Unconventional Business Summit
2019-10-24 18:00 - 2019-10-25 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas City, Overland Park, KS
Unconventional Business Network is thrilled to host a national, two-day Christian business leader summit!
We will kick off the conference with a Thursday evening Dinner Event with keynote, Mr. Horst H. Schulze, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Capella Hotels and Resorts and Solis Hotels & Resorts–and the co-founder of the Ritz-Carlton.
Friday will include five keynote speakers, including Megan Alexander of Inside Edition and Thursday Night Football. A variety of break-out sessions will be offered throughout the day, along with chef-inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner faire.
Find out more HERE or purchase your UB Summit conference pass HERE
We hope you can join us for this can’t miss two-day event!

UB Women KC Gathering with GateWay of Hope's Dacia Moore
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:45 | The Venue, 4800 W. 135th St. #108, Leawood, KS, 66224, United States
Dacia Moore has come to appreciate the little accomplishments in her life. The national speaker, trainer, author, business owner and now Executive Director of GateWay of Hope Women’s Center has made quite a few of them during her life and career. And while she has experienced some restlessness in her “small” accomplishments, Dacia knows that they are paving the way to her bigger purpose: glorifying God in her life, faith, and career. Join us as Dacia shares her unconventional career journey, and how trusting in God as a faithforward businesswoman has helped her appreciate that small accomplishments are rich in purpose.
Dacia’s career at GateWay of Hope began in 2015, after running a successful small business for ten years, Second Wind Counseling and Consulting, in Kansas City, Missouri. She has served as an adjunct professor at the Metropolitan Community Colleges and Webster University. She is also a National Board Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
“As women, we want to accomplish big things in our careers,” Dacia says. “We have to recognize that it’s the small accomplishments that matter.”
Once recruited by GateWay of Hope to take the organization to its next level of growth, Dacia experienced many challenges and changes, which she faced with prayer, fasting, discernment and scripture meditation. “I trusted God with the small stuff. He placed me in this role. And I knew He was going to achieve His purposes.”
GateWay of Hope is a non-profit, Christian based counseling center, where licensed counselors and life coaches provide a safe, caring, healing environment for women experiencing mental health issues including depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
What Dacia likes most about her job is strengthening women in their faith so that they can be better mothers, spouses and stronger women. “I believe we are all Christian warriors and have to learn how to fight against the attack of the enemy in our minds. The battlefield truly is the mind.”
Join us on Thursday, November 7th at 5:30 p.m. to hear Dacia discuss walking your career path with confidence and trust in God. You’ll be inspired by her unconventional story!

Luncheon Forum | God's View of Work
2019-11-19 11:30 - 13:00 | UBN Offices, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
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Interested in meeting with other business men and women of faith? Join us for our monthly, luncheon Forum, a 1 and 1/2 hour monthly meeting that includes networking, an exclusive UBN faith + work training video (20 minutes), and discussion. Located at UBN’s conference space in Overland Park and offered the third Thursday of each month, Forums are a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded business men and women that desire to integrate their faith with their work!
Registration is $25 and includes the program and lunch. Questions? Contact David Hamilton, Business Development Director, Kansas City at david@unconventionalbusiness.org
KC Luncheon Forum | God’s View of Work | November 19 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Unconventional Business Network Offices
7171 West 95th Street, suite 501
Overland Park, KS, 66212
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Kansas City Forum | Understanding Your Vocational Purpose and Calling
2019-12-17 11:30 - 13:00 | UBN Offices, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
UB Forum Overland Park
This month’s topic is “Understanding Your Vocational Purpose and Calling”
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Mark your calendar and connect with local business men and women of faith at our Overland Park UB Forum. Meeting the third Tuesday of each month, this vibrant group of business leaders gathers for 1 1/2 hours during the lunch hour to:

Network and fellowship
Learn from an exclusive UBN faith + work training video (20 minutes)
Participate in a facilitated discussion about the monthly topic

