6th Annual Women on the Rise Forum & Expo
October 18-19, 2019
New York City
WHAT IS WOMEN ON THE RISE FORUM & EXPO
The Women on the Rise Forum & Expo is the premier event for multicultural career women who are entreprenuers and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to create a sustainable and profitable business. Join me and other successful entrepreneurs for this power-packed 2 days of business training and mindset transformation centered on Mindset, Money, Marketing and Media.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Women on the Rise Forum & Expo is for career women who are entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to gain access to resources, learn useful strategies, and create actionable steps to help them Rise in their career or business.
WHY ATTEND?
Be among the dreamers, innovators and influencers who turn ambition into reality, know their purpose, reimage their communities and Rise to their highest potential while lifting others along the way! Join us for the 6th Annual Women on the Rise Forum & Expo.
GET INSPIRED
Prepare to be inspired by an extraordinary lineup of entrepreneurs, on and off the stage. They’ll share their stories—and lessons learned along the way—about their journey and how they started their business.
GET EMPOWERED
Surround yourself with savvy female business leaders with diverse backgrounds, passions, and pursuits for a day of dynamic connections and innovative business ideas. They’ll have you energized and empowered to build a thriving business and life.
GET EQUIPPED
Have your most-pressing business challenges, concerns, and questions addressed in this open forum. You will receive practical advice, actionable solutions, and innovative ideas on how to fund, launch and grow your business from experienced entrepreneurs.
OUR SPEAKERS
Marsha Guerrier
Founder & Host
Michelle Brock
Spiritual Life Coach
Ramon Ray
Celebrity CEO
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Dawn Kelly
Partner, Metropolis Group/Global Connect US
Rudy Brown
Founder - 3Ten Events
Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide
Licensed Realtor
Natasha Leath-Hamilton
Celebrity Intuitive
Sharon Devonish-Leid
Celebrity Publicist
Renee Daniel Flagler
Author & Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Long Island
Kisha Barton
Founder - Global Vision Group Intl.
Sable B.
Founder of
Real Brown Girls
Charmaine Copeland
CEO at MyAssistant
Rev. Kymberely Clemons-Jones
Pastor, CEO and Founder
Nicole A. Spence, Esq.
CEO of Nicole Spence, Esq.
Kim Weiler
Founder - The Love Group
Melissa Halfon
Lead Software Engineer
at Fairygodboss
Dorinda Walker
CEO - Cultural Solutions Group
Cathleen Meredith
CEO & Influencer
Jillian Weston
Founder - Jillian's Circus
Dianna Rose
CEO at Jars of Delight
Isabel Chatelain
Leadership Coach
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 - VIP MASTERMIND"8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Hotel Lobby ​ 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. BREAKFAST, OPENING AND WELCOME Start your day off with networking, a hot beverage and a lite bite. ​ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MORNING SESSIONS CULTIVATING A CEO MINDSET with Marsha Guerrier - Unlock the thought patterns, beliefs and behaviors that most success CEO's possess. Discover the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset to create the direction and path for your business. ​ DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS? UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY with Nicole Spence Esq. - Do you know your rights? Let's break down the dos and donts of IP protection. Learn what contracts are right for you in your business. MASTERING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS with Diane Vetere- Better your business and make better financial decisions simply by understanding 3 basic financial statements; profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Learn monthly financial tips to ensure the success of your business with automated financial systems. ​ MONETIZING YOUR BRAND with EFFECTIVE MARKETING with Marsha Guerrier - Your marketing must be true to your business and your customers. Identify the problem you solve for your ideal customers and build a marketing strategy that maximizes your sales funnel. ​ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN ​ MAKE-UP YOUR LIFE with Stephanie Jones - Learn key tips to take your look from corporate america to a business meeting without compromising your brand. Expert hairstylist, makeup artist and wardrobe stylist gives you lives demo's on trending looks for the busy women. ​ 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSIONS ​ CREATING HIGH-VALUE LANDING PAGE & EMAIL MARKETING with Charmaine Copeland - Engage with your customers and build your brand with a landing page to generate leads. Whether you have a product or service your customer wants to know more information on what you have to offer. Learn why landing pages are one of the most effective marketing tools. NURTURING CUSTOMERS WITH EMAIL AUTOMATION with Charmaine Copeland - - Know when to engage with your customers via email and setup an automated system to let your business run itself. Attendees will also create a 3 set automated email campaign with copy that converts. SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING with Jillian Weston - Social media ads have become a necessary part of today's marketing landscape. Learn how to drive business objectives at every stage of the customer journey using Facebook and LinkedIn advertising. PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR YOUR BRAND with Sharon Devonish-Leid - Media exposure is good for business, but getting that desired media attention may seem unattainable. Learn how building your credibility as a go-to expert and leveraging the media can increase sales through brand awareness. GETTING STARTED IN MEDIA WITH A PODCAST with Rudy Brown - Considered launching a podcast for your business but thought it would take too much time? Attendees will receive actionable steps for creating a podcast with innovative technology. 5:00 p.m. CLOSE AND BREAK
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 - FORUM & EXPO AND AWARDS CEREMONY"8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Hotel Lobby ​ 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. BREAKFAST, OPENING AND WELCOME Start your day off with networking, a hot beverage and a lite bite. ​ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MORNING SESSIONS HOW TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH MARSHA GUERRIER RISE PANEL: HOW SELF-LOVE DRIVES SUCCESS FEATURED SPEAKER: RAMON RAY, AUTHOR & CELEBRITY CEO RISE PANEL: MOMBOSS MONEY MOVES 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH, LEARN AND SHOP RISE PANEL: SOARING BEYOND THE 9 TO 5 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSIONS FEATURED SPEAKER: FINDING YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE WITH REV. KC JONES RISE PANEL: MASTERING MARKETING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FEATURED SPEAKER: DEBUNKING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE ISABEL CHATELAIN RISE PANEL: MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS
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.
BECOME A SPONSOR
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The Women on the Rise Forum & Expo provides sponsors with the opportunity to connect your brand with multicultural female entrepreneurs.
Sponsorship are tax deductible through our fiscal agent The Yva Jourdan Foundation a 501(c)(3).
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Contact Marsha Guerrier to explore your sponsorship options.
Email: events@womenontheriseny.com
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Nominate a Women on the Rise!
Nominate the women who inspire you to be more and do more!
2019 Women on the Rise Awards - Deadline September 15, 2019
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 2019 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:
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Women leaders who have made a contribution in building other people’s lives. Whether it’s family, community, profession, politics or in the public sector .
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Women doing charitable or Not for profit works in empowering women and girls.
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Women who have succeeded in building their own businesses. Must have been in business for up to 3 years.
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Women who have had their works published.
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Women TV, Radio presenters, Magazine or Newspaper editor, or writer, Broadcaster, etc.
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Young women between 18 and 20 who have achieved in business, academics, community service, charitable giving or volunteer work.
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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 15, 2019 will be eligible, all recipients will be notified on or after October 1, 2019. Honorees and guests will be invited to celebrate the Women on the Rise Awards on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the Women on the Rise Awards Dinner. Award recipients will be honored live at our event.