DAY 1 (Career & Leadership)

10:00: Welcome and Resetting Your Career to Align with Strengths (Pam Cole & Erika L. Davis)
Erika L. Davis shares insights related to self-awareness and recognizing strengths to inform future career decisions.

11:00: Money Matters for Career Changers (Melissa Reaktenwalt)
Empower your career growth and your financial future at that same time! In this session, you will learn about end-of-year, strategic financial planning.

11:45: Prioritizing Self and Family (Tesha Crockett-Gibson)
Discover harmony between work and life. Join our workshop for self-care strategies and family balance tips that empower your journey.

12:30: Fireside Chat with Olayinka Odeniran and Erica M. Roberts
In this fireside chat, our guest speaker, a leading expert in the field, will discuss the opportunities and challenges women may encounter in the blockchain industry and share insights on how to navigate this exciting and evolving space. Join us for an enlightening conversation that delves into the potential for women to thrive in blockchain-related careers.

1:15: 2023 Look Back (Erica M. Roberts)
Most of us make plans at the beginning of the year, and sometimes (many times) things don’t go as planned. In this session, we will have some real talk about turning setbacks and change into opportunity.

1:45: Closing and Charge to Action

Day 2, (Business & Entrepreneurship)

10:00: Welcome and Entrepreneurial Success in 2024 (Erica M. Roberts)
This session is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the strategic tools and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing business environment. We will delve into the essential elements of planning for entrepreneurial success in 2024. Learn effective strategies for identifying emerging opportunities in the ever-evolving business landscape, and gain practical insights into action planning to navigate uncertainties and drive sustainable success in the upcoming year.

11:00: Smart Money Tips for Small Businesses (Jennifer Edwards)
Navigate business finances like a pro! Join our workshop for smart money management and investment insights tailored to small businesses.

11:45: Kick Start Your Business Planning (Erica M. Roberts)
Have you thought about your business plans for the new year? Have you considered new revenue streams? Have you made a note of your key activities? Do you have targets? Join in for this session as we delve into different aspects of business planning to get your mind moving and your business ready for success!

12:30: Fireside Chat: A Day in the Life of the Woman Entrepreneur (Alicia Jones McLeod and Erica M. Roberts)
Entrepreneurship can be exciting and rewarding. AND, entrepreneurship is work. Tune into this panel to get a glimpse into the lives of entrepreneurs from different industries and sectors. Also, hear about lessons learned from Pathways To Excellence Inc.’s Inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator program!

1:15: Closing and Charge to Action (Pam Cole)

1:30: E-Suite Networking