Details? UBN offices, the third Tuesday of each month, during the lunch hour from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Registration is $25 and includes the program and lunch. Questions? Contact David Hamilton, Business Development Director, Kansas City at david@unconventionalbusiness.org .
UBN Offices | 7171 West 95th Street, suite 501 | Overland Park, KS 66212

Luncheon with Mary Andringa | Vermeer Corp. Chair of the Board
2020-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Chair of the Board, Vermeer Corporation
REGISTER for single tickets ($49) or a table of 10 ($450) HERE. Download the Event Flyer.
Mary Vermeer Andringa is President, CEO and Chair of the Board at Vermeer Corporation, a global industrial and agricultural equipment company headquartered in Pella, Iowa.
Ms. Andringa is integral in continuing the family legacy of her father and company founder, Gary Vermeer. With humble beginnings, Vermeer Corporation has grown to become a global organization with more than 3,000 team members at Vermeer and affiliated organizations, serving the underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. Today, Vermeer facilities are found in Latin America, Asia Pacific, China, Europe and the U.S.
Due to her successful tenure at Vermeer, as well as her growing reputation as an expert ambassador for manufacturing, Ms. Andringa is sought after as a speaker and spokesperson. Ms. Andringa is a member of the B20, the private sector’s channel into the G20, providing leadership on small business and entrepreneurship with the intent to use her voice to remove obstacles and create a better business environment for small businesses to thrive. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Iowa Business Council.
Throughout her career, Ms. Andringa has been an advocate of the manufacturing industry. Ms. Andringa was inducted into IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2013. She served a two-year term as chair of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the nation’s largest manufacturing association and has recently been named Honorary Vice Chair. She also served as one of 18 private sector members of President Obama’s Export Council, where she represented manufacturing on important trade matters. Ms. Andringa is also a past member of the Export-Import Bank Advisory Committee.
Ms. Andringa credits her background in education for her inherent proficiency at leadership and inspiring team members to reach new heights in their personal and professional development. After receiving her degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she taught in the Iowa public school system and later in Omaha, Nebraska, for approximately six years. She has recently completed a two-year term as the co-chair of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and has been named one of the Top 100 CEOs in STEM by STEMconnector®.
Mary Andringa also is involved in the following boards: Member of the Vermeer Board of Directors; Director of the Vermeer Charitable Foundation; Director of the Herman Miller Company in Zeeland, Michigan; Director of the Milliken & Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina; Vice Chair of the Iowa Business Council; Trustee for the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California; Trustee Emeritus at Central College; and Past Chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
Mary and her husband, Dr. Dale Andringa, have two children and six grandchildren.

UB Women Kansas City "Leading with a Clear Mind"
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | UBN Offices, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
UBW is thrilled to host Faithforward Conversations (FFC) in Kansas City. These intimate monthly gatherings of professional women consider topics unique to business women of faith, while fostering the growth of meaningful workplace relationships. Each FFC is facilitated by a woman in business and include light dinner fare with gluten free options. Registration is $25 for dinner and program.
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You’re invited to our Thursday, March 12th Faithforward Conversation, Leading with a Clear Mind—with Edwina Glass, Owner and CPA of Glass Consulting.
In her professional role, Edwina helps small business owners focus on their passion and success—not on keeping books and filling out tax forms. When not helping business owners manage by their numbers, she enjoys running with her dog Dorie, visiting her daughters, and reading books. In addition, Edwina is active in her faith community, co-leads a small group VIBE for women in business and regularly serves on the production team.
You won’t to miss hearing Edwina’s wise words as she facilitates our March Faithforward Conversation!.

