Introducing Lauren Perna Communications: Chronic Boss Summit Premier Sponsor

We are thrilled to announce the first-ever Chronic Boss Summit, hosted by the Chronic Boss Collective! This virtual event is specifically designed for ambitious businesswomen living with chronic conditions, offering a unique blend of professional development, community building, and wellness support.

This event is made possible by our premier sponsor, Lauren Perna Communications, a Boston-based communications firm focusing on content writing, copywriting, and digital communications workshops. They help companies make an impact and tell their story through compelling content and copy.

Lauren is also Chronic Boss and Chief Community Officer of the Chronic Boss Collective. She is a fierce advocate for mental health and a community builder at her core. She is passionate about removing the stigma of mental illness in business. She regularly shares her powerful story of living and eventually thriving with depression and anxiety.

We are grateful to Lauren Perna and Lauren Perna Communications for making the Chronic Boss Summit possible, an opportunity for ambitious women in business living with chronic conditions from around the world to network, grow, and learn from other women who just “get it.” Lauren will be bringing her LinkedIn expertise to the Summit with the session: “Level Up on LinkedIn.”

Chronic Boss Summit

Over the course of three days, from September 30 to October 1, attendees will hear from powerhouse entrepreneurs and successful businesswomen flourishing in their careers while living with chronic conditions.

The virtual event is free to attend and will have recordings available to view for 7 days following each session.

Registrants may attend the following sessions:

Keynote: Closing the Gender Health Gap

Hear from a panel of women’s health leaders on the future of women’s health and powerhouse entrepreneurs working to close the gender health gap. Featuring:

• Ellen Rudolph, Founder & CEO, WellTheory
• Priyanka Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, Evvy
• Kathryn Schubert, President & CEO, Society for Women’s Health Research
• Lilly Stairs, Founder & CEO, Chronic Boss Collective

Keynote: Chronic Boss Building Blocks

Founder & CEO Lilly Stairs will share her coveted Chronic Boss building blocks that propelled her to the top to launch two successful businesses.

Entrepreneur Career Experience Panel

A panel of successful entrepreneurs will share their experience building businesses while living with chronic conditions. Featuring: 

• Stephanie Cartin, Co-Founder, Enteprenista
• Mariah Gale, CEO, Mariah Gale Creative / Studio Reverie
• Adebukola Ajao, Digital Marketing Consultant
• Bethany Braun-Silva, Reporter, Good Morning America (Moderator)

Corporate Career Experience Panel

A panel of successful businesswomen will share their experience climbing the corporate ladder while living with chronic conditions. Featuring:

• Laurie Butson, Founder, Cleared to Flourish
• Sadie Gauthier, SANS Institute
• Cyndi DeLira, Marketing Specialist, Relativity

Stress Resilience Workshop

Our bodies hold the key to our internal alarm system, which alerts us to the negative effects of relentless stress on our bodies and minds. In this movement-oriented, interactive workshop, you will dive deep into self-discovery and emerge with tools to face life’s daily demands with grace. Led by DK Ciccone, Owner of Movement Remedies.

Level Up on LinkedIn

Did you know that four out of five people on LinkedIn drive business decisions? LinkedIn is one of the fastest-growing sites. It’s a personal branding and networking tool with endless capabilities. In this discussion, we’ll review the platform and dive into the ways you can make LinkedIn work for you whether you’re an entrepreneur or a careerperson. Led by Lauren Perna, CEO & Lead Writer, Lauren Perna Communications.

Unlock your Dreams: Sleep Workshop

Learn insights and tips that will not only improve your sleep but also elevate your daily performance and business growth. Through personalized sleep strategies that slide seamlessly into your packed schedule, you’ll learn how reclaiming those precious hours of rest is not just possible, but essential. Led by Jen Patenaude, Founder, Jennifer Eve Wellness.

Chronic Boss Mastermind

Experience the most popular monthly session that the Chronic Boss Collective hosts. We will leverage our collective brain power to tackle challenges the audience is facing in real time and of course, there will be plenty of time for networking and our coveted “boss round” where you get the opportunity to make your ask of the group!

Chronic Boss Info Session

Hear from Founder & CEO Lilly Stairs why she started the Chronic Boss Collective and learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, the member experience, upcoming events, and more!