Crystal Chapman

Your AI Employee: How to Use ChatGPT to Run, Document & Scale Your Business

Most business owners know they should set better goals, delegate more, and document their processes — they just don’t have time. In this session, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT as a practical business tool to clarify priorities, create SOPs, streamline hiring and delegation, and build systems that support growth. Walk away with clear examples of how AI can save you time, reduce overwhelm, and help your business run more efficiently.

Crystal Chapman is the founder of CJC Dynamic Solutions, a woman-owned marketing and design firm based in Alaska. With a Master's in Public Health focused on Social and Behavioral Sciences, Crystal brings a unique, people-centered lens to marketing strategy. Her background fuels her belief that connection drives conversion — and that selling should feel like serving, not convincing. As a self-taught web strategist and homeschooling mom of two, she built a business around freedom and values, helping women-led brands grow with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Amanda Bowles

Stop Guessing What to Post: Your Year-Long Content Plan

Consistency doesn’t come from posting more — it comes from planning smarter. In this guided group discussion, you’ll map out a high-level content plan for the year that aligns with your business goals, seasonal trends, and customer behavior. Walk away with clarity around what to post, when to show up, and how to stay consistent without burning out or scrambling for ideas.

Amanda Bowles is the owner of Landmark Collective, a businesswomen's networking group in Palmer, Alaska, which is also growing as an online group and podcast. Amanda is also the owner of Alaskan Social Media Manager and has worked with Alaskan businesses all over the state, supporting marketing needs and advising business start-ups. As serial entrepreneurs, Amanda and her husband, Mike, also owned and operated Happy Bison Barbeque, a Palmer-based food truck for several years. Amanda’s heart is to see Alaskan businesses grow and thrive, helping Alaska reach its full economic potential.

Molly Blakeley

Resilience, Reinvention & What It Really Takes

As our keynote speaker, Molly Blakeley turned her last $150 into Molly Bz — now sold in all 50 states and 4 countries, featured on QVC and major media. From launching 13 businesses to building a national brand, she shows how resilience, creativity, and bold decision-making fuel long-term success. Learn how to pivot with confidence, lead through uncertainty, and build a business that lasts.

After 30 years as a small business owner in the food and beverage industry, Molly made one wrong move and found herself a single mom down to her last $150 in a tiny town in Alaska. She used her knowledge and started making gourmet cookies. Just three years later, Molly Bz became a national brand and was valued at $20 million in seven years. Molly Bz cookies have appeared in major moments and media — used for the Emmys, Oscars, and Grammy bags, featured on Wheel of Fortune, in movies, and more. Molly is a published author, inventor, CEO, speaker, and mom.

Heather Dunn

Your Brand, Your Images: Creating a Custom Stock Photo Library

Your visuals should be as unique as your business. In this session, you’ll learn how to create your own stock photo library designed specifically for your brand — images that tell your story, build trust, and can be reused across marketing channels. Discover how curated brand photography replaces generic stock, protects your business, and gives you a consistent visual foundation you actually own.

Heather Dunn is the founder of Ambience Photography, a woman-owned photography business based in Wasilla, Alaska. With more than two decades of experience capturing weddings, families, seniors, and life’s unforgettable moments, Heather brings both artistry and heart to every session. Her love of photography began by capturing her children’s everyday moments and evolved into a thriving business rooted in connection, joy, and storytelling. As a mom and Alaska local, Heather built her business around the beauty of real life—chasing pretty light, genuine laughter, and the moments that make each story unique.

Kimberly Allen

Knowing Your Numbers to Make Confident Business Decisions

Clarity in your finances leads to confidence in your decisions. This session demystifies bookkeeping, taxes, and financial reporting so you can understand what your numbers are telling you — and how to use them to plan, grow, and reduce stress. Learn the key financial insights every business owner should know to stay compliant, profitable, and prepared.

Kimberly Allen is the founder and lead accountant of her practice, Navigate Accounting Services, helping individuals and businesses stay organized, confident, and informed about their finances. With a lifelong love of numbers and problem solving, she brings clarity and precision to every client relationship. Her career began in the early 1990s working with paper ledgers and manual calculations, and has since evolved alongside modern accounting technology. Kimberly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Legal Studies in 2013 and became an Enrolled Agent in 2020. Guided by integrity, honesty, and excellence, she is committed to building trust and helping clients maximize their financial success.

