Morning Session: 

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8:00 – 8:30 AM • Registration, Breakfast & Fellowship

Check-in, enjoy a light breakfast, connect with fellow attendees, and begin building meaningful relationships

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8:30 – 8:45 AM • Welcome & Opening Remarks    

Framing the day: why this space exists, what attendees can expect from the experience and our commitments to each other. Speakers: Keely Hughes, Pamela Fann

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8:45 – 9:00 AM • Grounding Practice

A guided breathing and mindfulness exercise to help attendees arrive centered, present, and ready for the day. Led by: Iesha Sturdivant

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9:00 – 9:45 AM • Panel Conversation: Community, Mentorship & Sponsorship

Discussing our "why," community building and the power of sponsorship. Speakers: Quinn Parker, Pamela Fann; Moderators: Doseke Akporiaye, Constance Thompson

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9:45 – 10:00 AM • Break 

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10:00 – 11:00 AM • Leadership Roundtable: Holding the Line

Breakout discussions by career stage exploring leadership challenges, workplace microaggressions, reverse mentoring across generations, and what it takes to sustain leadership over time. Facilitators: Abbey Shaw, Valarie Johnson-Brown, Lullit Getachew, Patrice McFarlin, Dena Jefferson

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Facilitated Dialogue: Personal Wellness — "Filling Your Cup"

A candid discussion on sustaining yourself while leading others, with practical strategies for prioritizing wellness, setting boundaries, and preventing burnout. Speakers: Aliyah Collins, Mecca Perry, Kiera Gordon; Moderator: Patrice McFarlin

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12:00 – 12:45 PM • Lunch & Networking

Afternoon Session: 

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12:45 – 1:30 PM • Panel Conversation: Financial Health and Breaking the Silence on Money

Strategies for building and maintaining wealth, navigating financial setbacks, negotiating compensation, and creating long-term financial stability. Speakers: Valarie Johnson-Brown, Dr. Elois Thomas; Moderator: Pamela Fann

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1:30 - 2:00 PM • AI and Ethics: How Is it Impacting Our Communities? 

Hear what ethics in AI means and what is means to you and the communities we live and work in. Speaker: Teri Green

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2:00 – 3:00 PM • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: How to Leverage Entrepreneurial Ideas in the Corporate Environment [Choice 1]

Entrepreneurial tactics are not just for founders. Leverage these strategies to grow and thrive within the corporate environment. Speakers: Porsche Townsend, Sandra Henry, Khadija Holder; Moderator: Keely Hughes

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2:00 – 3:00 PM • Entrepreneurship: Built to Last [Choice 2]

Bridging the wealth gap through ownership, the resources and mindset needed to get a business past year five, and how to support the entrepreneurs and leaders in your own circle. Speaker: Daphany Rose Sanchez, Glenda Thomas; Moderator: Quinn Parker

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3:00 – 3:15 PM • Break 

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3:15 – 3:45 PM • Following Your Path in Abundance

Looking towards the future. Living your purpose with tenacity. Speaker: Wawa Gatheru

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​3:45 – 4:00 PM • Closing Reflection & Send-Off

Closing thoughts, resources, and opportunities to stay connected beyond the forum. Speaker: Quinn Parker