Anne Akers and Cheryl Benton are thrilled to welcome you to our 9th Annual Renewal Summit, an inspiring day of purpose, promise, and possibilities. This year, we’ve curated an incredible program designed to enlighten and rejuvenate, featuring thought-provoking and engaging presentations and discussions on cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence and health, travel and living abroad, plus moments of relaxation with stress-busting techniques, a special musical performance and the presentation of our Woman of Purpose Award. And we will have some incredible exhibitors with unique products and services you will want to meet.

Together, let’s celebrate women, explore innovative ideas, and embrace opportunities for renewal and growth. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you!

Date: Friday May 16, 2025

Tine: 9:15 to 6:00 PM

Venue: The Scandinavia House, 38 Park Avenue, NYC (between 37^th and 38^th streets)

Full Day Ticket: $140 (includes light breakfast (bagels, yogurt, coffee, tea, lunch (a wide array of sandwiches and salads) panels, special guests, exhibits, and a wine reception the end of the day.)

Note: lunch will be on the second floor with the exhibitors and there will tables to sit at and a beautiful outdoor terrace.

Half Day Ticket: $75. Gives you access to afternoon sessions, exhibitors, and end of the day wine reception. Half day check is at 1:15 PM.

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Here’s what in store for you. Details will be updated.

 9:15 to 10:00 check-in, lite bites and coffee, visit  exhibitors

10:00 to 10:15  Welcome from co-hosts Anne Akers  and Cheryl Benton

• Co-Host Anne Akers, Health/Beauty Editor The Three Tomatoes; Founder/Editor Glow Magazine, Health & Wellness Editor NY Lifestyles Magazine
• Co-Host, Cheryl Benton, Founder The Three Tomatoes and The Three Tomatoes Book Publishing, author, public speaker

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10:20 – 10:35 How to Bring Your Biggest Dreams to Life

Mindset and fitness thought leader Sonia Satra specializes in personal transformation by integrating the mind, body, and emotion to create lasting change. Satra is also the founder & CEO of Moticise, an award-winning wellness program that combines mindset and movement.

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10:40-11:15  How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Our Life

In two back-to-back segments, Roni Jenkins, Managing Partner, The Three Tomatoes, social media expert, author “Martini Wisdom” book series will interview two guests:

10:40 – 10:55 How to Use Artificial Intelligence AI as Your Personal Assistant:

Megan Harnett, a seasoned professional with over 15 years in operations, technology, and innovation, will showcase how AI can become your indispensable sidekick, making your life easier, more efficient, and even a little more exciting!

11:00 – 11:15 How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing the medical world:

One of the nation’s leading preventative cardiologists Suzanne Steinbaum will talk about an integrated wellness platform, Adesso, which is powered by AI  that discovers and treats cardiac risk through fully insured, customized health and wellness programs for women.

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11:20 – 11:40 Woman of Purpose Award and Giving Circle Grant

This year’s honor goes to Liz Abzug, founder of the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute. Liz will also be presented with a $10,000 grant from The Three Tomatoes/Glow Beauty Health Wellness Magazine Giving Circle in partnership with She Angels Foundation.

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11:45 to 12:00 Special Musical Performance

Steve Schalchlin songwriter, actor and musician will perform his original music.

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12:05 to 1:30 –  Lunch, connecting, and visiting exhibitors

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Panel Sponsor

KAREN BALLOU

1:35 to 2:25  Your Body from Head to Toe – Part 1

This engaging session brings together leading doctors and health experts to guide you through a comprehensive journey of health and well-being, covering every aspect from head to toe. In dynamic 15-minute segments, you’ll hear from renowned experts who will provide invaluable knowledge to help you maintain and enhance your overall health and vitality.

Interviewer:  Sallie Fraenkel, President of Mind Body Spirit Network, a leading expert in wellness travel and spas.

Speakers: 

• Brain Health:  Amybeth Whissel, a Sharp Again health coach, is a Professional Health Supportive Chef, Board Certified Health Coach, and Applied Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. As a health coach, she brings a comprehensive approach to wellness that blends culinary expertise with functional medicine.
  
• Sexual Health: Dr. Barbara Bartlik, M.D. is an expert in integrative psychiatry, emphasizing evidence-based holistic approaches to mental health and sexual wellness. She is triple board-certified in psychiatry, integrative medicine, and sexology.
• Total Body Wellness: For over twenty years, Dr. Dana Cohen. MD has been on the leading edge of integrative and functional medicine,. She has guided thousands of patients to total body wellness with natural and holistic treatments

Panel Sponsor

2:30 – 3:15 Your Body Head to Toe Part 2

Interviewer: Dr. Risa Ryger is a Clinical Psychologist, Expert in Change, International Speaker, Author, and Host of weekly Instagram Live Series: Disruptive Conversations with Dr. Risa Ryger.

• Foot Health:  Dr. Amnon Barnea, DPM is the owner and founder of Walk NYC Podiatry. He is an expert in sports medicine, foot and ankle trauma, bio-mechanics, and surgery. In addition to his medical accomplishments, he served four years as Commanding Officer/Lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces.
• Hearing Health : Dr. Nicholas Reed, is a leading audiologist from NYU Langone Health’s Optimal Aging Institute.
• Eye Health: Rudrani Banik, MD is an Integrative Neuro-Ophthalmologist. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements.

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3:20 – 4:05  Living Abroad: Embrace a New Chapter 

Imagine a life where your next great adventure becomes your daily reality. This panel explores the exciting possibilities of living abroad, whether it’s part-time, full-time, or as a new chapter in retirement. Our experts will share insights, tips, and real-life stories to inspire and guide you toward a life beyond borders.

