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Event Schedule
- 10:00a - 11:00a Eastern
- Main Stage
Registration / General Information
Drop in during this hour to gain a holistic understanding of how to navigate the virtual summit platform + learn about all that is in store for you! There is a Main Stage that will host speakers + DJs, a Blaze Lounge which accommodates free-flowing table discussions, a fluid space for floating around conversational clusters, an Buy Black Market full of black-owned businesses, journaling segments... and so much more!
- 11:00a - 11:30a Eastern
- LaWanda Swan
- Main Stage
Juneteenth Tribute: Blaze Liberation
Wanda Swan is a nationally-recognized thought leader in survivor advocacy, anti-oppression work, restorative justice, and violence prevention. A speaker, scholar-practitioner, anti-oppression coach, and Research Fellow for the University of New Hampshire’s Prevention Innovations Research Center, she has been deeply embedded within the anti-violence movement for over 15 years. As founder and CEO of Start By Talking, Wanda supports clients through individual and group coaching, organizational assessment, and virtual learning on the strategy of Whiteness and how those messages reverberate across policy, procedure, and practice. Her research project, now ten years old, on identifying and reseating the Black founders of the anti-violence movement serves as the vehicle that first allowed her to birth a company with the audacious goal of liberation for all through 1:1 conversation. Today, Wanda's vision has expanded beyond her ancestor's wildest dreams.
- 11:30a - 12:00p Eastern
- Casey Ariel Richardson
- Main Stage
Official Summit Kick-Off!
Let's get this party started, ladiesssss!! Casey Ariel Richardson, Founder of BLAZE GROUP LLC, officially opens the conference with an inspirational message + a special challenge to summit participants. Casey is a well-respected Business + Financial expert across America, Europe and Africa. She founded BLAZE GROUP LLC to provide Black women with access to knowledge, mentorship, and capital. She has launched the TablexTribe (a socio-business iOS + Android app for Black female entrepreneurs), a #FundBlackWomen investor collective to capitalize Black women-owned startups, the Blaze Knowledge Academy, and the 2x Webby Award honored Blaze Virtual Summit. Casey is proud to serve a membership base of +7,000 Black women entrepreneurs through BLAZE today.
- 12:00p - 12:20p Eastern
- De'Nicea Hilton Harper
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Modern Day Emancipation
For women on a hunt to discover their authentic Self, De’Nicea shows them the answers are much closer than they think…within their own Whole Body Self! De’Nicea Hilton Harper is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Holistic Well-Being Consultant. She invites women on adventures of curated playful experiences designed to activate a relationship with the Whole Body Self, becoming aware of the messages coming from the Spiritual, Emotional, Mental and Physical Self so that she may gain the wisdom and insight guiding her to her Perfect Authentic Self. You don't want to miss this!
- 12:30p - 12:50p Eastern
- Victoria Campbell Osborne
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Just Do It!
Victoria Campbell Osborne is founder and owner of The Scented Webb, a luxury fragrance and wellness boutique specializing in niche & designer fragrances and handcrafted body products, and was recently named a Small Business Superstar by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. She is also CEO of Campbell Creative Management, which provides enterprise operations analysis, training, and strategic planning. Her past clients include the American Red Cross, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Girl Scouts of The USA, and Montgomery County Public Schools. Come to be fired up!
- 1:00p - 2:00p Eastern
- SheJay T.O.
- Main Stage
DJ Set: SheJay T.O.
DJ T.O. aka “Carolina’s Hottest SHEJAY” has been making her lane in a predominately male industry starting in South Carolina and branching out to various states. After 10 years in the game, she has become one of the premier DJs in the south and Carolina’s #1 Female DJ. T.O. has served as the official DJ for numerous events, some of which include the NYC Greek Picnic, Clinique Fresh Faces Tour, Kandi Koated Nights, USC Homecoming Step Show, Delta Sigma Theta Regional Conference, Rickey Smiley Morning Show and more. DJ T.O. was also brought on to curate the playlist for the Carolina Panthers in partnership with Def Jam Records/NFL. You can listen to DJ T.O. on the radio in Columbia, Florence, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Tuscaloosa, AL as well as Sirius XMFLY Channel 47. Come get loose!
