MARIE Talks powered by Mirelli

406 Sigma Drive,Summerville SC 29486

24 June, 2022

Description

The Premier 2-Day Conference for Women who want to learn, connect, grow and prosper presented by Mirelli Entrepreneur Training for Women Two full days of MARIE (Motivation, Advice, Real Talk, Inspiration and Education) showcasing local vendors of goods and services, workshops presented by area non-profits on a wide range of topics, Amazing & Inspiring Featured Speakers, Contests, Activities, Door Prizes, and a powerful Let's Talk About It: Real Talk Panel discussing Mental Health.You WILL be encouraged and inspired. You WILL be challenged and educated. You WILL meet new folks and re-connect with old friends & colleagues. You WILL have fun. Oh, and there will be a terrific lunch buffet on Saturday! (Lunch is on your own on Friday) Believe us, YOU WANT TO BE THERE. How you want to be there is up to you. You can be an Attendee and visit and shop with the vendors, participate in the Adopt-a-Vendor Commercial Contest to win a prize and bragging rights for your creativity, attend as many workshops as your schedule will allow, win door prizes, receive a beautiful jam-packed Swag Bag, join in Laughter Yoga, get a professional headshot (additional fee), watch a fascinating and informative flower arranging demonstration, watch small business owners Pitch their business in the Meet the Press Shark Tank Style contest, listen to amazing Featured Speakers, participate in the community discussion on Mental Health, play icebreaker and networking games, connect with your inner child through a powerful Counter Talk activity and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on Saturday (Friday lunch on your own). Early Bird ticket: 2 full days for $85 until April 24. April 25 to June 24, tickets will be $125 for both days. You could show the world just how special you are and be a VIP Attendee. You get everything all other Attendees get PLUS special seating, opportunity to address the crowd about your business or special cause, special SWAG, preferential treatment throughout the event (possibly including a special chair massage, foot detox, and reikki session) and more! $175. Only 12 spots available. You could be a Vendor on Friday, June 24. You'll receive a 6-foot table and 2 chairs in an 8' x 10' booth. Includes admission for you and an assistant for Friday AND Saturday. You'll both receive a box lunch on Friday. You will be encouraged to participate in the Adopt-a-Vendor Commercial Contest. You are welcome to donate an item as a door prize and can insert items, coupons, or informational flyers in the Attendee Swag Bags. Set-up will be Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 8 pm. Investment is $125. You could be a Contestant in the Meet the Press Shark Tank Style Pitch Contest. Each contestant will have 2 minutes to pitch a newsworthy aspect of their business to a panel of local media professionals from radio, TV, bloggers, podcasters, and reporters. The panel will give feedback and ultimately choose the winning pitch. The winner will receive a prize AND at least one media interview. Prior to the event, participants will have 2 preparation/coaching sessions to select their focus and hone their presentation. For more information, visit the activity page. Investment is $297 You could be a SPONSOR. There are numerous Sponsor opportunities available to fit any budget. Email [email protected] for a Sponsorship packet and to discuss possibilities. You could contribute products or coupons or event announcements into the Attendee Swag Bags. Insertion fee is $25. Email [email protected] to participate. You could be a Volunteer. Events of this size cannot happen without volunteers. As a volunteer, you'll receive a box lunch on Friday and buffet on Saturday and a cool T-Shirt. You'll be assigned various activities, from checking-in attendees and handing out swag bags, running PowerPoint presentations, filling water pitchers and candy dishes, make announcements, helping with activities, making sure vendors have everything they need, and more. You'll be able to participate in activities and hear the speakers, but maybe not be as active as you'd like. Admission is FREE for both days. Limit of 12. More more information, see all the participating Vendors, read the Featured Speaker Bios, read up on all the activities, visit the MARIE Talks webpage. Featured Vendors to-dateFocus on Fabulous Business Solutions Dreams to Reality Personal Jewelers Pink Haired Healthy Techie Chucktown Flowers Cilla Travel Vision Balm Photography APGlo PowerLaunch Business Showers Peaceful Living Wellness I AM VOICES IPS Accounting Sweet J's Clubhouse Effervescence Yoga Spa American Business Women's Assoc. Ladies of Justice I-Hope Women's Business Center Hard Candy Self-Defense Holistic Chamber of Commerce Impacted But Not Imprisoned Micah's Kreations The Sanctuary & Sanctuary Yoga Mama Bea's Chicken Salad Elite Tax Group Mary & Martha MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON WorkshopsPresented by American Business Women's Association To be announced soon Presented by the Holistic Chamber of Commerce To be announced soon Presented by I-Hope Women's Business Center To be announced soon Meet The Press Shark Tank Style Media JudgesSavannah J, Star 99.7 radio host Shenique Rollinson, podcaster Lisa De Armas, El Informador Newspaper Telia Rivers, former reporter/Bounce Around Charleston producer MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Meet the Press Shark Tank Style Pitch ContestantsTO BE ANNOUNCED SOON MARIE Talks EmCeeMichelle Bryant-Griffin FEATURED SPEAKERSIskra Perez-Salcedo Jennifer Robinson Nia Hartsfield Megan Manigault Let's Talk About It: REAL TALK Panel on MENTAL HEALTHDr. Zakevia Kendrick-Lewis Dr. Taffy Hawkins Nilsy Rapalo Alice Emerson Kimberly Mills Queenella Pringle, MA, CFLE, SFC Le'Erica Richards Carrie Boan MARIE Talks Activity LeadersLaughter Yoga -- Brittney Hiller Flower Arranging Demonstration -- Vicki Anthos Counter Talk Sip & Tell-- Beth Peterson Williams Our Content PartnersABWA Holistic Chamber of Commerce I-Hope Women's Business Center Our Non-Profit BeneficiariesA portion of every ticket sold will be donated to I Am Voices and Sweet J's Clubhouse. Not able to attend MARIE Talks but still want to contribute? Buy a "Pay-it-Forward" ticket to have your portion donated AND your ticket given to My Sister's House staff and clients. YOU WANT TO BE THERE! We can't wait to see you.