Speakers
Here is the line up of speakers and entertainment for this years event! Almost all involved is a survivor of domestic violence. To have this wonderful circle i a beautiful building block!
Lessons From a Business Pioneer
Chandra's entrepreneurial spirit started at an early age. Working along side her father within his many businesses as well as his colleagues; Chandra was a sponge soaking up the ins and outs of how businesses are started, ran and also sometimes fail or succeed. Using this knowledge at the age of 19 she started her own baking company which blossomed into a full service catering and event planning company.
As her friends watched many turned to her for advise on how to start and run their own businesses. Thus began her path into business consulting. Using the knowledge gained from working within Fortune 500 companies as well as the Department of Defense she is able to offer that knowledge to her clients.
Her motto is, "If you start with the right foundation nothing can stop your path to success!"
Jeni Murphy
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Jeni Murphy is a single mom of two daughters ages 18 and 2 years old. She is a founding member and current chair of the domestic violence support and awareness group Women4Women. Jeni founded the new mom/postpartum depression support group "Simply Mom". She has received a certificate in Crime Scene Technology, Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Jeni is a trained mediator and trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid. She is a survivor of domestic violence, and sexual assault. Jeni is a family voice with the Caregiver Engagement Project, and a graduate of the Family Leadership Program with Maryland Coalition of Families. Jeni volunteers with a homeless shelter and with the Chesapeake Multi Cultural Resource Center. She is currently serving in HOPE CORPS as an outreach worker in Salisbury, MD. Jeni enjoys spending time with her daughters, reading and being an advocate for her older daughter who has anxiety and ADHD.
Evangelist Tanya Thompson
Glory After the Rain Ministries
Evangelist Tanya R. Thompson is an African- American Christian Author. She is the mother of one daughter, Mikayla (Kayla) Thompson who is currently a Senior Interdisciplinary Studies major at Tennessee State Universiy. She is the CEO and Founder of Glory After the Rain Ministries. Tanya presents a Facebook live Early Morning Devotional series that attracts viewers from across the continent. In addition to this, she is pursuing a long awaited dream of podcasting which debuts in December of 2019. Evangelist Thompson travels the country spreding the message of Jesus Christ through women's conferences, Revivals, Talk Shows and workshops. Starting October 2019, she will be offering a beginners writing course online for women who desire to birth their first book.
Troy R. Jones
Founder & CEO The 108 Organization
Troy's 108 is a program that supports men who are abused, garnering resources to facilitate their healing and to help bridge the gap of services available to them. Most men who are abused feel embarrassed, disheartened, and emasculated because of social stigmas associated with abused men. Therefore, the mission of 108 is to provide support for men of all backgrounds and nationalities that are victims and survivors of abuse and to increase the education, awareness, and resources that will help facilitate their healing. Troy is a graduate of Morgan State University in the field of physcology and is alos a published author. Troy host a weekly Facebook live and is a help throughout the community. He has also partnered with Lady Blue on a workbook that is to be released in 2020.
Felicia Henderson
Founder, The Way Foundation and NYLAC
http://www.theway2inspire.org/
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The Grass Is Greener on Your Side
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True Help & Empowerment for Women & Aspiring Youth Foundation USA (The Way Foundation USA) is a vital 501(c)(3) nonprofit developmental organization and future training center for women and youth that operates on the principle that long-term social change is most effectively accomplished through initiatives promoting self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Our mission is to advocate for development, sustain peace, and alleviate poverty, particularly amongst women, youth, children and at risk members of society. Our programs focus on five core social issues: Education, Infrastructure Development, Economic Development, Leadership Development and Healthcare.
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Lakesha Davis
​Founder of Won & Done Life Enrichment Programs Inc. and Won & Done Multi-Service Center L.L.C
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Lakesha is the host of Open Wide with Neeq on wmskonlineradio.com
She holds a Masters in Special Eduation from Coppin State University and has also attened Morgan State University and studied Social work
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Dr. Eric Holmes
Master of Ceremony
Author of Power of the Seed
Co-authour Soulful Prayers
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Graduate 2013 Christian Education, Theology and Biblical Studies at NCCT Doctoral Program
Sr. PSC Coordinator at John Hopkins University
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Blessed im favored of GOD I love GOD and I take nothing for granted I'M glad GOD included me in his divine Will I am a worshiper
Favorite Quote:
THE FAVOR OF GOD IS BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE BANK
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Lady Yvette Bannister
Lady Yvette Ministries
Worshiper, Preacher, Mother, and Author. A woman full of Grace, Compassion, Wisdom, and Purpose. My passion is seeing the heart of people changed for the Glory of God!
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Charlene Jenkins
Mistress of Ceremony
Certified Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Host of Sister Circle Prayz on Glory FM, Teacher and At Risk Support Specialist for Women and Girls
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CoCome and paint with us! Puddy Paints Presents a fundraiser benefiting 50 Shades of Blue Baltimore and the Domestic Violence Initiative. Click for more information.
4pm to 8pm