- 2:00p - 2:40p Eastern
- Meagan Dawnavette
- Main Stage
Exercise: You Deserve Fitness Pilates Class
Meagan Dawnavette is a group fitness instructor who is passionate about Pilates. She has been teaching for over 7 years! You Deserve Fitness classes blend Pilates, cardio, HIIT and boxing, for an experience that is anything but basic. Meagan is passionate about exploring holistic health and wellness in various forms. That's not all - she is also seasoned Digital Marketing professional and creative, giving her the perfect lens to help women prioritize wellness while handling business. Come and get your move on!
- 3:00p - 3:40p Eastern
- Jasmine Collins
- Main Stage
Workshop: Social Recession Strategy
Jasmine Collins is a social media manager based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She started her business after struggling to gain an audience for her makeup bag company following college. Since launching her business in October 2021, Jasmine has helped various industries across international markets drive traffic to their products and services, increase their online visibility, and build an engaged community. A proud graduate of an HBCU, Jasmine specializes in organic social media marketing and has become a master of this strategy. If you're looking to learn more about leveraging social media to help sustain your business during economic downtimes, come listen to Jasmine share her experience and insights.
- 4:00p - 4:40p Eastern
- Felicia Gopaul
- Main Stage
Workshop: Find $ to Start A Business
Felicia Gopaul is 2x best-selling author and Senior Advisor Coach with CSP Financial Group, a team of professionals with offices from Hawaii to Maryland with $90+ Million in Assets. She lives in Irvine, CA and has been in the financial industry for over 28 years. Over this period, she served as the financial advisor for the City of Philadelphia - which has over a ½ Billion in assets and 25,000 employees! Felicia has been a CFP professional since 2001, and was one of 50 people in the US who served as a CFP Board Ambassador. Come for economic empowerment and leave with legacy changing gems!
- 5:00p - 8:00p Eastern
- Exhibition Hall
Visit Booths: Buy Black Market!
Celebrate Juneteenth by spending time with other founders in the Buy Black Market!! Digital Wall Street is here, ladies! There market is filled with cool engagement activities, tables for conversation, broadcasts, special promotions. Support fellow Black-owned businesses by acquiring the things you need for yourselves - and your loved ones too! #BuildBlack #BuyBlack, #FundBlack
- 10:00a - 11:00a Eastern
- Main Stage
Registration / General Information
Drop in and get an understanding of how to navigate the virtual summit platform + learn about all that is in store for you! There is a Main Stage that will host speakers + DJs, a Blaze Lounge which accommodates fun speed networking + free-flowing table discussions, an Exhibition Hall that will be full of companies ready to speak with you during the Buy Black Virtual Market ... and so much more!
- 11:00a - 11:20a Eastern
- Taylor Burris
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Building Brand Honesty
Taylor Burris began her career in journalism interviewing artists ranging from Mulatto, Spice, to TC. Carson. The Spelman graduate ventured further into the entertainment industry, launching her first business in 2016 as a personal photographer and production assistant to various brands, to include Chevrolet and NNPA to COX Media. Taylor has since formed IRIS Creative Projects Agency (dba The AI Hub), a digital creative agency and art incubator based in Kansas City to support creatives and entrepreneurs in improving their brands through creative imagery and quality resources that earn profitability. Come for some game!
- 11:30p - 12:10p Eastern
- Andréa Long
- Main Stage
Workshop: The Formula for Experience Design
Andréa Long (she/her) is the Founder & Chief Events Officer at Firewood Events. Founded in 2012, Firewood Events began as a side hustle to complement Andréa's 9-5 job where she led marketing programs and hosted events for Marketing, Recruiting, and Diversity teams. Over time, she successfully expanded the business and transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship 10 years later. Firewood Events specializes in corporate, non-profit, and social events in the United States and globally with guest counts from 10 into the 1000s. Outside of events, you'll find Andréa traveling in search of delicious meals and well-balanced cocktails. Let's learn!
- 12:30p - 12:50p Eastern
- Monet Quarles
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Surviving to Thriving
Monet Quarles, MsM (The Crypto Duchess) is the CEO of Duchess Consulting, a tech consulting firm in the Web3 space. Her firm helps position brands and newcomers to thrive in the Web3 space through education and resourcing, with a keen interest in advancing women. Monet has spoken on major platforms such as Meta, the Women in Tech Texas conference, the Blaze Virtual Summit, and NFT BIPOC (covered by Time Magazine). She was also featured in Time Magazine’s “A Great Day in Web3” article alongside other Web3 builders and celebrities like Ja Rule and Fat Joe. A G.O.A.T. is in the building - come tap in!
