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It’s a Vibe

Dawnya Bartsch

Mother-daughter duo and Living in Vitality 2025 co-chairs Jessica and Michelle Carson welcome the sold-out crowd to the conference

Advent Health’s 28th annual Living in Vitality Conference buzzed with energy as 1,200 women filled the room to celebrate connection, empowerment and a full day of inspiration. With three moving keynotes, 18 lively breakout sessions and incredible music, the day celebrated women embracing their power, style and unique vibes.

Tickets for LIV’s 2026 event are on sale now at livinginvitalitykc.com.

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A breakout panel featuring women from their 40s to their 80s discuss what they’d tell their younger selves.
Attendees walked away with swag bags and got to explore offerings from a variety of local vendor.
Emcees Kelly Eckerman and Lara Moritz light up the stage, rocking tiaras courtesy of AdventHealth South Overland Park.
Internationally renowned violinist Diana Ladio and powerhouse vocalist Eboni Fondren kick off the 2025 Living in Vitality conference with a high-energy mash-up of women’s empowerment songs.
Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America anchor, and her daughter Jamie Hess close out the conference.
Keynote speaker Brooklyn Dicent reminds the audience they’re main characters in their lives.
Keynote speaker Mary Messner hypes up the record-breaking crowd.
During the keynote session, LIV attendees were invited to write down everything on their minds. At the close of the session, they were encouraged to tear up their papers and toss them into the air—a symbolic gesture of releasing daily pressures. This activity set the tone for the day, inspiring participants to fully embrace the conference experience and dedicate the time to themselves.
LIV attendees gain practical skills and confidence in protecting themselves during this breakout session on self-defense.
LIV cofounder Bethany Derrough speaks about the importance of living your vibe every day.
Lunchtime keynote speaker Brooklyn Dicent and afternoon keynote speakers Jamie Hess and Joan Lunden stop for a quick selfie during the Living in Vitality VIP event at The Inn at Meadowbrook.
Mother-daughter duo and Living in Vitality 2025 co-chairs Jessica and Michelle Carson welcome the sold-out crowd to the conference.
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Dawnya Bartsch

Dawnya Bartsch is the Managing Editor of Kansas City magazine.

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