Women's Leadership Forum (SBN WLF) is more than professional development. It's an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect with women who understand the unique experiences of working in the automotive industry, and invest in your own leadership journey.

From new connections and practical tools to renewed confidence and inspiration, attendees leave WLF with something different—and often something unexpected.

See what women at every stage of their careers had to say about their WLF experience.

The Women's Leadership Forum is a fantastic experience for me, offering a rare blend of industry-specific education and high-level professional development. Professionally, the opportunity to gain insights tailored specifically to our field has provided me with practical tools that are immediately applicable to my role.
—Ashely Miller, Fox Factory, First Line Management

WLF provided a valuable opportunity to connect with a strong network of driven leaders and reinforced the importance of visibility, authenticity, and intentional leadership. I appreciated the openness of the conversations and the sense of community, which made the experience both energizing and meaningful on a personal level. From a professional standpoint, however, I found that much of the content was geared toward early to mid-career development. As a C-suite leader, I struggled to find consistent relevance to the level of challenges I'm navigating today, particularly around enterprise strategy, executive decision-making, and leading at scale. Because of that, it may be difficult to justify the ROI of attending annually unless the curriculum evolves to include more advanced, executive-level content and peer discussions tailored to senior leadership.
—Kelleigh Shankel, Limelight Logic, C-Suite

The networking is great! I really like the speed networking and meeting other women in our industry. Being able to relate to others in our position and bounce ideas off each other. I am always looking for ways to be my best and information to share and bring back to use with my team and company.
—December Ross, Melling, Mid-Management

As I've worked for 35 plus years in the automotive arena I was beginning to feel like I've aged and been overlooked. Not promotion wise but my knowledge and experience overlooked. This conference rejuvenated my goals and energy.
—Leslie Fitch, COATS, Mid-Management

The education and networking was amazing. I especially loved how everyone was focused on self-improvement and empowering others.
—Vicki Norman, Digital Throttle, C-Suite

The Women's Leadership Forum had a positive impact from a team perspective. It provided a great opportunity for our team to step away from the daily routine and spend time together in a different setting. Experiences like this help strengthen team connections, encourage open conversations, and create a stronger sense of collaboration within the group. Overall, it served as a valuable team-building experience for us.
—Sabrina Koch, LIQUI-MOLY, Entry Level

I was surprised at how personal the WLF felt; I have been at a C-level position for nearly 20 years and it was such a pleasure to be surrounded by women who are new in their careers and also working at the same level I am in - the energy was invigorating and I found such value in being around women and not having to worry about gender in work conversations for the 3 days (rare in our industry). Professionally, there were so many take aways and also reminders for me as upper management / business owner on how to make sure my employees and contracted workers feel valued and appreciated.
—Kelsy Hill, Kelsykate, C-Suite

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