- 1:00p - 2:00p Eastern
- DJ Red Corvette
- Main Stage
DJ Set: DJ Red Corvette
Red Corvette is a San Francisco, CA native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. She is the COO + co-founder of Women Sound Off and founder of Black Biz Bay Area. As one of the Bay Area's top DJs with 7+ years of experience, she's played across festivals, nightclubs, tours, branded events and much more. Red Corvette has rocked everything from Trillectro & Electric Forest to some of Cali and NYC's most popular night clubs and bars. Additionally, she's been on 2 national tours and has experience working alongside artists & bands. When it comes to branded events, she's DJ'd for Nike, Verizon, YouTube, Everlane and more. In conclusion, you're in good hands.
- 2:00p - 3:00p Eastern
- Multiple Panelists
- Main Stage
Panel Discussion | Hire a Tool: Chat GPT & Friends
Panelists: Monet Quarles, Teecee Okore, and Flo Nicolas
Join us for a hot topic discussion designed to help Black women entrepreneurs leverage AI tools to run their businesses by working smarter, not harder. Subject matter experts will break down the plethora of ways you can use AI today to save time, reduce costs, and improve your overall business efficiency. We'll even unpack ways to use AI for marketing, customer interactions, and deepened understanding of your target audience.
You'll walk away knowing the best AI tools for your needs, how to integrate them into your operations, and where you can overcome existing challenges.
This is a conversation you can't afford to miss!
- 3:00p - 3:40p Eastern
- Teecee Okore
- Main Stage
Workshop: 3 Funnels for 6 Figures
Teecee is the co-founder and CEO of Teecee Business Solutions Ltd, a business operational management firm that works with results-driven CEO/business owners to create consistent income + impact using systems, Funnels, and Automation. As a mom of two, a wife, and a Systems and Automation Strategist, Teecee works with reputable brands like ConvertKit, Google, Alter New Media, Momlink and others. She loves sharing her wealth of knowledge via podcasts interviews, and is dubbed the "Automation Queen." She's also the proud queen of the solo "soft life" and enjoys living life to the fullest. Come get into it!
- 4:00p - 4:40p Eastern
- Racine Rikard
- Main Stage
Workshop: Fine, Fabulous, & Free
Racine, a native of Atlanta, GA, has over 20+ years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. A graduate of Accounting at Georgia State University, she is a member of the National business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. It was her own ability to understand the concept of money against the feeling of inadequacy to build financial wealth for her family that first led her to become a financial coach/strategist. Her areas of specialty are Debt Elimination, Retirement/Education Funding, and Asset protection. Join this session to become the ‘initiator’ for your family's financial success.
- 5:00p - 8:00p Eastern
- Exhibition Hall
Visit Booths: Buy Black Market
Celebrate Juneteenth week by spending time with other founders in the Buy Black Market!! Digital Wall Street is here, ladies! There market is filled with cool engagement activities, tables for conversation, broadcasts, special promotions. Support fellow Black-owned businesses by acquiring the things you need for yourselves - and your loved ones too! #BuildBlack #BuyBlack, #FundBlack
- 10:00a - 11:00a Eastern
- Main Stage
Registration / General Information
Drop in and get an understanding of how to navigate the virtual summit platform + learn about all that is in store for you! There is an Exhibition Hall full of companies ready to speak with you, a Main Stage that will host speakers + DJs, a Blaze Lounge which accommodates fun speed networking + free-flowing table discussions... and so much more!
- 11:00a - 11:20a Eastern
- Flo Nicolas
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Ignite Your Inner Fire
Flo Nicolas is a lawyer and thought leader in the technology industry who is passionate about promoting DEI. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of DEI Directive, a technology company with an end-to-end DEI Intelligence Platform that enables HR and DEI professionals to measure the impact of their initiatives. She is also the creator of the TV show “Get Tech Smart” and awarded in 2023 New Hampshire Business Review Outstanding Women in Business and named 2023 New Hampshire Tech Alliance Tech Professional of the Year. She is also an alumnus of the LinkedIn Accelerator Program: Technology & Innovation. Come and get your fire back!