UBN's Network Connect | This Thursday with Dee Ann Turner of Chick-fil-A
2020-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Zoom Event
UBN is thrilled to launch “NETWORK CONNECT” as a way for faithforward business leaders to stay connected and be encouraged during these extraordinary times.
Join Rick Boxx, UBN Founder and CEO, this Thursday— and every Thursday for the foreseeable future —at noon (CST) via zoom. This Thursday, April 2nd, Rick will be talking with Dee Ann Turner of Chick-fil-A on “Lessons Learned from 9/11.”
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In the wake of 9/11, a disaster that forever changed our country’s financial and social landscape, Dee Ann Turner made some leadership missteps. On Thursday, April 2nd, she will dive into the valuable leadership lessons she learned during this crisis. Lessons we can apply today. Many of you may remember Dee Ann’s address at a recent Unconventional Business luncheon. She is engaging, honest and fully anchored to God.
“No one wants to constantly hear how bad it all is,” Dee Ann says. “Lead with a spirit of optimism and hope.”
Today, the former Vice President of Talent and Sustainability for Chick-fil-A heads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner, LLC. She is a writer and a speaker, addressing more than fifty audiences per year while consulting and coaching business leaders globally.

Virtual Event with Dr. Richard Blackaby, International Speaker, Business Coach & Author
2020-06-11 00:00 - 2020-06-18 13:00 | Virtual Zoom Event
Hear from renowned business coach, international speaker, and author, Richard Blackaby, as he speaks on “Leadership Lost” and “Leadership Found” in this two part Virtual Event (June 4 and June 11) presented by Faith at Work Iowa (June 4) and Unconventional Business Network.
This virtual event will be hosted Thursday, June 4 and June 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CDT via Zoom Webinar. You will be registered for both sessions. Free registration is made possible by our Des Moines (June 4) and Kansas City (June 11) sponsors. We are so grateful for their generosity!

Dr. Richard Blackaby knows and understands business leaders and the challenges they face blending their faith with their work. The international speaker, business coach and author of God in the Marketplace ministers directly to Fortune 100 and 500 CEOs. But, Blackaby insists, whether you’re working from the receptionist’s desk or from the executive suite, the same questions exist: Why has God placed me where he placed me, and how does God want to use me to make a difference?
Richard has a Master’s of Divinity degree and a Ph.D. in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. He has served as a senior pastor, and as president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochran, Alberta Canada for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary’s Chancellor today, when he is not at the helm as president of Blackaby Ministries International.
Richard is perhaps best known for the book he co-authored with his father, Henry: Experiencing God: Revised Edition. The book sprang from experiences Henry and Marilynn Blackaby, along with their five children, experienced serving in, and planting, churches in Saskatchewan, Canada.
To date, Richard has co-authored or authored thirty-three books including Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda, God in the Marketplace, and Experiencing God: Day by Day.
Richard Blackaby has his wife, Lisa, have been married since 1983. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. The couple live in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Kansas City Luncheon with Jeff Bramstedt, former Navy SEAL and Owner of Skydive San Diego
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Zoom Event
Jeff Bramstedt, former Navy SEAL, Stuntman and Owner of Skydive San Diego.

Join UBN for this VIP Virtual Event | “Building High Performance Teams: Lessons from a Former Navy SEAL”
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Registration is free due to the generosity of our Kansas City sponsors. We are so grateful!

Jeff is a former US Navy SEAL who for the past 18 years, has been stuntman in feature films such as Transformers, Hancock, Lone Survivor, Deep Water Horizon and many others. You may also recognize him from commercials and select fitness magazines. Jeff also formed and successfully leads a skydiving team called VST or Valor Skydiving team. Today, they perform for children’s organizations, churches, the NFL and MLB, and other large events around nation. It is from this pro skydiving platform that Jeff ventured into the private sector as a business owner. He currently owns and operates Skydive San Diego along with his amazing team and staff.
A big part of who Jeff is, is his dedication to communicating the Word of God to men, building in them the foundations that won’t crack under the pressures placed on men by the world in which we live. Training and teaching men to be “real men” is the core of the ministry he founded, Life of Valor Ministries and Men’s Events. Beyond men’s ministry, Jeff is passionate to share the Gospel message, encouraging both men and women to live the life God has called them lead.