Moderator: Phyllis Haynes, author of the new book How to Dance in the Chaos and host of Profonde.TV,  Broadcast veteran, ABC Evening News, and Good Morning America.

Panelists :

• Laura Begley Bloom is an award-winning travel expert and content strategist who contributes to top media outlets, including Forbes, AFAR, Tripadvisor, and more. As a recognized travel expert, she appears regularly on television—from Inside Edition to CNN.
• Jim Akers is a well-known strategic sourcing and operations executive who has worked for global Fortune 500 companies. A true globalist, his first job out of college took him to Nordborg, Denmark. He has lived in Kyiv, Moscow, Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Tbilisi (Republic of Georgia), Shanghai & Tel Aviv. His passion for people, cultural diversity and some amazing food has taken Jim to more than 100 countries.
• Phyllis Stoller founded the largest and first women’s travel club in North America. She lived in London for a decade and spends a great deal in Mexico for her travel business. Her company today, the Women’s Travel Group arranges unique small group travel for women. She has won prestigious awards from major travel magazines and associations.

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4:05 – 4:30 A Broadway Press Agent Tells All (Well almost all!)

Our Broadway Babe, Randie Levine Miller will be dishing the dirt with Joshua Ellis, one of the theatre’s top press agents, gives an insider’s view of the glamorous and sometimes maddening world of The Great White Way, from a vantage point the public rarely sees.  He’ll take us behind the scenes with stories about legends like Yul Brynner, Carol Channing, Stephen Sondheim, Lena Horne, David Merrick, Eartha Kitt, Judy Garland, Liza Minelli.  Do you have all day?

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4:30 to 6  PM closing, visit exhibitors, wine reception on the terrace

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EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS TO DATE

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, or sponsor contact tomato@thethreetomatoes.com

Panel Sponsors

Stress is Gone.  Meet Brett Cotter, who has 25-years experience helping people heal emotional pain and find relief from trauma with coaching, 24/7 membership, and retreats at Omega, Kripalu, and Himalayan Institute.

Immunocologie Skincare is at the forefront of luxury skincare, combining advanced science with nature’s purest ingredients to create effective, non-toxic solutions that nourish and regenerate the skin. Their approach to skincare focuses on restoring balance and rejuvenating the skin’s natural radiance.

The Wellness Circle  

Meet these four groundbreaking brands who are coming together to provide transformative experiences that address the mind, body, and spirit.

•  Immunocologie Skincare . Meet Karen Ballou whose company is at the forefront of luxury skincare, combining advanced science with nature’s purest ingredients to create effective, non-toxic solutions that nourish and regenerate the skin. Their approach to skincare focuses on restoring balance and rejuvenating the skin’s natural radiance, making them a perfect partner in the wellness space.
• OYA Health is revolutionizing personal wellness with a focus on integrative health solutions. With their holistic approach, OYA Health provides personalized plans that aim to optimize vitality, mental clarity, and physical well-being, empowering individuals to take charge of their health and live life to the fullest.
•  OsteoStrong offers a cutting-edge approach to bone and skeletal health through a non-invasive, science-backed system that helps increase bone density and improve strength. Their innovative technology helps people of all ages build resilience and strength from within, enhancing overall health and longevity.
• Intelligent Threads is transforming wellness through clothing designed to support the body’s natural balance and health. Using innovative fabrics and designs, Intelligent Threads creates garments that promote physical well-being by harnessing the power of advanced technology to enhance circulation, reduce stress, and encourage overall body harmony.

Sattache bags are designed for your daily life with a shoe compartment, the ultimate solution for the modern traveler, commuter, and busy urbanite. Store your shoes in style.

Say Sabastian Candle Co. Luxurious hand-poured, single-wick soy-blend candles offer a clean, toxin-free burn with rich exclusive fragrances that delight from the first light to the final burn.

Paula Jennings is leading a naure and yoga retreat on the stunning Cliffs of Moher in Ireland July 27-August 1! A native of the Emerald Isle, Paula is all about creating experiences that are both fun and freeing.

Seekelia Jewelry: Traditional Sicilian Jewelry. Meet Marina Monitto, designer of marvelous handmade Italian jewels inspired by the ancient art of crochet & tatting.

La Piccola NYC puts passion into every stitch, creating exquisite crochet handbags that are as unique as you are. Each piece is lovingly handmade, ensuring no two bags are alike.,

Gold & Honey. Handmade in NYC their jewelry incorporates classic designs with on-trend details that you can wear all year long. Adding vibrant accessories to your every looks will make heads turn. Everyone will be asking, “where did you get those?!”

Roman Empire Farms. They produce seed to shelf hemp products using biodynamic farming principles that adhere to sustainable, holistic methods.

Sharp Again  is a nonprofit dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention, and empowers you with science-backed tools to prevent, slow, and even reverse cognitive decline.

Laura Kass is a NYC jewelry brand best known for its creative fine/demi-fine pieces. Laura uses recycled metals, silk, and 14kgold thread to create one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.

Amy Kanarek is a designer of artisan jewelry, elegant, custom, handcrafted.

Plećaš Jewelry is a unique and elegant jewelry brand of timeless, limited-edition, and one-of-a-kind pieces that serve as the perfect “accent” to any wardrobe.

The Three Tomatoes/Glow Beauty/She Angels Giving Circle. Our mission is to provide grants to grassroots women-founded non-profits that provide mentorship, funding & resources to a diverse portfolio of women’s and girls’ causes.

The Three Tomatoes Publishing. Amplifying women’s voices. Meet some of our authors.