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Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 1, 2008
4:00 – 5:00 Registration – Opening Reception
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5:00 pm |
Nadine Thompson
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Building the
Dream of Abundance |
As the Co-Founder and former President and CEO of
Warm Spirit, a unique direct-sales company that produced herbal
beauty products, Thompson says, “The driving force behind the
success of Warm Spirit is that I created a vision, and never
strayed from it.
Warm Spirit, founded in 1999, produced a
comprehensive collection of nature-based beauty and wellness
products, with the unique creations supplied to buyers through a
nation-wide network of more than 30,000 Warm Spirit consultants.
The company transformed the face of the direct sales and network
marketing industry by providing an opportunity for wealth and
financial freedom that had not always been accessible for
women—and even less so for the African-American community.
Today Thompson has taken her vision and
empowerment acumen to another level, moving on from Warm Spirit
to establish Nadine Thompson Enterprises. Her new retail
venture, Soulpurpose Beauty and Lifestyle Company, is an
innovative direct selling company that will be launched in
January, 2008.
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6:30 |
Dinner |
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7:30 |
Patricia
Hamilton |
An Evening of
Laughter |
My name is Patricia Hamilton -
I was born and raised in Manhattan in a place called Harlem, NY.
I am a mother of three. I am an associate minister at the First
Cathedral Church in Bloomfield, CT where Archbishop LeRoy Jr,
is the Senior Pastor. I am the Founder & President of In the Gap
Prayer & Resource Ministry and the King's Daughters Women
Ministry. I am a poet, teacher, motivational speaker, published
author and freelance writer for a Christian Magazine and others
who request my assistance. I am the owner of a business called
nwoG (nothing without God) where I serve as a Creative Resources
Consultant, I create and sell my own gift products and
advertise, promote other people business and events, host/emcee
and book clean entertainment for special events. I am
continuing my education in Biblical Studies, I have been
certified to work with people who have metal health and sexual
assault issues. I love people, I love to see people laugh and
pursue their dreams! (I look absolutely nothing like what I've
been through - because God is good!) |
Friday, May 2, 2008
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6:00 am |
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Pilates
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7:30 |
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Prayer
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8:00 |
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Breakfast
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8:30 |
Amy C. Baker |
Following God to
Abundance
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Christ came so that we can have life more
abundantly. So many have accepted the survival perspective or
being complacent. That is not the established standard of
Christ.
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Amy was an HR
executive at Dell for nearly 12 years. Prior to Dell, she worked
for the University of Texas; Texans' War on Drugs, a non-profit
dedicated to drug prevention; and also the Texas Apartment
Association. Her career has been diverse but the common thread
has been leadership development and communications. |
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9:30
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Strategic Planning,
Accountability Partnerships, Spa Time
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11:00-
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Barbara Randolph
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Creating a Wealth Strategy
- We must leave an inheritance for our children’s children.
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12:30
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Lunch
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1:15 |
Michelle Borquez |
Balance-
How do we prioritize for maximize effectiveness?
We live lifestyles that require us to serve many roles, servant,
leader, family member, student, and teacher.
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As Founder and
Editor-in-Chief of SHINE Magazine, her blend of
experience in both ministry and business has allowed her to
utilize every facet of her dynamic personality. Having spent
years in the fashion industry working in commercials and print
photography, founder and host of her own radio program, "The Mom
Connection" as well as her strong involvement with MOPS (Mothers
of Preschoolers), this versatile mother of four could not be
more in touch with women and their needs. 1999 she founded Shine
Magazine, and she is currently Host of I-Life Television's
'SHINE with Michelle Borquez.' |
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2:30 |
Strategic Planning, Accountability Partnerships,
Spa Time
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6:00 |
Dinner
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7:00 |
Laura Gordon |
Financial
Strategic Planning
- The master gave to the servant based upon the use of the
talents. Outcomes are created when plans are implemented.
Financial empowerment is no different.
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Laura Gordon is a CPA, licensed in the State of
California for over 20 years. She is the founder and owner of
Gordon & Associates, a business management firm representing
elite entertainers, professional athletes, and executives.
Over the last 14 years, Gordon & Associates has
matured into a premiere boutique firm with an internationally
renowned clientele. Clients include award-winning actors,
comedians, recording artists, writers, directors, and
producers. Clients have won multiple awards including Oscars,
Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, Image, Stellars, and Video Music
Awards. |
Saturday,
May 3, 2008
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6:00 |
Pilates
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7:30 |
Prayer
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8:00 |
Breakfast
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8:30 |
Karen Hinds |
Women of
Excellence
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We have been called to a standard of excellence
that is beyond the norm and compelling. Establishing and
maintaining that standard is not a choice but a responsibility
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Karen S. Hinds is an author, consultant, and
founder of Workplace Success Seminars, an international company
with operations in the Caribbean and the USA that combines her
American business savvy with Caribbean hospitality and British
style and grace. Karen's acclaimed seminars give her audiences a
competitive edge in their businesses and careers by teaching
management and staff how to improve their behavior and
interactions with others to build more productive relationships
-- in and out of the workplace.
Karen has worked with top US and overseas
companies including Verizon, Mellon Financial, USPS, St. Vincent
Electricity Services, and Pannell Kerr Foster.
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10:00 |
Grace Dyson |
Study to show
thyself approved
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Continuously growing to greatness is our
responsibility. We never plateau but must continue to look to
the next level.
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Grace Dyson is Director of Training for CNN’s
Continuous Learning Environment (CLE). CLE is a part of CNN’s
Broadcast Engineering and Systems Technology (BEST) group. Grace
has been with CNN for over 25 years and prior to becoming
Director of Training, she held a number of technical and
managerial positions in the CNN control room and newsroom. She
is also a Certified Career Management Coach. The CLE team of
Learning professionals deliver instructor-led, distance learning
and web-based instruction to newsgathering and news production
journalists in multiple CNN locations.
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11:30 |
Fran Harris |
The Challenge of
Greatness
–Taking your gifts to the next level is the challenge and the
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Dr. Fran Harris has enjoyed a varied
and interesting professional career. Since retiring from the
WNBA’s Houston Comets, Dr. Harris has served as a television
announcer for ESPN, Lifetime, and Fox Sports; a television and
film producer; an inspirational speaker; a business consultant;
an author; and a certified personal trainer and sports
nutritionist. Dr. Harris has traveled to over 30 countries
worldwide on the inspirational speaker circuit. She addresses
corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, women’s events, and
business conferences and speaks to over 100,000 people yearly.
She is also a noted business strategist, consulting Fortune 100
companies and emerging entrepreneurs alike. Two years ago she
created the 100 Women Millionaires Challenge, a unique business
and wealth coaching program. Dr. Harris is currently in
postproduction on a documentary on poet Nikki Giovanni and she
is shopping a syndicated talk show staring herself to
distributors. Dr. Harris earned her B.A. and M.A. in Journalism
from the University of Texas and is completing her Ph.D. in
Business Administration. She is also an ordained minister.
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12:30 |
Lunch
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1:00 |
Aladrian Elmore |
Closing
Performance
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2:00 |
Closing |
Spa Times |
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