Women's Conference
Presented by
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
TMC Innovation Factory | 2450 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
Her Path, Her Purpose
At The Women’s Resource, we believe that when a woman controls her finances, she controls her destiny. Every program we offer – every class taught, every coaching session held, every girl enrolled in RISE! – exists to clear the way for that to happen. The Level Up YourLife Women’s Conference is an extension of that commitment: a full-day conference bringing together women across Greater Houston for a day of keynote programming, career and financial education, and community connection.
Sessions
Competence & Resilience
Explore the mindset, skills, and perspectives that help us navigate challenges, embrace growth, and move forward with greater confidence and intention in this empowering session that will transform the way you learn from criticism and obstacles so you can celebrate the progress, not perfection, in your life.
Jennifer Dean
Jennifer Lynn Dean is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose career has been defined by innovation, integrity, and service. As the President and Founder of Dean’s Professional Services (DPS), she has built one of the most respected staffing and professional services firms in the nation, providing customized workforce solutions across healthcare, hospitality, and professional industries.
Beyond her role at DPS, Jennifer is a sought-after speaker, life coach, and trainer. She leads Outspoken, her professional development and training company specializing in customer service, leadership, and workforce excellence.
Own Your Story
This can’t-miss breakout session is an opportunity to reflect, reconnect with what matters most, and consider how your experiences can inform where you are headed next as you learn how to own your story.
Joanna Lacey
Joanna Lacey believes her purpose is to help people unleash their potential through understanding and mastering their mindsets, behaviors, and performance. She currently fulfills her passion for people, cultivating culture, and elevating employee and customer experience as the EVP and Managing Director for Culture and Experience at Stellar Bank.
Prior to Stellar Bank, Joanna served as the Executive Director of Learning and Development at Allegiance Bank, as a Senior Talent and Organizational Development Consultant at BOK Financial, and as a Strategist for BrandExtract. Joanna has utilized her experience in leadership, executive coaching, employee engagement, and change management to consult senior leadership on improving performance, experience, and achieving consistent results. She is a future-focused, strategic leader that fosters cross-functional collaboration and has the proven ability to build effective, profitable relationships.
Confidence, Communication & Presence
Discover new ways to strengthen your voice, deepen your impact, and show up authentically in the spaces that matter most to you.
Annella Metoyer
Annella Metoyer specializes in Performance Improvement coaching. Her passion is to help successful executives and emerging leaders create intentional focus, leading to greater satisfaction and a sustainable outcome.
With over 35 years of her life’s work within the financial industry, solving complex problems, and building high-performing teams, she knows what professionals need to do to succeed in today’s complex business world. Her impressive repertoire of prior roles has included: Senior Vice President, Trade Area Group Manager of Retail Banking for Hibernia National Bank, and Regional Executive and Market President for Capital One Bank.
As a business owner, performance coach, and best-selling author for Inspire Development LLC, Annella combines her executive experience with extensive interviews, research, and personal stories. She continues to help develop leadership skills in others to create a culture of teamwork. Annella is recognized as a collaborative leader skilled at inspiring teams and empowering individuals to reflect on their strengths and tap into their own power.
Navigating the In-Betweens
Life’s transitions often unfold in unexpected ways, times when we are not quite where we were, but not yet where we are going. During these seasons, the people around us matter more than we realize. This session focuses on how our circle – our relationships, mentors, and support systems – can help us move through uncertainty with more confidence and clarity. It is about building meaningful connections that make the in-betweens feel less overwhelming and a lot more empowering.
Jasmyn Lee
Jasmyn Lee is a dynamic speaker, teacher, and writer passionate about empowering women to cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships in every season of life. Combining professional excellence with personal insight, she equips audiences with practical strategies for navigating transitions, overcoming challenges, and building supportive communities that foster resilience, growth, and purpose.
A graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Jasmyn serves as an Executive Planning Engineer at ExxonMobil, where she brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented perspective to leadership, communication, and personal development.
Jasmyn has spoken at conferences, retreats, professional organization events, national panels, university forums, and through Toastmasters International, engaging diverse audiences with messages that are both inspiring and practical.
Growth, Resilience & Reinvention Panel Discussion
Join an inspiring conversation with accomplished women leaders and experts in emotional wellbeing, financial health, and professional growth. Through personal insights, lived experiences, and practical wisdom, panelists will explore what it means to navigate life’s transitions, redefine success, and continue growing with intention. Expect thoughtful dialogue, encouragement, and takeaways to support your own next chapter.
Angel Lane
Chief Human Resources Officer
Soulliaa Foley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Expert
Laura Whitley
SVP, Marketing & Brand, TDECU
Fantricia Rene
Moderator
First Line Supervisor, ExxonMobil
Sponsor Levels
Visionary $25,000
Your sponsorship supports 25 women in YourLife Financial Coaching through one-on-one, personalized guidance. In 2025, clients achieved a 39-point average credit score increase and saved an average of $1,176.
- ‘Presented by’ recognition on all event materials, social media posts, and TWR website
- Prominent logo display on stage throughout the program
- Exclusive naming rights to the opening or closing program segment
- Two dedicated posts across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
- Feature in event press release and all media materials
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
Exclusive sponsorship opportunity – limited to one.
Innovator $15,000
Your sponsorship provides a group of 30 high school girls with access to the RISE! program, helping them develop crucial personal finance and professional skills while also building their confidence and exploring their options for life post-graduation.
- Exclusive naming rights to one breakout session room
- Prominent logo/name recognition on all promotional materials and TWR website
- Visual recognition at event
- One dedicated post across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
- Feature in event press release and all media materials
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
- Dedicated volunteer spots to assist with conference
Catalyst $10,000
Your sponsorship provides a cohort of 15 women with access to our YourLife Career Path program, covering local certification training and job readiness support, opening doors to higher-paying, sustainable careers that will transform their futures.
- Exclusive naming rights to one breakout session
- Prominent logo/name recognition on all promotional materials and TWR website
- Visual recognition at event
- One dedicated post across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
Trailblazer $5,000
Your sponsorship funds a YourLife Possibility Group of 12 women over nine weeks to reduce debt, build savings, and repair credit. In 2025, one group of participants collectively paid off $24,820 in debt on average and increased their savings by $25,743.
- Logo/name recognition on all promotional materials and TWR website
- Visual recognition at event
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
Pathfinder $2,500
Your sponsorship funds a YourLife Possibility Group of 6 women over nine weeks to reduce debt, build savings, and repair credit.
- Logo/name recognition on all promotional materials and TWR website
- Visual recognition at event
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
Champion $1,000
Your sponsorship provides 50 women with access to a YourLife Finance Class, giving them the foundation to make informed money decisions and a pathway to financial independence.
- Name recognition on all promotional materials and TWR website
- Visual recognition at event
- Recognition in TWR’s Annual Report
Advocate $500
Your sponsorship equips one woman with expert resume assistance and interview coaching, giving her confidence and a competitive edge to land a job that leads to financial security.
- Name recognition on TWR website
- Name recognition at event
Sponsors
INNOVATOR
CATALYST
Stephanie Tsuru
PATHFINDER
CHAMPION