Dr. Randy Carlson | Author and Intentional Living Radio/Podcast Host
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Zoom Event
Dr. Randy Carlson
Virtual City Connect | STL
Including live Q&A with Dr. Carlson
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This complimentary City Connect is made possible by our generous St. Louis sponsors. We are grateful! Look for a Gateway City, small business flavor throughout this virtual event.

What does it mean to lead intentionally? Why is intentional leadership important during difficult times? Join Dr. Randy Carlson, counselor and host of Intentional Living radio program and podcast, as he shares a transformational true story of one leader’s unconventional journey and how six intentional leadership moves changed his life and helped restore his nation while glorifying God.
More About Dr. Carlson.
Dr. Randy Carlson is the CEO and Chairman of Family Life Communications Incorporated and is the founder of Intentional Living (Parent Talk, Inc.). His passion is to help people experience life as God intended.
Dr. Carlson has written seven books including his most recent, Freedom from Hijacked Emotions – Overcoming Anxiety, Anger, and Fear. He shares wisdom, encouragement and comfort from God’s Word with people who call in—to his daily syndicated Intentional Living radio program and podcast, where he offers Biblical help for living an intentional life in Christ.
With a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and a research emphasis on the leadership traits of successful family business owners and leaders, Dr. Carlson has taught and consulted with hundreds of family business owners around the country.
For more information about Dr. Carlson, visit www.theintentionallife.com or www.myflr.org/about.
He and his wife, Donna, have three grown children, eight grandchildren, and reside in Tucson, Arizona.

Peter Demos | Lawyer & President of Demos' Brands and Restaurants
2021-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Peter Demos

$49 per in-person ticket | $270 per table of 6 | $29 per live stream ticket
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Peter Demos found his faith after becoming a successful business owner and leader, and it changed his perspective on success and purpose. Come hear the tangible ways Peter lives out his faith in the marketplace, and what God asks of him in the process. It’s definitely a narrow playing field with both victories and defeats. You will leave inspired by Peter’s transparency, tangible examples, and his fervent devotion to Christ through all circumstances. Or, as Peter would say, “Christ is my managing director”
Peter is a sought-after speaker and author. His 2019 book, Afraid to Trust: One Man’s Journey to the Love of God, is available on Amazon. Find out more about Peter and his Christ-centered approach to business by visiting www.demosfamilykitchen.com or www.afraidtotrust.com.

More About Mr. Demos
Peter Demos is the President and Attorney for Demos’ Brands of Restaurants which includes Demos’ Restaurant and PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry. While his restaurant career is extensive and decades in the making, Peter entered into his journey of faith later in life. But once begun, he has lived it boldly. A visit to Demos’ website reflects this boldness.
At Demos’, we’ve always known that our purpose is larger than providing delicious food. We strive to daily live out our purpose through how we serve and care. ​Our purpose is to:

Glorify God in all we do by serving others
Serve and care for our customers
Glorify God in all we do by loving our team
Grow profitably

Highly accomplished as a leader in the hospitality industry, Peter is recognized by both secular and Christian organizations. The Nashville Business Journal acknowledged Peter in their list of top 40 under 40. Other achievements include: Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award 2010, Restaurateur of the Year award 2014, Christian Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award 2015, C12 Business Award 2015 and 2018, Living Sent Ministries Kingdom Award 2016.
Not surprisingly, Peter is a sought-after speaker who addresses God’s desire for us to “boldly live out your faith in every aspect of our life, including our work”. We are delighted to have him share his “Unconventional Business” story with our Kansas City audience. You will not want to miss the opportunity to hear from Peter or the opportunity to visit with him during the Networking (11:00 to 11:30). He will be showcasing his newly released book (2019), Afraid to Trust, One Man’s Journey to the Love of God.
Mr. Demos currently sits on the NFIB Leadership Council, and C12 National Member Advisory Board. He is also the past chair on the board the Board of Directors for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and past president for the Tennessee Hospitality Association.
He and his wife and two children reside in the Nashville area.

