Powerful women. Purposeful conversations. Transformational moments.
Meet the Voices of Breathe Con 2026
Melissa D. White, International TEDx Speaker, author, humanitarian, and media correspondent. Melissa went from an overlooked woman executive to a global voice speaking to 700,000 people in one sitting. She is on a mission to help leaders find their voice at work and in the world, equipping them through coaching and her books, The Entrepreneurial Prophet and The Spirit-Led Leader. She is the founder of Writing Our Wrongs, Inc., a nonprofit that empowers youth to speak against bullying and advocate for social justice through writing, speaking, and media. She’s the host of The Activation Hour and the Professional Faith Podcast, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Huffpost, and Sheen Magazine. She continues to equip world-class speakers as a professor of business communications at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at www.melissadwhite.com.
Giovanna Burgess Geathers is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, specializing in self-love, self-worth, and emotional healing. In 2017, she authored Why Am I Still Single and hosted her first sold-out retreat, which inspired the launch of The Breathe Women’s Conference in Greenville, SC—growing from 120 attendees in its first year to double by 2019. With over 30,000 hours of coaching, counseling, and consulting experience, Giovanna has worked across industries including Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aviation, and Law. She currently serves as a leadership consultant for BMW Manufacturing and speaks widely to women’s groups, universities, and faith communities. A former radio host and creator of two podcasts, Giovanna blends psychology, human behavior, and intuitive insight to inspire growth. Her greatest joy, however, is time spent with her husband, children, and family.
Power & Purpose
This panel explores what it means to walk boldly in your purpose,
reclaim your voice, and step fully into the power of who you are becoming.
