Women's Business Bridge Navigate your Network Stillwater River Cruise

Your Captain for this Cruise: Paula Skoviera 
Paula brings years of experience — and a compass that always points to connection — to help you spot the right people, build your dream crew, and make your networking efforts truly work. Whether you’ve felt isolated in your work or just need a stronger crew to support your next big move,
this keynote is your boarding pass.
Don’t miss it — because ship happens…
and it’s better when you’ve got the right crew beside you.

Ship Happens: Choose Your Crew Wisely
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​Set sail on a high-energy, laugh-out-loud, truth-packed keynote with Paula Skoviera — a seasoned connector, master networker, and business matchmaker with decades of experience building bridges (and crews) that actually float. In Ship Happens, Paula unpacks the three essential “ships” every woman in business needs to build a career that lasts and relationships that matter:

Relationships – Connect with others in your same industry not as rivals, but as allies. Learn how to collaborate, support each other, and even share business instead of seeing each other as the competition.

Partnerships – Discover your natural referral partners and how to build meaningful connections that generate business both ways. Paula will show you how to find them, market to them, and grow together.

Friendships – Because doing business with people you actually like makes everything better. Learn how to deepen connections, introduce others, and create real friendships inside your professional world.

Crew Conversation Stations

“First Mate, First Impression” Headshot Station
~ led by Kristina Marshall, Kristina Lynn Photography & Design ~ Learn the do's & don'ts for a professional headshot with a local photographer, to be sure your image matches your brand. 

“Tagline Tugboat” Messaging & Tagline Station
~ led by Krista Skjold-Robbins, Presentation storyteller and designer | KSR Creative ~ Learn from a wordsmith how to craft your signature phrase or elevator pitch — short, sharp, and memorable.

“The Business Card Buoy” Card Design Station
~ led by Melody Fox, Big Red Dog Studios ~ Sit down with a graphic designer to learn tips to refresh or redesign your business card on the spot.

“Sail the Socials” Social Media Mini-Audit Station
~ led by Melissa Rose,              ~ A social pro gives a quick review of Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn with tips to optimize your presence.

“Crew Check” Find Your Biz Besties Station
~ led by Paula Skoviera, Princess Paula Consulting ~ Create a networking map where women write down who they need and match up with potential collaborators.

🤝“Navigating Networking as an Introvert: Come as You Are”
~ led by Amanda Lathrop, Lead Sheep Productions ~ Discover practical tips to build genuine connections, boost confidence, and navigate networking in a way that feels authentic and comfortable. Whether you're shy, quiet, or just need a new approach—come as you are and leave feeling ready to connect with purpose.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Stillwater Majestic Star for a day of inspiration and connection!