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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration and Information (North Ballroom Pre-function)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pre-conference Workshops (Kenyan)
The Wellness Revolution: An Exploration of Wellness and Leadership
These critical workshops will explore the connection between wellness and successful leadership, and provide attendees with a “wellness lens,” through which they can view the topics of building wealth, entrepreneurship and paying it forward.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Strive to Thrive
In this workshop, attendees will learn how love and high-quality relationships help to maintain good health and generate wealth. The workshop will teach how to open hearts to love, money and self-esteem.
Speakers: Ms. Nicole Ari Parker, Entrepreneur, Activist, & Actor, Save Your Do, LLC Dr. Brenda Wade, CEO, Heartline Productions
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The A J ZONE
You're successful, but are you healthy? It takes effort to juggle career, family, and – let's face it – life in general. A J introduces the A J ZONE – techniques and tools that she uses with herself and celebrity clients. Join her for a powerful hour that will teach you how to strengthen your mental, physical, nutritional and spiritual health – at home, in the office, and on the road.
Speaker:
Ms. A J Johnson, President and Founder, THE A J ZONE
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Conference opening (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
Strategic Leadership: Building Wealth, Entrepreneurship and Paying It Forward
Welcome and opening Remarks
Ms. Tomika DePriest, C'89, Executive Director, Office of Communications, Spelman College
Ms. Shanteal Lake, C’2014, 2013-2014 President, Spelman Student Government Association
Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68, Executive Director, LEADS at Spelman College, Conference Convener
Conversation
An exploration of why the 21st Century woman of color must focus on building wealth and creating businesses and then use both to make important, sustainable contributions, both locally and globally.
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
Ms. Dalila Wilson-Scott, Acting President, JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Ms. Gael Sylvia, Founder, Sylvia Global Media Network
4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Maximize Your Investment (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
Meet Conference Coach Dr. Kym Harris and learn how to maximize your conference experience. Thursday, join her for a coaching and networking breakfast.
Dr. Kym Harris, Founder and CEO, Your SweetSpot™ Coaching & Consulting, LLC
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Networking Reception (East Ballroom Pre-function)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Legacy of Leadership Awards Dinner (International Ballroom, Salon 4)
On this special evening, we will pay tribute to women power brokers whose commitment and leadership are making a difference in workplaces, communities and the health and wealth of women of color.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration and Information (North Ballroom Pre-function)
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m
Networking and Coaching Breakfast (International Ballroom, Salon 4)
Hosted by Ms. Alicia Diaz, this event will set the tone for day two of the conference. Attend and plan your day with the Conference Coach for a win, win outcome.
Hostesses:
Ms. Alicia Diaz, Director, Federal Affairs, Cuban American National Council
Dr. Kym Harris, President & CEO, Your SweetSpot™ Coaching and Consulting, Conference Coach
Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68, Executive Director, LEADS at Spelman College,
Conference Convener
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Session (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
Strategic Leadership: Blazing Trails for others
Leadership success comes from a sound strategy that is designed to produce results. Acknowledged leaders share the strategies they've employed to create wealth, build successful businesses and blaze a trail for others.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68, Executive Director, LEADS at Spelman College,
Conference Convener
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
Remarks from Conference Coach
Dr. Kym Harris, President & CEO, Your SweetSpot™ Coaching and Consulting, Conference Coach
Introduction of Speakers
Ms. Lindsey Brown, Spelman College, C'2014
Proven Leadership Strategies for obtaining Wealth and Paying it Forward
Ms. Lisa Trevino Cummins, President, Urban Strategies
Ms. Michele Ozumba, President & CEO, Women's Funding Network
10:10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Testimonies (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
Listen to the personal stories of women whose lives and work mirror the conference theme and allow their experiences to help you achieve your unique goals.
Introduction of Speakers
Ms. Lindsey Brown, Spelman College, C'2014
Speakers:
Ms. Jacqui Chew, CEO, iFusion Marketing
Ms. Brooke Jackson Edmond, C'91, Senior Vice President & Founding Principal, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.
Ms. Angela Esteva, Director of Business Development, International Affairs,
TRP Meetings
Ms. Mary Parker, President and CEO, All (N) 1 Security Services, Inc.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Media Panel (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
The Role of Media in Wealth Building
What tools do women need in their financial tool boxes to build wealth? What is the overall economic picture for communities of color? How can the spending power of other minorities be leveraged or converted to wealth? Veteran media experts provide an analysis of economic trends and discuss how to close the wealth gap between women and men in today's economic climate.
Speaker Introductions
Ms. Kimberlee Cox-Malone, Spelman College, C'2013
Moderator:
Ms. Allison Samuels, Senior Reporter, Newsweek & Daily Beast
Panelists:
Mr. George Curry, Editor-in-chief, National Newspaper Publishers Association
News Service
Ms. Gail Perry-Mason, Financial Advisor & Co-author, “Girl, Make Your Money Grow”
Ms. Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Commodities & Personal Finance Correspondent and “Today Show”
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch (International Ballroom, Salon 4)
The Business of Entertainment: Is Wealth-Building REALLY Possible?
This discussion will examine the structure of a successful entertainment business model and explore what it takes to build wealth in an industry undergoing constant transition.
