OCT 20-21,2023
FOR WOMEN OF COLOR LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, EXECUTIVES AND THEIR ALLIES
Rockville Centre, New York
Calling all trailblazing women executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders! It’s time to rise to new heights and seize the opportunities that await you at the 10th Annual HerRise Conference Celebration. This electrifying 2-day event is tailor-made for women of color like YOU, seeking to amplify their careers, fuel financial prosperity, and ignite business growth!
At the HerRise Conference, we believe in the unstoppable power of women of color!
Our mission is to provide a transformative platform that equips executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders with the tools they need to break barriers, achieve unparalleled success, and make a lasting impact on their careers and businesses.
JOIN US FOR THIS POWER-PACKED 2-DAY EXPERIENCE
Why Attend HERRISE?
Dynamic Speakers, Limitless Inspiration
Get ready to be energized by our lineup of dynamic speakers who have charted extraordinary paths in their careers and businesses. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and real-world advice that will ignite the fire within you to chase your dreams fearlessly.
Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats
Connect with a vibrant community during our interactive panel discussions and intimate fireside chats. Dive deep into discussions on career advancement, financial development, and business growth, and emerge with fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways.
Tailored Sessions for Personalized Growth
You don’t have to choose from an array of breakout sessions, our agenda is tailored to address the most relevant and timely topics for your career advancement and business success. From leadership and innovation to marketing and financial mastery, these sessions will equip you with the tools to thrive in your industry.
Celebrate Women of Excellence
The HerRise Awards Dinner is a prestigious celebration of remarkable women who have achieved extraordinary milestones in their careers and businesses, who have made a significant impact in their communities. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to honor and applaud these trailblazers, drawing inspiration from their stories of perseverance and success.
Who Attends HERRISE?
Executives
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Community Leaders
You are the driving force of change, and HerRise is designed for YOU!
Come together with like-minded women from diverse backgrounds, united by the common goal of shattering glass ceilings and conquering new frontiers in the world of business.
Our 2023 theme
#HerRiseStrong
Embodies the spirit of women of color as they rise above challenges, leaving a lasting impact on their careers and businesses.
Embrace resilience
Forge powerful connections
Soar to new heights with unwavering strength.
2023 HerRise Conference Structure
DAY 1 – Fri, Oct 20
HerRise Business Bootcamp
Designed to educate, equip and empower entrepreneurs, will unlock your potential across the HerSuiteSpot four pillars of success. You’ll master
- brand design
- learn effective team-building and delegation
- harness the power of AI for small businesses
- refine your pitch-perfecting skills.
DAY 1 – Fri, Oct 20
HerRise Awards Dinner
A prestigious celebration of remarkable women who have achieved extraordinary milestones in their careers and businesses, who have made a significant impact in their communities.
Powerful Networking opportunity with women who are making a difference!
(Dinner included)
DAY 2 – Sat, Oct 21
HerRise Leadership Conference
A power-packed day with real insights, practical strategies and guidance from a myriad of
- guest speakers
- panel discussions
- fireside chats
- masterclasses
- networking and more.
(Breakfast and lunch will be provided.)
All Access: Bootcamp + Awards Dinner + Conference
All Access!!
A 2-day event filled with guest speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, networking and more:
Business Bootcamp & Mastermind
HerRise Awards Dinner
Leadership Conference
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will provided.
At HerRise, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognizing the strength that lies within each individual’s unique journey. Together, we’ll build a supportive network that uplifts and empowers, fostering collaborations that transcend boundaries and create lasting impact.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to unlock your full potential and transform your career and business trajectory! REGISTER NOW for the 10th Annual HerRise Conference and join the ranks of visionary women shaping the future of the business world.
Limited spots available! Secure yours today and embark on your journey to greatness!
Friday October 20, 2023
The HerRise Bootcamp, designed to educate, equip and empower entrepreneurs, will unlock your potential across the HerSuiteSpot four pillars of success. You’ll master brand design, learn effective team-building and delegation, harness the power of AI for small businesses, and refine your pitch-perfecting skills.
