2009 Conference Schedule
August 11, 2009

   

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Registration

 

 
    8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Opening Session

Finding Your Inner Strength

Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott, #1 bestselling author of
If Life is a Game, These are the Rules (a favorite
of Oprah Winfrey), will share her journey to find inner
strength as well as strategies to help attendees identify
paths to success.  Her inspirational message will set the
stage for the conference by showing attendees how to
empower their future, WIN in all aspects of life, and
create meaningful moments at home and work that will
last a lifetime.

 
     

Session I:  
Thriving in Down Times - You Can Make It Happen

  • How to Manage Your Money
  • How to Create Economic Opportunity
  • What Women Need to Know Now



Glinda
Bridgforth, a leading financial expert, will
explore the emotional and cultural factors that block
financial success. The Essence magazine book bestseller
of Girl, Get Your Credit Straight! will deliver surefire
strategies to help enhance money savvy and improve
your net worth.


Panelist:
June Beland, Founder & CEO, The Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Louisa Mendoza, President & CEO, Keep It Clean
Fafie Moore, President, Realty Executives of Nevada


Session II:  
The Art of Reinvention - Your Job and Yourself

  • How to Identify and Build Upon Your Strengths
  • How to Develop a Plan to Generate Your Own Buzz
  • What Women Need to Know Now

Soo Hong, consultant at one of the leading global
executive search firms, knows the job market and the
challenges for those wanting to get a job, change jobs
and/or grow in their current positions. Soo will discuss
how reinvention can reposition your skills and strengths
and enhance your competitiveness on the job and in the
marketplace.

Panelists: 
Anne M. Lake, Global Lead, IBM Global Business Services
Doug Geinzer, Founder, Recruiting Nevada
Lorrinda Gray-Davis, Principal, Next Level Diversity Consulting, LLC.

 

 
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Networking Reception

Network, meet sponsors, speakers and authors in a relaxed and
fun environment.

  • Career Counseling Part 1

Meet with professional Career Coaches to identify/define strengths
and assist with goal setting.

 
    12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Empowering Our Future Luncheon



From the self-development phenomenon, The Secret,
and the popular Chicken Soup for the Soulseries, to
her most recent book, No Matter What!, noted author,
speaker and lecturer Lisa Nichols will share insights to
help overcome any and every obstacle so that you are
living the life you love!

 

 
   

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

  • Career Counseling Part 2

Meet with professional Career Coaches to identify/define strengths and assist
with goal setting.

BONUS!  Entrepreneur Track



Richelle Shaw
, a leading authority on building a million
dollar business, will share insights from her book How to
Build a Million Dollar Business in Las Vegas –
Without the Casinos
, and provide a game plan so that
you, too, can join the ranks of millionaire entrepreneurs!

Session I: 
How to Build A Million Dollar Business
This workshop will answer questions about timing:  Is a challenging economic
period the right time to start a business?  About marketing:  What low to
no-cost marketing strategies can help launch your business?  About red flags: 
What are the seven mistakes that derail a million dollar business?

Session II:
Are you already in business and struggling due to the bad economy?  Richelle
will offer strategies and ideas to help make your business stronger than ever.
This live, interactive session will help entrepreneurs identify and use tools at
their immediate disposal to drive business results.

 
   
 

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