Our Journey So Far

2023 — The Inaugural Experience

In October 2023, we launched the very first Midlife Woman Empowerment Conference with the theme: “Midlife Renewal — Transforming the Mind, Body & Soul.”

More than 50 women gathered for a day of inspiration, reflection, and creative visioning. Participants walked away with renewed clarity and a tangible vision board — a daily reminder of their commitment to becoming the best version of themselves in midlife and beyond.

Dr. Arlonda Stevens speaks at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Rachel Jones, Mistress of Ceremonies and Moderator at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens presents a donation to Mary Reynolds of Dress for Success Cleveland.
Mary Reynolds, Panelist at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Panelist Zee Othman at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early calls on Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Yvonne Pointer at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Tamia Woods at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Yvonne Pointer at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Panelist Ariane Kirkpatrick at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Speaker RoseAda White at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Panelists Ariane Kirkpatrick, Amonica Davis, and Mary Reynolds at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Speaker RoseAda White at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Ariane Kirkpatrick and Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.

2024 — The Movement Continues

The 2nd Annual Conference, held in November 2024, expanded the conversation with the theme: “Making Moves in Midlife: Well-Being, Mindset, Money, Legacy, Purpose & Spiritual Calling.”

More than 60 women came together for a day filled with wisdom, connection, and empowerment. Attendees gained powerful insights from dynamic speakers, learned strategies to make meaningful moves in every area of their lives, and left reminded that midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a renaissance.

Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
"Behind Church Doors" by Speaker Alaina Hoskins was available for purchase.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Alaina Hoskins at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
"Fasten Your Faith" by Speaker Breana Smith was available for purchase.
Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Dr. Natalie Whitlow at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Breana Smith at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Dionne Jones at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Speaker Dr. Tameka Ellington at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Sheila Webb at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dionne Jones at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Meltrice Sharp at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Tamia Reese at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dr. Natalie Whitlow at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Panelist Sheila Webb at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dionne Jones and Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Meltrice Sharp at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Clarissa Foster at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Alaina Hoskins at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Past Panelist Mary Reynolds at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Second-Year Attendee Elizabeth Brownlee-Reid at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dr. Tameka Ellington at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.

Our Journey So Far

2023 — The Inaugural Experience

In October 2023, we launched the very first Midlife Woman Empowerment Conference with the theme: “Midlife Renewal — Transforming the Mind, Body & Soul.”

More than 50 women gathered for a day of inspiration, reflection, and creative visioning. Participants walked away with renewed clarity and a tangible vision board — a daily reminder of their commitment to becoming the best version of themselves in midlife and beyond.

Dr. Arlonda Stevens speaks at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Rachel Jones, Mistress of Ceremonies and Moderator at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens presents a donation to Mary Reynolds of Dress for Success Cleveland.
Mary Reynolds, Panelist at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Panelist Zee Othman at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early calls on Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Yvonne Pointer at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Tamia Woods at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Judah Early at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Yvonne Pointer at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Panelist Ariane Kirkpatrick at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Speaker RoseAda White at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Panelists Ariane Kirkpatrick, Amonica Davis, and Mary Reynolds at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Speaker RoseAda White at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Ariane Kirkpatrick and Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's First Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.

2024 — The Movement Continues

The 2nd Annual Conference, held in November 2024, expanded the conversation with the theme: “Making Moves in Midlife: Well-Being, Mindset, Money, Legacy, Purpose & Spiritual Calling.”

More than 60 women came together for a day filled with wisdom, connection, and empowerment. Attendees gained powerful insights from dynamic speakers, learned strategies to make meaningful moves in every area of their lives, and left reminded that midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a renaissance.

Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
"Behind Church Doors" by Speaker Alaina Hoskins was available for purchase.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Alaina Hoskins at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
"Fasten Your Faith" by Speaker Breana Smith was available for purchase.
Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Dr. Natalie Whitlow at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Breana Smith at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Dionne Jones at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Speaker Dr. Tameka Ellington at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Mistress of Ceremonies Pamela Morton at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Panelist Sheila Webb at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dionne Jones at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Meltrice Sharp at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens with Panelist Tamia Reese at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dr. Natalie Whitlow at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Panelist Sheila Webb at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Pastor Sheryse Henderson at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dionne Jones and Dr. Arlonda Stevens at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Meltrice Sharp at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Arlonda Stevens and Speaker Clarissa Foster at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Alaina Hoskins at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Past Panelist Mary Reynolds at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Second-Year Attendee Elizabeth Brownlee-Reid at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.
Speaker Dr. Tameka Ellington at the Midlife Renaissance Collective's Second Annual Woman Empowerment Conference.