
Women's Leadership Conference
Take the Lead
Midland
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 8:30 - 4 PM
Take the Lead Midland is a premier women's leadership conference hosted by Angie Morgan from the leadership development firm Angie Morgan Group and Jamie Elrod and Massiel Diez from leadership organization, Flipping the Barrel.
This empowering one-day event is designed for women leaders seeking to elevate their journey in health, wealth, and career. At Take the Lead, we believe that true leadership is built on a foundation of personal well-being, financial empowerment, and purposeful career growth. Our curated lineup of inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions will provide you with practical tools to excel across all areas of your life.
Limited to just 100 women and hosted at the elegant Green Tree Country Club, Take the Lead offers a unique and intimate setting to foster learning and connection with fellow leaders.
Extraordinary speakers and luminaries will help you focus on your goals relating to health, wealth, and career! Interactive breakout sessions will help you apply your knowledge and connect with others.
Location: Green Tree County Club
4900 Green Tree Blvd.
Midland, TX
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Angie Morgan is a Marine Corps Veteran, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and holds an MBA from Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
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Jamie Elrod is co-founder of Flipping the Barrel where she and partner, Massiel, host a podcast and live events designed to amplify women’s voices while building a supportive network of talented people in the energy field.
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Massiel Diez is co-founder of Flipping the Barrel where she and partner, Jamie, host a podcast and live events designed to amplify women’s voices while building a supportive network of talented people in the energy field.
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If your company is interested in becoming an event sponsor or getting your product in the hands of our attendees, please contact kathy@angieconnect.com
Midland Speakers

Angie Morgan - Design Your Life: Executive Coach and NY Times Best-Selling author, Angie Morgan, will lead you through an interactive exercise to help you imagine your future self and define what success looks like in multiple facets of your life.
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Jamie Elrod - How We Got What We Wanted: Flipping the Barrel Creators, Jamie Elrod and Massiel Diez will share the secrets to their career and entrepreneurial success, including how to build strategic relationships.
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Massiel Diez - How We Got What We Wanted: Flipping the Barrel Creators, Jamie Elrod and Massiel Diez will share the secrets to their career and entrepreneurial success, including how to build strategic relationships.
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Erin Bailey is a dedicated Public Relations Specialist at Diamondback Energy, driven by a passion for community service. She lends her leadership to the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Midland Athletic Syndicate, and the Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Beyond that, Erin is a certified Lagree Fitness Instructor, inspiring women to cultivate resilience and strength in body and mind.
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Lori Merritt Blong is a proud Permian Basin native, a dedicated public servant, and the Mayor of Midland, Texas. She is also the Co-Founder and Partner of Octane Energy, where she has built a reputation for strong leadership, fiscal discipline, and innovative problem-solving in the oil and gas industry.
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Alexis Long, MBA, CFP® ss Managing Director of Wealth Management at Willis Johnson & Associates. She will be sharing exclusive financial strategies to help transform career success into lasting wealth and legacy.
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Tameka Stegall has established herself as a global HR leader within SLB, who partners with corporate professionals and executives to help drive business decisions, navigate careers and further develop future leaders.
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Miranda Rimer is an HR Manager at Permian Resources, with a robust background in human resources across both the oilfield services and operator sectors. With a passion for optimizing talent management and shaping HR strategies, she is committed to driving business success and elevating workforce performance at every level of the organization.
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Dorsaf Ben Jebria Nagues - With almost 25 years in the Tech and Energy Industry (SLB), Dorsaf is making an impact as an HR Business Partner. Passionate about growth and development, she thrives on building strong teams, driving positive change, and creating opportunities for success.
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Leticia Goncalves has been working at SLB for the last 15 years, transitioning into an HR representative role in the last 7 years. As a process-oriented leader, I advocate for mentoring and continuous improvement, showcasing my technical expertise and enthusiasm.
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Benefits of the Program
Empowering
Women Leaders
Through the theme of Wellness in Leadership, Take the Lead emphasizes the importance of mental and physical well-being as a critical asset in sustaining impactful leadership. You will explore mindfulness, resilience, and self-care practices that are essential for managing the demands of leadership with grace and strength.
The Wealth and Financial Empowerment sessions will guide you in building a prosperous mindset, understanding personal finance, and creating strategies for financial independence. Informed and financially confident leaders make powerful decisions, and this theme is about equipping women with the tools to manage and grow their wealth purposefully.
Finally, the Career Growth and Purposeful Leadership theme offers insights into advancing one's career with clarity and vision. From navigating challenges to crafting a personal brand that reflects true values, these sessions empower women to lead with purpose, confidence, and a clear direction.
Join us at Take the Lead to connect with like-minded women, gain new skills, and find inspiration to lead with authenticity and power in every aspect of your life.
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Attendee Feedback
"The energy of the event was electric!! It's always a great environment when you're around positive people, especially women."
"By far my favorite conference. Everything was relatable and applicable to life both personally and professionally. It was also a fun and involved day, not just constant speakers."
"Amazing and valuable workshop - great agenda and wonderful speakers."
"What an incredible event! So thankful to spend the day with a room full of amazing and talented women."
"I have worked in oil & gas industry my entire career. I have attended many, many women and leadership events/conferences and this truly stands alone. Very interactive and eye opening. Thank you for doing what you do!"
"Very well put together. Everything was thought out and executed beautifully. Keep up the great work because as an introvert, I am leaving this feeling more confident and energized."
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Event Day Details Parking & More
Sign-In begins at 8:30 and program runs from 9am to 4pm.
Food and Beverage:
A light continental breakfast will be available at 8:30.
A delicious buffet lunch will be provided.
Parking
Free Parking on site.
If you have any questions that weren't addressed here, feel free to reach out to Tracy @ tracy@angieconnect.com
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- Amazing and valuable workshop - great agenda and wonderful speakers.
- What an incredible event! So thankful to spend the day with a room full of amazing and talented women.
- I have worked in oil & gas industry my entire career. I have attended many, many women and leadership events/conferences and this truly stands alone. Very interactive and eye opening. Thank you for doing what you do!
- Very well put together. Everything was thought out and executed beautifully. Keep up the great work because as an introvert, I am leaving this feeling more confident and energized.