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THE CONFERENCE FOR AMBITIOUS WOMEN
A one-day conference developed to be a catalyst for expansion, connection, and up-leveling
for women who want to build wildly successful businesses,
by women who have built wildly successful businesses
FOCU$ED IS FINALLY HERE
…and it is brought to you by real legit successful female founders
we’re not doing fluff. we’re not wasting time. we’re giving you tricks, tips & hacks.
Need more info? Here’s a taste…
1 Fireside Chat
22 Inspiring Speakers
15 Mentor Tables
Business Marketplace
Complimentary Headshots
Coffee + Grab & Go Snacks + Boxed Lunch + Bevs
Panels, Sessions, Q&As!
click to find out more about our Boost your Businss Giveaway in partnership with KNOW Cares
The best part of FOCU$ED was being surrounded by successful business owners who have been there and done it. They shared invaluable insights and nuggets of wisdom that I can use to become a successful business owner myself.
-Nicole Peternel, Former FOCU$ED Attendee
check out last year epic event!
You’re Invited
The FOCU$ED Conference, powered by KNOW is back for a 4th year! This time we are stopping in NYC! Join us for an explosive day on business building, growing and scaling.
Grab your business besties… bring your business cards… and get ready to make that money, honey!
and that’s not all…
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS GRANT IS BACK
Making an Impact on the Future of Women-Owned Small Businesses
Grant for Female Founded Businesses
KNOW Cares, in partnership with KNOW Women, is honored to announce a $90,000+ grant opportunity for three female-founded businesses in fast growing early stages.
The Details
WHEN
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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Doors Open 9am
Conference Opening 10am
Doors Close 3pm
WHERE
THE MEZZANINE NYC
55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
(located in Bond Collective)
WHY
KNOW is committed to connecting high-achieving women and helping take their businesses to the next level. The KNOW FOCU$ED One-Day Conference is a catalyst for expansion, connection, and up-leveling.
20 SPEAKERS | 15 MENTORS | $90,000+ GRANT GIVEAWAY
Your Hosts
aka VIBE CURATORS
CHRISTINA LANGDON
For Success Sake!
CLOÉ LUV
Celebrity Energy
DENIELLE FINKELSTEIN & THYME SULLIVAN
UNICORN
Your Speakers
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Nina is a former Miss America, turned filmaker and advocate for women, diversity & inclusion.
NINA DAVULURI
Fomer Miss America | Film Maker | Advocate
Dena is a serial entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and coach that works with entrepreneurs to grow both their income and their impact. She specializes in transforming three areas of business: sales, systems, and mindset. She will be in our business marketplace and be our Opener
DENA PATTON
Serial Entrepreneur | Girls Rule Foundation
Dana is a self-taught chef turned restauranteur. She started with a dream and a cookie sheet, and now she’s leading a growing empire that spans award-winning restaurants, television, and lifestyle ventures. She will be on the panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Making the Ask
DANA DUMAS
Sugar Jam, The Southern Kitchen
Dr. Sophia Visanji is a licensed Optometrist and founder of Aliana Rose Eyewear, a luxury eyewear brand – where she combines her two decades of clinical knowledge & passion for design. She will be on the panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue.
SOPHIA VISANJI
Aliana Rose Eyewear | KUONA
Cathy has over 20 years of executive experience in the Radio, TV, Digital, and Social Media spaces. Following a decade at CBS, she spent time at Pandora and most recently held an Industry Manager post at Facebook and Instagram. She will be on the panel: Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling your Story
CATHY MURPHY
Venus Media
Beth not isn’t just another media strategist. I’m an ex-Hollywood producer turned on-camera powerhouse who shows entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders how to turn podcasts, stages, and community talks into real business growth.She will be on the panel: Be Seen. Be Heard: Master Media & Pitching
BETH NYDICK
Beth Nydick Media
Jacqueline is a School Psychologist and a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. She is also the founder of Essential Speech and ABA Therapy Sugarland. She will be offering insight and sharing her story on the panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Making the Ask
JACQUELINE LERMA
Essential Speech and ABA Therapy
Corinne is the co-founder of Body Evolve NYC, a fitness studio where physical therapy and physical training align. You’ll find Corinne on the Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling your Story panel
CORINNE CROCE
Body Evolve NYC
Melinda is the founder of Melinda Jackson PR. Getting her start in the LA scene, she has repped brands big to small and is excited to be back in her home state. She will be sitting on the Panel: Get Seen, Get Heard: Mastering Media and Pitching and will be a mentor
MELINDA JACKSON
Melinda Jackson PR
Dr. Anesha Fuller wears many hats, she’s an educator, professor, trainer, and PCOS & mental health advocate. She will be a mentor during the mentor power hour, helping attendees prepare their next talk or presentation.
DR. ANESHA FULLER
Preeminence Professional Consulting Agency
Maci is a Strategic Operations Expert for Maxed-Out Entrepreneurs. From systems and processes to launches and team coordination, she helps founders turn their vision into action and build what’s next.She will be a mentor in the mentor power hour.
MACI PARR
Strategic Operations Expert
Dee has a decade in SaaS Sales, Digital Marketing, Sales Strategy and Coaching, she turned my tech layoff into a layup by launching The Sales Loft, where she helps other monetize through Linkenin and social strategy. You can find Dee in the mentor power hour.
DEE HENRY
The Sales Loft
Tiana is a fractional CFO and Results-driven Financial Management leader with extensive experience building and implementing financial infrastructure and continuous short and long-term strategic financial objectives to improve profitability. She will be in our mentor power hour.