Tommy Bowden | Renowned College Football Coach, ESPN and FOX Sports Host, Sought-after Speaker
2021-07-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
$49 per in-person ticket | $450 per table of 10 | $29 per live stream ticket

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“A Game Plan for Success is in the C.A.R.D.S.”
What does a former renowned college football coach have in common with you, a Christian businessperson? A winning strategy. Whether your playing field is in in the football arena or boardroom, It’s all in the C.A.R.D.S. – commitment, accountability, responsibility, discipline and sacrifice. Hear Tommy Bowden challenge each one of us to be businesspeople of character and integrity.
About Mr. Bowden
Tommy Bowden is an unabashed evangelical Christian who openly confesses that he used his Christianity as a recruiting tool during his long and successful career coaching college football. His father, Bobby Bowden, the former Florida State football coach, helped create chaplaincies at schools across the South. One might say linking football with Christianity was a family endeavor.
From an outstanding student-athlete at West Virginia University, to the two-time ACC Coach of the Year at Clemson University, to widely sought-after motivational speaker, Tommy Bowden has dedicated his life to making a difference in others’ lives.
After spending several years as an assistant football coach at Florida State, Duke, Alabama, Kentucky, and Auburn Universities, Tommy Bowden became the head coach at Tulane University in 1997. In just his second season with Tulane, he led his team to an undefeated season, a Conference USA Championship and a win in the Liberty Bowl. Tommy was also named Conference USA Coach of the year.
In 1999, Tommy took the head coaching position at Clemson University. In that first season, the Tigers set or tied 41 school records, including 26 on offense. He was named Conference Coach of the Year in 1998, and ACC Coach of the year in both 1999 and 2003.
In 2006, Tommy received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year Award.
Since retiring from Clemson in 2008, Tommy has become one of the nation’s most sought-after motivational speakers. He has appeared as an expert college football analyst on ESPN television and radio, as well as, co-hosted two football television shows, one with FOX Sports and one with the ACC Football Network.
Tommy is the author of the book “Winning Character” and speaks frequently about leadership and recruiting outstanding teams.
Married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, for more than 40 years, Tommy and Linda have two children and four grandsons.

Dr. Tim Elmore | Founder and President of Growing Leaders, Generational Expert, Leadership Coach
2021-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, 6100 College Blvd.,, Overland Park, 66211, Andorra
$49 per in-person ticket | $450 per table of 10 | $29 per live stream ticket

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““A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team Your Competitive Advantage””
Want to ensure that you are leaving a legacy of change? Invest in the lives of young adults and encourage the adults who guide them, says generational expect Dr. Tim Elmore. Leadership guru and collaborator Dr. John Maxwell says, “No one teaches leadership better than Tim Elmore.” Join us for an inspiring City Connect.

About Dr. Elmore
Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and president of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding Growing Leaders in 2003, Elmore has spoken to more than 300,000 students, faculty and staff on hundreds of campuses across the country, including the University of Oklahoma, Stanford University, Duke University, Rutgers University, the University of South Carolina, and Louisiana State University. Elmore has also provided leadership training and resources for multiple athletic programs, including the University of Texas football team, the University of Miami football team, the University of Alabama athletic department, and the Kansas City Royals baseball club. In addition, a number of government offices in Washington, D.C. have used Mr. Elmore’s curriculum.
From the classroom to the boardroom, Elmore is a dynamic communicator who uses principles, images and stories to strengthen leaders. He has taught leadership to Click-fil-A, Inc., The Home Depot, HomeBanc, and GoldKist, Inc., among others. He has also taught courses on leadership and mentoring at nine universities and graduate schools across the U.S. Committed to developing young leaders on every continent of the world, Elmore also has shared his insights in more than forty countries – including India, Russia, China and Australia.
Elmore has written more than 25 books, including the best-selling Habitudes: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, Life Giving Mentors, and Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child. His newest book, Generation iY: Out Last Chance to Save Their Future, was released in August 2010. In addition, he has appeared on the ABC Family Channel. Elmore has worked alongside internationally recognized leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell for the past 25 years. According to Maxwell, “No one teaches leadership better than Tim Elmore.”
Elmore lives in Atlanta with his wife, Pam, and his two children, Bethany and Jonathan.