- 11:30a - 12:10 Eastern
- Star Pryor
- Main Stage
Workshop: Redefining Mompreneurship
Star Pryor is a South Georgia-based productivity expert and business coach who helps busy mompreneurs balance work- and family-life. After being fired from her tech job in 2020 for having her children at home during the pandemic, Star pivoted towards a thriving career as a productivity strategist and coach. Additionally, Star co-founded the VA Sorority, which helps women start their own virtual assistant businesses. She has reached over 6,000 people with her coaching and services, empowering others to achieve their dreams and balance their lives. Reimagine entreprenership!
- 12:30p - 12:50p Eastern
- Amber Hurt
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Lessons from the Queen
Amber, aka The Adulting Queen, is an educator, creative, event curator and podcast host based in Baltimore, MD. She began her career in higher education working in colleges and most recently worked with middle school and high school students. Amber has a passion for developing others and assisting millennials and gen-z navigate adulting because no one teaches you how to be an adult. She offers leadership development, coaching, curates events, hosts a podcast (Sippin' Sunday) and more. Come to learn valuable life and business lessons from the Queen; we're talking about thee legend of this lifetime!
- 1:00p - 2:00p Eastern
- SheJay T.O.
- Main Stage
DJ Set: SheJay T.O.
DJ T.O. aka “Carolina’s Hottest SHEJAY” has been making her lane in a predominately male industry starting in South Carolina and branching out to various states. After 10 years in the game, she has become one of the premier DJs in the south and Carolina’s #1 Female DJ. T.O. has served as the official DJ for numerous events, some of which include the NYC Greek Picnic, Clinique Fresh Faces Tour, Kandi Koated Nights, USC Homecoming Step Show, Delta Sigma Theta Regional Conference, Rickey Smiley Morning Show and more. DJ T.O. was also brought on to curate the playlist for the Carolina Panthers in partnership with Def Jam Records/NFL. You can listen to DJ T.O. on the radio in Columbia, Florence, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Tuscaloosa, AL as well as Sirius XMFLY Channel 47. Come get loose!
- 2:00p - 2:40p Eastern
- Meagan Dawnavette
- Main Stage
Exercise: You Deserve Fitness Pilates Class
Meagan Dawnavette is a group fitness instructor who is passionate about Pilates. She has been teaching for over 7 years! You Deserve Fitness classes blend Pilates, cardio, HIIT and boxing, for an experience that is anything but basic. Meagan is passionate about exploring holistic health and wellness in various forms. That's not all - she is also seasoned Digital Marketing professional and creative, giving her the perfect lens to help women prioritize wellness while handling business. Come and get your move on!
- 3:00p - 3:40p Eastern
- Andrea Camargo
- Main Stage
Workshop: Creative Nervous System
Andrea Camargo is a yoga teacher, doula, and body therapist. She has always been fascinated by the intercultural aspects of life. When her Master's degree in International Management led her to corporate life, she explored the integrations of global projects. In that process, she arrived at the conclusion that all humans have a thing in common - the physical body. Today, Andrew focuses on that commonality in her work - guiding people through the journey of relaxing their nervous systems, accessing creativity, and stretching our capacity to lead more effectively. Let's tap into the creative nervous system!
- 4:00p - 5:00p Eastern
- Multiple Panelists
- Main Stage
Panel Discussion: Knowing WHAT to Quit
Panelists: Flo Nicolas and Kathy Taylor
Let's be honest - many times we see business owners operating at vast extremes. Either they are shutting things down completely or they're wildly passionate about a new idea. It's time to understand how to sustain businesses over the long haul. During this conversation, we'll unpack how one is to eliminate distractions so that bandwidth is freed up for doubling down on the good. Evolutionary practices lead to revolutionary results. Let us help you understand WHAT to quit so that you don't throw the baby out with the bath water.
- 5:00p - 8:00p Eastern
- Exhibition Hall
Visit Booths: Buy Black Market!
Celebrate Juneteenth week by spending time with other founders in the Buy Black Market!! Digital Wall Street is here, ladies! There market is filled with cool engagement activities, tables for conversation, broadcasts, special promotions. Support fellow Black-owned businesses by acquiring the things you need for yourselves - and your loved ones too! #BuildBlack #BuyBlack, #FundBlack
- 10:00a - 11:00a Eastern
- Main Stage
Registraton / General Information
Drop in and get an understanding of how to navigate the virtual summit platform + learn about all that is in store for you! There is a Main Stage that will host speakers + DJs, a Blaze Lounge which accommodates fun speed networking + free-flowing table discussions, an Exhibition Hall full of companies ready to speak with you during the Buy Black Virtual Market... and so much more!
