| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration
Hosted by Microsoft |
| Noon – 5:00 p.m. |
Ready – Set … Shop!
Hosted by Macy’s
It’s an afternoon of pampering and fun created exclusively for you! Treat yourself to professional make-up lessons, light refreshments, informal fashion shows, personal shopping assistance, and more! The first 150 shoppers will receive a gift tote filled with surprises. Don’t miss out! Round-trip shuttles leave from the lobby every 30 minutes. |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Networking 2013: Make and Nurture the Connections You Need
Hosted by Visit Orlando
Effective networking remains a key skill, but these days Facebook is nearly as important as good ol’ fashioned face time. If you haven’t incorporated a digital strategy into your networking game plan, you’re losing out big time. Come explore the full range of tools at your disposal, from the tried-and-true to the brand new — and find out which ones work for you. Facilitator:
- Jodi Brockington, CEO & Connector, NIARA Consulting
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| 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception
Hosted by State Farm
Come and join us as we connect with other amazing, and powerful women leading purposeful lives in some of today’s strongest industries. |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
Women of Power Legacy Awards Dinner
Hosted by PepsiCo
Drape yourself in pride and joy as Black Enterprise salutes the giants who defied the odds, blazed new trails, and redefined the standard of success for women of color in our time. It’s an evening to remember honoring five remarkable women you will never forget.
Award Recipients:
- Cathy Hughes, Founder & CEO, TV One
- Major Marcelite Harris, First African American Woman General for the U.S. Air Force
- Cathy Ross, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, FedEX
- Marva Collins, Founder, Marva Collins Preparatory School (Barbara Graves Legacy Award)
Mistress of Ceremony:
- Caroline Clarke, Host, Black Enterprise Business Report, Co-Editorial Director, Women of Power Summit
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| 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
Morning Activity – The Art of Nia
Hosted by PepsiCoTreat yourself to a one hour vacation for the soul. Join Bernadette Pleasant for Nia, a barefoot sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. |
| 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
Power Walk
Hosted by State Farm
Clear your mind and raise your pulse rate on a brisk walk through |
| 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Registration
Hosted by Microsoft |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Morning Meditation Opener
Center yourself on your goals for today and for life. Enter a positive space alongside colleagues and new friends, and shed all the negative energy. A great way to prepare your mind and spirit for the day ahead. Facilitator:
- Dr. Terri Kennedy, President & CEO of Power Living Enterprises
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| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Real Success for Real Women in Real Time: A One on One Conversation with Cathy Hughes
Hosted by State Farm
It requires a lot more than balance for women to negotiate personal and business success. Cathy Hughes had to make tough choices very early in life as she managed motherhood and entrepreneurship. She would eventually launch a national radio company and TV network. In a spirited one-on-one with Black Enterprise’s Sonia Alleyne, Radio One’s Founder & President discusses what real success looks, feels, and tastes like and what it takes to achieve it. Don’t miss this essential dialog on how to create a life of purpose in real time.
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| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Abbott Health Center
First rule of success in life? Don’t check out prematurely! Take time to go one-on-one with experts in cardiovascular disease who will be on hand to discuss high blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, and cholesterol. You’re never too busy to put your health first. Stop by for a quick—and free—health screening. |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Executive Coaching (By Appointment Only)
Experience is the best teacher but there’s no substitute for true inspiration. This appointment-only session puts you in the hands of an executive coach who will help you prepare and deploy your most successful game plan yet. Learn from the best how to sharpen your communication skills, maximize your performance and productivity, advance in your career, or even change the course of it. Sign up for your chance to win a free session today! |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Board Walk: Making Your Way to that Prestigious Corporate Board Seat
Don’t grow old waiting for the invitation. Top execs who serve on some of corporate America’s most influential boards shoot straight on how to get noticed and nominated to that (potentially lucrative) board seat with your name on it. Speakers:
- Jessica Isaacs, Managing Director and Head of International Small and Medium Enterprises, Marsh
- Richelle Parham, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, eBay
Moderator:
- Brenda J. Lauderback, Former President of Wholesale Group of Nine West Group
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| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
The Future is Now! Optimizing Your Digital Strategy
Professional success in 2013 means mastering the digital dimension. Gain insights on crafting a winning strategy from our panel of digital media experts. Learn how to spot viable and exploitable trends, incorporate new tools to keep yourself competitive, and learn the fundamentals of digital business development. There’s no reason you can’t set the pace instead of following it. With the right resources, the future is yours to win. Speaker:
- Marve Frazier, Chief Creative Officer of Moguldom Media Group
- Portia Brown, Account Manager, Google Inc.
