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Great Women's History Month Speakers

"Shaping Minds One Speech at a Time"

In today’s society, women are gaining more status than ever before. More women are attending college, entering the work field, and becoming entrepreneurs by the minute.

However, is our society overjoyed with the slow rise of women’s power or reluctantly accepting it? The speakers below talk about overcoming the stereotypes of women being subordinate and weak, once believed to be true. They rule out double standards from the 19
th century and provide solutions for women to advance in American society!

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Donna BrazileDonna Brazile - Political Commentator; Chair of the Voting Rights Institute

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Categories: Women in Society, Politics and Gov't, Education

Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former chair of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Last, but never least, she is a native of New Orleans.

Aside from working for the full recovery of her beloved New Orleans, Ms. Brazile’s passion is encouraging young people to vote, to work within the system to strengthen it, and to run for public office.Read More...

  Shaun Robinson - Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Author, and Television Host

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Topics: Media, Image/Self-Esteem, Women in Society, Inspirational, Motivation

Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Shaun Robinson is the weekend co-host and correspondent for the syndicated entertainment news show, "Access Hollywood”.

 

Shaun is also the author of the new book, “Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself”. Born out of Shaun’s passion to help girls be more comfortable in their own skin and become tomorrow’s leaders, “Exactly As I Am” is the collected wisdom of both superstar women and everyday teenagers on building self-esteem.

 

Shaun has contributed reports to the Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, and NBC Nightly News, and been a panel guest on “Larry King Live”.  She also served as a guest co-host on “The View” and guest host on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Read More...

DeShawn Snow - The Real Housewife of Atlanta

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Categories: Image/Self-Esteem, Celebrity, Entrepreneurship, Women in Society, Spirituality

DeShawn Snow is a philanthropist, a businesswoman and a busy mother of three boys, but she’s probably best known for her starring role on Bravo’s Reality Show “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” A respected public figure in her own right, DeShawn is the wife of celebrated fourteen-year NBA veteran, Eric Snow.

In 2006, DeShawn formed the DeShawn Snow Foundation (DSF). DSF’s mission is to give teenage girls with low self-esteem, the tools to overcome academic, social and emotional difficulties so that they can absolutely reach their full potential.

DeShawn truly hopes that every girl will understand and realize that they must possess a healthy dose of self-love, a real acceptance and the power to forgive to become the woman that every young girl is meant to be. These goals are realized through two distinct programs: the DSF Angels and the Annual Empowerment Camp for Girls. Read More...

 


 
 

Glenda Hatchett, Judge

 

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Topics: Motivation, Law, Corporate responsibility, Inspirational

 

After graduating from Emory University School of Law and completing a coveted clerkship in the U.S. Federal Courts, Glenda Hatchett accepted a position at Delta Air Lines, as the company’s highest-ranking African-American woman. She served in dual roles as a senior attorney for Delta, litigating cases in federal courts throughout the country, and Manager of Public Relations, supervising global crisis management, and media relations for all of Europe, Asia and the United States.  In fact, her outstanding contributions were recognized by Ebony Magazine, which named Glenda Hatchett one of the “100 Best and Brightest Women in Corporate America.” 

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Judge Karen Mills Francis

Judge Karen Mills Francis - Television Personality

“See It, Believe It Do It!”

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Topics: Motivation, Law, Youth/Children, Image/Self-Esteem, Women in Society, Conflict Resolution, Black History

Judge Karen Mills-Francis has a colorful and engaging style that is as distinctive as her bold burgundy robe and her bright blonde hair. As quick to aid the helpless as she is to dismiss the harebrained, Judge Karen confidently dished out justice to a national television audience with the half-hour syndicated courtroom series, JUDGE KAREN which can currently be seen on BET.  She is famous for the lines “Stay in your Lane, I know how to Drive"; " Justice isn't always Black and White";" God protects babies and fools and you no baby"; "Stop looking for a man to validate who you are" and God don't like Ugly" (and He ain't that crazy about pretty-other half ).

Born and raised in Miami Beach, FL Judge Karen was one of four ambitious siblings and she graduated as the valedictorian of her high school class. Judge Karen completed her undergraduate education at the prestigious Bowdoin College in Maine on a full scholarship and she spent summers studying at the University of Wisconsin. Read More...

