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MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Check out this year's WERK Pray Slay speaker lineup. Hover over to get a sneak peek into the WERKshop they'll teach at the 2019 WERK PRAY SLAY Weekend! 

PLATINUM DAY PRESENTERS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

APRYL BEVERLY

@baabwriting | www.wordstylistz.com

WERK Your Words:

How to Craft Conversational Content that Propel

The "WERK Your Words" presentation focuses on a signature sales writing formula created by Apryl Beverly, The Million-Dollar Word Stylist. Her cash-generating method employs the 4 core elements entrepreneurs need to incorporate into their marketing content to pierce hearts, open wallets and propel the right people to smack their buy buttons.

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AUDRIA RICHMOND

@audriarichmond | www.audriarichmond.com

How to Bullet-Proof Your Business By UnCloning Your Brand

We are living in a time where small business owners and entrepreneurs are struggling with their identity as an entrepreneur. Everyone is copying each other and it seems as if people can't break thru the noise and or they are becoming irrelevant because that refuse to innovate. During my talk, I will discuss how entrepreneurs can pivot in their business and build an #UnCloned Brand that's bulletproof for now and beyond.

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SHERMIKIA LEMON

@peacefullyshonte | www.peacefullyprofitable.com

Expand Your Brand With
High-Dollar Corporate Clients

Learn what is currently holding you back from growing and sustaining your business + how you can change this TODAY! Find out exactly what you need to put in front of corporate leaders in order to be seen as a leader and get hired.

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BYOB MAIN STAGE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

L'AREAL LIPKINS

@Visionboardsoverbrunch

www.awomanwithvision.com

5 Beliefs Keeping You From Securing the Bag

The first step to getting your money right is getting your mind right! During this werkshop, L’areal will share five beliefs keeping you from generating consistent income in your business and hitting your money goals.

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DR. NICOLE GARNER SCOTT

@amountfinancial & @drgarnerscott 

www.amountfinancial.com

Make Room For Wealth

Financial possibility requires space to unfold. Letting go makes way for something closer to your true wealth... which is always more beautiful.
Starting with letting go of financial traumas and emotional spending. Understand money’s true purpose and becoming intentional with assigning every dollar that enters your life a task. Truly prepare your life for abundance, have your financial team in place, know the cost of the life you want and how to sustain it.

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NICOLE MCLAREN CAMPBELL

@nicolemclarencampbell 

www.nicolemclarencampbell.com

Slay Procrastination 

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A power session to help you get out of your own way when it comes to PROCRASTINATION! You could have all the ideas, plans and talent in the world, if you’re not able to EXECUTE consistently you won’t slay your goals. Get the tips and tools to SLAY procrastination and get your best life

LAKIA "LB" BRANDENBURG

@thewifecoach | lakiabrandenburg.com

BOSS'D UP Panelist

Wife-to-Derek and Coach-to-Wives, Lakia “LB” Brandenburg is The Wife Coach. She is a powerful transformational speaker and accomplished author who is committed to helping women (who are married or planning-to-be) to know the difference between being a "married" woman and being a dynamic wife.

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SONYA LEWIS

thestudentloandocto rwww.doctorpleasehelpme.com

BOSS'D UP Panelist

Sonia Lewis, is CEO of an award-winning business, The Student Loan Doctor LLC. Sonia is considered the people’s expert for all matters related to student loan debt repayment. She has over 9 years of practical higher education and financial aid experience.

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CHEF AHKI

@chefahki | gochefahki.com

BOSS'D UP Panelist

Chef Ahki is a health and wellness advocate, author and thought leader who has been blazing the trail as an activist and educator. Her passion is reproductive health as well as spiritual and emotional well-being.

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STUDY HALL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

PRIIINCESSS

@iampriiincesss | iam.priiincesss.com

The Basics of Blogging 

This workshop is great for current, new and aspiring bloggers. I will be sharing how to start, grow and maintain a blog, the importance of good consistent content, and of course how to land brand partnerships.

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BREONNA QUEEN

@breonnaqueen | www.breonnaqueen.com

Werk, Pray, Slay & RECORD: Using Video to Slay Your Personal Brand

 Video is the way of the future and in this werkshop, you'll learn how to strategically use video to increase your visibility online, position yourself as an expert and increase your revenue. You'll learn the 3 things EVERY great video needs (such as Youtube videos, IG & FB live videos) as well as how to leverage videos to separate yourself in these e-streets.

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JASMENE BOWDRY

@theboutiqueteacher | theboutiqueteacher.com

Boutique Business: How To Build A Profitable Online Boutique

There is so much to learn when launching an online boutique. What if you had expert guidance? During this study hall session you will learn tools and strategies curated for the stylish boutique owner who is ready to build their dream fashion empire.

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MILAN MOBLEY

@theemilanmobley | theemilanmobley.com

Be Your Own Publicist 

The WERKshop has been designed with 5-easy steps to promote self-guidance in PR. The steps will guide you through formal press release writing, formulating your brands pitch for potential media placements, designing your own top tier media kit that will attract journalist, and how to find and structure a proper media contact list!

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BIANCA ROBINSON

@thebiancaexperience
www.caydencayconsulting.com

Develop a Pitch That Converts To Clients and Coins

Your elevator pitch is one of the most essential tools needed in your business. I want to teach you how to grasp your audience attention and get them to swipe their debit card.

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BRANDY KENNEDY

@chycstudio | www.chycstudio.com

Website Ready: From Plan To Paid

It’s time to claim your online real estate! Getting a website for your brand is such a big deal. There are so many options, details, and decisions that go into creating an online home for your brand. The Website Ready Werkshop will ensure that your business is prepared for your website the first time and that you don't launch to crickets.

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BOSS'D UP, NOW WHAT? BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

MARQUITA JOHNSON

@millennialdatingcoach

www.millennialdatingcoach.com

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SHULIE GIBSON
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