TOGETHER WE RISE!​
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The Women on the Rise Forum & Expo is a 2-day spectacular event for Women Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Coaches, Authors, Career Professionals and Product Makers. Join us for an all access experience to keynotes, panel discussions, masterclasses, celebrity fireside chat, swag bag, small business shop and Friday Night Mixer. Our facilitators will provide you with useful strategies, and actionable steps to help women Rise and take your career or business to the next level.
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Get ready for two days of education and empowering experiences from our luminary speakers and educators!
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Here is what we have planned for you:
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Panel Discussions on Career and Business Development
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Masterclass with Expert Trainers
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Celebrity Fireside Chat (Saturday)
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Friday Night Networking Mixer
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Small Business Shopping Opportunity
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HSN American Dreams Pitch Event
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RISE Honoree and Awards
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Women on the Rise Forum & Expo will educate, empower and inspire you to INVEST IN YOU and the future of your career or business.
WHEN WE EMPOWER EACH OTHER WE ALL RISE!
2018 SPEAKERS
Marsha Guerrier
Founder & Host
Dr. Stacie NC Grant
Mistress of Ceremonies
Dr. Aikyna Finch
Social Media Expert
Sarah Madras
Relationship Therapist
Mala Dukhi
CPA and Money Coach
Brande Victorian
Senior Content Director
Asha McKenzie
Award-Winning Journalist
Lorene Brown Watkins
Ameriplan
Vera Moore
Celebrity Fireside Chat
Sharon Devonish-Leid
Celebrity Publicist
Sheniqua Johnson
Health & Wellness Expert
Nyala Phillip
Income and Marketing Strategist
Mary Pharris
Director of Business Development
Stephanie Paradiso
Stephanie Linda Artistry
Stephanie Jones
Owner, Studio Ten 31
Bershan Shaw
Keynote Speaker
Natasha Nurse
Innovation Coach
Tiffany Winfrey
Brand Identity Designer
Sherrill Mosee
Inventor & Designer of MinkeeBlue
Dr. Nadia Rodriguez
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
Shaquan Hoke
Beyond a J.O.B.
Kia Daniels-Peck
Financial Expert
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 2018
08:30AM - 09:30AM
Registration, Breakfast, Network, Small Business Shop
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09:30AM - 10:00AM
Welcome, Opening Session with Terryl Ebony
10:00AM - 10:30AM
RISE Masterclass: Marsha Guerrier – Topic: Business Success Startup
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10:30AM - 11:00AM
RISE Masterclass: Dr. Aiykna Finch – Topic: Leveraging LinkedIn for Career and Business
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Vendor & Coach Speed Dating – Network
11:30AM - 12:15PM
RISE Panel: Multi Level Marketing Business
12:15PM - 01:30PM
Lunch (included in registration) - Network - Small Business Shop
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01:30PM - 02:00PM
RISE Masterclass: Tiffany Winfrey – Topic: Building Your Brand, While Building Clients
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
RISE Panel: Accessing Media
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02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Vendor & Coach Speed Dating – Network
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03:15PM - 04:15PM
HSN American Dreams Pitch Product Review
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
RISE Panel: Business Success Strategies
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05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Day 1 Recap with Terryl Ebony
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05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Remarks
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dinner On Your Own - Networking
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08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
After Hours Speed Networking Mixer
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2018
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Registration, Breakfast, Network, Small Business Shop
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09:00AM - 09:15AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks with Dr. Stacie NC Grant
09:15AM - 09:30AM
RISE Masterclass: Marsha Guerrier – Topic: Building a Brand for Career Growth
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09:30AM - 10:00AM
RISE Masterclass: Sarah Madras – Topic: Anatomy of Trust
10:00AM - 10:45AM
RISE Panel: Career Mobility
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Vendor & Coach Speed Dating – Network
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11:15AM - 11:45AM
RISE Masterclass: Nyala Phillip – Get Paid to Market Your Message
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11:45AM - 12:15PM
RISE Masterclass: Sheniqua Johnson – Topic: Mindful Moments
12:15PM - 01:30PM
Lunch (included in registration) – Celebrity Fireside Chat with Vera Moore
01:30PM - 02:00PM
RISE Masterclass: Stephanie Jones – Topic: Styling for Success
02:00PM - 02:45PM
RISE Panel: Small Business Startup
02:45PM - 03:15PM
RISE Masterclass: Sherrill Mosee – Topic: Bringing Your Product to Market
03:15PM - 03:45PM
RISE Keynote Speaker: Bershan Shaw
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03:45PM - 04:15PM
Vendor & Coach Speed Dating – Network
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04:15PM - 04:45PM
RISE Masterclass: Mala Dukhi-Bhansingh – Topic: Money Talk: Secrets to Creating and Keeping More
04:45PM - 05:45PM
RISE Awards and Honorees
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05:45PM - 06:00PM
Closing Remarks, Network, Small Business Shop
VENUE
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
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104-04 Ditmars Boulevard
Queens, New York 11369
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel with Worldhotels offers 358 rooms featuring luxury bedding, upgraded bathrooms, and spacious work areas, as well as an indoor heated pool, on-site restaurant and lounge, business center, and more. We’re located conveniently across from LaGuardia Airport and even offer shuttle service to and from for your convenience.
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The modern amenities at LaGuardia Plaza Hotel will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, our elegantly designed rooms feature spacious work areas, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and large 32” flat-screen HDTVs to keep you connected to your world.
Nominate a Women on the Rise!
Nominate the women who inspire you to be more and do more!
2018 Women on the Rise Awards - Deadline September 1, 2018
Being a Women on the Rise means more than just the great work you do for yourself but also how you impact other woman around you.
Can you think of an inspiring woman who deserves to be nominated as a 2018 Women on the Rise Honoree? Nominate yourself or a woman that is not only Rising in her career or business but one that is committed to supporting other women.
Here are some things to consider for your nomination, the Women on the Rise Honoree should:
- Women leaders who have made a contribution in building people’s lives. Whether it’s family, community, profession, politics or in the public sector .
- Women doing charitable or Not for profit works in empowering women and girls.
- Women who have succeeded in building their own businesses. Must have been in business for up to 5 years.
- Women who have had their works published.
- Women TV, Radio presenters, Magazine or Newspaper editor, or writer, Broadcaster, etc.
- Young women between 18 and 20 who have achieved in business, academics, community service, charitable giving or volunteer work.
- Women who are opinion drivers, movers and people who are challenging the status quo, influencing change in careers, public and social media, community, politics, etc.
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Only entries submitted by midnight September 1, 2018 will be eligible, all recipients will be noticed by September 15, 2018. Honorees and guests will be invited to celebrate the Women on the Rise Awards on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the 5th Annual Women on the Rise Forum & Expo. Award recipients will be honored live at our event.