  Towanna Freeman

Towanna Freeman -


Price Range: $3000-$5000

Topics:
Leadership, Family, Women in Society, Image/Self Esteem, Motivation

 

Life Coach, Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and Author. Principal consultant of Towanna Freeman & Associates and founder of the Young Women’s Empowerment Network, Towanna Freeman is a proven leader in developing and implementing successful leadership, teambuilding and strategic change initiatives in major corporations. Her particular expertise is in shaping corporate strategy and developing quantitative and qualitative measures of bottom-line benefits.

 

Experience & Expertise. Towanna, who is often a keynote presenter on the subject of women in corporate America and on issues of diversity and inclusion, has a combined 20 years’ project management experience with organizations including the Central Intelligence Agency, General Dynamics and Verizon Business.



 
Marshawn Evans - Beauty Queen turned Corporate Attorney; NBC's Apprentice Contestant

Price Range: $4000 - $6000

Categories: Women in Society, Attitude, Law, Motivation, Education

As one of the nation’s leading experts on the art of maximizing human potential, Entertainment Attorney MARSHAWN EVANS is Founder of MEU Consulting, a corporate life-enrichment consulting firm focusing on peak performance, diversity, workforce readiness, and dynamic leadership strategies.  MEU consults with Fortune 500 Companies and human resource departments on leading peak performance strategies, while offering unique insight from her experiences working with professional athletes, practicing as an employment lawyer, and as a national competitor.

As a pioneering woman in the world of professional sports, she is President of EDGE 3M Sports & Entertainment (www.edge3m.com) ‑ a brand management firm responsible for elevating the profile of elite entertainers and athletes in the NBA and NFL, helping make her clients peak performers on and off the field. Read More...


 
  Roxanne Jones - Senior Vice President; ESPN and Founding Editor of ESPN The Magazine

Price Range: $3000 - $5000

Topics: Journalism, Entertainment, Sports and Society, and Media

ESPN The Magazine welcomed Roxanne Jones to the staff in December 1997 as the senior editor of its professional football and boxing coverage. She was one of a small team journalists who helped to successfully launch ESPN The Magazine in March of 1998.

 

In October 1999, she was promoted to deputy editor and in March 2000 she moved on from football and boxing to oversee The Magazine's ever-expanding lifestyle coverage, including "The Life" department and special expanded sections. Other areas under Jones include the popular "Total Access" and "Outtakes" departments.

In addition to her role at The Magazine, Jones is executive editorial producer of ESPN television The Life and oversees editorial content for show. Part of the ESPN Original Entertainment unit, the weekly series debuted in January 2001 and examines the ways in which sports meets popular culture. The Life takes viewers beyond the game and into the lives of today's top athletes, to see and hear about the relationships, families, hobbies, fashions, music and realities that comprise the modern sports star's Life. Read More...


 
Elania George

Elaina George -


Price Range: $2000-$3500

Topics:
Healthcare, Chronic Diseases, Women's Health & Nutrition,

 

Dr Elaina George is Board certified Otolaryngologist who started Peachtree ENT Center with a mission to practice state of the art medicine that is available to everyone. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Biology. She received her Masters degree in Medical Microbiology at Long Island University, and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr George completed her residency at Manhattan, Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. Her training included general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, pediatric ENT at The NY-Presbyterian Hospital, and head and neck oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She has published in several scientific journals and presented her research at national meetings.

 

Known as "The Patient's Advocate," Dr. George has dedicated her career to the practice of excellent medicine that is built on a strong doctor patient relationship that empowers the patient through education. Her philosophy of the importance of treating the problem and not the symptom has led her to incorporate an integrative approach that emphasizes wellness and prevention as the first line of treatment. Read More...

 


 

  Laquita Blockson

Laquita Blockson, Ph.D

Fee: $2000 - $7500

Topics: Business, Business Growth, Management, Motivation

 

Dr. Laquita C. Blockson, also known as the “Business Renaissance Guru,” is a business/organizational ethics expert as well as an entrepreneurship and urban economic development scholar.  She has extensive experience providing lectures for, facilitating workshops for, and providing guidance to small businesses, community development corporations, executive education programs, affiliates of national nonprofit organizations, and aspiring minority and women business owners.   

 

As the Business Renaissance Guru, Dr. Blockson’s specialty is to encourage and guide organizations as they transform themselves during periods of growth or turbulence. 

