We know firsthand that the global pandemic has been tough on creators, specifically black creators. Many of us had to pivot our entire well-being behind the state of the world and what this new normal looks like. Some of us have been furloughed, completely laid off, or had our small business go from booming to non-existent. It’s been challenging to say the least and that’s why it’s so important that we rally our community together during times like these. Our Black Women’s Creators Summit 2020 (virtual edition) will aim to uplift you with interactive panels, power hours and so much more! Join us on October 3rd at 11 am!
Power Hour: In Conversation with Erica Williams Simon & Alencia JohnsonÂ
Enduring the chaos as a black woman during 2020 Â has felt nearly impossible this year. Join us for a power hour with the phenomenal Erica Williams Simon and Alencia Johnson as they discuss their career journey's, what 2020 has changed for them and how they've endured. Moderated by Cordelia A. BannyÂ
The Pivot: Managing Your Small Business in Uncertain Times
Small businesses have taken a major hit during this pandemic and pivoting for many has seemed nearly impossible. During this panel we will take a deep dive with black women business owners to discuss steps needed to turn your business around during long lasting global chaos.
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The Balancing Act of Parenting in a PandemicÂ
Millions of parents around the world have been struggling to endure the competing jobs of work, home schooling and parenting. It’s been particularly rough on working moms, especially those of us with creative careers. We’ll be diving into the good, bad and ugly of parenting as creators during chaos.
Moderator: Maaden Esthe Jones, Love MaadenÂ
Aja Page Hill- Director, Customer Success Federal Government, MicrosoftÂ
Kacey Holland- Host, Babies x BellinisÂ
Nikki Osei Barrett- Co-Founder, District Motherhued & Founder, Osei PR LLC
Bernetta Knighten-The Dream Architect
Digital Lifestyle ExpertÂ
Dayna Bolden -Lifestyle Expert
The Power of NegotiationÂ
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Black women would earn $1 million more over the course of their careers if they were paid at parity with white men. We’ll be discussing the power of knowing your worth, negotiating your salary, business contracts and building generational wealth.
Moderated by: Sararuth Delice -Research Director, Discovery IncÂ
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Elicia Azali-Chief Revenue Officer, The GeneralÂ
Dr. Frances Armas Edwards- Inclusion at Scale, Lead at GoogleÂ
Kristen V. Carter- Entrepreneur, Writer & Producer
LaToya Westbrooks- Sr. UX Researcher at Facebook & Founder of WealthyÂ
Tiffany Hawkins-Chief Operating Officer,
Momentum Advisors
Landing Your Dream Creative JobÂ
Feeling stuck in your career or position? Then this panel is for you! Black women creators will share how they navigated their career to land their dream jobs and careers.Â
Moderated by: Shakirah Hill Taylor-Vice President Strategic Communication & Digital Strategy Metropolitan GroupÂ
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Pauleanna Reid- Celebrity Ghost Writer + Journalist (Forbes Magazine, Business Insider)
Courtney Connley-Careers Reporter for CNBC Make it
Jennifer Ogunsola - Writer+ Communications Professional
Janeita Bellamy- Senior Production Manager, BET
Shaina Morrison-Global Marketing Manager, NetflixÂ
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Color Vision is an organization dedicated to helping women of color go from desire to achievement in their careers and/or businesses. The company was founded in 2018 by Mia J. Davis when she sought to build a community that could provide an open and safe space for creative women of color in a business that rarely celebrates them. Color Vision aims to engage, educate and enlighten women from a variety of creative backgrounds to have the career of their dreams through national creative conferences, scholarship opportunities and mentorship programs throughout the country.