Welcome to RISE: North Carolina’s Premier Embodied Leadership Summit

RISE Reimagined 2027
Celebrating Year Four!  -  March 5, 2027  -  Chapel Hill, NC

"Magic. Muscle. Hustle."

The future of leadership isn't about doing more. It's about becoming more.

At RISE, we put the body in business, the feminine in leadership and the purpose in the paycheck!

Join us for North Carolina's premier Embodied Business Summit - a one-day summit designed to inspire, connect, and empower women leaders and their teams. Now in our fourth year, RISE offers a unique blend of professional development, leadership training, and community-building experiences in Chapel Hill.

This isn't just a conference.

It's a movement for women who are ready to lead with courage, build with intention, and create lasting impact.

Why RISE: Chapel Hill?

RISE is more than just an event - it’s a transformational journey!
RISE is designed specifically for women who are ready to "level up" their lives. Our summit is not just about learning - it’s about transformation. Through three powerful keynotes, embodied leadership practices, and meaningful connection, capped off with an afternoon happy hour, we focus on creating success, we focus on creating success, building connections, and fostering resiliency in both personal and professional lives.

Our goal is to put the Feminine in Leadership, the Body in Business, and the Purpose in the Paycheck.
Join us for a transformative experience that bridges the essence of embodied business, feminine leadership, and somatic coaching. Elevate your voice, harness your power, and embark on a journey to flourish in both your personal and professional worlds.

A unique conference specifically for women.
Most women’s summits and conferences do not include the body in business! This will be a unique leadership summit in that it includes all women at all stages of life, personal and professional development. You will leave with concrete skills that you can use at home, in the community and in the workplace.

Affordable Leadership Training
Unlike many leadership programs that cost thousands of dollars, RISE is committed to being an accessible and affordable option for women and their teams. We believe that professional development should be within reach for all, not just a select few.

For Individuals and Teams
RISE is an exceptional opportunity for women leaders, entrepreneurs, and their teams to invest in their professional growth while also caring for their collective well-being. Whether you are leading a team or looking to enhance your own leadership skills, this summit offers invaluable experiences and connections that will resonate long after the event is over.

What Is The Purpose Of The Summit?

Embodied Leadership is the new way of doing business and fostering leadership in our communities. Embodiment refers to the idea of fully inhabiting the fullest expression of ourselves in the world. When we are embodied, we are able to show up fully in our work and our lives, and tap into our true potential as individuals.

For entrepreneurs and leaders, embodiment is crucial for creating a business and a life that feels authentic and aligned with our values and purpose. When we are connected to our true selves we have better health outcomes, decrease in stress and burnout and overall happier in our relationships.

With 89% of people in the workforce experiencing some level of burnout in the last month, addressing mental & physical health in the workplace and community has become inescapable. Our workforce is evolving and in need of change. Our companies and communities are looking to gather and work in ways that respect the mind body connection. We know that women are more negatively impacted by the effects of chronic stress and burnout than men. Giving women concrete skills on how to elevate their voice, harness their power and increase their skill set will have a positive impact on our local community and businesses.

This year's theme, "Magic. Muscle. Hustle." is a call to become more - not do more.

Together, we'll explore three dynamic pathways that redefine what sustainable, embodied leadership looks like:

Magic
Magic is what happens when women trust their intuition, embrace possibility, and gather in rooms where extraordinary things can happen. It's leading with vision and living with wonder - creating the conditions where meaningful connections are made, bold ideas are born, and opportunities find you.

Muscle
Muscle is the strength to sustain your success. Leadership isn't just mental - it's physical, emotional, and relational. Through movement, nervous system regulation, and embodied leadership practices, you'll build the resilience to navigate uncertainty, make confident decisions, and lead without burning out.

Hustle
Hustle, redefined. Not hustle that leads to exhaustion - hustle fueled by clarity, purpose, and aligned action. It's about building what matters and leaving what's draining you, creating both economic power and meaningful impact.

More Than a Summit. An Ecosystem.

RISE is where women come to connect, collaborate, and create what's next. Whether you arrive alone, with your team, or alongside women you're committed to elevating, you'll leave with more than inspiration - you'll leave with a community.

Our 2027 speaker lineup is taking shape now - and it could include you or your brand!

Please note, all speaking is sponsor led. Speaking sponsorships are a powerful way to put your expertise and business in front of a room full of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

Note:
Every sponsorship includes a ticket package, creating an opportunity for organizations to bring women from their teams and communities into the RISE experience.

You can review the speakers and sponsors from the 2024 event, the 2025 event and the 2026 event.

Partner With RISE

Don’t just sponsor an event. Help build the room.

Put your business in the room with women who lead, build, influence, and invest in our communities. RISE partnerships offer meaningful brand visibility, relationship-building, and opportunities to bring your own team into the experience.

From small businesses to corporate partners, there’s a place for you in the RISE ecosystem.

Invest in women. Strengthen community. Build what’s next.

Community Partner Sponsors

Brand Ambassadors

Note:
Every sponsorship includes a ticket package, creating an opportunity for organizations to bring women from their teams and communities into the RISE experience.

Check out the photo gallery from the 2026 event and review the sponsors from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 events.