Thursday, Aug. 14

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. 

Visit Sponsors, Networking & Breakfast by Latresa’s Treats 

Add your business cards, flyers, etc. to the attendee resource table! 

9:00 - 9:15 a.m. 

You too can be self employed. 

Lee Anne Venable, Little Dog Consulting  

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.  

Building Business - Building Community - Building Legacy - at this Summit!
Jennifer Clark, Emerge Events 

9:45 - 10:00 a.m. 

The Power of Photography: Boost Your Brand, SEO & ROI

Amanda Kyrie, Amanda Kyrie Productions 

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 

Structure Before Scale: The CEO Mindset for Financial Clarity & Growth 

Caitlin Chancellor, Chancellor CPA

10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

Break, Visit Sponsors & Networking 

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.  

Mississippi's Entrepreneurial Advantage: How Women Can Lead the Way

Janet Parker, Innovate Mississippi

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Building Business. Building Community. Building Legacy - in Downtown Hattiesburg
Moderator: Emily Gallaspy, Downtown Hattiesburg Association
Panelists: 

Erin Little, The Author Shoppe 

Allison Neville, Live at Five
Jacqueline González Wooton, Nuestro Arte Gallery/Mississippi Latinx Art Association

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 

Empowered Lunch: The Story Behind the Food 

Enjoy a delicious lunch by a women-owned business, and hear the story behind the food! 

Nicole M. Jones, The Shoppe 

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Faith, Family, and the Freedom to Flourish: Building a Business Without Losing What Matters Most

Nicole M. Jones, Maximize Your Eight 

1:15 - 1:45 p.m.

Media Tips for Business Owners

Lici Beveridge, USA TODAY Network 

Hailey Lanham, WDAM 7 News

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. 

Flow, Focus & Flourish: Finding Your Calm in Business and Beyond with Yoga and Meditation

Dr. Charkarra Anderson-Lewis, Just Fine --- Fitness, Health & Wellness

2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
From Vision to Reality: Building, Growing, and Protecting Your Business

Annie Williams, The Elegant Designs Experience

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.  

Building Beyond Business Basics

Mavis A. Creagh, Mavis A. Creagh Consulting

3:15 - 3:30 p.m. 

Day 1 Closing & Door Prizes

4:30-6:30 p.m.  

Meet & Greet

The Grove Venue

Delicious food & beverages provided by women-owned businesses. Professional headshots, chair massage, demos and more!