Joy Fearn Condon

Protecting Income Today While Planning for Tomorrow

Business success isn’t just about growth — it’s about stability, protection, and future planning. This session explores how insurance and retirement strategies fit into a business owner’s overall financial plan. Learn how to protect income, reduce risk, and plan for long-term security without sacrificing today’s cash flow or flexibility.

Joy Fearn Condon is excited to be presenting an upcoming workshop for women small business owners and sharing why this work matters so deeply to her. A Navy Veteran and lifelong Alaskan, Joy’s experiences, from serving in the deserts of Iraq to working in some of Alaska’s most demanding environments, shaped her belief that success is built through preparation, adaptability, and having a clear plan when the stakes are high.

Today, as a financial professional with New York Life, Joy works closely with women entrepreneurs, business owners, and families to help them protect what they are building and plan confidently for the future. She is passionate about education driven conversations that meet people where they are and empower informed decisions around growth, protection, and long term financial security.

Supporting women in business is especially meaningful to Joy. With the right tools, guidance, and clarity, women can build businesses and lives that align with their goals, values, and vision. She looks forward to sharing practical insights and engaging in meaningful conversations during the workshop.

Tayva Taylor

Protecting Your Business, Family & Legacy

Your business is more than income — it’s an asset, a responsibility, and part of your family’s future. This session breaks down what happens to your business, finances, and decision-making authority if something unexpected occurs. You’ll learn the essential legal foundations every business owner needs to avoid chaos, protect loved ones, and ensure your business continues with clarity and control.

Tayva Taylor is a dedicated attorney and experienced mediator with a passion for helping families navigate some of life’s most important transitions with clarity and care. Her legal 

practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, and mediation, allowing her to provide holistic support that honors each client’s values and goals.

Tayva has been mediating since 2008, building her foundation in the field by dedicating her undergraduate studies to the art of conflict resolution. She later earned her law degree in Arizona and returned home to Alaska, where she now proudly serves individuals and families throughout the state.

A lifelong Alaskan and graduate of Houston Jr/Sr High, Tayva understands the unique needs of local families and brings a deep sense of commitment to her community. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, and their two dogs, often surrounded by extended family.

CJC Dynamic Solutions

Smart Protection: Using Insurance to Reduce Business Risk

This session focuses on the role business insurance plays in protecting what you are building. Learn how the right coverage helps reduce risk, protect income, and prepare for unexpected challenges. We will cover common gaps business owners overlook and how insurance fits into long-term planning. The goal is to help you make informed decisions with confidence, not fear.

Allie Hewitt is a third-generation State Farm Insurance agent who is passionate about helping families and business owners protect what matters most. She brings a practical, education-first approach to insurance, focusing on clarity, preparation, and long-term peace of mind.

As a wife and mother, Allie understands the realities of busy lives and the importance of planning ahead. She specializes in helping clients identify coverage gaps before they turn into costly surprises.

Being raised in the MatSu Valley, Allie fell in love with the beauty and adventure this state has to offer and now enjoys sharing that love for the outdoors with her daughter and husband. Allie also has a passion for giving back to the community that raised her, whether it be coaching high school soccer or her board member position with Kids Kupboard.

CJC Dynamic Solutions

Brand Clarity: What Your Business Is Communicating (and What to Shift)

Your brand is already speaking — the question is whether it’s saying what you think it is. In this high-level branding session, CJC breaks down how customers experience your business across visuals, messaging, content, and consistency. You’ll gain clarity on what’s working, what’s confusing, and where small shifts can make a big impact — without diving into design theory or overwhelm.

Chaney and Kat bring complementary strengths to their work in branding and design, combining strategic experience with creative skill. Chaney offers over a decade of hands on experience across design, social media, photography, and business ownership, giving her a balanced perspective that bridges business needs with customer expectations. Kat brings a strong creative foundation, with exceptional drawing skills and a natural talent for logo design, supported by experience in advertising, customer service, and photography. Together, they offer a collaborative approach that helps brands communicate with clarity and confidence.