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In this episode of She’s Got the Mic, host Lauren Chapnick sits down with Laura Bagnarol and Louisa Vilardi, the powerhouse women behind the She's the Boss Conference—a curated women’s leadership conference taking place March 22, 2026 in Lagrangeville, NY

Laura and Louisa are entrepreneurs, speakers, educators, and event producers who share a deeply intentional approach to building community, amplifying women’s voices, and creating conferences that actually serve the audience. In this candid conversation, they pull back the curtain on how She’s the Boss came to life, what they look for in speakers, and why thoughtful curation matters more than ever in the speaking and events industry.

In this episode, we cover:

• How She’s the Boss Conference was born out of frustration with surface-level networking events
• Why Laura turned a moment of gender bias into a thriving youth empowerment business
• How Louisa transitioned from high school English teacher to sought-after photographer and mentor
• The powerful role speaking has played in both of their careers—and why reps matter more than perfection
• Why not every conference has a call for speakers (and what to do instead)
• The biggest mistakes speakers make when pitching events
• How to build genuine relationships with event producers (and be remembered)
• Why attending conferences strategically can open future speaking opportunities
• The importance of intuition, confidence, and using your voice—on and off the stage

This episode is a must-listen for women who want to speak more, produce meaningful events, or simply feel inspired by women who took action instead of waiting for permission.

About She’s the Boss Conference

She’s the Boss is a women-centered leadership conference designed to inspire, energize, and connect women from all walks of life—entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, stay-at-home moms, and future change-makers alike.

Rather than hosting an open call for speakers, Laura and Louisa intentionally curated four women whose stories, impact, and presence create a powerful collective experience for attendees.

Featured Speakers at She’s the Boss:

• Allie Stroker – Broadway actress and Tony Award winner, sharing a keynote on resilience, possibility, and redefining limitations
• Leah Feldman – CEO of Family Services and the organization’s first female and youngest leader
• Kelly Lingard – CEO of Unshattered, empowering formerly incarcerated women through employment and entrepreneurship
• Jeannie Ocasio-Hampton – Co-owner of Hampton Health, speaking on leadership, aesthetics, and building a business with your spouse

Together, these women model confidence, impact, humility, and leadership—without pitching from the stage.

Event Details:

Website: https://shesthebossconference.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesthebossconference/

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