects exactly who we are. An organization founded by a woman of color, rooted in lived experience across cultures and communities, and committed to advancing leadership for all women who are shaping the future of business, innovation, and influence. From Black History Month to Women's History Month, We are Her All Year Long.

A powerful convening of women founders, executives, and senior leaders from across the country, the She Speaks CEO Women in Leadership Conference brings together bold ideas, real-world strategy, and unapologetic ambition. Set in the heart of downtown Denver, this immersive experience delivers high-level conversations, practical tools, and meaningful connections designed to support women leading at the highest levels of business and impact.

She Speaks CEO Closes Out CES Week 2026 in Style at F1 Arcade Las Vegas

Boost Your Career with A Women's Leadership Network Like She Speaks CEO

The real magic of conferences happens face to face - especially for women in leadership.

The C-Track VIP Experience is a transformational investment into your leadership, your network, and your legacy.

She Speaks CEO Announces Host Hotel and Venue: Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2026 She Speaks CEO Women in Leadership Conference

She Speaks CEO Honors Dynamic Women Leaders at the 2025 Women of Impact Business Leadership Brunch in Las Vegas