Featured Speakers
May 14 2026
Signature Sunrise, 10610 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
Maribel Feliciano
9:15AM
How to Do Business with Broward County
Provides entrepreneurs, vendors, and service providers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully work with Broward County. Learn how to register as a supplier, navigate procurement processes, respond to bid opportunities, meet compliance requirements, and build valuable partnerships with one of Florida’s largest local governments. Whether you’re a small business, minority-owned enterprise, or established company, this guide helps you access new contract opportunities and grow your business through government partnerships.
Janice Wight
10:00AM
Castles for Queens-Keys and Confidence Homeownership Workshop
Is an empowering event designed to help women gain the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to achieve homeownership. Participants will learn the step-by-step home buying process, credit improvement strategies, financing options, down payment assistance programs, and wealth-building opportunities through real estate. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning for the future, this workshop equips queens with the keys to turn homeownership dreams into reality.
Jackie Barboza
10:30AM
Empowerment through Purpose
Is an inspiring experience designed to help individuals discover their unique strengths, align with their passions, and step confidently into their true calling. Through motivation, practical strategies, and personal growth insights, participants will learn how to turn vision into action, overcome limitations, and create meaningful success. This empowering session encourages purpose-driven living, leadership, and the confidence to make a lasting impact in both life and business.
Aixa D Aviles
11:00AM
Stop Playing Small: The Hidden Ways Women Limit Their Own Growth
Provides entrepreneurs, vendors, and service providers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully work with Broward County. Learn how to register as a supplier, navigate procurement processes, respond to bid opportunities, meet compliance requirements, and build valuable partnerships with one of Florida’s largest local governments. Whether you’re a small business, minority-owned enterprise, or established company, this guide helps you access new contract opportunities and grow your business through government partnerships.
Danielle Forbes
11:30AM
From Pain to Purpose
Is a transformational session designed to help individuals turn life’s challenges, setbacks, and struggles into strength, growth, and meaningful success. Participants will learn how to heal, rebuild confidence, and use their experiences as fuel for personal development and positive impact. Through inspiration and practical guidance, this empowering experience shows how pain can become the foundation for purpose, resilience, and a brighter future.
Jullion Taylor
12:00PM
Unlocking Capital: Guide to Business Loans & Investment Real Estate Financing Options
Is an educational session designed to help entrepreneurs and investors understand the funding strategies needed to grow wealth and scale opportunities. Participants will learn about business loans, lines of credit, SBA financing, commercial lending, and real estate investment funding options. Whether starting a business, expanding operations, or purchasing income-producing properties, this workshop provides practical insights to access capital, make informed financial decisions, and build long-term success.
Mona Straub
1:30PM
Pull Up Your Big Girl Panties- Unlocking your inner strength to make your dreams and goals a reality
Is a motivational and empowering session designed to help women tap into their resilience, confidence, and determination. Participants will learn how to overcome fear, silence self-doubt, and take bold action toward the life they truly desire. Through practical strategies and inspiration, this experience encourages women to own their power, stay focused, and turn dreams and goals into real, lasting success.
Betsy Lee Turner
2:00PM
The Bottom Line Solutions
Is a results-driven session focused on helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners improve profitability, streamline operations, and make smarter financial decisions. Participants will gain practical strategies for increasing revenue, reducing unnecessary costs, strengthening cash flow, and building sustainable growth. Whether launching a startup or scaling an established business, this empowering experience delivers the tools and insights needed to protect the bottom line and create long-term success.