Presents:
The Mill and Mine
227 W Depot Ave
Knoxville, Tn
37917
This Is An In Person
Women's Empowerment Conference
August 15th, 2025
Starting at 9:30 AM
The Mill and Mine
Take a moment to read through the following below about who this conference will serve!
This is an in-person event
Main Event Dates: August 15th, 2025
Time: 9:30am to 5:30PM
(Snacks, Beverages, and A Full Lunch Will Be Served)
The Venue: The Mill and Mine
227 W Depot Ave.
Knoxville Tn 37917
Ticket Price:
General Admission: $350
VIP Networking Event: August 14th, 2025
Time: 6PM to 8PM
Snacks and Drinks available
The Venue:
Five Thirty Lounge
530 S Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
VIP Tickets (General Admission Included) $425
Ambitious Women Who Feel Stuck
Are you an entrepreneur, creative, or professional who feels like you're meant for more?
Have you hit a plateau in growth, clarity, or confidence?
Are you juggling family, career, and the dreams you’ve been putting off seem to feel further and further away?
Women in a Season of Change
Have you recently left or are leaving a toxic relationship, job, or environment?
Are you navigating divorce, relocation, career transition, or becoming an empty nester?
Are you trying to rebuild your identity after a personal setback or burnout?
Women Craving Meaningful Connection
Are you successful on paper but feel isolated in your journey?
Tired of surface-level networking and want deep, real conversations?
Seeking safe, powerful spaces where you can be seen without judgment?
Mid-Career Professionals Who Want to Reinvent Themselves
Are you between the ages 30–50, with 10+ years of work or life experience?
Have you realized you’ve outgrown the role, title, or version of yourself that you’ve been living?
Are you ready to pivot but unsure what’s next or how to start?
If this is you, then this conference is specifically for you! Your speakers will cover each of these topics and give you actionable steps to help you navigate the changes you are seeking!
Ticket Information
As part of your General Admission ticket cost, you will also receive:
Amazing swag gift boxes with actionable tools and special gifts
An amazing lunch
Ability to create B-roll pictures at the picture station
Snacks and beverages throughout the day
4 Opportunities to ask the speakers questions on the panel sessions
Ability to receive mini coaching sessions at the speaker tables
Ability to purchase books and more from the speakers.
For VIP
You will get all the General Admission perks plus:
A 2-hour Networking/Cocktail hour session with the speakers, the sponsors, guests, and other VIP guests in an intimate setting at the Five Thirty Lounge on top of the Hyatt
Special Gifts In Your VIP Swag Boxes
Specialized Seating in front at the main event
First pick for asking questions during panel discussions
First service for lunch and breaks
The Five Thirty Lounge where the VIP meet up will be.
Clarity
A crystal-clear understanding of what’s next — whether in business, healing, or personal reinvention.
Insight into what’s been holding you back (mindset, fear, habits) and how to move past it.
A decision made — “I’m done tolerating XYZ” or “I’m ready to finally go after ___.”
Confidence & Voice
A renewed sense of power in your own story — even the hard parts.
Practical tools to set boundaries, speak up, or stop shrinking.
Real stories of women who’ve risen, giving permission to do the same.
Connections
Meaningful relationships built with women on a similar journey.
Real conversations with women who ‘get it’ — not surface-level networking.
Potential mentors, business collaborators, or life-long friends.
Actionable Tools
A strategy, framework, or plan for the next step — not just inspiration.
Worksheets, journaling prompts, or guided exercises from speakers.
Practical steps for healing, launching, rebuilding, or expanding.
Meet Your Key Note Speakers
Sonya Sigler
Sonya Sigler has worked with companies such as Sega, Intuit, and was a part of many advancements in technology. She is an author, a brilliant corporate lawyer who decided to step away and reinvent herself. She now helps women reinvent themselves and to create joy in their lives. Click below for Sonya's Full Bio.
Elysia Skye
Elysia Skye is an award winning film producer, has produced courses for major universities such as Vanderbilt, and has worked closely with speaking at GAP, SAG, and Banana Republic. She helps women tap deeper into their intuition and making business decisions that is connected to their souls purpose. Click below for Elysia's Full Bio.
Mandy Schulis
Mandy Schulis is a domestic abuse survivor and advocate whom has turned her life into a mission for women to reframe how they see their story. She has been featured in many news outlets through out the Tampa Bay area and has published several books. Click below for Mandy's Full Bio.
Amy Woods
Amy Woods is a former real estate millionaire, rape victim survivor, reformed addict and homeless survivor, who has turned her life into one of purpose and meaning for women. She is now the owner of 4 businesses, an author, a speaker, and is thriving in joy and happiness in her life after healing. Click below for Amy's Full Bio.
Special Thank You To The Following Sponsors
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? We still have spots available.
For full sponsorship details please email us at info@amyrwoods.com with the subject Sponsorship Interest.
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