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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Numerica Performing Arts Center
Wenatchee, WA

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World Class Speakers, Branding Experts, and Published Authors!

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Conference Schedule

1:00 PM

Opening Remarks

April will be setting the stage for INSPIRE Northwest™, highlighting goal-setting and visualization–big or small.

Known to energize audiences, young professionals, and sales executives, April’s energy is contagious. April Kemp is an award-winning motivational speaker, leadership expert, and Dream Coach dedicated to empowering women to boldly chase their dreams. After a successful corporate career holding multiple executive roles, April courageously followed her passion, founding the Fanatical DreamHer platform.

“Believe It. Dream It.”

Award-winning Speaker, Leadership Coach & Founder, Fanatical DreamHer

APRIL KEMP

“Perception-Reality: Making Your Brand Stick Without Sacrificing Authenticity”

How to Fascinate® Speaker and Branding Expert

HILLARIE KAY

Session I

2:00 PM

INSPIRE Northwest™ welcomes How to Fascinate® team member, speaker and Chief of Culture + Strategy, Hillarie Kay. As a dynamic speaker and strategist, Hillarie brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, motivation, team dynamics, and branding, helping high-performers and organizations harness their natural internal operating system for greater impact.

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3:00 PM

Session II

“AI & Marketing”

How AI can be utilized effectively in your marketing plan.

NCW Tech Alliance brings people and technology resources together to support entrepreneurs, STEM education, and technology adoption in North Central Washington. Their INSPIRE Northwest™ session will feature expert speakers and panelists using AI to maximize marketing strategies.

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4:00 PM

Session III

The Wenatchee World is the leading daily newspaper in North Central Washington known to inspire and tell others stories. This session will demonstrate how you can tell your brand story. Stay tuned to learn more about their speakers and panelists in the upcoming weeks.

“The Art of Storytelling”

Enhance the unique story of your brand.

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5:00 – 7:00 PM

Expo and Social

B2B Expo with Networking & Social

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The INSPIRE Northwest™ Business-2-Business Expo will provide an opportunity for attendees to get up-close and personal with world-class speakers, branding experts, and other professionals. Hosted light hors o’ douvres and non-host bar service. Enjoy getting to know other regional businesses owners or showcase your brand in the exhibit space.

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