Leadership Love Asheville
Monday, September 14 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Century Room on the Park at Pack’s Tavern
20 South Spruce Street • Asheville, NC 28801
Leadership Love:
Candid Stories from the Front Lines
Leadership Love isn’t your typical conference. It’s a deeply human gathering for agency leaders and changemakers who have weathered tough calls, messy transitions, and defining personal moments. We’re shining a light on the raw, unfiltered stories that rarely get told.
Whether you’re at your own crossroads, steering a team through change, or simply seeking to reconnect with what truly matters, Leadership Love offers space for honest reflection, practical wisdom, and real human connection. Together, we’ll explore how to lead with clarity, creativity, and compassion—without losing yourself along the way.
Member Ticket: $1,450
Nonmember Price: $1,950
Teams of 4 or more receive a $200 discount per ticket!
First Speakers For Leadership Love Announced
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NANCY LYONS
Founder/CEO at Everdare Advisors.
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STEPHEN GATES
Founder of CRZY design and strategy studio.
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ELIA MILÁN
Principal & COO at Four Kitchens.
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BRAD FARRIS
Executive Coach & Thinking Partner at Anchor Advisors, Ltd.
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SCOTT WELLIVER
Founder & Psychotherapist at Within Mental Health
What's included
Two full days of presentations and discussions
Continental breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday
Want to take advantage of member pricing? Explore membership.
Travel planning
Arrive on Sunday, September 13
Depart on Wednesday, September 16 or stay a few extra days
What you will
need to do
Book your flight to Asheville, North Carolina
Book your hotel stay. We’ll share info on the Preferred Hotel when it’s available.
Cover the cost of dinner each night
Leadership Love Venue:
Century Room on the Park at Pack’s Tavern
20 South Spruce Street • Asheville, NC 28801
Imagine a day filled with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and genuine connection, all set in a beautifully restored historic space overlooking Pack Square Park.
For Leadership Love, we’ll gather in The Century Room — a warm, character-filled venue featuring soaring ceilings, exposed wood trusses, and original brick walls that blend historic charm with modern comfort. With plenty of room to connect, collaborate, and unwind, it’s the perfect backdrop designed to bring people together.
Event T-Shirt
Don’t forget to buy a Leadership Love shirt to commemorate the event!
What was 2025’s Leadership Love like, and what will you get out of it? Here’s what a few attendees had to say…
What attendees have to say
"This was not a conference of how to make our agencies better or more profitable or more efficient.
This was two days of stories about how to love ourselves, lead our teams, and be better humans. It was a reminder that we are all dealing with a really heavy mental and emotional climate right now, and we all need to focus on our own resilience to be the best we can be for our teams and families."
— Andi Graham, CEO & Managing Partner, Big Sea
"Leadership Love was more than just an informative and inspirational event, it was restorative.
There was meaningful dialogue with leaders across agency and consultancy types created in this event. I returned to work with big ideas and concrete actions to manage complex changes and hard human issues. The soft skills are hard skills we can learn."
— Tyler Baber, Managing Director, BNP Engage
Thank You to Our Wonderful Partners
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