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SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 18-19, 2019
About

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

  • Masterclass with Expert Trainers

  • Celebrity Fireside Chat (Saturday)

  • Friday Night Networking Mixer

  • Small Business Shopping Opportunity 

  • HSN American Dreams Pitch Event

  • 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!

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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

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Brande Victorian

Senior Content Director

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Asha McKenzie

Award-Winning Journalist

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Lorene Brown Watkins

Ameriplan

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Vera Moore

Celebrity Fireside Chat

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Sharon Devonish-Leid

Celebrity Publicist

Sheniqua Johnson

Health & Wellness Expert

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Nyala Phillip

Income and Marketing Strategist

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Mary Pharris

Director of Business Development

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Stephanie Paradiso

Stephanie Linda Artistry

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Stephanie Jones

Owner, Studio Ten 31

Bershan Shaw

Keynote Speaker

Natasha Nurse

Innovation Coach

Tiffany Winfrey

Brand Identity Designer

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Sherrill Mosee

Inventor & Designer of MinkeeBlue

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Dr. Nadia Rodriguez

Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry

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Shaquan Hoke

Beyond a J.O.B.

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Kia Daniels-Peck

Financial Expert

Speakers

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

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VENUE

LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
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104-04 Ditmars Boulevard
Queens, New York 11369
BOOK MY ROOM NOW

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.

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2018 SPONSORS

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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. 

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