Reserve a spot
FearLess Summit 2024 | FearLess Dallas
A free conference for women+ to unlock your potential and FEARLESSLY pursue your dreams

Saturday, September 14
9 AM to 1 PM
J. Erik Jonsson Library – Downtown Dallas

Connect.
Learn.
Grow.

Life is never a straight line. There are hurdles and challenges and curveballs every step of the way. And still, it is possible to build a future for yourself that is fulfilling and sustainable.

At FearLess Dallas, we believe that through community and continued learning, everyone can achieve a life they are proud of.

FearLess Summit is our annual commitment to bringing together women+ from all walks of life to connect, learn, grow, and dream about what is possible. There will be workshops, speakers, and, of course, free food.

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Ana-Maria Ramos

House District 102 State Representative

Representative Ramos was elected as House District State Representative in November of 2018. She is passionate about improving the lives of all Texans and has been a fierce advocate for voting, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and women’s rights. For the last twenty years, Ana-Maria has worked closely with members of her community on revitalization projects and public health/safety programs, and is committed to protecting marginalized groups and working class families by staying true to progressive values.

A Sisters Legacy

A Sisters Legacy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that strives to make accessible care in honor of Marissa Ann Carillo, offering individual and group therapeutic programming. All services are based on a sliding scale and at an hourly rate, as well as encourage a care plan as unique as the person being served.

Kim Goad

Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer

Kim Goad is a Yoga Alliance E-500 RYT, a seasoned yoga teacher including a 25 year personal yoga practice, and a Yoga Teacher Trainer (YTT). Kim fell in love with yoga in 2000, and began teaching yoga in 2004. She currently teaches vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative, and nidra.

Dr. Erin Harper

Licensed Psychologist, Senior Research Scientist

Dr. Erin Harper is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center where she leads school and youth-focused initiatives. Her research focuses on participatory school and community-based preventive interventions, with a special focus on co-creating programs with Black adolescent girls and families.

Judy Hoberman

Speaker, Executive Coach Trainer, Consultant President, Judy Hoberman and Associates
With over 3 decades in business, Judy works with companies supporting their diversity and women’s initiatives in the areas of leadership, sales, recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring and retention. She was a TEDx speaker talking about prejudging people. She is the author of four books, including “Selling In A Skirt” and “Walking on the Glass Floor.” She offers a training program that concentrates on women in leadership and the men who champion them.

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu

Founder of Dr. K.’s Health Minute, LLC

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu is a public health consultant, health educator, and change agent, combining her love of public health and education to empower and equip others to take ownership of their own health holistically.

North Texas Food Bank

Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated and purchased foods through a network of nearly 500 Partner Agencies and Organizations in 13 counties.

Kimberly Sulfridge

Financial Professional/Educator

Kimberly Evans Sulfridge is a seasoned professional in the Financial Services industry. Since 1994, she has been dedicated to assisting individuals in planning for their financial futures, including wealth accumulation, distribution strategies, and keeping the family protected throughout their life.

Jami Zehr

Founder of MHC Consulting Group, Information Architect

Jami runs MHC Consulting Group and uses practical techniques she has honed to help teams drive growth through continuous improvement strategies and people leadership expertise. Moreover, she mentors and empowers colleagues and executives alike, and achieves results by building relationships, managing goals, and creating essential processes.

Schedule

Take a look at the schedule to decide what workshops you’d most like to attend. If you have further questions following sessions, there will be opportunities for facilitators to answer them and share additional insight during facilitator office hours.
Uncertain which workshop to attend? Download the Summit schedule with the button below to pre-plan what sessions you are interested in attending or to learn more about session topics.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Coffee & Registration

Registration begins at 8:30 am on the sixth floor of the J Erik Jonsson Central Library. Park in the parking garage located off of 1541 Wood Street, then take the elevator up to the sixth floor. If you have not registered online, you can register day-of, and light snacks and coffee will be provided.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks

At 9 am, our FearLess founder Jill Nastasia will formally welcome attendees and speakers to the third annual FearLess Summit with opening remarks. She will share about FearLess’s founding, her story, and this year’s Summit theme.

9:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Breakout Session Blocks

This year’s breakout session blocks are curated to look at the various areas of health that comprise a person’s whole being. This includes nutritional, physical, and environmental health, career and financial health, and mental, spiritual and intellectual health.

Block ONE:

NUTRITIONAL, PHYSICAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

9:45 to 10:30 am

Building a Healthy Meal

Light Stretching & Chair Yoga

You Deserve It: The Pursuit of Being Loved and Being Loved Well

Block two

CAREER & FINANCIAL HEALTH

10:45 TO 11:30 AM

Practical Finance

Leverage AI to Optimize Your Job Search

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Block Three

MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, & INTELLECTUAL HEALTH

11:45 TO 12:30 AM

Mental Health & the Illusion of Having it All Together

Mental Health/Recovering from Trauma

Breathwork & Guided Meditation

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Keynote Speakers

Following the three breakout session blocks, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with others, enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch, and attend the final keynote before the conference concludes. This year’s keynote speaker is House District 102 State Representative Ana-Maria Ramos.

Reserve Your Spot

Saturday, September 14
9 AM to 1 PM
J. Erik Jonsson Library – Downtown Dallas
Tickets are free for attendees, but limited. Your RSVP means you will be provided lunch and a space in sessions.

Parking at the Dallas Public Library is FREE, covered, and secure! Park in the parking garage underneath the Library. The entrance for the garage is 1541 Wood Street.

Our Sponsors

We want to give a special thank you to our sponsors for supporting FearLess’s mission and helping us bring together women+ from all walks of life to connect, learn, grow, and dream about what is possible.