Keynote: Reclaim Your Power
Mariana Atencio
To launch Texas LEAD, Latina journalist, motivational speaker and author Mariana Atencio will teach attendees how to be nimble, to adapt and to reimagine themselves in these uncertain times.  Take advantage of this special "screen time" as a way to learn, connect, and create a bond with people willing to have a transformative experience.

Adapting to Our Right Now – Assimilating to Change
Ivette Mayo
How we adapt to change is critical to our personal and professional growth. Assimilation is the cognitive process of making new information fit in with your existing understanding of the world. Essentially, when you encounter something new, you process and make sense of it by relating it to things that you already know. In the era of COVID19, adapting and moving forward has become a constant that we are having to grasp and overcome. How do you keep up and stay engaged?

During our session together, we will cover:

• How to take in new information or experiences and incorporate them into our existing ideas.
• Taking steps to make both small and large adjustments that make sense.
• Staying motivated and inspired to embrace the new norms

Executive Presence in a Virtual Setting
Catenya McHenry
90% of our language is non-verbal but our virtual configurations have made it more challenging to communicate effectively. Messages that you send and communicate with your face, your gestures, your body language, and your level of confidence speaks volumes long before you actually speak any words. In this session, Executive Presence in a Virtual Setting, we’ll talk about the importance of not only how to look like an executive but how to create an image, virtually, that will speak just as strong and confident as you do. 

Committed Influence
Michael Landers
In this engaging and impactful session, you will quickly discover the nine types of influencing styles, how and when to use them and the benefits and consequences of each. You will explore and determine your personal and organization’s preferred style and the difference between influencing for resistance, for compliance or for commitment. This session is for those looking to influence with more positivity in personal/professional relationships.

Psychology of Money
Lisa Benton
Our perceptions, biases and emotions about our finances play a significant role in our wealth outcomes. In this seminar, we discuss how to take a more objective view of financial matters can go a long way towards building a strategy that is goals-based rather than emotion-driven.

Keynote: Leadership: The 5 Resilient Mindset Secrets to Realize Your Dreams in Trying Times
Miro Heyink
During his keynote address Miro Heyink will reveal the 5 key strategies to overcoming mental barriers that stand in the way of achieving our goals.

As a German immigrant to the US, Miro had no resources or relationships to succeed. After a near-death experience in his native country, he realized that he couldn’t wait to reach for his dreams. He’ll show you how he discovered the 5 most toxic beliefs we all hold (and how to get rid of them). Armed with these strategies, you’ll be equipped to achieve your goals even if you have no resources, relationships, or community.

A Career Path with Purpose with Thrivent Financial

MODERATOR: Trinidad Hernandez, Community Engagement Leader-- TX Region 
Trinidad Hernandez has worked in financial services for the past 15 years serving in various roles both in nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She currently serves as a Texas region, Community Engagement Leader, a unique and integral role at Thrivent and in the financial industry, supporting new financial professionals generate new business opportunities through intentional community engagement strategies.Trinidad has a passion for serving and empowering others, especially in our communities of color. When not at work, you can find her with her family and good friends—traveling, enjoying great food and beverage.  

PANELIST: Josh Ford, Regional Development Director-- TX Region 
Josh Ford is a Regional Development Director with the Texas Region of Thrivent Financial. Prior to his current role, Josh served as a Regional Development Leader and financial advisor in Austin. He was recognized as a top new advisor and production leader, then as one of the top recruiters and launch managers in the country. He currently recruits and launches his team of new financial professionals throughout Texas.
Josh is a Houston native, and a graduate of Baylor University, where he played baseball. After graduation, Josh played eight years of professional baseball (for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies franchises) before settling down in central Texas. He continues to coach and mentor athletes, volunteers (sits on the board of FCA Austin), and enjoys spending time with his wife Kristen, and beautiful 18 month old daughter, Camryn Olivia.
Interesting Fact: Josh and Camryn lead 8am team check-in calls every Tuesday morning where she gives her market outlook.
 
PANELIST: Joshua Ritchey, Regional Development Director-- TX Region 
Joshua Ritchey has greatly enjoyed his unintentional career in Financial Services for over 6 years. During this time, he spent most of career in the top 10% of performers and naturally gravitated toward leadership. His favorite part of the career is creating transformational, tangible change in the lives of clients. When he is not coaching new advisors or holding appointments, he and his wife are enthusiastic travelers, and have enjoyed learning the cultures and customs of over 40 countries and counting.

PANELIST: Kristen Kirkley Ford, CMP, Community Engagement Leader – TX Region
Kristen is an Engagement Specialist for Thrivent in Austin - bringing together churches, nonprofits and her team of financial advisors - to grow the brand and strengthen the community in Central Texas. She is a graduate of Baylor University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to her 13 years at Thrivent, Kristen worked in Sales and Catering for Marriott, after a brief, poorly paid stint with a marketing company. She holds the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) advanced designation within the events industry, and a Green Belt in Six Sigma Continuous Improvement.  Kristen is married to Josh, a fellow Baylor Bear alum and current Thrivent director. They have a 16 month old daughter, Camryn, who loves family bike rides and eating cheese and strawberries. 
Fun fact: Kristen has beaten Josh for three years straight in their office Fantasy Football league.