Sean Kouplen | Creating a Purpose Driven Organization
2022-02-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Zoom Event
Sean Kouplen
Virtual Network Connect
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How can you create a faith-based organization without making your employees feel uncomfortable or forced? Join Rick Boxx, founder and CEO of Unconventional Business Network, as he interviews Sean about bringing a Biblical perspective to the marketplace. Sean has authored two books, The Abundance Mentality and The Priority Promise. He also has served as the past Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development for the state of Oklahoma.
About Sean Kouplen
Sean Kouplen is the CEO of Regent Bank and former Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development for the state of Oklahoma. He believes purpose is critical to being an effective leader.
Sean has authored two books: The Abundance Mentality and The Priority Promise, both available on Amazon. He also is the podcast host of a weekly program, The Purpose Driven CEO (purposedriven.ceo).
Sean encourages audiences with his account of how he has integrated faith and love into his leadership style and the remarkable results his organization has experienced. He also shares leadership and personal development tips.
Married to Angela for 23 years, Sean and Angela have three children.

Dr. Caroline Leaf | Expert on Mental Health
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, 6100 College Blvd.,, Overland Park, 66211, Andorra
$49 per in-person ticket | $450 per table of 10 | $29 per live stream ticket
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About Caroline Leaf
“The most powerful weapon against the toxic effects of stress is our mind. When we learn to harness the power of our thinking, we can deal with and overcome whatever life throws our way,” says Dr. Caroline Leaf, a world-renowned cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and meatal health and mind expert.
Since the early 1980s, Dr. Leaf has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change. Her passion is to help people see how the power of the mind can change the brain and how the link between science and spirituality can help them control their thoughts and emotions, learn how to think and learn, and find their sense of purpose in life.
Dr. Leaf has written several bestsellers, including Switch on Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Her books, journal articles, videos, podcasts and TV episodes have reached millions globally.
She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences as well as churches around the world. Dr. Leaf and her husband, Mac, live with their four children in Dallas and Los Angeles.

Frank Kelly | Living and Working with Purpose and Power
2022-03-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Zoom Event
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About Frank Kelly
Frank Kelly III serves as CEO of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Kelly & Associates Financial Services (Kelly Benefits Payroll) and Kelly Integral Solutions – collectively known as Kelly Benefits. As a group insurance administrator, broker and consultant specializing in health care, Kelly & Associates Insurance group has been recognized as the largest employee benefits administrator in Maryland and one of the largest in the mid-Atlantic region.
Frank is involved in many community and civic activities including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at both the national and local levels. Since 2018, he and his wife, Gayle, have served as co-chairs for Helping Up Mission’s $61 million Inspiring Hope campaign to build a new Center for Women & Children in East Baltimore.
Frank’s interest in lacrosse continued after college and he played several seasons of professional box lacrosse for the Baltimore Thunder of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League and many years with the Maryland Lacrosse Club.
Frank and Gayle live in Lutherville, Maryland, and have four grown children.

