Join us for the FemCity Smith Mountain Lakes March Coffee Connection on Tuesday, March 25, from 10:00–11:30 AM for an inspiring morning of leadership and empowerment with speaker and sponsor Kelly Peaks Horner!

About the Speaker:

Kelly Peaks Horner brings over 35 years of dedication in public education, starting as a teacher and administrator in Fairfax County Public Schools and later spending 16 years with Gallup’s Education Practice. Now a culture consultant and executive leadership coach—and a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown—Kelly has empowered over 300 school leaders to embrace daring, authentic leadership. As the co-founder of The Lucy Leadership Project and a best-selling author of Unwrapped: The Pursuit of Justice for Women Educators, she continues to build a community that champions thriving over merely surviving. Kelly calls Smith Mountain Lake home, where she lives with her husband, Steve, their rescue dachshund Rosie, and proudly raises two daughters who embody the leadership she inspires.

Event Presentation:

The Power of Boundaries: Thriving as Women Leaders in Business & Life

In today’s fast-paced world, women entrepreneurs and business owners are expected to do it all—from running successful enterprises to supporting families and communities. In this engaging session, Kelly will reveal why setting clear, intentional boundaries isn’t selfish but rather a powerful strategy to safeguard your time, energy, and vision. You’ll walk away with practical, actionable strategies to create sustainable growth and success in every aspect of your life.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how to redefine leadership on your own terms and transform burnout into thriving success. We look forward to seeing you there!