We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference 2025 (WALC)—an exclusive, transformative experience crafted for the visionary women shaping the future of the medical aesthetics industry. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Southern California's Terranea Resort, this unique retreat will take place from October 3–5, 2025.

WALC is not just an event—it’s an invitation to connect, reflect, and reignite your passion and leadership potential. This year, we are raising the bar once again, bringing together the most influential voices in the industry, thought leaders, and change-makers, all in an atmosphere that fosters collaboration, rejuvenation, and inspiration.

Whether you are an experienced injector, an established business owner, or an emerging leader in the medical aesthetics space, WALC 2025 offers an extraordinary opportunity to pause, reset, and refocus. Set along 102 oceanfront acres of serene beauty, the Terranea Resort offers an unparalleled setting to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, providing the ideal environment for personal reflection and professional growth.

This immersive retreat promises two and a half days of thought-provoking guidance from electrifying speakers, opportunities to engage with like-minded peers, and the space to rejuvenate your entrepreneurial drive. WALC isn’t just about learning—it’s about experiencing the connections and tools that will elevate your business and career.

“WALC stood out as a unique gathering, where influential business leaders convened to cultivate effective leadership skills while prioritizing self-care. The invaluable chance to connect with like-minded peers was truly priceless, fostering a network of shared goals and aspirations. Highly Recommend!!!” Julie Acarregui, Founder/Medical Director/CRNA, PURE Med Spa

What awaits you at WALC 2025 

At WALC, we believe in the power of sisterhood and community. This is a place where powerful women come together to inspire, challenge, and empower one another. We are honored to welcome Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, New York Times bestselling author, though leader and investor, who will deliver the keynote address, Becoming Unstoppable. Jamie will share her personal journey, offering invaluable insights on transforming rejection into resilience and building a lasting empire.

This year’s program will leave you feeling inspired, rejuvenated and empowered to elevate your leadership and take your business to new heights.

An experience tailored for you

We know how much you give to your business, your clients and your team. WALC is your opportunity to step away from the daily demands and focus on you—your growth, your vision and your future. Over the course of two and a half days, you will:

• Participate in curated breakout sessions designed to help you center yourself, reflect on your personal journey, and gain new perspectives from other like-minded women.
• Engage in intimate networking experiences, forging connections with fellow leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in aesthetics.
• Celebrate the Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics honors ceremony on Saturday evening, recognizing the extraordinary women shaping the industry.

This experience is about more than just education. It’s about embracing the power of community, walking away with lasting relationships, and gaining the tools and strategies to propel your next success.

“Coming to events like AmSpa is really important to me as a business owner because I think it broadens your horizons as a leader. It makes me feel a lot stronger in who I am and knowing that I can pick up the phone and connect with another woman in this industry that’s been going through the same things that I have been and know that you’re not alone.” Bre Morris, CEO/Owner, Alchemy Face Bar

A community of visionary women

The Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference is a place where powerful women who are changing the face of aesthetics come together to learn, share, and uplift one another. The inaugural event in 2023 was nothing short of transformative. Over 100 women gathered in Miami to celebrate collective success and inspire one another to reach new heights.

As Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, founder of Beauty by Dr. Kay, shared, “This women’s leadership conference is everything I imagined it to be. So inspiring.” Dr. Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS, of Barbarino Surgical Arts, echoed this sentiment, saying, “WALC is a conference that brings women in aesthetics together in the best possible way.”

WALC is not just a conference; it is a movement—a movement that is elevating the future of leadership in the medical aesthetics space. We are building this future with you, the trailblazing women who are shaping the industry every day.

“If I could put it in one word, I would say empowering. It’s so great to be around so many successful women that are business owners in med spas that are just encouraging and lifting each other and it’s just been an amazing experience so far.” La-Tasha Walker, RN, La-Mone Aesthetics

An invitation to reflect and rejuvenate

This is your opportunity to step away from the daily grind, to immerse yourself in an environment of luxury, inspiration, and growth, and to return with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose. WALC is a place where women who are leading the charge in aesthetics gather to share wisdom, recharge their spirits, and pave the way for the next generation of leaders.

As Cathy Christensen, President and CSO of AmSpa, stated, “The Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference has been developed from a sincere desire to feed the souls and minds of the women who power the medical aesthetics industry. Women leaders have their own set of unique needs and, as an industry made up of majority female professionals and serving majority female patients, it's time we focus on meeting these needs. We can’t wait to share this incredible event with you.”

About WALC: A legacy of empowerment

Born in 2023, WALC was created to recognize and support the women who are leading the medical aesthetics industry. The conference blends education with rejuvenation, providing a space for women to come together in an intimate, luxurious setting to grow both personally and professionally.

With speakers like Sara Blakely, founder and executive chairwoman of Spanx, and other influential leaders from across the aesthetics space, WALC quickly became one of the most anticipated events in the industry. Now, in 2025, we are bringing the best of the best to Terranea Resort to celebrate the creativity, leadership, and determination of the women who are making a lasting impact in the world of aesthetics.

We invite you to join us in Southern California, October 3–5, 2025, for this unforgettable experience. Together, we will continue to build a legacy of leadership, community and empowerment in aesthetics.

“My goals in coming to a leadership conference were to be inspired by fellow women who are strong entrepreneurs, to feel recharged and reinvigorated with my original passions. To drop some of the cynicism of hard work in the year and to feel revived. I think the greatest benefits are connections and understanding that as women leaders in aesthetics, we’re all kind of in the same boat. We suffer from some of the same problems, we have the same issues with staffing, HR, growing our practices, and understanding that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, that there are mentors, leaders, and peers that are doing these things that we can all benefit from each other.” Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, Beauty by Dr. Kay

Ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Register now for the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference 2025 and be part of an experience that will shape the future of your career and your business. See you in October 2025!

Nominations for AmSpa’s Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025 are now open through June 10, 2025. Recognize an exceptional woman shaping the medical aesthetics industry today. Visit americanmedspa.org/distinguishedwomen to learn more.