• Champagne service (45 minutes)
• Cash bars open (Main Floor + Hallway)
• General Admission seating: 1st and 4th sections, or 2nd floor. 3rd floor seating available after 9:30 PM.
• VIP seating: 2nd and 3rd sections (Main Floor)
Hosts:
Michele Lopaz + ISH Podcasters
• 9:15 PM – 9:17 PM: Show Opening
• 9:28 PM – 9:50 PM: Secret Society Performance
• 9:56 PM – 10:00 PM: Ubiquitous Woman of the Year
• 10:00 PM – 10:03 PM: Award Presentation
• 10:10 PM – 10:50 PM: Doug E. Fresh Performance
• 11:00 PM – 12:30 AM: DJ After Party
• 11:20 PM – 12:15 AM: Private Shopping (exclusive exhibitor floor access)
• 12:15 AM – 12:45 AM: Venue Exit
Featured Sponsors:
Cantu, Mielle, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Capital Readiness Program, American Cancer Society, Dollar General, AHF, Community Bridge Inc., AMBI, Carol’s Daughter, Touch…The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Giant Food, MedStar, Open My Heart Foundation, Café Mocha, Fly Hip Ageless, and IKNOW
Participants:
Germaine + Sherri Shepherd
Theme:
“Thriving in Your Valley Moments”
Topic:
Why Supplier Inclusion Is STILL Important
Moderator:
Sharon Pinder, President & CEO, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council
Panelists:
Antoine Hinton (Senior Director, Small Business Development @ Dollar General)
Tawana Thomas (Former Chief Diversity Officer, American Cancer Society)
Sonya Bigelow-Smith (Director of Capital Readiness)
Moderator:
Uzo Osameka – Touch…The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Panelists:
Toni Robinson (2x Cancer Conqueror and TV Producer)
Shalanda Holmes (Principal, DEI Strategic Partnerships)
Presenters:
Erin Gorham (Brand Manager, Cantu) + Hana Pugh Scott (Director, Nonprofit Bmore Empowered)
Recipients:
Cyrene Tankard (Culture)
Thea Washington (Community)
Michele Lopez (Courage)
LaRian Finney (Change)
Topic:
“Learn How to Save Your Life. . . Cardiac Screenings”
Moderator:
Sheila Eldridge, Founder & CEO, Café Mocha Radio
Part 1 Panelists (12+ yrs):
Lisa Price (Founder & CEO, Carol’s Daughter)
Janell Stephens (Founder & CEO, Camille Rose)
Jesseca Harris-Dupart (Founder & CEO, Kaleidoscope)
Part 2 Panelists (<12 yrs):
Madia Willis (Co-Founder & CEO, Black Paper Party)
Jennifer Juma (Chief Strategy Officer, Black Girl’s Vitamin)
Shaina Rainford (Founder & CEO, Bask & Lather)
Topics:
Menopause, Mental Health, HIV, the Economy, and other key concerns
Moderator:
Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Globally Recognized Public Health Leader and Strategist
Panelists:
Dr. Paula Orr (MD, Menopause Expert)
Anita Castille (Global & Domestic VP of Human Resources, AHF)
Jada McCray, LCSWC (Co-Owner & COO, BTST Services)
Main Screen:
“Welcome to Soul Food Sunday – Powered by Giant Food, Rejoice Networks & Higher Purpose Consulting LLC”
Hosts:
Dr. Kym Lee-King (Minister, Motivator, and Renowned Makeup Artist)
Elder Lamont McCoy (Associate Assistant to his father at Trinity Church of God in Christ, Benton Harbor, Michigan)
Moderator:
Dr. Kym Lee-King (Minister, Motivator, and Renowned Makeup Artist)
Panelists:
Olivia Lang (Founder, Higher Purpose Consulting LLC)
Monique Samuels (Holistic Enthusiast & Multimedia Personality)
Jada McCray, LCSWC (Co-Owner & COO, BTST Services)