- 11:00a - 11:40a Eastern
- Amber Hurt
- Main Stage
Workshop: Am I pFROfessional Enough
Amber is back with even more heat! Our beloved Adulting Queen is an educator, creative, event curator and podcast host based in Baltimore, MD. She began her career in higher education working in colleges and most recently worked with middle school and high school students. Amber has a passion for developing others and assisting millennials and gen-z navigate adulting because no one teaches you how to be an adult. She offers leadership development, coaching, curates events, hosts a podcast (Sippin' Sunday) and more. Come to be affirmed to take up space as you are!
- 12:00p - 12:40p Eastern
- Erica Lasan
- Main Stage
Workshop: Personal Branding w/ JOY!
Erica Lasan is the multi-passionate entrepreneur, wife, and mom behind JOYrney To Purpose™. Starting with a jewelry line at age 13, then writing for several media outlets and eventually producing video content for various media channels (including EBONY, Black & Sexy TV, and Mom.com), Erica has built a career around creative expression for over two decades. After being laid off in 2016, Erica looked to the “JOYGems” gained throughout her career to establish JOYrney To Purpose™, which serves corporations, entrepreneurial women and caregivers in tackling issues around gender equity, personal well-being, and engagement in the workplace. Come and get your LIFE, sis!
- 1:00p - 2:00p Eastern
- DJ Red Corvette
- Main Stage
DJ Set: DJ Red Corvette
DJ Red Corvette is back on the 1s and 2s because we just can't get enough! If you loved her on Day 2 of the summit, you're going to lose it when you hear her second set! Red Corvette is a San Francisco, CA native, COO + co-founder of Women Sound Off and founder of Black Biz Bay Area. As one of the Bay Area's top DJs with 7+ years of experience, she's played across festivals, nightclubs, tours, branded events and much more. Additionally, she's been on 2 national tours and has experience working alongside artists & bands. When it comes to branded events, she's DJ'd for Nike, Verizon, YouTube, Everlane and more. In conclusion, you're in good hands.
- 2:00p - 3:00p Eastern
- Multiple Speakers
- Main Stage
Panel Discussion | The Art of Releasing Control: Managing Teams
Andrea Camargo, De'Nicea Hilton Harper, Taylor Burris, Victoria Campbell Osborne
Join us for an insightful conversation with a group of successful Black women entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of releasing control so that their teams are empowered to thrive in their unique zones of genius. Through the sharing of personal experiences, our panelists will give strategies for overcoming the urge to micromanage every aspect of their business. You will receive practical tips for delegating effectively, building trust with team members, and creating a culture of empowerment that fosters growth and success. This event is a must-attend for all!
- 3:00p - 3:40p Eastern
- Kathy Taylor
- Main Stage
Workshop: Essential Leadership Skills
Kathy Taylor is a Transformational Coach, Leadership Development Specialist, and the founder of The Diary of a Grown-Up brand. With more than 30 years of experience, Kathy's focus is on connecting men and woman with communication styles and ideas that create change in the way they lead, follow, and evolve in business. Kathy received her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Education and Business from Norfolk State University. Kathy is a certified DISC facilitator, Emotional Intelligence practitioner, Certified Career Coach and Leadership Development Specialist. Come learn how to lead effectively!
- 4:00p - 4:20p Eastern
- Erykah Hill
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: Just Start the Damn Biz, Sis
Erykah Hill is a budding entrepreneur who has experienced the power of communal support in her journey to finding her stride in business. She calls her experience a modern folktale on launching a business. When challenged to "open her mouth" at the first ever Blaze Virtual Summit, she took up space in a vulnerable state, explaining her feelings of defeat and accepting mentorship support from a founder in attendance. Since then, she has grown in her confidence - leveraging branding, marketing, and social media to take up space. Come and hear her story - and see your own through her lens.
- 4:30p - 4:50p Eastern
- Racine Rikard
- Main Stage
BLAZE Talk: The Financial Future is Female
Racine is back! A native of Atlanta, GA, Racine has over 20+ years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. A graduate of Accounting at Georgia State University, she is a member of the National business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. It was her own ability to understand the concept of money against the feeling of inadequacy to build financial wealth for her family that first led her to become a financial coach/strategist. Her areas of specialty are Debt Elimination, Retirement/Education Funding, and Asset protection. Let's continue to double down on our financial future!
