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ESSENCE Fest is creating an immersive beauty experience for YOU! Filled with fun photo moments, the biggest and best beauty brands and the hottest topics with your favorite influencers, celebrities and beauty experts. It is a space to honor Black women and their undeniable place in culture, also reminding the world that Black is and always will be beautiful.

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Bernadette Stanis

Actress and Author

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Charley Wall

Healthy Hair Hair Stylist/Salon Owner

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Chasity Saunders

Actress, TV Host, & Model

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Coco The Conversational Freak

Sex Confidence Coach & Feminine Wellness Advocate

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Corey Calliet

Actor, Transformation Specialist, Mental Strength Coach

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Dana Chanel
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DreamDoll

Hip-Hop Artist & Influencer

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Gail Bean
Judy Pace

Award-Winning Actress and Model

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Michelle O'Connor
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MJ Acosta
MrCommodore

Actor/Comedian

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MsEmanuel

Actress

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Paula Britt

Influencer, Master Stylist, Creator of Blendz Essentials

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Rashan Ali

Multi-media Personality, Actor, Author and Philanthropist

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Sabrina Henry
Samia Burton

Sex Educator and Intimacy Coach

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Silverfox Squad
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Starr Dawkins

Entrepreneur and Content Creator

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Syrita Steib

Founder and Executive Director, Operation Restoration

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Tai Brown

International massage therapist & Best Selling Author

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Tia Mowry

Multi-talented actress, producer, author & entrepreneur

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Traci Steele

Celebrity DJ

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Schedule

Friday 7/01
9:38-9:58AM EST

Reclaiming Your Crown, a panel discussion featuring Charley Wall, Michelle O'Connor, Dana Chanel and MJ Acosta

Women everywhere are even more empowered to reclaim their crowns. Join us as we explore why women are unapologetically taking ownership of their hair identity , and how we can empower the next generation to do the same.

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Friday 7/01
10:05-10:25AM EST

The Alaffia Story with Lanaia Edwards

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Friday 7/01
10:32-10:52AM EST

Nip Tuck Talk: Owning Your Cosmetic Aesthetic with DreamDoll and Tai Brown

They say that beauty is in the eye of the "beholder," but very rarely is it emphasized that we are the beholders of our own beauty standards. With the visibility of Black women who have undergone cosmetic surgery on the rise, this once taboo topic is evolving into one of the rawest representations of self-autonomy -- but it doesn't come without its risks. Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore how plastic surgery allows us to take ownership of our own beauty standards and the ways we can ensure that it’s done in the safest way possible. One Liner: A conversation on Black women, plastic surgery and the right to take ownership of our own beauty standards in the safest way possible.

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Friday 7/01
10:59-11:19AM EST

Game: Face Off/Know It All

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Friday 7/01
11:26-11:46AM EST

Banter of The Sexes: Fishbowl Conversation

Don't call it a battle of the sexes. More like a banter. Join us for a heated and intriguing discussion with notable podcasters on hot & heavy topics from both the male and
female perspective. Everything from beauty standards to beard gangs and social justice. No topic is off limits!

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Friday 7/01
12:23-12:43PM EST

Dance Workout: Move Ya Brass

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Friday 7/01
12:51-1:11PM EST

OLAY: Real Stem Stories

What better way to understand the need for Black women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, than to hear directly from the fearless women leading the industry. This panel will discuss science in skincare, science-based tips for glowing skin, the importance and impact of women of color in STEM and the tole of mentorship and representation

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Friday 7/01
1:18-1:43PM EST

Beauty and the Beat: Makeup Challenge with Supa Cent

Grab a front row seat as three of the best makeup artists face off in this beauty competition hosted by beauty entrepreneur and NOLA legend, Supa Cent.

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Friday 7/01
1:50-2:10PM EST

P Power: Owning Your Sensuality and Sexuality

The power of the "P" is one only a woman can possess, but has historically been condemned and censored by those who attempt to control it -- especially for Black women. Join us as we dive deep into the destigmatization of a Black woman's sensuality and how we continue to unabashedly take agency over our own "P Power."

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Friday 7/01
2:18-2:38PM EST

Her Story, Her Way: Becoming an Entertainment Powerhouse in the New Millennium

In the past decade, some of the greatest stories ever told have been created by a new guard of dynamic Black women who trail blazed their own paths to success through social media. These women give the phrase “build your own table” a whole new meaning. Join us as we talk to one of Hollywood’s greatest storytellers and explore how taking ownership of her own story allowed her to become the powerhouse she is today.

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Friday 7/01
2:45-3:05PM EST

She Get It From Her Mama

A mother's love runs deep and so does her wisdom. From beauty to self-love and career, join us for a conversation with a dynamic mother/daughter duo to discuss how excellence is passed down from one generation to another.

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Friday 7/01
3:12-3:32PM EST

The Tea on Traveling In Style

Traveling the world can look good on the 'gram, but there's so much more to jettsetting than just giving your friends FOMO. These three travel experts sit down for real-talk on how they became travel experts, tips for traveling safely while Black, snagging flights & hotels on a budget and all in style.

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Friday 7/01
3:39-3:59PM EST

#BlackOwnedEverything (TikTok Conversation)

A roundtable discussion on the state of fashion with some of the biggest voices of #BlackFashionTikTok. - The topic of supporting and investing in Black-owned fashion brands continues to be at the forefront of the cultural conversation in recent years, and that is definitely apparent within the fashion industry, as Black culture (and Black creatives) continue to drive fashion and the latest runway trends. Through the lens of TikTok, we're seeing the Black fashion space transform, with Black creators at the forefront of what's next in fashion. For this panel, we'll bring together top Black Fashion TikTok Creators for a state of the union on being Black in fashion, style and TikTok's role in creating more access and representation for Black voices.

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