Forrest Health's Spirit of Women Annual Event: The Grit Behind The Glam

She’s the powerhouse behind America’s Sweethearts and the woman who turned Southern tradition into a global brand. Kelli Finglass, legendary director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, brings her signature blend of grit, glam, and game day greatness to the stage live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Known for her starring role on the iconic TV show DCC: Making the Team and the hit Netflix series, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Kelli Finglass continues to redefine what it means to earn the boots. She’s pulling back the curtain on the precision, poise, and passion that power the DCC legacy. This is more than pom poms; it is where Southern tradition meets unstoppable transformation. In her keynote, Kelli will share powerful stories that entertain and uplift, touching on empowerment, connection, and the evolving expectations placed on women—all wrapped in charm, grit, and signature DCC sparkle.

Event Time/Date:

11:30am-1pm, October 7

Venue Details:

Lake Terrace Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-268-3220

Organizer Details:

Forrest Health Spirit of Women

Event Website:

www.forresthealth.org/dcc

Event Cost:

$55; tickets go on sale Aug. 4 for Spirit of Women members and Aug. 5 to general public