 

Lakeisha McKnightLakeisha McKnight - Life Coach, Mentor, Author, Licensed Minister, and Motivational Speakers

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Topics: Motivation, Inspiration, Youth/Children, Leadership

Lakeisha is a 26 yr old life coach, mentor, author, licensed minister, motivational speaker and social worker by profession. Lakeisha knew she was a natural born leader since the age of five when she first had a microphone in her hand. At an early age, Lakeisha knew she was set apart from others.  

 

Residing in Virginia with her husband Keith, Lakeisha has received training from Norfolk State University and Spencer’s Institute for social work and life coaching. She graduated from Penn State University receiving a B.A. in both Psychology and Political Science. Lakeisha WILL receive a doctorate in strategic leadership at Regent University by year 2011.

 

 

 

 

  Valerie Coleman MorrisValerie Coleman Morris - Financial Literacy Expert

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Categories: Personal Finance, Media, Journalism


Emmy award winning journalist, Valerie Coleman Morris is a former Business Anchor for CNN domestic and CNN international. In her latter years at CNN Morris reported primarily on Personal Finance issues with a daily segment called ‘Smart Assets’. In 2007, Morris decided to follow her passion and focus exclusively on financial literacy as an aspect of business and social economics. Her core interest is financial literacy for women and people of color, two of the most disenfranchised segments of the population concerning money issues.

A sought-after lecturer on financial literacy and money management, Morris also works as a facilitator, keynote speaker and Mistress of Ceremonies for senior executive conferences and corporate staff and employee special events. Valerie has recently expanded the focus of her message from financial literacy to financial self reliance, motivating women to understand the path to financial independence.
Ruth Brinkley

Ruth Brinkley -


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Categories: Organizational Development, Healthcare, Leadership, Women in Society, Peak Performance

 

Ruth W. Brinkley is President and Chief Executive Officer of Carondelet Health Network in Tucson, Arizona and West Ministry Market Leader for Ascension Health. She provides strategic and operation leadership for Carondelet while promoting alignment among Health Ministries within the Western Region and the System Office on issues related to Mission and Vision. Ms. Brinkley shares accountability for strategic positioning and operation performance for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, Idaho, and Lourdes Health Network, Pasco, Washington. Read More...

 

 

  Elon BomaniDr. Elon Bomani - From Homeless Mom to Millionaire within 1 1/2 years

Price: Range: $5000 - $1000

Topics: Financial Planning, Health and Nutrition, Women in Society, Religion


Dr. Elon Bomani has developed into a dynamic international transformational leader and sought after inspirational speaker---her rags to real estate riches story will astound you. This woman went from being a homeless mom to over a net worth of more than one million in just a year and a half. Her extraordinary journey began with just $36.00 in her checking account and a dream.

 

Most recently, Dr. Elon Bomani had a cameo appearance in the newly released Louise Hay movie, "You Can Heal Your Life" where she shares her prosperity secrets. Elon Bomani has appeared on Live with Montel Williams, The Michael Baisden radio show, and she has been featured in Jet and Essence Magazine.

Nikki Taylor - Teenage Mother turned Lawyer and Entrepreneur

Price Range: $1500 - $3500

Categories: Education, Motivation, Women in Society, Image/Self Esteem

“Nikki” Taylor-Compton, a former teenage mother, is a native of Louisville, KY and the eldest child of eight. She is also a graduate of Berea College and just recently graduated from the University of Louisville with both her law degree (J.D.) and her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Nikki enjoys using her experiences to motivate others. She openly speaks of her successes and failures in hopes to make a difference in the lives of many.

Nikki’s speaking style is straight-forward, thought-provoking, and honest. She is very knowledgeable and HER MESSAGE IS POWERFUL! She is captivating and you will enjoy every moment. Her speeches are tailored to inspire, motivate, and give each individual valuable tips and tools for the present to pursue their own future. She is valuable to all age groups. Read More...


  Donna Brazile

S. Tia Brown- Editor, Writer, TV Correspondent


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Categories: Writing/Publishing, Media, Attitude, Empowerment, Women in Society

 

S. Tia Brown has spent more than a decade following her passion of journalism. As an editor, writer, and TV correspondent, you may recognize her face from CNN, E! or MSNBC. Brown's done everything from interviewing Alicia Keys and commenting on the daily dalliances of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to writing about personal finance and self-help. She's worked at an array of pop culture magazines, including Entertainment Weekly, Teen People and In Touch Weekly. In addition, Brown's a trained life coach and authored the book titled Do Better, Be Better, a weekly advice column where we she tackles issues with her signature candor and practical tips. Read More

Sophia NelsonSophia Nelson - Political Strategist

Price Range: $5000 - $10000

Topics: Politics, Media, Women in Society, Law

Sophia A. Nelson is the founder & President of iask, Inc. a national organization dedicated to the service-self-success of professional black women in the United States. Sophia is a unique speaker with a unique point of view in today's modern political world. She is a longtime Republican political strategist, opinion writer, and attorney. She formerly served as Senior Counsel in the law firm of Holland & Knight's Public Policy and Regulation Group. Ms. Nelson's practice was focused in the areas of homeland security, intelligence and defense issues. However, Ms. Nelson successfully represented clients before all of the federal civilian agencies. Read More...



  Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni - Poet


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Categories: Civil Rights, Black History, Writing/Publishing, Women in Society, Motivation

 

Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty years, her outspokenness, in her writing and in lectures, has brought the eyes of the world upon her. One of the most widely-read American poets, she prides herself on being "a Black American, a daughter, a mother, a professor of English." Giovanni remains as determined and committed as ever to the fight for civil rights and equality. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the Black community. Her focus is on the individual, specifically, on the power one has to make a difference in oneself, and thus, in the lives of others.  Read More...


Deborah Stroman, PhD.  
Sports Entrepreneur and Marketing Leadership Professor at UNC Chapel Hill

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Topics: Entrepreneurship, Business, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports/Athletics, Women in Society

Travels from: NC

Dr. Debby Stroman is a faculty member of the Sport Administration specialization of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Her teaching focus is the theory and practical application of economics and finances, leadership, and the marketing of sport. Her research interests are leadership, entrepreneurship, and social issues of sport. Additional responsibilities include faculty advisor to the Carolina Business Club, director of the undergraduate sport administration internship program, and academic advising.

 

Prior to her appointment at UNC, Dr. Stroman successfully owned and managed sports marketing, financial consulting, and nutritional supplement companies. She is the 2006 recipient of the state of Maryland's Top Minority Business Enterprise Award, which recognizes entrepreneurial success in business development, professional affiliation, client satisfaction, and community involvement. She also has experience as a grant writer, philanthropic development officer, and fundraiser for non-profit organizations. Dr. Stroman continues to accent her theoretical effort with practical application. Read more...

  Gwin Minter

Gwin Minter

“See It, Believe It Do It!”

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Topics: Motivation, Healthcare, Religion/Spirituality, Image/Self-Esteem, Relationships, Conflict Resolution

Gwin Minter is a registered nurse, motivational speaker, educator, and the owner of Get Motivated with Gwin, Inc. Gwin has lectured to numerous audiences in various venues and on versatile topics all across the state of Kentucky and nationally. Currently she has completed her first book inspired by her motto, “See It, Believe It, Do It” which will be accompanied by an audio version on CD expected 2009. Her passion is being able to encourage and motivate others for change in order to visualize the gift inside of you and use it to be a blessing to others. Her interactive approach keeps her audience actively engaged and craving for more. 

Before becoming a full-time speaker Gwin enjoyed a successful career in the medical profession for over 20 years. Her areas of medical expertise include Family Practice Medicine, Private Duty/Home Health industry, Nurse management and Child Abuse Prevention.

Kimberly Reed

Kimberly Reed -


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Categories: Entrepreneurship, Diversity, Empowerment, Women in Society

 

Innovator, Entrepreneur, Networking Guru, Kimberly S. Reed, Managing Partner of the now Reed Development Group LLC specializes in the design and delivery of innovative solutions that improve an organization’s ability to attract and retain top diverse talent. RDG provides creative solutions in Diversity & Inclusion Strategy development, Diversity Recruitment & Talent Acquisition services, and Diversity Education Training program design and delivery for fortune 500, global financial services, professional services and not-for-profit organizations. 

Kimberly has over 12 years experience in Human Resources with a focus in diverse talent management planning/staffing, training & development and Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. Kimberly has held senior management roles at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and Merrill Lynch. Kimberly was appointed to the board of directors for JIMPACT Enterprises, specializing in Diversity, Leadership training and development. In addition to her above role, Kimberly is a senior adjunct consultant for Global Lead Consulting, a Diversity Consulting Firm.  

  Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson - Chief Technology Officer at IBM


Price Range: $3500 - $6500

Categories: Business, Women in Society, Technology, Motivation

 

Dr. Sandra K. Johnson is a Senior Technical Staff Member with IBM Systems and Technology Group. Her previous assignments include working as the Chief Technology Officer, Global Small and Medium Business for IBM Systems and Technology Group, the Linux Performance Architect, and managing the Linux Performance, WebSphere Database Development, and Java Server Performance teams within IBM development and research organizations. She has conducted research in a number of computer related areas and was part of the design team that developed the prototype for the IBM Scalable Parallel Processor (SP2), the base machine for "Deep Blue", IBM's world famous chess machine.

 

 Dr. Johnson is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, which consists of the top 300 of IBM's over 200,000 technical professionals. She has received numerous technical and professional awards, and is a Master Inventor, with over 40 issues and pending patents. She has authored and co-authored over 80 publications, is Editor-in-Chief of the book Performance Tuning for Linux Servers, and is author of Inspirational Nuggets and GREGORY:  The Life of a Lupus Warrior.

 

Dee Marshall

Dee Marshall -


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Categories:
Image/Self-Esteem, Motivation, Women in Society, Peak Performance, Personal Development

 

A sought-after speaker, career and business coach, Coach Dee Marshall is the founder of Raise The Bar, LLC a coaching, training and development practice dedicated to helping women achieve their life goals. 

Her practice focuses is life skills and soft-skills, helping individuals to realize their full potential. Her challenge to women is seek meaning and purpose for your life, develop yourself personally and professionally and strive for continuous growth.  Read More...

  Sil Lai Abrams- Empowerment Specialist

Price Range: $3500 - $7500

Categories: Inspirational, Empowerment, Motivation, Women in Society, Self-Esteem

Sil Lai Abrams is an empowerment specialist and is currently the resident relationship expert for Men’s Fitness magazine relationship.  Her first book, No More Drama: Nine Simple Steps to Transforming a Breakdown Into a Breakthrough was released by Sepia Press Publishing in October 2007.  No More Drama vividly illustrates the SEPIA process, a simple method of self-inquiry that empowers the reader to radically change their perspective one clear step at a time.  Artfully blending spiritual teachings with heart-wrenching personal stories, Sil Lai openly shares her personal experience with overcoming disempowerment issues such as addiction, domestic violence, and depression to illustrate a revolutionary approach to self-help.  Read... More

Mary Major

Mary Major -


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Categories:
Celebrity, Entrepreneurship, Women in Society, Motivation, Wellness

 

Mary Major has proven her versatility and ability to flow in many media environments.  Currently , Mary is President of Major Jack productions, a television and live-event production company.   Mary is also Creator and Executive Producer of  “Quiet on the Set”.  An hour-long celebrity interview series airing internationally.  She has successfully written, produced, and directed several television specials that include, Turner Broadcast’s   “The Trumpet Awards”, Lifetime Television – “Intimate Portrait: Vanessa Williams”.

 

Her role as a reporter for Lifestyles with Robin Leach includes interviews with notable personalities such as Lena Horne, Halle Berry, Michael Jordan,.  Similarly, she was a reporter, anchor, and producer for Screen Scene, a BET celebrity news magazine show.  Additionally, she reported for nationally syndicated shows such as Ebony Jet Show Case, and the World Bodybuilding Championships on the ESPN Network. 

 

  Ruth Love

Ruth Love -


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Categories: Education, Youth/Children, Consulting, Peak Performance, Motivation

 

RUTH B. LOVE is an educator’s educator; having worked at all levels of education: local, state and federal. Dr. Love began her career as a teacher and has held positions of counselor, consultant, and administrator. At the CA State Department of Education, she became the youngest Bureau Chief in the department’s history. There, she organized and led a group of professionals in providing services and technical assistance to the 1100 school district in California. Under her leadership, the bureau’s staff developed program guidelines, implementation procedures and ways to improve basic skills for underachieving students. Dr. Love also championed the involvement of parents and community in the education of their children. Read More...

Jackie Cromity

Jacqueline Cromity  -


Price Range: $2000 - $3000

Categories: Youth/Children, Entrepreneurism, Women in Society, Image/Self-Esteem, Inspirational

Jacqueline Cromity is an entrepreneur, speaker, facilitator, engineering manager, and emerging author with a gift for reaching and motivating people with REAL messages. She is the founder of Genuine Self Images (GSI), an organization that provides a variety of unique services for teen girls and young women, empowering them for personal growth, positive change, and healing. GSI seeks to aid its members in developing needed skills while transitioning to adulthood, promoting emotional and social competencies. Read More...

