OUR STORY

Three years.
One Continious Movement.

She Woke Up® has operated as a live, in-person women's conference
in Raleigh, North Carolina every year since 2024, under the direction
of founder Ebony S. Bailey. Take a moment to explore our journey below!

SERVING WOMAN SINCE 2024 – PRESENT  |  RALEIGH, NC  |  FOUNDER: EBONY S. BAILEY

Year One

She Woke Up Creating
2024

AUGUST 16–17, 2024 | Raleigh, NC
Duke Energy Center, NC State

The inaugural event, presented by Ebony S. Bailey and Purposely Booked Publishing under the theme "Inspire. Create. Transform." The two-day gathering centered on unlocking, creating, and transforming through group sessions on mindset, purpose, and grief, alongside breakout sessions on finances, health, business, and influence.

Focus: Personal development, mindset & purpose, breakout tracks in influence, partnership, and business.
Year Two

She Woke Up Dominating
2025

AUGUST 1–2, 2025 | Raleigh, NC
The Life Enrichment Center

The second year marked an evolution of the movement, grounding attendees in faith while equipping them with practical wisdom for life, leadership, and legacy. Faith leaders, financial specialists, and leadership coaches led sessions blending spiritual insight with real-world application. 

Focus: Dominating from the inside out! Faith & practical wisdom, financial stewardship, leadership development.
Year Three

She Woke Up Building
2026

JUNE 12-13, 2026 | Raleigh, NC
The Life Enrichment Center
 

Under the theme "Because What You Build Now Will Outlast You," the third year moved from vision and healing into action — equipping women to build the businesses, ministries, and legacies reflecting who they'd become. The event expanded to include mastermind breakouts, a vendor marketplace, and Praise and Worship.

Speakers included: Ebony S. Bailey, Precious Bruton, Nikki "NL The Stylist" Lawrence, Dr. Meloney Michelle Miller, Pastor Michelle Holmes, Pastor Christina Mial, Elder Kim Holmes, Pastor Stephanie Battle, Dr. Lashaunda Lucas, Pastor James and Lady LaShawn Sam, Dr. Ashley Williams, Pastor Leah McNair, and emcee Tanisha Walker.

What's Next?

Year FOUR is already taking shape.

She Woke Up® returns the last weekend of July 2027 in Raleigh, NC. Join the email list to be the first to know the theme, speakers, and registration dates.

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