- Marlon D. Cousin, Managing Partner, The Marquin Group
Moderator:
- Patricia Césaire, Principal, The Césaire Groupe
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m |
Through the Fire: Managing in a Hostile Environment
Tough times demand cool heads and transformative leadership. The dynamic women on this panel candidly share their hard-earned insights on how to stay above the fray and perform at your peak under the most challenging conditions. Speaker:
- Adriane Brown, President & COO, Intellectual Ventures
- Laverne Council, Chairman of the National Board of Trustees, March of Dimes
- Angela N. Brown, Assistant Vice President & Counsel, MassMutual
Moderator:
- Sharon Hall, Partner, Spencer Stuart
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| 10:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m. |
To Lead is to Serve: Cultivating a Team that Delivers from a Position of Service
Power leadership has given way to servant leadership, often considered a natural extension of managing for women. But how do you prevent professional service and selflessness from being perceived as weakness as you motivate employees to optimize their performance? Find out here. Speakers:
- Gale King, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer, Nationwide
- Nadja Fidelia, Founding Member of Eland Capital, a division of the Williams Capital Group
- Debbie Roberts, Senior Vice President – Restaurant Support Officer at McDonald’s Corporation
Moderator:
- Marsha Haygood, Founder, StepWise Associates, L.L.C.
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| Noon – 1:15 p.m |
Break Through! How to Shatter Your Personal Glass Ceiling
Hosted by State Farm
What’s holding you back? Is it fear? Ambivalence? A self-appraisal that’s out of synch with reality? In order to avoid the stumbling blocks along your path to success, you have to first see them for what they are. This facilitated session will help you recognize what’s standing in your way so you can mow it down and reach your goals.
Facilitator:
- Audra Bohannan, Vice President, of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Global Novations
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| Noon -1:15 p.m. |
Negotiation: Be Smart, Be Bold, Be Crystal Clear
A bigger paycheck, better benefits, broader perks…part of the challenge of negotiating effectively is knowing what you can ask for. But first you need to be clear about what you need. This session will teach you how to stop editing your own expectations to achieve the compensation package of your dreams.
Facilitator:
- Mori Taheripour, Faculty Member, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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| 1:30 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. |
Luncheon: A One on One Conversation with Chairman & CEO of XEROX, Ursula Burns
Hosted by PepsiCo
Forget being one of the most influential women in business, since taking the reins at Xerox four years ago, Ursula Burns has been celebrated as one of the most powerful women in the world. Join the conversation as the first black female to lead a blue-chip company sits down with Caroline Clarke to demystify what it takes to reach such heights, and what life is really like now that she’s there. |
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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BE Healthy: Choosing the Right Lifestyle for YOU!
Hosted by McDonald’s
Everyone knows that eating right and exercising are important for good health, but new studies show that healthy lifestyle choices offer specific advantages that contribute to being more creative and more competitive in the workplace. Join us for an engaging discussion on how to optimize your best professional asset- you! Speakers:
- Cindy Goody, McDonald’s Senior Director of Nutrition
- Marleece Barber, MD., MHCM Chief Medical Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation
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3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Today’s Business Crisis: Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce
How can we ensure that the next generation of powerful women is prepared to succeed as part of the 21st-century workforce? The challenges are great, but the solution is for professional women and entrepreneurs to get involved now. Start right here. Join a dynamic and committed panel of women who are making a difference. An essential discussion. Speakers:
- Heather Hiles, Founder & CEO Pathbrite
- Felicia Cumings Smith, Associate Commissioner of Education, State of Kentucky
- Trayce Brown, Director for Communication and Project Management for the Empowering Effective Teachers Initiative
Moderator :
- Sonia Alleyne, Multimedia Editorial Director, Black Enterprise, Co-Editorial Director, women of Power Summit
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| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Golf Clinic (Limit 50)
Your male counterparts have been doing business on the greens for decades, leaving you out of the deal. No longer! Here’s your chance to learn the game or improve your skills so you can enhance those relationships, too. And did we mention that golf is fun?
