AUG 7-9, 2022 | MARTHA'S VINEYARD & VIRTUAL

Unleash the Power of Balance: Wellness & Resilience

COI Ladder Institute is excited to present its 9th annual Unleashing Retreat for female founders and startup executives who are prepared to take their businesses to the next level, while fostering pivotal relationships and a supportive professional community.This year’s theme, Unleashing the Power of Balance: Wellness & Resilience centers on expanding founders' circle of influence to grow their business and support their wellness. This retreat will create a space that allows for new ways to develop deeper, lasting connections.

Women founders comprise a large percent of US and global businesses yet are commonly underrepresented in securing funding and investors. This intimate gathering of women founders will include actionable strategies from the most influential entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators and strategic partners to elevate and transform their businesses while teaching founders about the power of balancing their wellness to be a more resilient leader at the end of the day.In addition, Founder Therapy, centered on founders’ physical, mental, and spiritual health will be thoughtfully woven in the agenda throughout the conference. Founders will leave the retreat feeling empowered to solve BIG problems with the necessary strategies and tools to maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives.

Day 1: Sun | Aug 7

4:00PM - 8:00PM

Founder Therapy

Day 2: Mon | Aug 8

7:00AM - 6:30PM

Taking Care of Me & My Business

Day 3: Tue | Aug 9

7:30AM - 3:30PM

Doing the Work!

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About COI Ladder Institute

COI Ladder Institute, a program of STRIVE Inc., started with a simple premise: Make available to every woman and young professional the resources required to elevate their business to the next level. This is done by educating and empowering women so they could positively impact the space they occupy.This idea is the premise STRIVE Inc. was founded on in 1995 and still drives us today. The track record speaks to our commitment to women, youth, families, and the community at large.Net proceeds from each event benefits STRIVE’s STEM Leadership development program for students in 3rd thru 12th grades. You can make a tax deductible donation today to help a child realize her/his full potential.

STRIVE Inc.

The motivation for starting STRIVE in 1995 was to give back to young people and help build assets in the communities STRIVE serves. In 2013, the idea of expanding STRIVE to reach women and young professionals was born.Since our inception, we have hosted workshops and networking events throughout the country with our annual signature event hosted on Martha’s Vineyard every August.The founder believes that to whom much is given, much is required. She gives back and pays it forward because someone did the same for her.

SaLisa L. Berrien
Founder, COI Ladder Institute

SaLisa L. Berrien, Founder and Board Chair, has over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership and clean energy space. From volunteering at charities, mentoring, working at utilities and clean tech companies, to establishing an endowment and scholarships, she has been committed to making the space she occupies better than she found it. SaLisa holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an Executive MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.One of SaLisa’s core values is philanthropy. She believes that to whom much is given, much is required. Her mission in life is to positively impact the space she occupies by building assets. STRIVE Inc. does that with its afterschool STEM leadership development program and female founders programming for tech startups.