Session 1

Slay the Braid: Hair Braiding with Corey Paul Studios

Ready to level up your hair game? Join celebrity stylist Corey Paul for a hands-on braiding experience where you’ll learn pro tips, trendy techniques, and creative styles that will leave you confident and inspired.

Session 2

Glow Girl: Skincare Secrets for Your Best Skin Ever

Join the experts from Bella Sol Medical Spa for an empowering skincare session, where licensed professionals share science-backed tips to help you build a routine tailored to your skin type. Whether you’re tackling breakouts or chasing that healthy glow, you’ll leave with the tools — and the tea — to feel confident, radiant, and refreshed.

Session 3

Code Breakers: Escape the Room with the IT Crew!

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat the clock? Step into the Reynolds IT Escape Room: Tomorrow Makers, a high-energy, hands-on challenge where you’ll team up with inspiring women in tech to solve puzzles, crack codes, and discover just how powerful your mind can be — no tech skills required.

Session 4

Decode Your Glow: The Science Behind Beauty & Your Skin

What’s really in your favorite lip gloss or body spray? Join toxicologist Dr. Sara T. for an eye-opening session where you’ll uncover the hidden chemicals in everyday beauty products, learn to decode ingredient labels, and discover how science can empower smarter, healthier choices.

Session 5

Glow Up: Build Your Dream Life

Your dream life starts now! In this fun, hands-on session, you’ll create a vision board, learn simple budgeting and saving strategies, and explore how your daily choices can turn big goals into real-life wins — whether you’re dreaming of college, business, travel, or all three.

Session 6

STEM Girls Lead: Find Your Voice & Lead From Where You Are

Session 7

Real Talk: Your Mind Matters

Let’s be real — life can be overwhelming, and it’s okay not to have it all figured out. In this honest, uplifting panel led by LEAD Ambassadors and a local pediatrician, you’ll hear real stories, get mental health tips, and learn how to support yourself and your friends through the ups and downs.

Session 8

Stress Less, Shine More

In a world full of pressure, expectations, and constant change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Join Registered Nurse Leigh Hammond for an empowering session designed just for middle and high school girls. Through honest conversation and practical tools, participants will explore healthy ways to cope with stress, build resilience, and take charge of their emotional well-being. This session encourages young women to see their strength, own their journey, and step confidently into their future.

Friday Night

Self-Care PJ Party

Kick off the weekend with a cozy, empowering night just for girls! At our Self-Care PJ Party, attendees will unwind, connect, and recharge through inspiring sessions, hands-on activities, and — of course — pizza! Between sessions, girls will enjoy a chill pizza party in their PJs — because self-care also means laughter, comfort, and community. It’s a night to grow, glow, and get real with yourself and others. *Limited to 35 participants*

Session 1

The Rx for CEO Mindset: Formulating Strength in Everyday Life

This engaging session empowers girls to become the “CEOs” of their own well-being through pharmacy-themed activities that build resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships. They’ll “compound their wellness” with stress-management tools, “dose empathy” to strengthen communication, and create “problem-solving pills” to bounce back from setbacks. Fun, practical, and inspiring, this session gives girls concrete tools to thrive and find the silver lining in any challenge.

Session 2

Courage to Be Yourself

In Today’s world, it has become trendy to be free-flowing and fluid in your thoughts. It constantly pushes conformity through social expectations, cultural norms, and a digital presence. Being authentically oneself takes bravery and courage. This presentation explores why embracing your authentic self is both a challenge and a gift, drawing on inspiring real-world examples to identify yourself and confidently walk in your truth.

EXPO Author

Jennifer Chester

Jennifer Chester is a Biomedical Equipment Technician, author, and STEM advocate based in Houston, Texas. She’s the creator of Bella the BMET, a children’s book series and comic strip designed to introduce young audiences to the world of healthcare technology. Jennifer also founded NextJenn TechMom’s Mobile Discovery Museum, a nonprofit bringing hands-on STEM experiences to underserved communities. She’s passionate about inspiring the next generation through storytelling, education, and innovation.