Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul: Redondo Beach Chamber’s 2026 Women’s Conference
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce is bringing its inaugural women’s conference, Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul, to the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina on Friday, October 9, 2026. The daylong event was created by women, for women, and is designed to inspire, empower and connect women at every stage of their personal and professional lives.
What Is Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul
Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul is the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce’s first Women’s Conference, built around a simple idea: women deserve a full day dedicated to learning, connection and themselves. The schedule blends keynote speakers, breakout sessions and panel discussions on leadership, wellness, personal growth and business, alongside a Women’s Marketplace where attendees can shop and connect with women owned businesses.
Organizers describe the event as being for business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, or simply anyone looking for inspiration and meaningful connection.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Location: Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Host: Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce
Parking: Included with conference registration
Tickets and registration are available through the Redondo Beach Chamber’s event page. Ticket pricing was not listed at the time of publishing, so attendees should check the event page directly.
What’s Included With Your Ticket
Conference registration includes a full day of programming and experiences:
Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast while networking and exploring the Women’s Marketplace.
Full conference access: Keynote speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions and conversations on leadership, wellness, personal growth, business and connection.
Lunch: A seated lunch paired with the featured panel, The Whole Woman: Work, Life & Everything In Between.
Paid parking: Parking is included with registration.
Women’s Marketplace and shopping: Browse and shop from women owned businesses and community vendors throughout the day.
Networking opportunities: Time built into the day to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors and community members.
Full Schedule for Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul
Morning Keynote: Marla Diann
Marla Diann opens the day with “The Woman You Become Changes How You Lead: Body Wisdom, Intuition & the Identity Creating Your Next Chapter.”
10:05 to 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
Option A: Janie Honeycutt, “Owning Your Leadership Journey: Embracing Strengths and Stories.” Leadership doesn’t start with a title, it starts with a story, whether attendees are leading a team, just starting out, in a support role or building something of their own.
Option B: Mental Health in the Workplace (speaker to be announced)
Option C: Kathy Hoss, “The New Rules of Women’s Health, What Every Woman Needs to Know Right Now.” A conversation covering hormones, stress and cortisol, nervous system resilience, metabolism, weight management and nutrition, and how to make healthy living enjoyable and sustainable.
11:05 to 11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
Option A: “Connected or Disconnected? The Human Connection in a Digital and AI World” (speaker to be announced). A look at how to maintain meaningful relationships in a world of smartphones, social media, texting and artificial intelligence, and how to balance technology with genuine human connection.
Option B: Kathleen Terry, “Discovering Your Purpose, Turning Passion into Action.” Finding purpose in different seasons of life and learning how to turn passions, experiences and strengths into meaningful action.
Option C: Tonya McKenzie, “Control the Narrative.” Practical strategies for communicating with confidence, owning your message and navigating the microphone, the camera and the moments that shape your story.
12:10 to 12:40 p.m. Lunch Panel: The Whole Woman
The featured Lunch Panel, The Whole Woman: Work, Life & Everything In Between, features Tamala Lewis and Megan Vixie in a conversation about creating a life that works for you, not just a schedule that works for everyone else.
12:50 to 1:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Option A: Megan Vixie, “The Power of Connection: Turning Small Talk into Lasting Relationships.” Practical strategies for starting conversations, finding common ground and networking with confidence.
Option B: Dr. Joan Irvine, “Ignite Your Resilience: Turning Challenges into Strength & Possibility.” An empowering conversation about finding the strength to move forward, learning from adversity and turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Option C: Cyndi Wicks, “From Happiness to Joy, Rediscovering Your Creative Spark.” A break from the serious side of life and a reminder of the importance of creativity, curiosity and joy.
1:25 to 1:50 p.m. Ignite Your Potential: AI as Your New Power Tool
Laura Stotland and Sheilah Pacete lead an interactive workshop on how AI can become a thought partner, creative assistant and productivity tool, with practical ways to save time, organize ideas, improve communication, brainstorm and tackle everyday professional and personal tasks.
1:50 to 2:25 p.m. Afternoon Keynote: Melanie Stricklan
Melanie Stricklan closes the formal program with “Designing the Life and Career You Want.”
Optional After Hours Networking
The conference officially concludes at 2:35 p.m., but attendees who can stay are invited to an optional Stay, Sip & Connect networking hour from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. The after hours gathering includes a no host bar with beverages available for purchase, continued shopping at the Women’s Marketplace and casual conversation with fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors and vendors.
Why South Bay Women Should Attend
Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul gives South Bay women a rare full day built around leadership, wellness and connection, all in one place at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina. Between the keynote speakers, choice of breakout sessions, the Women’s Marketplace and built in networking time, attendees can shape the day around whatever they most need, whether that’s business strategy, health information or simply time to reconnect with their own goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul?
The conference takes place Friday, October 9, 2026.
Where is the conference held?
Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul is held at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
What’s included with a conference ticket?
Registration includes breakfast, full access to keynotes and breakout sessions, lunch with the featured panel, parking, access to the Women’s Marketplace and built in networking time.
Who is hosting the event?
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul as its inaugural Women’s Conference.
Is parking included?
Yes, parking is included with conference registration.
How much are tickets?
Ticket pricing was not listed at the time of publishing. Check the event page for current pricing and registration.
Get Your Tickets
South Bay women looking for a day of learning, connection and inspiration can register for Ignite: Mind, Body & Soul through the Redondo Beach Chamber’s event page before the October 9 conference.
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