THRIVE SUMMIT
Join us for a day of learning, collaborating and networking for professional women at all stages of career.
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW
Each ticket includes breakfast, lunch, keynotes, break-out seminars, access to the THRIVE Marketplace, networking, and more!
$150 Chamber members
$200 Non-members
2026 THRIVE SUMMIT PRESENTING SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
LUNCH SPONSOR
SWAG BAG SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
FLOWER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
Schedule of Events
7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m.
Keynote: Advancing Women’s Brain Health on the North Shore
Women are the drivers of health, productivity, and decision-making in our families, workplaces, and communities—yet their own brain health is increasingly at risk across every stage of life.
In this powerful keynote, Dr. Stephanie Peabody, Founding Director of the Brain Health Initiative, explores brain health through the full female lifespan—from pregnancy and postpartum, to puberty, midlife transitions, and longevity—highlighting both the unique risks and the extraordinary opportunities to optimize brain performance at every age.
Attendees will leave inspired to lead—equipped with a new understanding of how brain health evolves over time, practical strategies to optimize performance and well-being, and a call to action to help build a thriving, brain-healthy community on the North Shore.
9:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Break: Networking & Marketplace
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Choose your session!
Panel: “Go For The Ask: Know Your Brand, Your Pitch, Your Worth”
Too often, women hold back—second-guessing their voice, their value, or how they’ll be perceived. This dynamic panel of accomplished women will challenge that mindset and reframe what it means to confidently show up and ask for what you deserve. Through candid conversation and real-world experiences, panelists will share how they’ve learned to own their expertise, communicate their value, and shift from hesitation to intention. You’ll leave empowered to refine your personal brand, sharpen your pitch, and make the ask with clarity and confidence—knowing the right opportunities are waiting for you.
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Speaker: “From Tragedy to Triumph: Rising, Leading and Thriving Against the Odds”
When Suzanne Iovanna suddenly lost her husband, she was thrust into unimaginable circumstances—becoming a single parent and the unexpected leader of a multi-location automotive business with no prior experience. In this inspiring session, Suzanne shares how she navigated grief, embraced uncertainty, and rose into leadership with resilience and determination. Her powerful story offers real-world lessons on leading through adversity, building confidence when you feel unprepared, and creating a culture where people feel valued, respected, and connected.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Break: Networking & Marketplace
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Choose Your Session!
Options to be Announced
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Keynote: “Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Compassion”
As President of Encore Boston Harbor, Jenny Holaday leads one of the region’s largest and most complex organizations, overseeing a $2.6 billion resort and a team of 3,000 employees. In this inspiring keynote, Jenny will share the leadership principles and pivotal lessons that have guided her rise through the ranks of a highly competitive, male-dominated industry. Drawing from decades of experience across top gaming and hospitality brands, she’ll offer candid insights on decision-making, building high-performing teams, and leading with confidence and authenticity. Attendees will leave energized and equipped with practical takeaways on how to lead with clarity, command respect, and thrive at the highest levels.
1:30 to 2 p.m.
Marketplace & Networking
Marketplace Vendors & Exhibitors
The THRIVE Summit Marketplace features information and products from local, women-owned and operated businesses.
Check back for updates!
The Graphic Group * Louise Michaud Photography * MFM Health * Jane Does Well * Raise the Bar
2025 THRIVE Summit Fulfills Mission of Elevating, Education and Empowering
PEABODY — The North Shore Chamber’s THRIVE initiative presented the 3rd annual THRIVE Summit on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Boston Marriott Peabody. More than 200 attendees gathered to learn, network, and be inspired.
The day kicked off with Keynote Speaker Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership at Simmons University, and the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership. Thank you to Breakfast Sponsor TQM Wealth Partners.
Breakout sessions throughout the morning featured topics such as “Boost Your Financial Confidence – Tips for Mastering your Money,” “Listen, Learn, Lead!,” “Managing Difficult Conversations,” and “Be Bold, Brave and Badass.”
Breakout session speakers included Marcel Quiroga, TQM Wealth; Sheila Stehlin, Port Wealth Management; Kate Glidden, Beauport Financial; Dr. Kenann McKenzie-DeFranza; Ginny Eramo, INTERLOCKS MedSpa; Nancy Caswell, Caswell Restaurant Group; Mabelyn Lopez, 4 Insurance LLC; and Michelle Kempskie, principal of Michelle Kempskie Consulting.
The THRIVE Marketplace was in full swing with 10 dynamic women-owned businesses exhibiting their services and products. Attendees were able to enjoy a massage, get headshots taken, and energize with a B12 shot between seminars.
Closing out the conference was Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Amy Latimer, EVP and COO, Delaware North. Thank you to Luncheon Sponsor Insource Services.
Thanks to generous donations, give-away moments popped up throughout the day with prizes bestowed on lucky attendees including sports event packages, restaurant gift cards, aesthetic kits, and more.
The THRIVE initiative thanks Presenting Sponsor, Institution for Savings, for its generosity in supporting the 2025 THRIVE Summit.
Gratitude is extended all sponsors, including Gold Sponsors: Groom Construction, Wellpoint, Rockland Trust and Windover; and Silver Sponsors: Silver Lining Solutions, Newburyport Bank, WCVB, OneDigital, Constitution Financial Partners, M&T Bank, and TD Bank.
A LOOK BACK: THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS & ATTENDEES
The second annual THRIVE Summit was fantastic day of inspiration, education, and connection.
Dynamic speakers covered a wide range of topics and marketplace vendors created great energy while offering information and services.
Click through photos and enjoy highlights of the conference.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2023 SUMMIT
