Prime Highlights :
- The Lead-Her-Ship conference in Morehead focused on women empowerment and leadership in business.
- Speakers encouraged women to support each other and build strong professional connections.
Key Facts :
- Jacqueline Coleman highlighted the importance of women standing together in business and leadership roles.
- Business owner Tara Barnhart shared her journey of taking over a family business and growing as an independent leader.
Background :
Morehead hosted the second annual Lead-Her-Ship conference this week, where dozens of women gathered at the Morehead Conference Center to celebrate work success and support women in business. The event focused on women’s empowerment, leadership and building strong support networks among women professionals.
Jacqueline Coleman, Lieutenant Governor, spoke to the audience and said women must support each other in all areas of life. She urged women to stick together in business and leadership, adding that this helps them grow and do well. She encouraged women to join organizations and uplift others in their industries.
Business owner Tara Barnhart also shared her experience at the event. She runs Kentucky Pain Institute and Spurlock Chiropractic Centre in Morehead. She took over the business in 2023 after her father retired, who had built the business over four decades. She spoke about the challenges of taking over a well-known family business and the pressure that came with it.
Barnhart said the conference helped her gain confidence and make important changes in her personal and professional life. She explained that she learned to set her own path instead of following expectations set by others. She added that the event inspired her to support other women in business and leadership roles.
Those who attended said the conference helped women form real connections that went beyond simple networking.
Organizers said the event aims to empower women by encouraging collaboration, sharing experiences, and building confidence. The conference continues to grow as a platform for women to learn, connect and lead in their industries.
