Our 7th Annual Bereaved
Mothers' Conference
May 2–3, 2026
May 2 | Fox River Christian Church North (Waukesha, WI)
May 3 | Terrace 167 (Richfield, WI)
This year, we honor the pages of your life—written in love, loss, and BRAVE becoming.
BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom is a nurturing, faith-rooted weekend where your story is cherished, your grief is seen, and your heart is held. Together, we affirm that while grief may root deep, your story continues to bloom—heart, mind, body, and soul.
Every child's memory is honored.
Every mother’s story matters.
Every heart is welcome here.
We are BRAVEher—together. And together, our stories bloom.
A Full Weekend of Healing
2-Day Experience
Together, we’ll share stories, meals, gentle workshops, and meaningful rituals that honor both love and loss.
It’s a sacred space to remember our children, to rest our hearts, and to be reminded that God is still in our story—from the torn pages of grief, something beautiful can still grow.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:a time to plant and a time to uproot.”— Ecclesiastes 3:1–2
Choose Your Experience
Day 1 - Reverent Experience
Saturday, May 2 | Fox River Christian Church North Waukesha, WI
Slow down to let your heart be cared for and connect with fellow loss moms who understand. Hear from inspiring speakers, participate in gentle wellness practices, and share moments of reflection. Trust that God is in your story, and He can still bloom something beautiful through all of it.
Day 2 - Uplifting Brunch
Sunday, May 3 | Terrace 167 Richfield, WI
On International Bereaved Mother’s Day, we gather again for a sacred, nourishing brunch filled with community, reflection, and beautiful tributes toboth you and your child. Reconnect with your heart and others, diving deeper into conversations allowing beauty to spring from broken ground.
Virtual Access
Unable to Travel to Wisconsin for BRAVEher 2026: Story in Bloom?
Partake in this sacred experience and access the sessions and keynotes from May 2nd after the conclusion of the conference. Create your own tender space in the comfort of your own home—light a candle, wrap in a warm blanket, and take the time for you, your child, your heart and your healing.
“I felt surrounded by others who understood the significance of my loss. We are all in need of feeling loved and supported.”
Theresa O.
BRAVE Moves
A Monthly Wellness Experience for Bereaved Mothers
Grief lives in the body. BRAVE Moves creates space for bereaved mothers to gently move, reflect, and heal in a safe, like-hearted community.
Each monthly gathering offers movement (yoga, stretching, nature walks), reflection, journaling, and emotional support — helping you carry your grief with care and connection.
"Such a safe and sacred space"
As the days and years go by, I find that I sit in this headspace less, but having designated time to do so, surrounded by people who get it, was amazing. It gave me the space and time to dedicate to my first child. It gave me space to dig up feelings that I stuff down more often than I'd like to admit. I absolutely loved the live music and all of the special, personal touches. This was such a a safe and sacred space and I plan to make it a tradition to attend! I am so happy I attended this year.
Kirstie S. (2024 Attendee)
"Gives me hope and strength"
This event gives me hope and the strength I need to get through my grief journey. Each year I have attended, I have been in such a different spot in my grief and each year I leave with a different feeling, a little bit of closure in certain areas, and a better understanding of my grief. The overall experience was welcoming - it felt like a whole different world, where I could talk about my angel babies and not be looked at differently.
Carrie A. (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Attendee)
"I was seen and acknowledged"
This (BRAVE Hope 2024) was a step forward in my journey, and was finally in a place where I could outwardly be Brendan's mom again & not hide my grief. Much needed! Lisa, you made a huge difference. You knew my name and greeted me. THAT was the best part of the day. I was seen and acknowledged. Having been a leader in women's' ministry for 20 years myself, I recognize that this is your calling, Lisa. Exactly where you belong. Thank you for making a difference.
Diane A. (2024 Attendee)
Small Group Discussions and Moments of Self-Reflection and Rest
Shop Our Small Business Vendors for Some 'Retail Therapy'
Supportive Community, Meaningful Connections & Heartfelt Conversations
Powerful Keynote Speakers & Educational Sessions
Memorial Items, Rituals & Keepsake-Making Activities
Professionally Catered Nourishing Lunch & Sunday Brunch
Breakout Sessions in a Variety of Therapeutic Modalities
Live Worship & Special
Performances
Every Guest Receives a Comfort Care Package Assembled with Love
Speakers & Facilitators
CREATOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & HOST
Lisa Price is the founder of Bereaved Together and a certified grief wellness coach. After the loss of her newborn daughter, Ari, in April 2017, Lisa felt called to support bereaved mothers well beyond the early days of loss and grief. Through holistic coaching, community, and wellness-centered programs, she helps grieving mothers honor their children’s lives by rebuilding their own—heart, mind, body, and soul. She creates a safe and compassionate space where mothers can navigate their grief journey while rediscovering hope, purpose, and connection with fellow loss moms who truly understand.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Julie Taylor is a writer, podcaster, and speaker who helps people wrestle with grief and doubt in desperate pursuit of reclaiming hope and joy. She’s the author of It’s More Fun to Believe (coming spring 2026) and host of Get Ready with God, a daily devotional podcast that’s part encouragement, part honesty, and part “don’t worry, no one really knows what they’re doing.”
EMCEE, CO-HOST
Michelle (she/her) is a Conscious Leadership & Trauma-Sensitive Coach, speaker, author, and advocate who helps caregivers and changemakers reclaim their energy, voice, and authentic power without sacrificing well-being.
