Theme: Relevance

The theme for this year's event is "Relevance," focusing on the importance of staying connected and impactful in today's fast-paced world. It promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience for all who attend.

James Reese Career and Technical Center
12300 University Blvd
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479
United States

Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo

Leadership Development Expert

Bralade Koroye-Emenanjo is a multifaceted professional, excelling as a leader, speaker, author and coach, with a focus on personal power, purpose, and prosperity. A Fortune 100 Operations Leader in corporate America, she has degrees in Chemical Engineering and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Leadership Studies. Bralade is a dynamic leader. Through LeadEssence Coaching & Consulting, The Boundaries Movement and The Leading Lady Mentoring Program, she fosters leadership qualities, empowering individuals for personal and professional growth. Her leadership has impacted some 2000 women to live fully, love freely and lead fearlessly. As bestselling author and visionary behind Preach What You Practice Media, Bralade captivates audiences with bestselling books , "A Line in The Sand" and "A Tale of Two Wives" and documentary films. Her storytelling prowess amplifies voices and sparks impactful conversations, reflecting her commitment to empowerment and societal change.

Edna Frenchwood

Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Executive Producer.

Dr. Edna Frenchwood is a Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Executive Producer. She is the CEO of ChichiMovies and Founder of Flix Reps Film Festival and Masterclass. Her education in the Legal Field and entertainment has afforded her the privilege to provide PR, sponsorship and endorsement services for her high end clients which includes Kings, Senators, actors, producers, while providing their brand placement in the world market.

Kelli DuCloux

Financial Education Entrepreneur

Dr. Kelli has been teaching for 30 years, and as a Master Teacher with 2 Masters Degrees in Education and Educational Psychology & Counseling, and a PhD in Educational Psychology, her expertise lies in knowing exactly HOW people learn. She has created unique teaching methodologies that position her students to pick up concepts and material quickly. Her trademarked educational strategies enable clients to immediately apply her teachings for success, with tangible results. Dr. Kelli has taught everything from Pre-Kindergarten to College, and subjects from Math and Science to English and Wealth Accumulation. She has impacted 10,000+ people, teaching how to invest in the stock market with her business and Facebook group “Stock Options Trading Academy”. Her viral TikTok video with over half a million views shows people exactly how to invest and trade. Connect with her on Facebook (Kelli DuCloux) and follow her on TikTok (DrKelli) to get a free invitation for one of her MasterClasses.

Lori McDowell

CEO & Author

Dr. Lori McDowell is the CEO of Reimagine U Strategies. She is the author of The Reinvention Mindset, a highly anticipated book to be released in May 2024. Lori is passionate about helping individuals find joy in the world and live the life they desire. Lori helps individuals get past roadblocks and find fulfillment. Lori believes that being a success on paper is not enough, to be truly fulfilled, you need to be a success in your soul. Love and caring are the cornerstones of Lori’s business. As a speaker, Lori shares her story, including how she was able to reinvent herself after a horrendous firing, by tapping into her belief that we can’t control what happens to us but we have a choice in what we do with it. Leaning into that idea is a recipe for success. Her book, The Reinvention Mindset takes the reader on a journey to overcome roadblocks and find a life filled with joy and love.

Neha Naik

Tech Recruitment Specialist

Neha’s boutique recruitment company, RecruitGyan, specializes in helping hyper growth tech startups build and keep a first-rate team. She implements strategic recruiting and retainment initiatives to reach an average 92% fill rate, increase a company’s hiring rate by 65% and reduce turnover from 54% to 21%. Now with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and startups in full-cycle recruiting, Neha shares her insights on tech recruiting and business trends on various platforms.