2025 EVENT AGENDA
8:00am — 9:15am REGISTRATION
8:30am — 9:15am BREATHE! CHILL! YOGA! with Tonya Lewis
8:30am – 9:15am MARKETPLACE (VENDORS, PHOTO BOOTH & BREAKFAST)
9:30am — 10:00am WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
10:15am — 10:45am MOM AND DAUGHTER SESSION:
IN HER FOOTSTEPS
POWER SKILLS
READY FOR TOMORROW, TODAY
11:00am — 11:30am MOM AND DAUGHTER SESSION:
IN HER FOOTSTEPS
POWER SKILLS
READY FOR TOMORROW, TODAY
11:30am — 12:00pm MARKETPLACE (VENDORS & PHOTO BOOTH)
12:00pm — 1:00pm LUNCH
1:15pm – 2:00pm “BE THE DIFFERENCE” YOUTH BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
PRETEENS (AGE 8-10)
TWEENS (AGE 11- 13) & TEENS (AGE 14 – 18)
EMPOWER ME (MOMS ONLY) PANEL DISCUSSION
2:00pm – 2:45pm MARKETPLACE (VENDORS & PHOTOBOOTH)
2:45pm – 3:45pm “DARE TO LEAD” MOM AND ME FASHION SHOW
3:45pm – 4:00pm CLOSING REMARKS– LET’S DO THIS!
SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS
Erika Kane
Emcee & EmpowerMe Mom Panel Moderator
@ericakaneradio
Nikki Knowles
CEO of Funny Girl Productions
@funnygirl_productions
Delisa Hamilton
Morning Emcee & YEMF Board Chair
Tee Wright
@rentthedressdc
Co-Founder & Co-Owner of PM Kids
Ready for Tomorrow, Today
Mothers and daughters will be educated and empowered about the health risks and effects of popular beauty trends while promoting self-confidence and informed decision-making.
drslaughter@pmkidz.com
Dr. CharlRe' Slaughter-Atiemo
Supervisor of Student Services & School Psychologist
Power Skills
As young women and girls, we have the power to make a difference in our communities and the world. Learn how we can support our young people in developing the skills necessary to be productive and successful future leaders. This session will focus on the executive skills and social competencies necessary to achieve goals. Skills such as metacognition, planning and organizing, self-management, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and responsible decision making will be explored in an interactive way.
mcgowans@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Suzanne McGowan
Mentor/Coach & Founder of Love You More Legacy®, LLC
In Her Footsteps: Building Bridges Not Walls
Mothers and daughters will break free from the follower mindset, strengthen communication, and embrace leadership together. Through interactive activities and meaningful dialogue, participants will learn to dismantle barriers, support each other as role models, and create a shared legacy of empowerment and leadership.
crystal@lymlegacy.com
Crystal Brooks
DJ Princess C
@djprincessc
BE THE DIFFERENCE YOUTH SESSIONS PRESENTERS
Dr. Carletta S. Hurt
Founder/CEO of IN THE LOOP Program of Success
Teen Sessions
@carlettahurt
Dr. Renee Neely
Vice President and Co-Founder of S.A.S.S.I.E Mentoring Inc.
Tween
@sassie_mentoring
Ayanna Siede
LCPC, NCC, ACS, Owner of Origins Counseling Services
Preteen Sessions
ayanna@originscs.com
LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER PANELISTS
Brandi Bridgett
Financial Strategist & CEO
The Agency at National Harbor
IG: @thebrandibridgett | theagencynationalharbor.com
Ashley Graham
Writer, Author & CEO
Lift Bridge Publishing
IG: @liftbridgepub | liftbridgepublishing.com
VaShonda “V” Arrington
Co-Founder and Chairman
The E.V.O.L.V.E. Foundation
IG: @the_evolvefoundation | theevolvefoundation.org
Reverend LaWanda Cherry
Administrator
Office of the Episcopal Pastor From the Heart Church Ministries®
oop@fthcm.org
Marriage & Relationship Visionary Strategist Founder
Marriage Built to Last
IG: @marriagebuilt2last | http://www.marriagebuilt2last.com
Cynthia Greene
Dr. Marcia B. LoBrano
Emergency Medicine & Preventive Medicine
Founder of Second Opinion, LLC
Faith Kelly, M.D.
Medical Director
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
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