AGENDA
| 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Leveraging AI for Your Business |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Building Financial Foundation for Growth |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch and Learn: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Resilience |
| 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | Crafting Your Unique Brand Identity |
| 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Press Foot Forward – Monetize the Media for Your Brand with Sharon Devonish-Lead |
Friday October 20, 2023
The HerRise Awards Dinner is a prestigious celebration of remarkable women who have achieved extraordinary milestones in their careers and businesses, who have made a significant impact in their communities. Dinner will be provided.
AGENDA
| 06:00 PM – 06:30 PM | Registration and Cocktails |
| 06:30 PM – 07: 00 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks: National Grid Opening Keynote: Michaelle Solages – New York State Assembly Member |
| Rising Star Awards | |
| Alyssa Burndley – Valley Stream North High School | |
| Dyani Myers – Valley Stream Central High School | |
| Uzoma Nweze – Valley Stream North High School | |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Keynote Speakers: Corrie LoGiudice – Founder & CEO at Corrie Lo & Co LLC |
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Honorary Awards |
| Yvette Salomon Literary Award – Dr. Adrian Goodwin | |
| Yva Jourdan Woman of Prestigue – TBA | |
| Executive Leadership Awards | |
| Dr. Sandra Scott – Executive Director of the Brookdale Hospital Campus of One Brooklyn Health | |
| Jovana Jenkins – CEO & Founder at Storm PR Agency | |
| Rande Bynum – Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Nassau County | |
| Avis Jones-Devonish – Partner At New York Life Insurance Company | |
| Nicole Stewart – Manager at Lowenstein Sandler | |
| 08:30 PM – 08:45 PM | Closing Keynote: Deja Vu – Founder & CEO at Deja Vu Speaks Media |
| 08:45 PM – 09:00 PM | Closing Remarks – Marsha Guerrier |
Saturday October 21, 2023
The Leadership Conference is a day filled with guest speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, networking and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
AGENDA
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registration and Welcome |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Andrea Kelli – Unlocking Digital Brilliance: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Age of AI |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Nusrat Ahmed – Thriving Through Transformation: Embracing Career Pivots |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Akim Jones – Windows of Opportunity |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Money Panel: Unlocking Financial Confidence: Transforming Your Money Mindset for Success |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Marketing Panel: Marketing – Authentic, Relevant, and Prevalent: Branding through the Digital Age |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Amanda Fludd – Unmasking Your Potential: Navigating Anxiety and Seizing Success |
| 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Networking Break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Ashley Blain – Growing and Scaling A Business Through Collaboration |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Dr. Sheniqua Johnson – The Author’s Blueprint: Building Your Book From Start to Finish |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Pearl Michalson – Leading with Empathy: Navigating Change and Embracing New Realities |
| 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
2023 HERRISE AWARDS
Keynote Speakers
Michaelle Solages
New York State Assembly Member
Corrie LoGiudice
Founder & CEO at Corrie Lo & Co LLC
Deja Vu
Founder & CEO at Deja Vu Speaks Media
Executive Leader Honorees
Rande Bynum
Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Jovana Jenkins
CEO & Founder at Storm PR Agency
Dr. Sandra Scott
Executive Director of the Brookdale Hospital Campus of One Brooklyn Health
Avis Jones-Devonish
Partner At New York Life Insurance Company
Yvette Salomon Literary Award
Adrian Goodwin
NYC Police Detective/Negotiator, Professor and Author
Yva Jourdan Foundation Award
To Be Announced
Coming Soon
Rising Star Honorees
Alyssa Burndley
Valley Stream North High School
Dyani Myers
Valley Stream Central High School
Uzoma Nweze
Valley Stream North High School
2023 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Andrea Kelli
CEO at Andrea Kelli Brands, LLC
Nusrat Ahmed
Founder at Learning Experience Designer
Dr. Sheniqua Johnson
Ashley Blain
Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R
Psychotherapist & Wellness Consultant
Pearl Michalson
Founder & CEO at Thanks Imaging
Hussam Elgoarany
Content Strategy Manager at Thanks Imaging
Sarah Thompson
MelRose B. Corley
Marsha Guerrier
Founder & CEO at HerSuiteSpot
2023 SPONSORS
Email us to learn about sponsorship opportunities at community@hersuitespot.com