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| 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
The Top Women in Advertising & Marketing Reception
Hosted by Comcast-NBCUniversal
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| 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
Morning Activity – The Art of Nia
Hosted by PepsiCoTreat yourself to a one hour vacation for the soul. Join Bernadette Pleasant for Nia, a barefoot sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. |
| 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
Power Walk
Hosted by State Farm
Wake up and move! Our fitness instructor leads a brisk three-mile walk to set the pace for the exciting day to come. |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 7:00 a.m. – Noon |
Registration
Hosted by Microsoft |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Morning Mediation Opener
Get centered on your goals for the day, this week, and your life alongside new and old friends with open hearts and positive intentions. Let the people say, “Om.” Facilitator:
- Dr. Terri Kennedy, President & CEO of Power Living Enterprises
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| 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Your Power! Claim It! Own It! Live It! One on One Conversation with Judy Smith
Hosted by EMC
Known as America’s number one crisis manager, she has advised clients on some of the most historic – and notorious events in recent times working with a range of celebrities, sports figures, local and national politicians as well as world leaders. Now, Judy Smith can add executive producer to her list of credits. ABC’s hit series Scandal is based on her work. Join us as Judy discusses with Sonia Alleyne how to live and work fearlessly and how to honor the obligation to do the work you were called to do. |
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Abbott Health Center
First rule of success in life? Don’t check out prematurely! Take time to go one-on-one with experts in cardiovascular disease who will be on hand to discuss high blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index, and cholesterol. You’re never too busy to put your health first. Stop by for a quick—and free—health screening. |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Executive Coaching (By Appointment Only)
Another day of advice and encouragement from our executive coaches. Sharpen your winning edge and shape up your game plan. By appointment only and spots are limited to sign up for your chance to win a free session today! |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Making the Move: Landing Your Dream Job
It’s out there … the job of your dreams. But it’s not looking for you, and it sure isn’t waiting around forever for you to come along and claim it. The clock is ticking and it’s up to you make the move. Join an outstanding panel of winners as they discuss ways to identify and take advantage of opportunities beyond your current professional track. What does it take to step out on your own, without the security or guidance of a successful company? Learn how these women packed up and moved on to their dream jobs—and how you can, too Speaker:
- Dr. Julie H.Hughes, M.D., MBA, Chief Quality Officer, South Lake Hospital Co-Owner/Vice-President at South Lake Anesthesia Services
- Maria Pajil Battle, President, AmeriHealth Mercy Foundation
- Lauren M. Scott, Global Brand Director, Smirnoff
Moderator:
- Mitzi Short, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, New Season Coaching & Consulting, L.L.C.
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| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Staying You: Managing a Winning Corporate Image in a Whirlwind Environment:
In a fast-paced, global market place how do you maintain the shine on your personal brand after a layoff, merger/acquisition, product/company failure or any other professional challenge that threatens to tarnish what you’ve worked so hard to achieve? This panel shows you how.Speakers:
- Pamela G. Carlton, Chief of Strategy, The Medici Group
- Teresa M. Sebastian, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Darden Restaurants
- Karen Jordan, Sr. Director, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Mid-Atlantic Region, PepsiCo
Moderator:
- Debra Langford, CEO, The Langford Co.
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Social Media Accelerator:
Maybe you still don’t know much about social media. And maybe you aren’t exactly going out of your way to learn how it can be applied to your core business objectives. Well, that’s unfortunate because the competition knows all about it and is actively undermining your market strength, swiping your clients and suppliers, and consigning you to irrelevance. Stop the bleeding. Learn from these experts how to source new business opportunities, broaden your consumer base, and keep your edge.