Drawing from her lived experiences as an intersex person and the profound losses of her son and nephew, she guides mission-driven leaders to move beyond burnout and lead with purpose, presence, and prosperity. As host of the Love Your Life On Purpose podcast, she creates spaces where leadership is human, healing is celebrated, and sustainable impact becomes possible.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Melissa Dlugolecki is the founder of The Brand LAB, host of the top-ranked podcast Scar Tissue, a serial entrepreneur, and a bereaved mother. After losing her daughter, Leyden, she began studying healing modalities, mindset supports, and the actual psychology around the experience of grief. After applying these tools to her own life, Melissa left her teaching career, built multiple seven-figure businesses, and has been writing, coaching, and speaking ever since.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DeeAnna Brown, RN, is a nurse educator, resilience mentor, and founder of Nurse DeeDee Wins the Loss. After losing her daughter, Milan, during nursing school, she transformed grief into purpose—graduating, advancing in her career, and now guiding new graduate nurses through their toughest transitions with confidence and resilience. She also supports child-loss mothers in healing and community. Through coaching, journals, workbooks, Phoenix-area events, storytelling, and soulful R&B-inspired encouragement, DeeAnna helps others find their voice, rest, and the strength to fly again—together.
WELLNESS FACILITATOR
BREATHWORK
Erin Brady works as a guide for yoga, mobility, and breathwork as the Founder of Respir8MKE. She describers herslef as a mind, body, nervous system navigator. She provides a safe spaceenvironment for individuals to delve into their nervous system and learn how to utilize breathing techniques to cultivate a feeling of relaxation and equilibrium.
Erin believes that in the realm of wellness, everything revolves around breath.
WELLNESS FACILITATOR
SOUND BATH
Camille Mays is the Founder and Co-Director of Peace Garden Project MKE, with 12 years of community organizing experience. A survivor of gun violence, she lost her son, Darnell, in November 2019, she provides trauma-informed healing and wellness support to communities and organizers and works closely with community leaders, institutions, and grassroots organizations in areas most impacted by gun violence.
BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER
Erica Gifford Mills is an international empowerment speaker, award-winning author, and founder of Balanced Symmetree. Known for her signature framework Rooted Leadership, Erica teaches leaders how to stay grounded, resilient, and authentic in every season of life.
A passionate advocate for boundary management, she equips women with tools to protect their peace and lead from strength instead of sacrifice. As a bereaved mother, Erica honors her son's legacy through advocacy and creating safe spaces where grief transforms into growth. She brings an unwavering message: that from deep roots of love and loss, new life, strength, and purpose can emerge.
BREAKOUT SESSSION SPEAKER & WELLNESS FACILITATOR
After nearly 22 years of service in the Navy and Navy Reserves, Kristen Barron found herself drawn to a deeper calling—helping others heal and discover their own path to wellness. Her journey through nutrition, fitness, corporate wellness, and teaching gently guided her to where she is today: supporting others through mental health care.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Neuro Path Wellness LLC, Kristen creates warm, compassionate spaces where clients can explore their inner world and move toward healing at their own pace. She understands that true wellness encompasses mind, body, and spirit, and she meets each person with patience and genuine care. Kristen walks alongside her clients as both guide and companion, honoring their unique journey toward wholeness.
WELLNESS FACILITATOR
GRIEF YOGA
After more than 30 years in the business world, Michelle Kullmann's life was forever changed when she tragically lost her 18-year-old son, Cade, to fentanyl poisoning on November 4, 2021. In the midst of unimaginable grief, she chose to transform her pain into purpose. Michelle now advocates for fentanyl awareness and supports others in grief by creating spaces of compassion, movement, and healing.
She is trained as a Grief Support Specialist, Grief Educator, Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Grief Yoga® Instructor, and in Compassionate Bereavement Care Yoga. Michelle teaches Grief Yoga® classes and co-facilitates an annual grief retreat in Lake Mills each September. Her work centers on helping others release the pain of grief, honor their love, and gently rediscover the possibility of thriving after loss.
Hear from Conference Attendees
Testimonials
"Such a safe and sacred space"
As the days and years go by, I find that I sit in this headspace less, but having designated time to do so, surrounded by people who get it, was amazing. It gave me the space and time to dedicate to my first child. It gave me space to dig up feelings that I stuff down more often than I'd like to admit. I absolutely loved the live music and all of the special, personal touches. This was such a a safe and sacred space and I plan to make it a tradition to attend! I am so happy I attended this year.
Kirstie S. (2024 Attendee)
"Gives me hope and strength"
This event gives me hope and the strength I need to get through my grief journey. Each year I have attended, I have been in such a different spot in my grief and each year I leave with a different feeling, a little bit of closure in certain areas, and a better understanding of my grief. The overall experience was welcoming - it felt like a whole different world, where I could talk about my angel babies and not be looked at differently.
Carrie A. (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Attendee)
"I was seen and acknowledged"
This (BRAVE Hope 2024) was a step forward in my journey, and was finally in a place where I could outwardly be Brendan's mom again & not hide my grief. Much needed! Lisa, you made a huge difference. You knew my name and greeted me. THAT was the best part of the day. I was seen and acknowledged. Having been a leader in women's' ministry for 20 years myself, I recognize that this is your calling, Lisa. Exactly where you belong. Thank you for making a difference.
Diane A. (2024 Attendee)
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Why Sponsor Story in Bloom?
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What Your Sponsorship Supports
Healing Spaces: Help create events and workshops where mothers can share their stories.
Personal Growth: Provide resources that help women reclaim their lives and heal.
Spiritual Support: Enable faith-based guidance and emotional support for grieving mothers.
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