 

  Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown -


Price Range: $500 - $2000


Categories: Image/Self-Esteem, Health & Nutrition, Empowerment, Youth/Children

 

Kimberly Brown is a certified personal trainer and the co-owner of Keep It Moving Fitness, LLC. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science-Kinesiology and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Brown has a passion for fitness and knows the powerful impact fitness has on the human body. She focuses on total body conditioning with a primary emphasis on the well-being of both the inner and outer body. Ms. Brown was previously a Division 1 athlete in women's track & field, women's cross-country, and a former semi-pro figure skater. Read More...

Tanya Kersey

Tanya Kersey- Hollywood and Urban Entertainment Journalist


Price Range: Call For Quote

Categories: Writing/Publishing, Media, Attitude, Empowerment, Women in Society, Arts/Culture

 

As one of Hollywood's most respected and well-regarded entertainment journalists and commentators, Tanya has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world of urban entertainment. Throughout her career, Tanya has developed and earned a reputation for covering the entertainment industry, focusing on celebrities, film, television, music, fashion, award shows, special events and the business of entertainment in a trend-setting, groundbreaking format.


Among the countless radio and television programs, and print and internet publications Tanya has been interviewed for: The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, the Associated Press, the Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Black Enterprise, the Miami Herald, Upscale Magazine, Diversity Magazine, Los Angeles Sentinel, Rolling Out Magazine, American Legacy Magazine, Turning Points Magazine, “The Tavis Smiley Show,” CNN News, KNBC Sunday Morning Live, "BET Tonight" and Biography Channel's "Famous."

 

Suzette Caldwell -


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Categories: Motivation, Religion/Spirituality, Entrepreneurism, Vision/Purpose & Women in Society

 

Intense determination to implement God’s purpose for her life would describe the character of Pastor Suzette Caldwell. She has committed her life to achieving excellence through biblical living. She strongly believes that any person who is willing to “walk by faith” and trust God will achieve their dreams and desires.

In 1986, Suzette graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Caldwell’s professional career as an environmental engineer in the public and private sector spans over 14 years. Read More...

Shannon Leon

Shannon Leon - The Entrepreneur


Price Range: $3500 - $4500

Categories:
Entrepreneurism, Women in Society, Motivation, Vision/Purpose, Peak Performance

 

For Ms. Shannon Leon the journey to achieve success as an entrepreneur included an equity partnership in both a Hampton Inn and a Marriot Courtyard property in Atlanta; the sole proprietor of a Cold Stone Creamery in Atlanta; co-owner of BreathLes Printing and BreathLes Publishing, both based in Miami; owner of Clover Entertainment, a television and film production investment company; and several commercial buildings. Ms. Leon is also a member of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers.
 
As a child, Ms. Shannon Leon grew up in a humble, working class family striving to achieve their dreams of financial independence. As a student at Clark Atlanta University, not only was she a biology major, she also worked several jobs from receptionist to hostess and landed an internship at Arista Records. Read More...

  Terica Kindred

Terica Kindred

Fee: $4000 - $6000

Topics: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship, Women in Society, Real Estate, Technology

 

Terica Kindred is a global millionaire!  An Author, Speaker, Business Consultant and investment strategist; Kindred is the CEO of OutEstate Investments.  A high-end investment firm specializing in hands free real estate and international investment opportunities.  A true globe trotter, Kindred has developed businesses in five continents.  With clients ranging from retired athletes to seasoned real estate investors, and CEO’s.  Additionally, Kindred has helped dozen’s of entrepreneurs across the world develop or improve business systems and strategies that generate increased profits. 

 

A serial innovator, Kindred’s unique ability to blend an entrepreneurial spirit with intense corporate development and strategic planning strategies stems from her days at Deloitte.  A standout for the international consulting powerhouse, Kindred served as a Training Developer, Recruiter and IT specialist. Her diverse portfolio of clients at Deloitte included city governments, fortune 500 companies, entertainment agencies, and nonprofits. 

Amy Freeman

Amy Freeman


Price Range: $2500 - $5000

Categories:
Education, Women in Society, Diversity, Success, Life Balance, Image/Self-Esteem

 

Along the way, Amy Freeman has served as an engineering professional in many capacities. She was a business owner for four years providing subcontracting and project management services for various clients in the Northeast. On a larger scale, she was employed by Rockwell International where she operated as an Industrial Engineer and, later, as a Construction Engineer at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

 

She has spoken at schools, churches and correctional institutions, and received a commendation from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for her contribution to African Americans in North Central Pennsylvania. Her poetry was twice featured in ESSENCE Magazine. She has written and presented several papers on the importance of math education and diversity in technical fields.

