Program: Let Go of the Control Freak: Lead Your Business Without Burning Yourself Out (April 09, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Let Go of the Control Freak:
Lead Your Business
Without Burning Yourself Out
with Abigail Stason

Entrepreneurs are told to take charge, stay on top of everything, and never let anything slip. But the reality of running a business is constant uncertainty—clients change, markets shift, and not everything can be controlled. When we respond by gripping tighter, we exhaust ourselves and limit our effectiveness. In this talk, Abigail Stason explores why our brains react so strongly to uncertainty and how women entrepreneurs can lead their businesses with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence—without trying to manage every variable.

Participants will learn:

Why uncertainty triggers the urge to control everything — and how it quietly drains energy and creativity
How to lead your business with clarity instead of constant tension
Practical ways to stay grounded and make strong decisions when things feel unpredictable

About Abigail Stason

Abigail “Abby” Stason is a social activist with over three decades of professional experience as an Integrative Leader, Master Teacher, Organizational Consultant, Skill Builder and Group Facilitator. She is a thought leader and facilitator of embodiment — she “practices what she preaches” — conscious leadership.

Abigail spent most of her career as an executive on Wall Street before becoming an entrepreneur and social activist. She left a 19-year career to follow her mission statement of being an exceptional partner to the human race and planet and to facilitate global consciousness. As a certified LGBTQ+ and Women-Owned Business, she is passionate about championing equality and lifting humanity. Abby is the author of Evolution Revolution: Conscious Leadership for an Information Age, a handbook of human and leadership development skills that she converted to e-learning programs.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

5:30 - Registration, Networking, Hearty Appetizers, and Dessert
6:00 (approx.) - Announcements & Member Introductions
6:35 - Business Spotlight - Kim Roetto, Kim Oils4Life
6:40 - Sweet Spot Dessert Sponsor - Latoya Gibbs, Goodwin Recruiting
6:45 - Start Program - Abigail Stason
7:45 - End Program and announce door prizes

LOCATION

Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504

PRICING

Member - $20.00
Non-member - $35.00 (JOIN WESO now and save!)

REGISTER TODAY

You must register on the website to attend the meeting.
Registration Deadline : April 8, 2026

Questions about registration? Contact events@wesoweb.org

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WESO supports the Community Works - Dunn House Shelter.
We offer the option to donate to Dunn House Shelter when you register online.

Free Success Circle — Where Are Your Customers Hiding? (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

FREE SUCCESS CIRCLE
Where Are Your Customers Hiding?

Where do your clients actually come from? This month in Success Circle, we will take a closer look at the marketing efforts that truly bring in business and the ones that might be wasting your time. Through discussion and shared experiences, we will explore where clients may already be hiding and how to focus on the strategies that work best. You will leave with fresh ideas and one simple next step to help grow your business.

When? Thursday, April 16, 12:30-2:00PM

Where? Central Point Library, 116 S. 3rd Street Central Point OR
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Library.

Lunch or Coffee Break? You're welcome to bring something to nibble or sip on while we discuss.

While this meeting is FREE, we do ask that you register online so we know how many people to expect and in case we need to notify you of scheduling/venue changes. REGISTER Questions? Contact Mary Fitzsimmons, WESO Outreach Director

Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) upcoming events

Program: Let Go of the Control Freak: Lead Your Business Without Burning Yourself Out (April 09, 2026)

Free Success Circle — Where Are Your Customers Hiding? (April 16, 2026)