The 2026 Empowering Women Signature Event returns to the Brannon Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida in Wednesday, March 25th! It is hosted by “Twinkle” Marie Manning. She is also the curator of the Women of Spirit Book Series. The third book in the series, Women of Spirit: Movement, Music & Muses will be launched our March 25th event!
Programs to be presented during the event include:
Discussions hosted by “Twinkle” Marie Manning with women featured in the anthology, including: Vonshelle J. Beneby, Teresa Rand, Jodi Hinkle, Carmen Lohn and Donna Frost.
Sacred Dance Workshop offered by Vonshelle J. Beneby
Musical Performance by Donna Frost
Doors open at 5:00pm and the event will conclude at 9:00pm.
VIP Vendors, Sponsors and Featured Participants will gather together to mingle beginning at 4:00pm. To become a VIP sponsor guest, email: EmpoweringWomenTV@gmail.com
For Vendor sign-up, click HERE
For Attendee tickets, click HERE
Participant BIOS:
“Twinkle” Marie Manning is the founder of Empowering Women Signature Events and the curator of the Women of Spirit anthology series. She is a published author and poet, an artist, former luxury lifestyle magazine editor and columnist, award-winning television producer, radio and podcast host. She has offered retreat leadership and workshop facilitation for many years. Her children’s book series, Mora Mulberry was launched last year. She is the host of the new podcast: 365 Days of Poetry!
Rev. Vonshelle J. Beneby, MPA, MDiv, is a local and national presenter, educator, and intentional movement leader. She journeys with people as a spiritual care provider and facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association, caregiver, grief and loss support groups. She is also an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Vonshelle is ordained by the United Church of Christ.
Donna Frost is a traveling troubadour with decades of performing and touring experience. She is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on Guitar, Uke and Mandolin. With over 300 songs in her catalog and ten albums, her music has received airplay, charted and garnered awards worldwide. Donna won the Mississippi Music Foundation Best Americana Artist award in April 2023. www.DonnaFrost.com
Teresa Rand is the founder of the Boss Lady Women’s Leadership Community, where she works to educate, empower, and embrace women as they navigate leadership, life transitions, and personal growth. Her work is rooted in creating intentional spaces where women learn from one another, share their stories, and reconnect with their inner strength and purpose.
www.TeresaRand.com www.LadderNetwork.org
Jodi Hinkle is the founder of HerQuest Consulting & Coaching, where she guides individuals how to break free from unconscious emotional patterns and reclaim their innate worth and personal power. With a deep background in emotional intelligence, personal development, and healing practices, Jodi helps others release self-imposed limitations and embrace a life of ease, fulfi llment, and joy.
Carmen Lohn, COTA/L, is an occupational therapy practitioner with 27 years of experience. She believes that continued movement is essential to growth, healing, and becoming. Carmen is a Champion of Menopause! She finds joy dancing with soul sisters, grounding herself in nature, traveling and advocating for women and community- centered wellness. Carmen is the co-founder of Melusine’s Haven, dedicated to helping women. www.MelusinesHaven.org
Melusine’s Haven is the fiscal sponsor for this event!
This event is a TV for Your Soul production and is brought to you in part thanks to Matrika Press.
If you would like to partner with us on this and other events, please reach out to Marie Manning directly: empoweringwomentelevision@gmail.com