Jordan Raynor | Top Faith + Work Authority
2022-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, 6100 College Blvd.,, Overland Park, 66211, Andorra
A Summit 2022 Dinner Event
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About Jordan Raynor
Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and author who has the honor of working to help Christians connect the gospel to their work. In November 2017, he wrote and published Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk, which became an instant national bestseller. Since then, Jordan and his team have helped more than 3,000,000 Christians do their most exceptional work for the glory of God and the good of others. Most recently, he has published Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do.
In addition to his work as an author and speaker, Jordan has had the privilege of serving as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world’s largest library of 360° experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. From October 2016—March 2019, Jordan served as CEO of that company.
Jordan has been starting and leading entrepreneurial endeavors his entire career. Prior to leading Threshold 360, he was the co-founder of Citizinvestor, which at the time was the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for government projects. In 2011, his first company (a digital agency for political campaigns) was acquired by the mega-interactive agency, Engage.
Throughout Jordan’s career, he has been invited to speak on faith, work, and entrepreneurship at such places as Harvard University, SXSW, and TEDx. He’s twice been selected as a Google Fellow and had the honor of serving in the White House under President George W. Bush.
Jordan lives in Tampa, Florida, where his family has been for nearly seven generations. He’s married to Kara, and is the proud “dada” of Ellison, Kate, and Emery. His family attends the Church at Odessa.

Mocktails Happy Hour | UBW
2022-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 | UBN Offices, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
A no-agenda FREE networking event for women only!
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Alex Kendrick | Renowned Christian Film Producer
2022-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
A Luncheon event
Register HERE for $49 in person individual luncheon ticket or $450 table of 10.
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American Film Director | Actor | Author
Overcomer • War Room • Courageous • Fireproof • Facing the Giants • Flywheel
Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers, Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL and co-wrote the NY Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by FOX and FRIENDS, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Georgia with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.

Bolderness Conference | UBW
2022-11-04 17:30 - 2022-11-05 15:00 | Lenexa Conference Center, 8741 Ryckert St,, 8741 Ryckert St,, KS, 66219, United States
Get ready for an exciting power-packed weekend full of faith, fun, and targeted business strategies to help you boldly live out your plan and purpose. Now is your time to step out and follow the inner whisper of the Holy Spirit telling you, “There is more!”
Register for the first annual UB Women’s Bolderness Conference! This women-only event is on November 4th and 5th, with doors opening Friday evening at 5:30 pm and running through Saturday until 3:00 pm. In this two-conferences-in-one approach to the weekend, you will be immersed in worship, spiritual nourishment, and informative business wisdom.
Friday night, you will get to pause and bask in worship with the band Chasing Grace, followed by speakers sharing insightful and enriching messages on the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT designed to renew and refresh your spirit.
Saturday morning, come back with your business hats on, ready to grow and strengthen your professional skills and learn how to incorporate God into your everyday tasks. You will hear from savvy, driven women who love Jesus and strive to honor Him as they pursue their God-given dreams. You will enjoy a weekend surrounded by women with similar hearts and minds, create new connections and friendships, and leave empowered to embrace your own Bolderness journey.
Dinner will be served on Friday, and refreshments and lunch on Saturday. All guests will receive a swag bag upon arrival.
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KC City Connect: Danan Hughes
2023-02-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Danan Hughes is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. Hughes is a football analyst and commentates the weekly Missouri Valley Football Conference Game of the Week.
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Networking Event | March 8, 2023
2023-03-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Busey Bank, 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, Kansas
Join us for this Networking Event at Crossfirst Bank Headquarters!Stop by for any amount of time between 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM to connect with others and meet a few new faces.
We will be gathering at CrossFirst Bank Headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, and we can’t wait to hear all God is doing for you and through you.
We will supply the coffee and pastries. All you have to do is stop by and get to know the people in this amazing community. No registration needed!

