OPEN: Welcome Remarks

Generational Wealth with Dia Simms, Erin Harris & Miss Diddy

Sponsored by Coca-Cola

There are a few women making major changes to get money into our communities by working with traditional industries to make massive changes. Essence talks to a few that are pushing for the next generation. "

Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth! with DJ Spinderella, DJ Kiss, Gia Peppers; Moderated by Christina Granville

Sponsored by Ford

A conversation on what it takes to be fearless in life, entertainment and business, while being truthful to ourselves. These ladies are living their passion and their purpose.

Family Matters with Dr. Jen Caudle; Moderated by Essence Editor, Charli Penn

Sponsored by Tylenol

A care givers guide to caring for loved ones and yourself

Wealth Reimagined with Greg Tiller, Keisha Dennis, Marcus Brussard, Wayne Baquet Sr., Arkesha Baquet, &Jamal McCoy

Sponsored by Shea Moisture

During Essence festival, Shea Moisture looks to support Black owned businesses in New Orleans by telling the stories of impactful salon owners, restaurant owners and more. This long form content piece will depict the impact local businesses have on their community through social good initiatives. The content will also depict the struggles these business owners have endured during the pandemic and how they have managed to stay afloat to maintain business. The short documentary film seeks to underscore how Black communities take care of one another. Black owned businesses often are the pillars of their communities and they seek to serve their neighborhoods with everything from food drives, back to school initiatives, vaccine awareness, and more.

Women Running the Show with Pearlena Igbokwe, Debra Martin Chase & Renee Elise Goldsberry

Tales from the ladies running the show at top film companies & production studios talk about changing the face of Hollywood

Health Disparities In The Black Community And It's Effects on Pregnancy with Juanita, Nate Burleson, Rita Onyx, Dr. Robyn Jones & Victoria Uwumarogie

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

Living a Legacy: Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining our Future and Building our Legacy

Sponsored by McDonalds

with Stephanie Oliver-Parrish, Chelsea Miles, Mandi Woodruff-Santos & Ashaunna Ayers
An illuminating conversation between some of our favorite boss babes chatting about owning your power, knowing your worth, designing your career and creating a lasting legacy. Discussion will also highlight ways to pay it forward in their respective industries and communities while building a legacy all their own.

For the Culture: Creating New Safe Spaces with Marva Babel , Myriam Babel & Alex Taylor; Moderated by Cori Murray

Sponsored by Coca-Cola

Utilizing your business to create and carve out Intentional space for Community

House Beautiful: Making a Space Fit for a Boss with Brandi Charlot, Tiffany Brown & Courtney Ajinca

Sponsored by GEICO

We talk about making a beautiful space fit for productivity at home. These professionals have designed their way to entrepreneurship, while making it look good. Learn what tips and tricks you can use in your own home and office spaces.

Essence x Google: Grow with Google with Cassandra Johnson; Moderated by Malika Jabali, Senior News and Politics Editor at Essence

Sponsored by Grow With Google

WIDENING THE SCREEN: Shifting the Narrative in Television and Film with Latasha Gillespie, Eric Austin Senior & Nefertite Nguvu

Sponsored by P&G

Stephanie “NöNe” Dunivan - VP, Essence Experiential, Branded Content & Video.
Understanding the lived experience of Black professionals along the end-to-end journey of content production and distribution, from applying for an entry-level position or pitching new ideas to shooting on location and distributing a finished product. Conversation focused on shedding light on the scale of the racial disparities and the potential economic opportunity.

YES Girl / INFMG Moment

Sponsored by Coca-Cola

Pass The Mic: Checking In With Our Black Women Mayors

With: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Liverpool, England Mayor Joanne Anderson,Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell & San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Compilation featuring several Black women mayors each answering timely questions about how their cities are doing currently and plans they have for the immediate future, before "passing the mic" to the next mayor in the video.

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