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Your Mountain Is Waiting

September 24, 2023 - September 26, 2023

Join us September 24-26 in Greenville County as we all better prepare ourselves to climb the mountains in our lives, know the steps to take to reach the peaks and find joy in the journey. 

Conference Highlights: 

  • Educational workshops and sessions on organization, achieving our goals, nutrition and finding a healthy work/life balance
  • Keynote Speaker- Kiah Twisselman Burchett, a California cattle rancher turned motivational speaker, life coach and podcaster
  • Evening banquet with special music from a local bluegrass band, New Dixie Storm
  • Optional tour- Famoda Farm in Taylors, an angus cattle farm and agritourism destination
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Speakers
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Speakers

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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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Registration, Group Photos and Breakfast

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Costs/Fees

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9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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Trailhead Talk: Opening General Session

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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Title

Knowing Your Mental Checkpoints

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10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Break

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Keynote Speaker: Kiah Burchett

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Kiah Twisselman Burchett, better known as Coach Kiah, is a California cattle rancher turned motivational speaker, life coach, and podcaster on a mission to empower others to love themselves deeper, care for themselves better, and find joy in this messy, beautiful journey of life.                   

 

Time

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

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Lunch

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12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Break

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1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Title

Your Mountain is Calling, Don't Hit Ignore

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Life lessons from an outdoor enthusiast and an interactive workshop to put measurable steps into your next personal journey.    

Time

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Title

Fueling Up for Your Journey

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What makes a meal nutritious? Why is my grocery bill so high? How can I best serve my family healthy meals? Tackle all of these questions with a Registered Dietitian and farm wife as she helps navigate these challenges and provide well-balanced solutions.

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2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Title

Mountains of Stuff

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A personal journey through organizing your home, personal spaces, and life by reducing clutter, maximizing storage and cherishing what’s most important. 

Time

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Tackling the Balance

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No matter what season of life you're "tackling the climb", there is always a next step to take. Come and be encouraged as we gain some perspective and some practical tips on how to find balance and joy in our roles as women, wives, mothers, farmers, and professionals. 

Time

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Title

Closing and Door Prizes & District Meet Up

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Collaborate with other ladies from your District and hear the latest from the State Women's Leadership Committee.

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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Cocktail Hour

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Banquet

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Enjoy food and fellowship with entertainment provided by New Dixie Storm

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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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Breakfast

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Breakfast at the hotel. 

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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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OPTIONAL: Farm Tours

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Visit Famoda Farm, an angus cattle farm and agritourism destination.

We plan to tentatively leave the hotel around 9 am and return around 4 pm.   

All tour participants must ride the bus provided.              

Elizabeth Wood

Director of Agricultural Literacy, SC Farm Bureau

Speaker Sessions

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September 25

Time

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Famoda Farm

At Famoda we rely on Faith, Family and the Farm to bring the farm culture from our pasture into your home. Though the generations Famoda has grown into 4 distinct divisions: Famoda Farm Events, Grazers; Famoda Farm to Table, Amazing Grazin' Ice cream Parlor, and Famoda Farm Festivities, each offering a unique opportunity to spend time on the farm. We value and nature the important relationship between agriculture and our community. We strive everyday to be good stewards of our farm

 

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It is our everyday mission to connect our farm with visitors in pursuit of providing the highest quality, healthy, humanly raised farm products all the while having fun on the farm. We enjoy sharing our farm and are thrilled to turn neighbors into friends.

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Speaker Sessions

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Speaker Session

OPTIONAL: Farm Tours

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September 26

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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Kiah Burchett

Coach Kiah

Kiah Twisselman Burchett, better known as Coach Kiah, is a California cattle rancher turned motivational speaker, life coach, and podcaster on a mission to empower others to love themselves deeper, care for themselves better, and find joy in this messy, beautiful journey of life.

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September 25

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Mary Welborn

Mary helps get your life organized!

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Mountains of Stuff

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September 25

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2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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New Dixie Storm

The New Dixie Storm is a Greenville, SC based bluegrass band. Their instrumental and vocal arrangements spring from the soulful traditions and influences of first generation performers like Bill Monroe, The Osborne Brothers and Flatt & Scruggs, yet speaks to the hearts of all listeners with a blend of youthful and energetic artistry. Together, these musicians have created a unique blend of high energy that captures the attention of audiences of all ages.

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Speaker Sessions

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Banquet

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September 25

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Nicole Yon

Registered Dietitian

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Speaker Sessions

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September 25

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1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Tracy Woodard

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Speaker Session

Tackling the Balance

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September 25

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2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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