  Danielle Cortes Devito

Danielle Cortes DeVito


Price Range: $5,500 - $6,500

Categories:
Wellness, Women's Health, Health & Nutrition, Black History, Healthcare

 

Danielle is a professional speaker who inspires companies and individuals to live a healthy and productive life. She has captivated audiences across the U.S. speaking about her passion of living a heart healthy life style and preventing heart disease and strokes. Danielle has 15 years experience in the emergency medical field and 7 years as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She has taken her expertise and put together a powerful keynote speech and a workplace wellness consulting company.

 

Cortes DeVito joined the Chicago Fire Department in April 2004 and was a recipient of their Outstanding Candidate award. She is a member of the National Association of Paramedics and the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team. She holds Illinois licenses as a paramedic and Lead EMS Instructor. She was recognized Governor Pat Quinn for her advocacy for placing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in businesses throughout the state. Read more....

Jamika Pessoa

Jamika Pessoa


Price Range: $2,500 - $5,000

Categories:
Youth/Children, Health & Nutrition, Motivation, Women in Society, Entrepreneurism

 

Say the word "chef" and traditionally, it conjures images of a big white hat atop a restaurant chef. However, the recipe for this chef goes against all tradition. Chef Jamika Pessoa has burst on the scene dispelling the perceptions of what a chef is - and what they can be.

 

Turn on many network food shows and you're hard-pressed to find an image of a dynamic African-American woman establishing her mark in the food industry professionally. Well, Chef Jamika Pessoa is changing the face of food. "There is definitely a place for a young female chef of color in the media, and that's just where I'm headed."

  Laquania Graham

Laquania Graham


Price Range: $2,000 - $3,500

Categories:
Religion/Spirituality, Empowerment, Women in Society, Youth/Children, Image/Self-Esteem

 

Laquania S. Graham is the author of My Soul on Paper, My Soul on Paper II: Even Deeper and My Soul on Paper III: Just When I Thought I Was Free. The My Soul on Literary Series is a collection of biographic memoirs dedicated to Laquania's journey of ultimate healing. A poetic prose coalesced with scriptural references; the My Soul on Paper Literary Series challenges readers to look beyond the surface as Laquania dares to survive in the classroom of life. With each development in the series, Laquania exhibits the growth necessary to forgive, heal and surrender to love, when it had become so easy to saturate in pain.

 

Deemed by some as an empowerment collection, the My Soul on Paper Literary Series is an unadorned version of a woman who fought to break the cycle of poverty in her family. Read more....

 

Koyah Rivera

Koyah Rivera


Price Range: $1,500 - $2,500

Categories:
Motivation, Youth/Children, Education, Goal Setting, Inspirational

 

With a name that means happiness and success, it is a mix of energy and igniting passion that Koyah brings to the stage and screen as she captivates her audiences, leaving them with a "can do" attitude and some strategies to "step it up" in various aspects of their lives.

 

Born in Upstate New York, Koyah has been in North Carolina since the 80's where she established herself as a track star in her teens-breaking records across the country, which landed her a spot in 'Teen Magazine' several times for her athletic and leadership accomplishes. Read more....

  Lashan Browning

Lashan Browning


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Categories:
Entertainment, Entrepreneurism, Gender Issues, Motivation, Family

 

Lashan Browning began her career under the mentoring of Spike Lee. Her productions credits include Spike's popular Nike and Levi's commercials, as well as "The Autobiography of Malcolm X." Some other films include "Waiting to Exhale," "Sleepers," "Flirting with Disaster" and "Great Expectations," to name a few, where she would continue to be trained about the business of filmmaking with mentors Ezra Swerdlow, Barry Levinson and Peter Giuliano. She and director Spike Lee produced an acclaimed short film directed by Lee Davis called "A Gut Feeling," starring Tony and Emmy award-winner actor/producer Ruben Santiago-Hudson, actor Thomas Byrd and poet/actor Saul Williams.

 

In 1999, Gayle King, Editor-at-Large of O, The Magazine recruited Lashan to become an integral part of the start up of Oxygen Media, led by Oprah Winfrey, Geraldine Laybourne, and Carsey-Werner-Mandabach. Read more...

