August 12th & 13th
Two days of connection, community, and Black-owned commerce. Join us in person or virtually as we celebrate, support, and elevate Black-owned businesses.
The Experience
Curated programming, powerhouse speakers, and actionable insights for business owners and allies.
Register to AttendThe Marketplace
In person and open to the public. Shop and connect with local Black-owned businesses.
Shop In PersonThe Virtual Marketplace
A live, interactive shopping experience. Browse and support from anywhere.
Shop VirtuallyThe Experience Agenda
Cate Luzio, CEO and Founder, Luminary
Cecilia Nelson-Hurt, Chief Inclusion and Belonging Officer, Heidrick & Struggles
Dawn Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO, The Nourish Spot
Otissa Johnson, Founder, Bravuraa LLC
Shanae Brown, Leadership Development Strategist and Founder, no cream in this coffee
Moderated by Aundrea Cline-Thomas, CEO and Founder, Mountain Court Media
Khalilah Beavers, Creative Director and Owner, From Kreatives
Brenda Gonzalez, Founder and President, Styled By B LLC; Marshall's Good Stuff Participant
Kia Richards, Senior Director of Finance Product Delivery, PayPal
Moderated by Lynette Jefferson, Managing Director, Head of UBS Sustainable and Impact Investing Solutions
Fanny Tristan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Her Soul Supply
Arianna Russell, Mental Health Therapist and Founder of Legacy Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Moderated by Keisha Hickson, CEO, The Hickson Agency
Interactive Workshop
Tammy West, Founder and CEO, One Plus One Accounting Inc.
Tricia Taitt, CEO, FinCore
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: Scale Without Losing Your Soul: Tools, Systems & Strategies to Grow
Philomina Kane, Founder, KIN Apparel; Shea Moisture Fellow
Lorrie King, CEO and Founder, Caire Beauty
Paige Graham, Founder, Paige's Candle Co.
Moderated by Dr. NaTasha Jordan, IO Psychologist, PlankSpeck
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Qualified & Capable: The Invisible Work of Being Taken Seriously
CeCe Everett, Director of Events and Program Strategy, Luminary
Jeff Marshall, Global Chief of Inclusion and Impact, Burson
Moderated by Nicole Todd, Senior Vice President, Human Resources – D&I Blackstone
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: Who's Not in the Room: Reclaiming Space in the AI Conversation
Joanne Eriaku, Chief Strategist, Oparos
Aisata Diallo, Founder, Tressfecta; Marshall's Good Stuff Participant
Moderated by Mari Sifo, CEO & CHRO, Talent Management Consultants
Elise Brown, SVP of Marketing, All Raise
Bukie Adebo Umeano, Principal, Anthemis
Moderated by Cate Luzio, CEO and Founder, Luminary
Interactive Workshop
Princess Uchekwe, Founder, The Chief Counsel
Interactive Workshop
Stephanie Scott- Bradshaw, CEO and Communicator-in-Chief, First and Last PR; Shea Moisture Fellow
Sabrina Boissiere, Sales Education and Events Lead, PATTERN Beauty
Ylorie Taylor, Chief Brand Officer, BrownGirlMarketing
Moderated by Cecilia Nelson-Hurt, Chief Inclusion and Belonging Officer, Heidrick & Struggles
The Speakers
Fanny Tristan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Her Soul Supply
Stephanie Scott- Bradshaw
CEO and Communicator-in-Chief, First and Last PR
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Cecilia Nelson-Hurt
Chief Inclusion and Belonging Officer, Heidrick & Struggles
Arianna Russell
Mental Health Therapist and Founder of Legacy Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Shanae Brown
Leadership Development Strategist and Founder, no cream in this coffee
Lynette Jefferson
Managing Director, Head of UBS Sustainable and Impact Investing Solutions
With thanks to our 2026 sponsors for helping make this celebration possible.