Ready. Set. Real
Whether you're preparing for your first day of middle school, your senior year, or college, Ready. Set. REAL.™ will leave you with practical tools, meaningful connections, and the confidence to make this your best year yet.
Your Year. Your Voice. Your Future.
Let's Make It REAL.™
Register for FREE until 8/15/26 ($25 per person donation to GSTW after 8/16/26)
Confidence, communication & leadership
Financial literacy & future planning
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Mental wellness & resilience
Innovation & future careers
Speakers
Sarah Jones ThomasApparel Designer/ Founder Sarah Jones Custom Collections
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Andrella Thomas Senior Manager, Social Innovation Capital One
Life, Branded
9:00 a.m. CST
How to Build Confidence in 10 Minutes a Day: Share simple daily habits that help build lasting confidence.
Andrella Thomas Senior Manager, Social Innovation Capital One
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Andrella Thomas Senior Manager, Social Innovation Capital One
Life, Branded
9:15 CST
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before High School: Help students begin the school year with confidence by sharing lessons you learned the hard way.
Vanessa Milara Alzate Owner & CEO Kirkpatrick Partners
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Life, Branded
9:30 AM CST
The Power of Saying "Yes" to New Opportunities: Encourage students to embrace growth outside their comfort zone.
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Lynn McBee CEO Young Women’s Preparatory Network,
Life, Funded
10:00 AM CST
What I Wish I Knew Before College: Prepare students to make smarter financial and career decisions.
Janelle Quinn Founder & Financial Freedom Educator 3FIVE Wealth™
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Life, Funded
10:15 AM CST
Building a Life, Not Just a Resume: Help students think beyond job titles toward meaningful careers.
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Life, Funded
10:30 AM CST
How to Build a Career That Doesn't Feel Like Work: Show students how purpose and career can align.
Khiara Mills LICENSED THERAPIST and CEO, MOTIVATING MINDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Khiara Mills LICENSED THERAPIST and CEO, MOTIVATING MINDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC
Life, Grounded
11:00 AM CST
Lessons from My Biggest Failure: Normalize setbacks as part of growth.
Amy Griffin Founder Si:zen
Taeshima White Senior Vice President and General Manager of Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Khiara Mills LICENSED THERAPIST and CEO, MOTIVATING MINDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PLLC
Life, Grounded
11:15 A.M. CST
How to Lead Without Having All the Answers: Help students understand that leadership is about courage, not perfection.
TBA
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Allie White SVP/President Foundation Energy Managment
Life, Grounded
11:30 A.M. CST
Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever: Highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in school, careers, and relationships.
Allie White SVP/President Foundation Energy Managment
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Allie White SVP/President Foundation Energy Managment
Life, Forward
12:00 P.M. CST
Why Curiosity Will Always Be Your Greatest Skill: Encourage students to embrace curiosity as the foundation of innovation.
Charliette Cummings CEO Clara Cares Memory
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Life, Forward
12:15 P.M.. CST
The Future of Work: Explore how innovation, AI, sustainability, and emerging industries are changing careers.
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Dr. Melanie Lo Director of Educational Innovation Base44
Life, Forward
12:30 P.M. CST
Building Solutions That Matter: Inspire students to see themselves as creators, innovators, and changemakers.
Moderators
Lawrence Ford Founder Conscious Capital Foundation
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Constance Rodriguez Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Life, Series | Keynote
8:45 A.M. CST
Purpose Is the New Competitive Advantage: Show students that knowing their "why" helps them navigate challenges.
Constance Rodriguez Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Constance Rodriguez Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Life, Branded
9:00 - 10:00 CST
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Life, Funded
10:00 - 11:00 AM CST
Cindy Aceves Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Cindy Aceves Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Josh Sens Co-Founder Conscious Capital Foundation & Executive Board Member, Girls Save The World
Life, Grounded
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. CST
Chonnie Richey Founder Girls Save The World
Cindy Aceves Executive Board Member Girls Save The World
Chonnie Richey Founder Girls Save The World
Life, Forward
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CST