Secure Your Seat at the Top Women’s Leadership Event in Aesthetics
Posted By Madilyn Moeller, Monday, September 8, 2025
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Are you ready to lead with renewed purpose and connect with the brightest minds in medical aesthetics? The Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference (WALC) is your invitation to step beyond the day-to-day and immerse yourself in inspiration, connection, and pure coastal luxury.
From October 3–5, 2025, experience a transformative leadership retreat at Terranea Resort, 102 breathtaking acres perched on the Southern California coastline. It’s a sanctuary where business visionaries, med spa owners, injectors, and entrepreneurs gather to recharge, innovate, and celebrate their success.
Step Into a Luxury Retreat Designed for Powerful Women in Medical Aesthetics
With Mediterranean-inspired architecture, oceanfront spa treatments, and award-winning dining, Terranea’s every detail is designed to soothe your senses and spark your creativity. Whether you’re sipping espresso on your private terrace or kayaking along the Pacific coast, Terranea invites you to slow down and savor the moment.
As a med spa owner or leader, it’s easy to fall into the trap of constant hustle. But the truth is, stepping away is a strategy. WALC 2025 offers the kind of intentional distance that fosters clarity, boosts creativity and renews your energy.
Why Successful Women in Medical Aesthetics Choose WALC
As leaders shaping the future of medical spas, you’re no stranger to the fast pace and high stakes of our industry. WALC is expertly curated for women who are ready to invest in their wellness, reignite their passion, and cultivate influential connections that last a lifetime.
Here’s what sets WALC apart:
Luxury Meets Learning: Wake up to sweeping ocean views, loosen up with mind-body wellness sessions and engage with world-class speakers.
Comprehensive Leadership Growth: From mindset masterclasses to strategy sessions, every experience is designed to strengthen your business acumen and personal well-being.
Professional Networking: Build authentic relationships with other powerhouse women leading and innovating in medical aesthetics.
Wellness and Inspiration: Enjoy curated wellness activities, from sunrise yoga to oceanfront adventures, ensuring you return refreshed and focused.
Unparalleled Value: Inclusive registration unlocks accommodations, transportation, memberships, and exclusive access to every transformational moment.
Connect with the Women Who Are Shaping the Industry
WALC has the keynote speakers to inspire your next move and the immersive wellness experiences to help you recharge. But the underlying power of this conference is the collective wisdom of the women who, through hard work and determination, have built and continue to raise the bar for the medical aesthetic industry.
This is your chance to meet the women at the top of the aesthetics industry, exchange ideas and build relationships that last far beyond the conference. From candid conversations to curated group experiences, the shared knowledge in this community of women elevates them all.
Saturday evening, join us to celebrate a dinner honoring the 2025 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics, themed after "The Power of the Archetype: Honoring the Many Faces of Feminine Strength."
Meet Iconic Speakers and Industry Trailblazers
WALC brings you face-to-face with visionary women who have redefined leadership in medical aesthetics and beyond. This year, be inspired by speakers like Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, as she shares the resilience, strategy, and bold mindset that fueled her journey from start-up to industry icon. Leadership guru Cy Wakeman and Dermalogica co-founder Jane Wurwand join the collective to help business owners implement reality-based leadership and encourage aesthetic practitioners to center human connection in their approach to medical spa treatments. Erika Barry, NP-C, Shawna Chrisman, NP, Shelby Miller, DNP, FNP-C, Kiyonna Jones, PhD, FNP-C, and more are coming together to share their wisdom and strategies for today's aesthetic market. Their wisdom is your roadmap to leadership that transforms businesses and lives.
Why Inclusive Registration Is Your Smartest Investment
When you choose inclusive registration, you’re immersing yourself in a 360-degree experience of luxury, clarity and connection. Here’s what’s included:
Three-night stay at Terranea Resort (Thursday, October 2 - Sunday, October 5)
Round-trip transportation between LAX and the resort
Complimentary AmSpa Plus membership
Uninterrupted access to the full WALC experience from sunrise to starlight
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the cliffs, sipping coffee on your private terrace, and stepping into a space in the growth mindset and renewing energy to uplift your soul.
Reset Your Vision with the Natural Beauty of Terranea
Nestled on 102 oceanfront acres of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea Resort is a sanctuary of serenity and inspiration. With 270-degree panoramic views, lush natural preservation areas, and award-winning dining, it’s the perfect place to pause, reflect, and connect with women leaders like you. Enjoy:
Oceanfront spa treatments and wellness classes
Luxury accommodations with nightly turndown service
Guided hikes, falconry meet-and-greets, and Lexus coastal drives
Farm-to-table dining at mar’sel, catalina kitchen, and more
Inclusive Pricing Ends September 11
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate leadership retreat for women in medical aesthetics, this is your moment. Invest in yourself, your business and your future with WALC's inclusive registration.