Phenomenal Women - Conference + Celebration of Black Women

211 East Pleasant Run Road,DeSoto TX 75115

04 March, 2023

Description

Treat yourself to a weekend of community and self-care by celebrating Women's History Month with like-minded professional women of color. Your admission includes entrance to the conference, lunch on Saturday + Sunday, our curated black-woman-owned marketplace, and a group hike at Cedar Hill Preserve. Shop and support small businesses, experience beauty activations, take a new headshot, and enjoy an atmosphere of black girl magic. AGENDA SATURDAY, MARCH 4th DESOTO CIVIC CENTER 8:30A - 12:30P 8:30A - DOORS OPEN - COFFEE + PASTRIES + NETWORKING 9:00A - OPENING + WELCOME by DANA PARKER - BEYOND THE SURFACE 9:10 - 9:40A - OPENING CONVERSATION WITH MAYOR RACHEL PROCTOR ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC POWER OF BLACK WOMEN, the youngest black female mayor to serve as mayor in the history of Desoto, a thriving suburb south of Dallas. 9:50 - 10:40A - A CONVERSATION ON BLACK FASHION + INFLUENCE WITH ANITA HAWKINS, fashion model, 4-time author, global philanthropist, certified nutrition specialist, franchise owner, mentor, producer, and entrepreneur. 10:50 - 11:30A - A CONVERSATION ABOUT BEAUTY IN THE WORKPLACE 11:40 - 12:20P - A PANEL ON BLACK WOMEN AND MENTAL WELLNESS presented by Sanctum Wellness a premier wellness practice that incorporates the services of concierge medicine, wellness programs including yoga, a pelvic physical therapist, acupuncture, nutritional services, meditation, and also life coaching. 12:20 - 12:30P - CLOSING by DANA PARKER - BEYOND THE SURFACE 12:00 - 3:00P - BLACK WOMAN-OWNED MARKETPLACE, shop, dance, eat, and enjoy a marketplace curated just for you with 30 vendors across fashion, beauty, and wellness industry. SUNDAY, MARCH 5th CEDAR HILL PRESERVE 9:00 - 11:00A Group Hike Sponsored by Black Girls of Texas 9:00A - Gather at the entrance 9:30A - Opening meditation 11:00A - End of hike, lunch immediately following