THE Fun and Fabulous Weekend Designed EXCLUSIVELY by Women for Women!
The 6th Annual YOUniquely YOU! Putting Women First – The Power of Possible
July 28-30, 2023 at the Wiawaka Center for Women
When was the last time you took time out just for yourself? Have you longed for a weekend designed just for YOU? Would you like to connect to other like-minded women? Are you ready for a timeout just for YOU? Love, Laugh, Learn … BE Inspired BE You! It's your turn!





How does a weekend of laughter, love, learning, connections and pure fun sound to you?
As women, we are so prone to taking care of others that we often do not take time out to invest in ourselves and our well-being inside and out. Taking time for YOU, is an investment in your life, to connect with yourself and others.
YOUniquely You does exactly that!
This weekend is all about building you up as a woman, to feel great about yourself, and DISCOVER who and how amazing you are.
Empowering women of all ages to become your best YOU, this fabulous retreat is filled with laughter, love, connections, building you up to new levels of personal growth and success in every aspect of your life, from the inside and out.
Join Us For 3 Days That Can Change Your Life!
July 28-30 Designed and specifically built just for you. Attend yourself and bring your friends!
Propel your personal and professional success to new levels, shift your mindset, build authentic goals, visions and have fun. . An unforgettable experience and a life-long memorable weekend of physical well-being and personal growth just for YOU.
YOU will savor and sample a variety of activities, workshops, and networking opportunities, a boat ride, and activities from morning through sunset along with time to enjoy and sample the beautiful surroundings.
Experience why women of all ages and backgrounds come from coast to coast year after year for this life-enhancing weekend.
Why YOU Need to Attend
- Pamper Yourself
- Ignite Your Confidence
- Shape You and Your Future
- Learn from Industry Expert and Peers
Understand how and why you are YOUniquely You!





Shana Macey
Teresa Scicchitano
Eloise Palisamo
- Who are YOU? How to Create and the Life of Your Dreams!
- Understanding You!
- What’s Your Leadership Image - Create Excellence with Lasting Impressions
- LeadHERship – From Flats to Stiletto’s and Beyond
- "Style Tips and Tricks “ To Help You Feel AND Look Your Best
- The Power of Visualization – Believe, It’s All About YOU!
- 3-2-1 GROW!
- Getting to Know YOU
- Don't Work Harder, Work Happier
- Healthy Living Inside and Out
- Investing in YOU for Your Future
- GOAL for It! How to Stay Motivated!
- Boost Your Confidence, Look Fabulous at Any Age or Size!
- Life Inspired!
- Tips to Enrich Your Life; The Happiness Factor!
- Building Greater Connections
- YOU are a Champion!

Sharon Burstein - President/CEO – Sharon Burstein International,
America’s Leadership Image Speaker, Award-Winning Author -is one of America’s most in-demand and respected motivational Leadership Image speakers and an award-winning author. She has worked with hundreds of thousands of people for more than 25 years inspiring and creating business and leadership images. Author of three award-winning books, Sharon has been recognized and received numerous National and International achievement awards. President-CEO of Sharon Burstein International consulting and speaking, her successful global career has included: owning and working with private and public traded companies, International Marketing, Speaker, Manufacturer, Patent owner, Media Producer, and Educator. In 2016, Sharon founded the Leadership Summit America International Symposium and YOUniquely You – Putting Women First in 2018.

Angela Beddoe - Co-Founder G Force Consulting Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Herlife Magazine Angela S. Beddoe is President and CEO of Beddoe Publishing, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Herlife Magazine-New York; an upscale lifestyle magazine for women who inspire and make a difference in their homes, businesses, and communities. She is a Co-Founder and Principal in G-Force Consulting a stakeholder engagement and strategic communications company. Ms. Beddoe was Vice President-Public Affairs for a utility holding company with over $6 billion in assets and President of its non-profit foundation. Her responsibilities included: strategic implementation of government relations, communications, public relations, media relations, advertising, community relations, corporate events, and philanthropic giving. She is considered a thought leader on the topics of entrepreneurship and strategic communication. In June 2016, Angela served as a moderator of a panel on building strategic global partnerships for the U.S. Department of State International Women’s Empowerment Leadership Summit.

Marilyn Suey – Founder and CEO of The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors, MBA, CFP®, AIF™, PPC™ is a nationally-recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker and Wealth Planner. Author of 36 Quick Tips for Savvy Women; Taking Control of Your Work, Your Wealth, and Your Worth and Creator of The Personal Prosperity Blueprint™, Marilyn has been interviewed by Leeza Gibbons, Emmy Award Winning TV, and Radio Host; Kevin Harrington, Original Shark on ABC TV’s Shark Tank; and James Malinchak, featured on ABC TV’s Hit Series, Secret Millionaire, among others. Founder and CEO of The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors, Marilyn and her team work with business owners, health care professionals and executives on how to preserve, protect and pass on their wealth, for almost 20 years. She created The Personal Prosperity Blueprint™ out of her passion to help successful women and men more fully enjoy their hard-earned wealth.

Lynette Louise - "The Brain Broad", Internationally Renowned Speaker, Award Winning Author Lynette is a brain and behavior expert universally applauded for her ability to use science and analogies when speaking to and teaching groups. Her ability to influence audiences to raise their leadership bar lies in a deep passion for the subject. Lynette leverages her understanding of how to harness the brain’s plasticity, lending Leaders in all areas of business a leg up in their industry. Celebrities, politicians, athletes, corporate leaders, and administrators seek her out for advice on how to optimize performance and improve cognition in the workplace. From Berlin to Beirut to Kansas to Toronto her powerful presentations have been widely appreciated and successfully implemented. Lynette is the founder of Brain and Body (Simi Valley, CA) and is doubly board certified as a neurofeedback practitioner having studied with highly respected leaders in the field. At present Lynette is working on her PhD in Psychophysiology and will soon be releasing her highly anticipated book, The Seven Senses of Leadership.

Benita Zahn – Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Health Reporter, Producer and Host of WNYT “Health Beat”Benita is a certified Health and Wellness Coach working with clients at Capital Cardiology Associates. For more than 40 years Benita worked as a news anchor, and health reporter at WNYT – NBC in Albany, New York, where she covered diverse health issues such as wellness, treatment breakthroughs, aging, nutrition, and the latest healthcare trends. She continues to produce and host “Health Beat” a digital health interview program that posts every Monday and Thursday on wnyt.com and can be heard on the station’s podcast. Benita is a contributor to the weekly “Live Smart” page in the Times Union, the HMRRC Pacesetter and the new magazine 55+LIVING.

Kay McMahon - Co-owner of eduKaytion Golf, Director of Instruction, Award-Winning Golf Professional and TeacherKay McMahon established eduKaytion Golf in upstate New York, as a company dedicated to quality and simplified instruction with her signature and trademarked Golf 8.5 approach. Kay created Golf 8.5 realizing early on that the golf swing needs to be taught so that people “get it sooner”. Golf 8.5 de-clutters the 6-inch attic. There are only 4 things to do before the swing and only 4 1/2 things to do in the swing. Golf 8.5 starts from the beginning, focusing first on understanding the principles of the golf swing. In the 8.5 approach so many things happen automatically and never have to be taught, such as posture, alignment and how far to stand from the golf ball. The learning curve is fast-tracked and quickly learned.