Facilitator:
- Patricia Césaire, Principal, The Césaire Groupe
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m |
She’s Got Game: Lessons from Women in SportsThe rough-and-tumble culture of professional sports permeates its boardrooms, not just its lockerooms, making the environment for women in the industry uniquely challenging. No matter what field you’re in, the lessons these executives will share about competition, preparedness, teamwork, and the power of a winning attitude will help you elevate your game.Speakers:
- Wendy Lewis, SVP, Diversity and Strategic Alliances, Major League Baseball
- Kerry Chandler, EVP, Human Resources National Basketball Association
- Kathleen Francis, Chair of National Board, Women in Sports & Events
Moderator:
- Katrina Adams, Vice President, United States Tennis Association
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| Noon – 1:15 p.m |
Women & Money Part 1: What’s in your purse?
What you carry in your purse says a lot about how you manage your finances. What do the contents of your designer bag reveal about your approach to money management and your prospects for longterm wealth? Facilitator
- Sabrina Lamb, Founder & CEO, WorldofMoney.org
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Noon – 1:15 p.m.
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Entrepreneurs Masters Class
Hosted by Walmart
Taking Your Business to the Next Level: Are you willing to do what it takes?
In today’s economy, many business owners are in need of a jolt, a new strategy to help them grow. Whether it’s finding new ways to sell their products or to broaden their customer base. There are many potential avenues for achieving growth, and each business needs to assess at its own business model and determine its own path. Join this seasoned panel as they discuss the critical factors required to start and/or build a successful businessSpeakers:
- Valerie Daniels-Carter, President & CEO of V&J Holding Cos.
- Mahisha Dellinger, Chief Executive Officer, CURLS
- Zane, New York Times Best Selling Author/Producer
Moderator:
- Marcia Wade Talbert, Multimedia Content Producer, Black Enterprise
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1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
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Garden Party
Revel in an awe-inspiring afternoon. Laugh and connect over live jazz and great food in a beautiful outdoor setting. We’ve assembled some vendors with art, jewelry, and other products you won’t want to pass by. Also enjoy the view as Macy’s presents their Garden Fashion Show! |
| 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Cosmetic PavilionHosted by Macy’sCome get a makeover and discover a beautiful new you with Macy’s Gleam Team, assembled to have you looking your best minus the stress.
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| 300 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
The Courage to be Fearless: One on One Conversation with President & CEO, Rosalind Brewer
Not comfortable being comfortable, Rosalind Brewer left a great job at a company she loved for a lesser position in an industry she barely knew. That gamble paid off big when she was named CEO of Sam’s Club last year. Now she’s here to talk risk, rewards, and reality checks with Caroline Clarke…and you. |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Women & Money Part II: Love & Money
Do you earn more than your spouse or partner? Has job loss and a lost income begun to poison your relationship? Can he really handle your success? Our Women of Power conversation about relationships continues with a discussion of the No.1 problem impeding the success of male-female unions: money.Facilitator:
- Jacquette Timmons, President & CEO, Sterling Investment Management
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| 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Health Workshop: Let’s Talk about Sex! Benefits, Challenges & Rewards
Being a Woman of Power is about a lot more than your job title. You have to look, feel and embody the part and that can only open if you get real about yourself and your habits and embrace whatever changes you know you need to make to become your absolute BEST! We’ll explore the facts and take you through a process that will help you renew your health, your looks and your life. Speakers:
- Janet E. Taylor, M.D., MPH, Psychiatrist, Private Practice
- Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., Gynecologist
- Tiffanie Davis Henry, Ph.D., Author, Sex Therapist
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| 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
FedEx Shipping Center
Offers shipping services for your convenience. |
| 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Comedy Night
Hosted by State Farm
After an invigorating day of hard hitting sessions, it’s time for some laughter! Join us as we introduce you to some of the most hilarious comic minds today. Remember laughter is good for the soul. You definitely would not want to miss this! |
| 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Women of Power Concert & Dinner
Hosted by Lincoln
Join us for an evening of elegance and explosive, soulful entertainment! Fine dining, good friends and thrilling performances by our special guest artist. Women of Power know how to close the show.
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