- 5:00p - 8:00p Eastern
- Exhibition Hall
Visit Booths: Buy Black Market!
Celebrate Juneteenth by spending time with other founders in the Buy Black Market!! Digital Wall Street is here, ladies! There market is filled with cool engagement activities, tables for conversation, broadcasts, special promotions. Support fellow Black-owned businesses by acquiring the things you need for yourselves - and your loved ones too! #BuildBlack #BuyBlack, #FundBlack
- 10:00a - 11:00a Eastern
- Main Stage
Registration / General Information
Drop in and get an understanding of how to navigate the virtual summit platform + learn about all that is in store for you! There is a Main Stage that will host speakers + DJs, a Blaze Lounge which accommodates fun speed networking + free-flowing table discussions, an Exhibition Hall during the Buy Black Virtual Market full of companies ready to speak with you ... and so much more!
- 11:00a - 11:40a Eastern
- Dr. Makeda Moore
- Main Stage
Meditative Sound Bath: Sol Powerful
Dr. Makeda Moore is a Mental Health Consultant and Meditation Coach professionally trained as a Clinical & Health Psychologist with a specialization in holistic, spirit-centered health solutions for anxiety, depression, trauma and other psychological conditions. As the founder of SOL Powerful, Dr. Makeda is on a mission to bring all people to their personal truth & power. Dr. Makeda is an Atlanta, GA native currently based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she is learning to integrate indigenous healing practices and African spirituality into her therapeutic approaches for individual patients and groups. During this transformative session, Dr. Makeda will equip you with the necessary mental tools to gracefully navigate any of life's challenges.
- 12:00p - 12:40p Eastern
- De'Nicea Hilton Harper
- Main Stage
Workshop: Leadership & Whole Health
De'Nicea is back to wrap up our lessons on leadership in the holistic cradle of wellness. For women on a hunt to discover their authentic Self, De’Nicea shows them the answers are much closer than they think…within their own Whole Body Self! De’Nicea Hilton Harper is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Holistic Well-Being Consultant. She invites women on adventures of curated playful experiences designed to activate a relationship with the Whole Body Self, becoming aware of the messages coming from the Spiritual, Emotional, Mental and Physical Self so that she may gain the wisdom and insight guiding her to her Perfect Authentic Self. See you there!
- 1:00p - 2:00p Eastern
- Multiple Panelists
- Main Stage
Panel Discussion: Beating the Recession
Panelists: Felicia Gopaul, Racine Rikard, and Casey Ariel Richardson
Navigating the current economic climate can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can not only survive but thrive in any market. Join a panel of financial experts to gain insights on how to pursue recession-resistant solutions, diversify your business offerings, build a loyal customer base. You'll learn how to manage business cash flow to ensure your business stays afloat during tough times. You'll leave this discussion with practical strategies and actionable steps to make your business more resilient and recession-proof. Come to receive world-class information used by the most durable business known across the earth.
- 2:00p - 3:30p Eastern
- Blaze Group LLC
- Main Stage
Blaze Business Awards Ceremony
Join us for a spectacular closing awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of Black-owned businesses! At Blaze, we believe that the businesses who are the engines of our communities deserve to take center stage at our virtual summits, not cold corporations that lack empathy for the lives of the people who run the businesses themselves. Brands will receive awards across our ten different categories: Blogging & Copywriting, Marketing & Branding, Apparel & Accessories, Coaching & Consulting, Music & Poetry, Tech & Web3, Podcasting, Virtual Assistance, Wellness & Healthcare, and Skin Care & Beauty. We look forward to shining a light on the diverse creativity that exists within our community!
- 3:30p - 4:00p Eastern
- Casey Ariel Richardson
- Main Stage
Summit Closing: Bend, But Don't Break
Casey Ariel Richardson is a 2x Webby Award Honoree, Founder of BLAZE GROUP LLC, Author of Pain Unseen: The Truths That Lie Beneath My Strengths and creator of socio-business app: TablexTribe by BLAZE GROUP. Casey is a highly-regarded business leader + financial expert across the Americas, Europe, and Africa - having developed groundbreaking inclusive financial products in Sub-Saharan Africa, structuring multi-billion dollar loans for leading tech corporations, and giving more than 7,000 Black female entrepreneurs the courage to try. If Casey had listened to the loved ones and revered leaders who told her that she couldn't, she would not be the global force that she is today. To close the summit, Casey is showing up to help you stand in faith over fear.
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