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Spring Dinner for Women in Business
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrews Golf Club, 11099 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66221, United States
Join us for a time of networking and learning! Our Spring Dinner will feature keynote speaker Dacia Moore. Dacia is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about equipping woman of God with Biblical confidence. Television personality and author, Dr. Susan Harrison, will join us on stage as our emcee for the night.
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Summit 2023
2023-04-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Get the blueprint for leading like Daniel!It takes vision, discipline and courage to become an unconventional business leader who follows God’s own heart. It takes a blueprint.
Our annual Summit convenes small-business owners and managers from around the country to hear from giants in the faith-at-work space who have worked out the design for leading God’s way. Together in one place for one day, our speakers will motivate you with their passion, promote thoughtful examination with the stories of their own challenges, and give you tactical, faith-driven steps to persevere.
Our culture today sets the Godly leader up to shrink and step back or down. There has never been a more important time to hear evidence-based testimonies from faith-driven leaders that no mission is impossible with God.
Register below and watch for highlights as the date approaches.

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Networking Event: Family & Friends Cookout
2023-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Sar-Ko-Par, West 87th Street Parkway, Lackman Rd,, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Join us for this Friends & Family Cookout!
Join us at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park for networking and fellowship with Kansas City business leaders who are integrating their faith into their work. We will meet from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a cookout and an on-site ice cream truck.
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KC City Connect: Brig Sorber
2023-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Join us for this special luncheon event with Brig Sorber!Brig is part of the founding family of Two Men and a Truck, the largest franchised moving company in North America. He worked his way up from being the first of two movers alongside his brother, to president and CEO. This journey and experience gave him a unique leadership philosophy and led him to write a book designed to show those who feel they don’t have the pedigree, diploma, or energy how to take charge of their lives and move forward.

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Mocktails Happy Hour for Professional Women
2023-07-27 17:00 - 18:30 | UBN Offices, 10550 Barkley Street Suite 116, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Cheers to Networking: Mocktails Happy HourCalling all professional females! We invite you to gather at Unconventional Business Network for networking, mocktails, iced coffee, snacks and door prizes. Forward this email to other career-minded ladies or bring your colleague. This no-agenda, no-sales, faith at work event is focused strictly on networking with other women. See you soon. Cheers!

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Networking Event | Kansas City
2023-09-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Busey Bank, 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, Kansas

KC City Connect: Kim Anthony
2023-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
From Pain to PurposeKim Anthony Shares Her Story of Overcoming Adversity, Achieving Success and Staying Faithful to God Through It All
Hear Kim Anthony’s first-hand account of growing up in an environment of drugs, violence and financial hardship. Her inspiring story details her journey from pain to purpose, as she provides strategies she used to rise in the face of adversity, even when she felt like giving up. More importantly, she’ll reveal how her faith in God sustained her through those hardships and how her faith sustains her now in leadership.
Kim Anthony is an author, speaker and leadership coach with a passion of helping others walk in the fullness of who God created them to be. A former ESPN sports reporter, she has also appeared on Focus on the Family, Family Life Today and 700 Club. Kim has written a memoir, Unfavorable Odds, and owns BrillianceMode LLC, where she helps leaders find their voice and strengthen their presence wherever they lead.

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Fall Dinner for Women in Business
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrews Golf Club, 11099 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66221, United States
“Bee Organized” with Kristen ChristianThe Buzz Beehind Bee Organized
Beeing Organized Clears Clutter and Amplifies God’s Voice, Resulting in Peace
Kristen Christian, founder of professional home and life organizing company, Bee Organized, has “simplified hives” since 2015. Creating a buzz among those desiring organized and clutter-free spaces, Bee Organized now has a prosperous colony of franchises nationwide.
Kristen will light-heartedly and humorously shed light on your relationship with STUFF, motivate you to make tweaks and pivot your physical environment – so you can better hear God’s voice and receive His peace in the daily chaos.
Join us for our fall women’s dinner and hear this Queen Bee’s testimony of faith, God and service – resulting in a honey pot of success.
Event Emcee: Kendri Burkett, Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay
Please bring towels, travel-size toiletries, toothbrushes or men’s underwear (LG or XL) and help us support Healing House, a substance use disorder recovery organization. Thank you.

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