Monday, September 29 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Leadership Love: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Leadership
Monday, September 29 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM PT
The Evergreen 618 SE Alder Street, Portland, OR 97214 (map)
Leadership Love isn’t just another conference. It’s a deeply human gathering of agency leaders and changemakers who’ve faced tough calls, messy transitions, and defining personal moments. This year, we’re spotlighting the real, raw experiences that often go untold.
From co-founders who walked away from the companies they built, to leaders who hit burnout, faced health crises, or confronted the shifting seasons of life head-on, every session is rooted in vulnerability, courage, and growth.
These stories aren’t theoretical. They’re lived experiences--of reinvention, of balancing ambition with grief or caregiving, of risking failure to find purpose, and of choosing authenticity in the face of uncertainty. Whether you’re navigating your own crossroads, leading through change, or just looking to reconnect with what really matters, Leadership Love is a space for honest reflection, practical insight, and human connection. Together, we’ll explore how to lead with clarity, creativity, and compassion—without losing yourself along the way.
Member Ticket : $1,099
Nonmember Ticket : $1,599
Teams of 4 or more receive a $200 discount per ticket!
Pricing and what's included
$1,099 - Member Ticket
$1,599 - Nonmember Ticket
Two full days of presentations and discussions
Continental breakfast and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday
Want to take advantage of member pricing? Explore membership.
Event venue
The Evergreen
618 SE Alder Street, Portland, OR 97214 (map)
Travel planning
Arrive on Sunday, September 28
Depart on Wednesday, October 1 or stay a few extra days
What you will need to do
Book your flight to Portland, Oregon
Book your stay at the Hotel Grand Stark—we’ll send you a reservation link as soon as you purchase your ticket.
Prefer something different? Feel free to stay at any hotel that suits your style.
Cover the cost of dinner each night
Introducing the Inspiring Voices of Leadership Love!
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NANCY LYONS
Founder and CEO at Clockwork
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DALE BERTRAND
Founder and CEO at Fire&Spark
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ANDI GRAHAM
CEO & Managing Partner; Founder at Big Sea
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PETER KANG
Co-founder of Barrel Holdings
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TRACEY HALVORSEN
Chief Executive Officer at adeo
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DAVID ANNIS
COO at Day & Age
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BRANDY PORTER
Creative Consultant
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CHARLOTTE DIBARTOLOMEO, M.A.C.T.
CEO at Red Kite Project
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ZACH STONE
Principal Technical Delivery Manager at Elsevier
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CHRIS MANLEY
CEO & Co-Founder at Engenius
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LESLIE CAMACHO
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BRETT HARNED
Human-centered project management expert
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BRAD FARRIS
Business & Personal Growth Advisor at Anchor Advisors
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CARL SMITH
Builder of Community at The Bureau
Special thanks to our title sponsor
Attendee Acclaim
What was 2024’s Leadership Live like, and what will you get out of it? Here’s what a few attendees had to say…
“The content of Leadership Live was highly relevant. We left the conference with many action items to better our organization.
We also left with a sense of belonging and feeling heard - in that there are many other organizations working through the same issues we are.”
— Val Hinze, VP of Client Services at Mighty Citizen
“It was great to take a break from the day to day, and be able to collaborate with an amazing group of leaders and peers on how we can grow our agencies in a healthy and successful way..”
— Jon Love, CEO at Digital Industries
“Leadership Live was the event I didn't know I needed.
left with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for my work and a multitude of new ideas to implement.”
— Katie Bedford, Business Strategist & Operations Consultant at KBedford Consulting