 

Marlissa Hudson

Marlissa Hudson


Price Range: $1,500 - $3,500

Categories:
Inspirational, Entertainment, Arts/Culture/Music, Black History, Women in Society

 

American soprano Marlissa Hudson has been described as a "superb lyric coloratura" (St. Loius Post-Dispatch). At home both on the operatic and concert stage, Ms. Hudson made her professional debut while a student, performing "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess with the Baltimore Symphony Pops Orchestra under the baton of Marvin Hamlisch. She later performed the entire role of Bess with Union Avenue Opera in St. Louis. Her other acclaimed role is Zerbinetta in Strauss'Ariadne auf Naxos, which she performed both as a student and professionally with The Summer Opera Theatre Company (DC). Her performances earned glowing reviews in both the Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun, which described her as "an endearing Zerbinetta...[who] nailed the pyrotechnic aria, "Grossmachtige Prinzessin," in bright, sure tones."

 

Ms. Hudson received her formal training at Duke University and the Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University. She earned awards for music at both schools, including a Peabody Career Development Grant.

 

Bridgette Murphy

Bridgette Murphy


Price Range: $1,000 - $2,500

Categories:
Religion/Spirituality, Empowerment, Coaching, Personal Development, Vision/Purpose

 

Empowering Speaker, Irrepressible Mold Breaker, Passionate Evangelist, Visionary, Innovator and Teacher are just some of the words used to describe the youth mentor and Christian speaker that is Bridgette Murphy. The President and CEO of Bridgette Murphy Enterprises, Murphy created the company with the mission to help men, women, and children understand their value, find their purpose in life, and reach their true potential. This global Christian enterprise headed by Murphy specializes in delivering practical purpose driven messages to religious organizations, educational institutions, women, young professionals and adolescents. Raised in Holly, MI, Murphy was all to well familiar with the strong-holds that hold both adults and children captive and can prevent them from finding their God-given purpose and reaching their true potential. Through out her youth, Murphy dealt with low-self esteem, depression, fear, failure, and sometimes suicide. Believing that she did not have to be shaped by her thoughts or circumstances, Murphy decided to dedicate her life to inspiring others and helping them accomplish come into their purpose.


For the past 8 years Murphy has been on the front lines of ministry and non-profit business development in the cities of East Lansing and Lansing, Michigan. Read more.....

Tai Beauchamp

Tai Beauchamp


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Categories:
Media, Entrepreneurism, Writing/Publishing, Youth/Children, Women in Society

 

Tai Beauchamp is one of the media industry's finest and most sought after style and beauty experts. A seasoned beauty journalist and editor, Tai is known for her savvy sense of style and ability to deliver of-the-moment, consumer-friendly tips. Even more, Tai has an unparalleled philosophy that transcends mere aesthetics but speaks to lifestyle. "Whether people admit it or not, true style - not fashion - is part of everyone's life. It's how one designs her home, where you dine, shop, lounge, and with whom. I want women to embrace and feel comfortable with that reality. It's not what you do or wear but how. " Tai says.

 

A humanitarian and social entrepreneur Ms. Beauchamp also consults with a New Jersey-based grant-making foundation devoted to youth development, global poverty relief, and the redevelopment of Newark, New Jersey. In 2007, Tai's philanthropic work led her to start her own integrated cause-related marketing consulting firm, The BluePrint Group, LLC. which focuses on bridging the gap between philanthropy and the fashion, beauty, and entertainment fields. Tai is stylish, savvy, smart, strategic and service-minded.

 

Dorothy Wright Tillman

Dorothy Wright Tillman


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Categories:
Civil Rights, Political, Women in Society, Education, Family

 

Dorothy Wright Tillman is driven by a passion to improve the plight of African Americans. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Tillman joined the civil rights movement at age sixteen and was christened "The Movement Baby". As a trainee and a field staff organizer for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), she fought for rights and political consciousness. She marched with Dr. King and was one of the first SCLC organizers to cross the Edmund-Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on the infamous Bloody Sunday, a turning point in the battle to ensure the right to vote for African American citizens. While in Chicago with Dr. King in 1965 to fight for the open housing plight, she met and married musician Jimmy Lee Tillman, with whom she has five children.

 

Tillman and her husband moved to San Francisco soon after they married. She brought the spirit of the civil rights movement with her, successfully mobilizing residents in her public housing community in a battle against the city for public transportation to their neighborhood, which she believed had been nonexistent based on racism and disrespect for the poor.



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