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
Sponsored by R&R Insurance
Emotional Fluency: Thriving Through Change
Sponsored by Starion Bank
BREAKOUT SESSION #2 OPTIONS: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Enjoy Life on the Road: Senior Travel Adventures
Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance
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