Welcome
Ms. Katherine Thomas, Spelman College, C'2014
Moderator:
Ms. Tomika DePriest, C'89, Executive Director of Communications, Spelman College
Conversation
Ms. Avery Sunshine, Singer, Songwriter, Pianist
Ms. Karan Kendrick, Artist/Entrepreneur, The Kendrick Academy
Q&A
Closing Remarks
Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68, Executive Director, LEADS at Spelman College,
Conference Convener
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Successful leadership requires a sound, well-considered strategy. During these sessions, industry experts will share their thoughts on the value of strategic leadership and how it can work for you.
Investing in Your Future: Strategies for Building Wealth (Kenyan 1-2)
Learn the fundamentals of a comprehensive wealth strategy, key investment themes that will affect your portfolio, and how to put it all together so you can skillfully navigate the current economic and market environment.
Session Sponsored by SunTrust Bank
Speaker:
Ms. Jennifer Capouya, Director of Portfolio Strategy, SunTrust Bank
Get Unstuck: Find Your Entrepreneurial Calling, Gain Financial Freedom and Give Back (Kenyan 3-4)
This presentation will guide attendees through some of the primary ways both entrepreneurs and corporate professionals get "stuck in a rut." Steps to moving forward towards business goals will be discussed. In addition, the presentation will touch on key points important to gaining financial freedom and building wealth. The practice of giving back to others will also be presented, along with how paying it forward can benefit both business goals and all aspects of overall personal wealth.
Session Sponsored by Chick-fil-A
Speaker:
Ms. Tiffani Murray, Consultant, PersonalityOnaPage.com & Independent Technology
Consultant
Discovering Your Personal Brand (Swiss 1-2)
What's your personal brand? Maybe you're not sure how to answer that question, or you've just recently begun to give the notion some thought. Maybe you want to add some shine to the brand you're already got. No matter where you are in the process, creating a personal brand is about making a commitment to the journey of defining yourself and using what you learn along the way to shape your perspective on how you serve others.
Session Sponsored by American Family Insurance
Speaker:
Ms. Francisca Brown, Multicultural Marketing Manager, American Family Insurance
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Strategic leadership is essential for small business owners. During these sessions, small business owners will discuss their secrets for success in very competitive environments.
Profit With Purpose (Keynan 1-2)
Managing a business for profit alone is a short-term-success strategy at its best. When profit becomes the primary focus over a sense of purpose, organizations tend to zero in on the bottom line, neglecting what should be central to every marketing initiative – the interests of customers. The speaker will challenge you to put “Purpose” at the center of every business decision, and she will explain how this approach will lead to better decisions, greater brand value, inspired and engaged employees, and customers who are loyal and become enthusiastic advocates.
Speaker:
Ms. Teneshia Jackson-Warner, CEO, Egami Consulting Group
Thriving in a Disruptive World: 6 Critical Concepts for Navigating the 21st Century (Keynan 3-4)
These simple, yet important concepts will help you turn 21st Century challenges into big opportunities. Learn why it's important to explore outside of your comfort zone, why you've got to get up and keep moving following an experience you might perceive as a failure, and how you can look at every situation as a chance to learn something new. It's time to stop surviving, and begin thriving!
Speaker:
Mr. Julius Pryor, III, General Managing Partner, J. Pryor Group, LLC
My Mentor Life: The Reality of Being gen-Y Entrepreneurs (Swiss 1-2)
To gain a true competitive advantage, you must have a mentor – someone who's willing to cheer you on and help you climb higher. Everyone knows that ethnic minorities and women of color, in particular, are held to higher standards in the corporate boardroom. Join Gen-Y entrepreneurs for a conversation about mentoring strategies; how to build and retain relationships with mentors; how to find the right mentor; the differences between traditional and digital mentoring techniques; and how My Mentor Life can help you achieve your professional goals.
Speakers:
Ms. Maci Peterson, Co-founder and CEO, My Mentor Life
Ms. Katie Rost, Co-founder and COO, My Mentor Life
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Life/Work Balance… You Can Have It All (Swiss 3-4)
Just as a gymnast learns to do unthinkable maneuvers on a 4-inch beam or on two uneven bars, the speaker believes we can learn to successfully balance, align, and integrate our work and personal lifestyles. She's designed programs to help the senior executives of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Global, Credit Swiss Bank Global and McDonald's Global balance work and life. Allow AJ to help you design a plan that works for you.
Speaker:
Ms. AJ Johnson, President and Founder, THE AJ ZONE
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
CEO to CEO Chat (International Ballroom, Salon 1-3)
Along with an understanding of how wealth-building, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship can create large-scale change, attendees will leave this session armed with five steps for becoming wealthy. Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter started V&J Foods with a single Burger King restaurant in 1982. She has nurtured the company into a 137 unit operation. Recently, she teamed up with NBA's Shaquille O'Neal to expand her business horizons to 30 Auntie Anne's Famous Pretzels.
Introductions
Ms. Letty Ashworth, C'84, General Manager of Global Diversity, Delta Air Lines
Conversation
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, President & CEO, V&J Holdings
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference Closing
Invitation to 2014 10th Anniversary Conference
Next year, the Leadership and Women of Color Conference will mark 10 years of providing women of color with the tools they need to make a difference – for themselves and others. Learn why you should make plans to attend our special
2014 event.
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President, Spelman College
Dr. Jane E. Smith, C'68, Executive Director, LEADS at Spelman College,
Conference Convener
2014 Conference Planning Committee |
