2025 Women's Conference

Overview

Join Us at the 2025 LCPA Women’s Conference – Now at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience of inspiration, connection, and celebration at this year’s CPA Women’s Conference. As part of Ledgers & Legends Week, this dynamic event blends professional development with personal empowerment, offering a vibrant mix of CPE sessions, networking, and a fun lunch you won’t want to miss!

7:30 – 7:55 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:55 – 8:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:00 – 9:30 am
Wired to Win: Unlocking Your Brain’s Blueprint for Professional Power
Hannah Sensenbrenner Morrow, M.S. • Intuition Works •  New Orleans, LA
Ever wonder why you click with some colleagues and clash with others—or why certain projects light you up while others make you want to fake a Wi-Fi outage? (We’ve all been there.) In this interactive session, we’ll explore the Emergenetics Profile, a neuroscience-based tool that reveals how you’re wired to think, behave, and communicate. You’ll gain powerful insights into your natural strengths and learn how to flex your style to build stronger relationships, reduce miscommunication, and lead with authenticity. This is self-awareness with a purpose—and a few laughs along the way. Because the better you understand yourself, the more unstoppable you become.

9:30 – 9:50 am  Break

9:50 – 10:40 am
Estate Planning
Julie Rosenzweig, Esq. • Julie Rosenzweig Attorney at Law • Lafayette, LA

10:40 – 11:30 am
Boundaries & Business: Reclaim Your Day, Redefine Your Success
Melissa Terito, CPA • Faulk & Winkler • Baton Rouge, LA
In a world that celebrates hustle and constant availability, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable—or even impossible. But the truth is, burnout isn’t a badge of honor. In this keynote, Melissa shares her personal journey from overwhelmed professional to intentional leader, offering practical strategies for setting boundaries at work and in life. Audiences will leave feeling empowered to take back control of their time, say no with confidence, and redefine what success looks like on their own terms.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm   Lunch

12:30 – 1:20
Culture & Communication: How to Inspire, Influence, and Create a Positive Work Environment
Mary Jane Walsh • Mary Jane Walsh THRIVE – Business and Life Coaching • New Orleans, LA
A positive workplace culture isn’t built by policies—it’s built by people. In this session, participants will learn how the way they speak, listen, and follow through can inspire trust, drive accountability, and elevate morale—no matter their role.

1:20 – 2:10
From Burnout to Balance: Rewiring the Way Women Handle Stress
Nicole Schoolfield • Owner - Be Extra Yoga • New Orleans, LA
Women today are achieving more than ever—breaking glass ceilings, leading companies, raising families, showing up for their communities, and still feeling the pressure to do it all. But success, when paired with the constant demands of modern life, often leaves women feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and burnt out.

In this powerful and practical session, Nicole Schoolfield—CEO, wellness counselor, and founder of a women- and girl-focused athletic brand—opens up about her personal journey with burnout and stress. She’ll share how small but intentional shifts in mindset, nutrition, and nervous system regulation can create lasting calm in the chaos.
Together, we’ll explore what stress really does to the body, how chronic stress becomes normalized, and the five pillars that can help women reclaim clarity, energy, and emotional freedom—starting today.

This workshop is designed to be deeply relatable, immediately applicable, and grounded in both science and soul. We will go beyond surface-level self-care and get to the root of how women can truly thrive.

2:10 – 2:30 Break

2:30 – 3:30
Goal Setting
Lauren Navarre, JD • Arena Collective • Slidell, LA
• Establish your Core Values, Purpose, and Ideal Client to set Intentional SMART Goals
• Pinpoint Tools to Maintain Focus.

3:30 – 4:20
Do You Smell Something Burning?
Dr. Angela White Bazile, Esq. • Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. • Mandeville, LA
Burnout is a form of chronic stress that stems from prolonged workloads, tight deadlines, and intense pressure to maintain accuracy and compliance. It can result in mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, and a reduced sense of personal effectiveness. The cyclical nature of peak seasons and the demand for precision can make it difficult for accountants to find work-life balance, contributing to long-term mental and emotional strain.

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HOTEL INFORMATION
Women's Conference attendees get exclusive rates on rooms for this event:

The Ritz Carlton New Orleans
921 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
504.524.1331
Exclusive Rate: Only $159/night!
Book by July 22!

RESERVE ONLINE

SPONSOR THIS EVENT

Sponsorship is a great way to connect with CPA professionals and increase your visibility within the community. To learn more or recommend a sponsor, contract Diedra Allen at dallen@louisiana.cpa or click here for more information.