Featured Speakers

2025 Featured Speakers

Speakers are currently being finalized.
Stay tuned for new and exciting details about the June 4, 2025 event!

Emotional Mastery with Jennifer Bartolotta

Keynote Speaker: 10:00–11:00AM

Enjoy this dynamic and interactive speaker session as Jennifer explores the power of habits. She’ll cover how they’re formed, how they influence our mental health and how small shifts can lead to meaningful, lasting change in our daily lives and overall well-being.

Jennifer is President of Bartolotta & Associates and former co-owner of Bartolotta Restaurants. With decades of leadership experience, she’s led large teams, championed community causes, directed charitable initiatives and served on multiple nonprofit boards. Her work has earned widespread recognition throughout the Milwaukee area.

An afternoon with
John McGivern

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 2:00–3:00PM

John will share personal stories with humor and insight, reminding us all to enjoy life to its fullest. His heartfelt but funny session will reflect his Midwest roots, resonating with audiences through themes of family, community and everyday life.

John McGivern is best known for his Emmy award-winning work on PBS, Around the Corner with John McGivern and now John McGivern’s Main Streets. He’s also a published columnist, acclaimed stage performer and sought-after keynote speaker across the Midwest.

Breakout Speakers

We will have 2 breakout speaker sessions throughout the day. In addition to our fantastic exhibitors, attendees can choose to enjoy any of the featured speakers that are highlighted below.

BREAKOUT SESSION #1 OPTIONS: 9:30AM – 10:30AM

How to Thrive in Life as a Solo Ager

Presented by Sara Zeff Geber, PhD
Sponsored by R&R Insurance

Emotional Fluency: Thriving Through Change

Presented by Jennifer Bartolotta
Sponsored by Starion Bank

BREAKOUT SESSION #2 OPTIONS: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Enjoy Life on the Road: Senior Travel Adventures

Presented by Premier World Discovery
Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance

Enjoy Life Plant-Powered!

Presented by Joy Lenz
Sponsored by Optum

Nordstrom Youthful Summer Trend

Presented by Nordstrom
Sponsored by Capri Communities

Breakout Session #3 Options - 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Healthspan – Avoiding the “Decade of Deterioration"

Presented by Scott and Katie Michel, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness

Sensational Container Gardening

Presented by Melinda Myers

Sponsored by Johnson Financial Group

Hitting the Road – Senior Travel Adventures

Presented by Elm Grove Travel