
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
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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
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.