The Sunless Gala

Bloom 2026

Friday: June 26th, 2026

XE54: A Wine & Cocktail Lounge

1350 w American Dr, Neenah, Wi

5:00 PM - VIP Check-In + Cocktail Hour

-Delicious charcuterie, small bites, and cocktails out on the patio if weather permits.

SPROUT WELCOME MIXER (VIP PASSES ONLY)

An intimate evening cocktail party that allows you to mingle & connect with VIP attendees and our incredible lineup of panelists and speakers. This is your chance to dive deep in conversation, get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and ask all the nitty gritty questions in a room full of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome all the obstacles of growing a business. Celebrate your accomplishments over the last year with your fellow entrepreneurs. Featuring our incredible sponsor Grazing A Go Go and their charcuterie cups!

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

6:00 PM - BREAKING INTO BLOOM

-Founder & Multi Passionate Entrepreneur- Shelbey Roeder

-Kick off your transformational weekend by confronting the only constant in entrepreneurship-discomfort. In this grounding welcome speech, we will reframe the pressure you feel to be less of a burden and feel more like the essential for growth. You'll connect with fellow founders on a deeper level by sharing the vulnerable questions you carry, setting the tone for a weekend dedicated to collaborative evolution. This is where we break ground together.

ATTIRE: Business casual featuring orange and chartruese

*dress in what brings you joy whether that's following the theme or doing your own thing

SATURDAY: June 27th, 2026

Calavera's Fine Fusions

511 W College Ave, Appleton, Wi

9:30-10 AM - Main Event Check-In

10AM - BOLD Workshop

Camanda In Chief/ Owner of the Bold Marketing Agency & Bold Events- Amanda Miceli

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Open Q&A 11:00-11:15 AM

11:15 AM - Finance Workshop Profit/Finances

Keynote Speaker- Financial Advisor- Renée Corriveau Wisniowicz

Cultivating Your Cash Flow: Pruning Expenses and Growing Profit

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Open Q&A 12:15-12:30 PM

Lunch Break 12:30-1:30 PM

1:45 PM - Strategy Workshop

Keynote Speaker- Owner of Passion Pursuit- Haley Thomas

Mindset Garden: Weed Out Fear To Own Your Brilliance

This interactive workshop will leave you feeling confident knowing that fear is no longer a barrier to where you want to go. We will go through a 4 step process that you can come back to time and time again to chase your dreams in spite of the limiting beliefs and doubts that may be present. Be prepared to surprise yourself with what dreams may be underneath the surface. And be ready to be invited into your next level.

1:45-2:45 PM

Open Q&A 2:45-3:00 PM

3:00 PM - Mindset Workshop

Keynote Speaker- Owner of Wild Soul Collective- Jessica Jante

Good Girl To Wild Woman Within

From the “good girl” who never disappoints… to finally finding the Wild Woman Within.

This is the story of how conditioning kept me from living my truth, and what it really takes to break free, reclaim your voice, and step into the fullness of who you are.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

5:00-6:00 PM- Cocktail Hour

6:00-9:00 PM: BLOSSOM EVENING GALA

ATTIRE: formal attire featuring fuchsia & floral accents

*dress in what brings you joy whether that's following the theme or doing your own thing

6:00 PM-Dinner

Menu TBD

7:00 PM - Award Ceremony & Recognition Pinning

-Join us for an award ceremony followed by a pinning ceremony to give recognition to our veteran attendees. Nominate your favorite business or brand & vote for the following awards:

-Brand Of The Year Award

-Entreprenuer On The Rise Award

-Golden Heart Award

-Trainer Of The Year Award

-Trailblazer Award

7:30 PM - DJ, Dancing, & Networking

End the night with music, drinks, and new found friendships and growth!

Sunday: June 28th, 2026

Calavera's Fine Fusions

511 W College Ave, Appleton, Wi

8:30 AM - Planting Seeds Final Day Check-In

ATTIRE: Business casual/ athleisure featuring your power color

*dress in what brings you joy whether that's following the theme or doing your own thing

9:00-10:30 AM - Master Mentor Panel

Bring your juiciest questions for our Master Mentor panelists and get ready to dive into the deep business questions you've been wanting answers to. Zero gatekeeping. This year's Master Mentor Panel includes Shawna Korth, Laura & Nicole Spranger, Amanda Marvin, Julie Nelson, and Shelbey Roeder.

10:30-11:00 AM - Momentum Sessions

These are curated small group networking sessions. Think of these as "speed networking" rounds hat allow you to dig in to hard hitting topics and gather insights from different perspectives. Each lounge will have a specific topic waiting to be picked apart.

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM - Breathwork Session- Jessica Jante

Reset your mind and nourish your body at this breathwork session. Reflect on how you've grown throughout the weekend and open yourself up to the endless opportunities coming your way with a renewing breathwork session. Set intentions for the remainder of 2026 and wrap up the weekend.