KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Shawn Yancy, Anchor, WTTG-TV FOX 5 News

Saturday, March 10, 2012

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Catholic University of America, Pryzbyla Center, Brookland-CUA Metro Stop (Red Line)

Adult Registration (Ages 19 and older) - $30 *** Attendees Ages 13 - 18 – FREE

Please complete and return with a check or money order made payable to PIEF – Women and Girls’ Conference, ATTN:  Registration, 4411 14th St NW, Washington, DC  20011.  Those wishing to pay online may visit http://2012wgc.eventbrite.com/

DO NOT SEND CASH!

**NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION** Payment MUST BE RECEIVED by March 3, 2012

Workshop I  10:30am-11:30am

Sugar Busters:  Healing From the Core with Better Nutrition (Women)

Presenter:  Cassandra Herbert, registered nurse and owner of Zest and Harmony Holistic Counseling Services

Do you constantly crave sweets and are not sure why? Partici-pants will determine how toxic their system is, identify foods in their diet that contribute to toxicity; identify foods that balance their blood sugar and increase energy; discuss the benefits of cleansing and how to make a green healthy no-sugar smoothie.

Teen Dating Violence – It’s FOR REAL (Girls)

Presenter:  Doris D. Cutler, former DC Police Detective, founder of Divine Images Network, Inc.

This interactive workshop is designed to help young women increase their knowledge of teen dating violence and healthy relationships.

Doing Things My Own Way:  Becoming My Own Boss (Girls)

Presenter:  Cheryl Wood award-winning speaker, author and coach 

The purpose of this workshop is to empower, inspire, and equip our young girls to dream big and without boundaries by stepping into entrepreneurship!

Take Control of Your Time So You Can Take Care of You (Women)

Presenter:  Jacquie Ross, President of Cast Away the Clutter

This workshop will equip you with the knowledge, skills and techniques, to enable you to manage both your energy & time. Hear strategies to become more organized, rid yourself of unnecessary clutter, & make time for health and fitness.

H.O. M.E. An Extension of Who You Are (Women)

Presenter:  Sherry Burton Ways, IIDA, Principal Designer, Feng Shui Practitioner and Certified Interior Color Specialist of Kreative Ways & Solutions, LLC.

How do you create a home design that is beautiful, intention-al, supportive, and authentic, a joy to be in, and a pleasure to share? Learn how to redesign your H.O.M.E.: H = Health and wellbeing; O = Organization and order; M = Memories and meaningful relationships; E = A physical interior Environ-ment that is esthetically pleasing, comfortable, eco-friendly, and functional.

Workshops II 12:45pm-1:45pm

A Panel Discussion:  Personal Investments, Finance, and Wealth Building Strategies for Women

Moderator:  Tina Greene, Attorney, Right Size Law, PLLC               

Panelists:  Sharon J. Burton, The Artinista Art, Advisory art advisor, independent curator; Zanelia Harris, President of Harris and Harris Wealth Management Group, LLC;  L. Marquetta Mitchell, AAMS,  Financial  Advisor, Edward Jones; Doreen Thompson, Life Coach, Attorney

Do you have your estate in order if the unthinkable happens?  What kinds of art do you collect and how can your hobby become a major wealth generator? The goal of this workshop is to help you develop a strategy that allows you to be financially secure, and give you the power to build the lives you aspire to live.

Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations:  7 Steps for Effective Communications for Women

Presenter:  LaFern Batie, MBA, CEO of The Batie Group, LLC.

Every successful woman knows how powerful effective communication can be in both their business and personal lives. This interactive workshop challenges you to think and respond differently when those butterflies become obstacles to getting through.

EXCESS BAGGAGE: Moving from the Past to Purpose (All Ages)

Presenter:  Rev. LaWanza Spears, Director of Youth, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

What is some of the baggage we hold on to?  Abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, mistakes? This session seeks to take participants from a Christian perspective on a journey that helps them move from the past toward discovering their purpose.

Bullying:  Don’t Bully or Be Bullied (Girls)

Presenters:  Kiah S. Campbell, Dean of Students at Columba Heights Educational Campus and Kristie M. Edwards, Assistant Principal at Columbia Heights Education Campus

Know what bullying is and how to handle it. School, work, and cyberspace are breeding grounds for bullying. Learn and take away useful tools to ensure you are not a victim. 

Personal Branding for Success for Me:  How to Achieve My Goals Positively (Girls)

Presenter:  Tracy Chiles McGhee, Esq., Founder and Executive

Director, WOMANIFESTING

Young women will receive guidance on the path to success, leadership, and social activism using the tool of personal branding. We will discuss how young women can define themselves; the importance of having a positive image, reputation, and attitude; social media and cell phone etiquette; and building healthy relationships.

Service Project

Please bring a NEW towel and washcloth set or a NEW full-sized sheet set with a pillowcase!!!

Our benefactor for the 2012 Women and Girls' Conference Service Project is Our Place, DC, a non-profit that supports women impacted by the criminal justice system by providing them with resources to maintain relationships with the community, help with resettlement after incarceration, and reconnect with their families.  Please bring a NEW towel and washcloth set or a NEW full-sized sheet set with a pillowcase.  Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Schedule

Continental Breakfast/Registration/Vendors Open

8:00am-9:00am

Opening Program/Awards Ceremony

9:15am-10:15am

Workshops I

10:30am-11:30am

Lunch/Visit Vendors & Exhibitors

11:30am-12:30pm

Workshops II

12:45pm-1:45pm

Community Service Project

2:00pm-2:45pm

Closing Remarks/Acknowledgements

2:45pm-3:00pm

Vendor Marketplace:  There will be vendors at the conference with a variety of products, so please be sure to visit and support these local businesses. For Vendor Inquiries, please email Allison Watts at howaru93@verizon.net.