www.societyofthefew.org The 18th annual Desert Women’s Show featuring the Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine returns to Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on Sunday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a vibrant day of health, beauty, lifestyle, delicacies and plenty of shopping. This year, fashion lovers are in for a treat with two fabulous shows on the main stage spotlighting styles from local boutiques, including Lilly Pulitzer, Tarah Jade, Margaux, Grayseful on El Paseo, Pure Essentials and more. Inside the ballroom, attendees will enjoy exciting exhibitions of beauty makeovers, antiaging specialists, fitness and wellness experts, leading health care providers, functional medicine practitioners, local fashion boutiques and more. Prepare to be wowed with the ever-popular Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine featuring top valley restaurants, exceptional wines and premium spirits. Celebrity Chef Antonello Zito, "CHOPPED" champion and acclaimed owner of Palmina at Puglia in Palm Springs and Puglia Italian Restaurant in Lake Arrowhead, will take guests on a culinary journey through the heart of Italy. His savory samples are sure to delight the senses—and inspire your inner chef. Additional tastings will be offered by Wally’s Desert Turtle, The Real Italian Deli, Willie’s Modern Fare, Stuft Pizza, Big Rock Pub, Boozehounds and more. The Show also offers learning and personal growth opportunities through a series of engaging breakout sessions. Featured topics include heart health with Desert Care Network cardiologists; “Confidence & Wealth” with Blanke Schein Wealth Management; and “Your Body Whispers Before It Screams,” a powerful session on listening to your body from functional medicine specialist Debra Bennett, PMHNP-BC. The first 500 guests to register online will receive a free general admission ticket, generously sponsored by Desert Care Network. Guests may also purchase a combination ticket that includes access to both The Show and the Food & Wine events. The Desert Woman’s Show opens for VIP guests at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, with general admission beginning at 10 a.m. and festivities continuing until 4 p.m. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Desert Care Network, Blanke Schein Wealth Management, Clark’s Nutrition and Barbara Rogers, with media support fromDesert Golf & Tennis Magazine, CV Weekly, andDesert Health. For tickets and full event details, visit MarloProductions.com or contact Event Producer Diana Marlo at Diana@MarloProductions.com. On February 28, women from across the country will gather at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage for a day designed to shift how we lead, live and care for ourselves. The Society of the FEW presents The Confidence Summit: Women + Wealth + Wellness, an immersive experience blending financial insight, well-being and personal growth into one unforgettable event. This year, the summit leans into a theme for every woman: finding balance in a world that rarely slows down. Instead of the outdated expectation of “doing it all,” the day explores a fresh question: how do we pursue big goals while staying grounded, energized and connected to what matters most? Co-founded by Robert L. Schein, Managing Director, Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Blanke Schein Wealth Management (a Hightower Company), and Bronwyn Ison, event CEO, author, speaker, and wellness advocate, the Summit brings together a powerhouse lineup of experts who understand that confidence is strengthened through both financial clarity and personal well-being. The weekend opens with a VIP Cocktails & Confidence soirée on Friday evening, an elegant, welcoming space for guests, speakers and sponsors to connect before Saturday’s main event. Saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. with a full schedule of keynotes, panels, and interactive breakout sessions designed to offer practical strategies that women can immediately apply. Among this year’s featured presenters is JJ Virgin, four-time New York Times bestselling author, celebrity nutrition and fitness expert, and host of the “Well Beyond 40® Podcast,” who will share insights on building vitality, health and a mindset for a confident, purpose-driven life. Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Head of Investment Solutions at Hightower, and a familiar face on CNBC, returns to empower attendees with strategies for building resilient wealth without sacrificing balance in life. Joining them is Neuberger Berman Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer-Wealth Shannon Saccocia, CFA, a leading voice in global asset allocation and a longtime CNBC contributor known for translating complex market insights into clear, actionable guidance for investors. Breakout sessions throughout the day will explore financial empowerment, longevity, emotional resilience and the art of aligning ambition with well-being. A wellness panel moderated by Desert Health Founder Lauren Del Sarto will explore the gut-brain connection and its significance for maintaining physiologic and mental balance. The Summit concludes with a lively networking reception celebrating community, collaboration and renewed confidence for the year ahead. Tickets to this sell-out event go on sale January 15. For tickets, speaker details and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.SocietyoftheFew.org. Follow on social @confidencesummit. www.DesertHealthNews.com January/February 2026 Keynote speaker JJ Virgin Desert Events The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 20 FEATURED SPEAKERS Wealth CIO at Neuberger Berman, overseeing market views, asset allocation, and portfolios, leveraging decades of experience in investment leadership and client advisory. JJ VIRGIN KEYNOTE SPEAKER STEPHANIE LINK KEYNOTE SPEAKER SHANNON SACCOCIA FINANCIAL FIRESIDE CHAT PANELIST 2026 CONFIDENCE SUMMIT Saturday, February 28, 2026 • The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, California Revolutionary health leader, triple-board certied nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, and a passionate advocate for the healing power of food and exercise. VIRGIN KEYNOTE Revolutionary triple-board expert, Fitness a passionate healing expert, and a the healing FINANCIAL LINK SPEAKER Featured on CNBC and frequently appears on the Halftime Report, Squawk Box, The Closing Bell, and Power Lunch. Neuberger overseeing market allocation, leveraging experience in leadership advisory. SACCOCIA PANELIST market in by Lauren Del Sarto Wellness Session For more information and to reserve your seat call (760) 346-5150 or visit SocietyoftheFEW.org EMPOWER YOURSELF NOW! Host City Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Securities are o ered through Hightower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Co-Hosts Bronwyn Liv Ison and Robert L. Schein The Confidence Summit is an annual must-attend event where women connect, grow, and gain tools to thrive financially and personally. Enjoy a day of fashion, food and more. Celebrity Chef Antonello Zito A New Way Forward Where confidence, wealth and wellness meet By Bronwyn Ison Desert Woman’s Show Returns Agua Caliente home for the 18th annual event
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