TIANA LIGON
Swerve Financial Group
Justine, a NYC based licensed psychotherapist and podcast host, helps individuals and ambitious women manage anxiety, stress, & perfectionism to create more fulfilling lives. She will be on the Money Moves: Funding your Business & Getting the Ask panel & will be a mentor
JUSTINE CARINO
Carino Mental Health Counseling
Jaclyn is a business-minded trademark attorney with expertise in both law firm and in-house experience in the media, advertising, entertainment, and tech industries. You can find her in our business marketplace and at the mentor power hour.
JACLYN IONIN
Ionin Law
Nikisha helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build scalable systems that increase revenue, streamline operations, and give them back their time—without the burnout Nikisha will be in the business marketplace and can be found in mentor power hour.
NIKISHA KING
Nikisha King Business Essentials
Victoria is the Trusted Advisor to Millionaires and Founder and CEO of ChappelWood Financial Services. She is a recognized trusted leader in the high-net-worth investment advisory industry and will be speaking on the panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue
VICTORIA WOODS
ChapelWood Financial
Deborah leads a full-service award-winning marketing communications company that develops successful and effective integrated brand marketing programs for a broad range of industries. She will be speaking on the Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling Your Story panel
DEBORAH GARRY
BBG&G Integrated Marketing
LEANNA WELLER SMITH
Weller Smith Design
MARIBEL LARA
Beget Love Consulting
Komel is the CEO & Co-Founder of HerMD. Physician-founded, patient-forward, and mission-driven, HerMD is hyper-focused on the underserved specialties of menopause and sexual health. She will be speaking on the panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Making the Ask
KOMEL CARUSO
HerMD
Rena is a former federal and state sex crimes prosecutor turned entrepreneur & small business advocate. Her law firm, The Paul Firm, represents clients in interpersonal, business, sexual misconduct and child safety matters, and serves as outside fractional counsel to founders. Renal will be in our mentor power.
RENA PAUL
Paul Law Firm
Morning Session:
Doors open , mingle breakfast bites coffee, headshots visit the marketplace
Conference Opening with Sarah Benken Foushee, KNOW Founder “Sales Cure Everything”
Panel: Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling your Story
Panel: Panel: Get Seen, Get Heard: Mastering Media and Pitching
Fireside Chat: Roni Hirshberg of Generation Love Clothing
—Mentor Power Hour —
—lunch break —
Afternoon Session:
Afternoon Welcome Back
Panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Getting the Ask
Panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue
Announce the Winner of Boost Business Grant
Happy Hour & Mingle
Conference Close
The Agenda
Morning Session:
Doors open , mingle breakfast bites coffee, headshots visit the marketplace
Conference Opening with Sarah Benken Foushee, KNOW Founder “Sales Cure Everything”
Panel: Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling your Story
Panel: Panel: Get Seen, Get Heard: Mastering Media and Pitching
Fireside Chat with Roni Hirshberg of Generation Love Clothing
– Mentor Power Hour & Lunch –
Afternoon Session:
Afternoon Welcome Back
Panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Getting the Ask
Panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue
Announce the Winner of Boost Business Grant & Happy Hour Mingle
Conference Close
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Maybe… you’re struggling to hit your goals, you’re new to the business game and still trying to figure it out, you’re in high-growth mode and need to hire quick, you’re dying to expand but not quite sure of the right steps to take – or – you’re lonely and want meet fellow ambitious women that get the growth mindset…
It’s NOW your chance to get in the room!
The Tickets
VIP Tickets are limited! Don’t miss out on up-front seating, speaker meet & greets, plus a pre-FOCU$ED mingle!
Access to all programming, including the panels, fireside chats, and mentor power hour
Complimentary headshots to elevate your personal brand
Coffee, bites, boxed lunch, snacks & bevs to keep you fueled throughout the day
Access to the curated business marketplace for the business services you need right now!
A journal to jot down all of your ideas
Plus, an invite to the pre-conference activities with Girls Rule Foundation to celebrate the International Day of the Girl (think media, PR stunts & photo ops around the city - there might be a billboard...)
Everything included in the General Admission Ticket PLUS:
An intimate high-vibe mingle with the owners of Generation Love Clothing at their flagship Madison Ave store
An invite to our KNOW Network GNO after party
Reserved upfront main stage seating
An EPIC swag bag filled with women-owned products & goodies
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What to Expect
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GET READY TO MAKE THAT MONEY, HONEY
Ready to level up your business? Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Instant takeaways that you can implement now.
- Straight talk, no fluff: Learn foundational strategies from women who built it, sharing how you can get there faster.
- Powerhouse panels covering essential topics like funding, pitching to media, branding, scaling, and more.
- Connections that count: Curated networking to expand your circle and propel your goals.
- A fun happy hour to mix and mingle with future collaborators and industry titans.
- Plus, a Mentor Power Hour for personalized group insights on the topics you care about most!
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU, IF YOU’RE:
A business owner, founder, or freelancer at any phase of your journey seeking education and community
Ready to get FOCU$ED on your foundation to ensure growth at your next level of business
Looking to connect and network with likeminded ambitious women
Wanting to find a mentor to take your business to the next-level
Ready to find everything you need for your business in one place
Excited to gain the tools to help you crush your goals and end the year strong
Dying to meet women locally & across the US who have built BIG businesses
BUSINESS MARKETPLACE
The FOCU$ED Conference has all of the services you need for your business NOW! Think branding experts, business coaches, financial experts, web designers, and more!
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