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Entrepreneurs of Purpose Weekend Retreat

March 7-8 | Watergate Hotel2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

AgendaAll times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) Additional details will be provided as they become available.

March 7, 2025

March 8, 2025

Reflect and Recharge Together with Scale & Opportunity 10:00 AM MILITARY WOMEN’S MEMORIALAn Inspirational Journey and Our Own InspirationBus departs from Watergate Hotel to National Memorial at 10:00 AM.Hosted by Diedre Windsor, CEO, Windsor Group LLC with Phyllis Wilson, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer and President, Women in Military Service and the America Memorial Foundation Inc. and Edna W. Cummings, Retired Army Colonel, Author and 6888 Champion 11:30 AM RETURN TO THE WATERGATE HOTEL AND LIBRARY 12:00 PM LUNCH: From Purpose to CourageHosted by Joyce Salzberg, CEO, Sunny Days WELCOME – Amplifying our Collective Voices for PurposeDiscover the ‘Why,’ Explore the ‘What,’ and Amplify Our VoicesLed by Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board Directors and Sharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Manufacturing, WBC Board DirectorImpact – Voices with Purpose, Impact with ActionLed by Andrea Simon, Founder and CEO, SAMCThank you from WBC and Entrepreneurs with Purpose — Highlighting Why Collaboration Is Essential – Gwen Young, CEO, Women Business Collaborative (WBC)12:30 PM COURAGE IS KEY – The Courage Gap – How Courage Fits All of Us!Dr. Margie Warrell, Leadership Advisor, Author, SpeakerMargie Warrell, in The Courage Gap, explores how fear and doubt hold us back, urging us to close the gap between where we are and where we want to be by summoning courage. She emphasizes that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in its presence, empowering individuals to take bold steps toward their goals. Warrell’s insights remind us that courage is a universal trait that resides within all of us, waiting to be tapped into as we face challenges and create meaningful change in our lives. 1:00 PM PANEL: Voices of the Women of Entrepreneurs of PurposeLearn more about giving back to the community, scaling your businesses, implementing an integrated approach to purpose, leaving a legacy and philanthropy, and elevating our voices to show our contributions and commitment. Esther Aguilera, Senior Advisor, Altura Capital and Senior Advisor, ALPFA, WBC Board DirectorGerri Mason Hall, Principal, The P3 Team and Senior Advisor, Astellara, WBC Board DirectorJanice Migliore, CEO & Chair, PALCOJoyce Salzberg, CEO, Sunny DaysModerator: Andrea Simon, Founder and CEO, SAMC2:00 PM PANEL: Purpose-Driven Leadership StrategiesExplore practical approaches from five women entrepreneurs on building team cultures, sustaining purpose, and scaling businesses with community impact. Gain insights on overcoming challenges, fostering inclusivity, and turning connections into contracts. Crystal Davis, CEO, The Lean Coach, Inc.Theresa Harrison, Senior Managing Partner, George Street ServicesSandra Long, Owner & CEO, SLA Worldwide and Publisher, HBCU NewsDr. Felicia Phillips, CEO, Heartland Solutions IncorporatedSue Watkins, CEO & President, Telecom Transport ServicesModerator: Sharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Enterprises and WBC Board Director3:00 PM COLLABORATION ON PURPOSEHow entrepreneurs can align their ventures with meaningful impact, partnerships, innovation, and shared values to drive both profit and positive change.Led by Sima Ladjevardian, Chair, National Women’s Business Council, Entrepreneur Advocate 3:15 PM BREAK 3:30 PM MINDFULNESS SESSION: Purposeful Pause with Dr. Renette DallasGood healthy life and Guided mindfulness and journaling session, helping participants reconnect with their inner motivation and energy. Led by Dr. Renette Dallas, CEO, Life by Dallas IncIntroduction by Andi Simon, Founder and CEO, SAMC 4:00 PM PURPOSE AND IMPACTCommunicating the link between purpose and impact. A discussion with key entrepreneurs in the DMV on how they are driving, inspiring, and multiplying impact by elevating women. Jenn White, Host, 1A, NPR/WAMUErika Pulley-Hayes, General Manager, WAMUIndia Gary-Martin, Founder and CEO, Leadership For Execs and Relucent Learning, WBC Board Chair ElectSharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Manufacturing, WBC Board DirectorIlene Rosenthal, CEO, Footsteps to BrillianceHelen Stefan Moreau, Founder & CEO, The Midtown GroupDiedre Windsor, CEO, Windsor Group LLCModerator: Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board Directors4:45 PM WORKSHOP: Balancing Purpose and Personal Well-BeingExplore strategies for maintaining mental and physical health while leading a purpose-driven business. Discuss resilience practices and the “Thrive” approach to fostering collective commitment for 2025.Led by Dr. Barbara Brown, Founder and CEO, CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation (CCCC) 5:15 PM WBC ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSERaising our voices and using communications. Led by India Gary-Martin, Founder and CEO, Leadership For Execs and Relucent Learning, WBC Board Chair Elect and Gwen Young, CEO, WBC 5:30 PM TOAST: Our Voices and Impact Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board DirectorsSharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Manufacturing, WBC Board Director6:00 PM BREAK 6:30 PM DINNER: Evening Reflections On Our Collective GlowAt the Watergate Hotel. Travel and Hospitality hosted by Gloria Bohan, CEO and Founder, Omega World Travel with Windstar and Delta, with Edie Fraser, Sharon Reynolds, Gwen Young

7:30 AM BREAKFASTHosted by Shoshana Grove, CEO, International Bridge 8:00 AM SETTING INTENTIONS FOR JOY and BEING A WARRIOREach participant sets a personal intention to focus their energy and vision and how creating intention builds joy.Led by Bershan Shaw, CEO, Warrior Training, Int’l Executive Leadership Trainer 8:15 AM VOICES OF ENTREPRENEURS OF PURPOSEYour purpose in business, life & legacy success deserves huge visibility. Are you ready to make headlines with Purpose? Join the media and marketing voices and celebrate the Proclamation from the Mayor. Signing of EOP commitment. Photos and Red Carpet!Hosted by Laura Fote, CEO, L&B Concepts 9:30 AM WORKSHOP: Amplifying Purpose in Brand and Marketing for Entrepreneurs of PurposeParticipants can explore storytelling techniques, digital presence, and outreachmethods that align with their values. Erika Baez-Grimes, CM&AP – Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional, Senior Business Broker – Transworld Business AdvisorsDonna Miller, MBA, SPHR-SCP, Co-Founder and CEO, Purse PowerDelia Passi, Founder and CEO, MyCabinetIlene Rosenthal, CEO, Footsteps to BrillianceGlenda Thomas, CEO, Electrica Grid SolutionsModerator: Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, Founder & CEO, Synergy10:30 AM BOLD LEADERSHIPInvesting into leadership for big and bold outcomes. Invest in Women in Business to Accelerate Action, Growth and ImpactLed by Monika Mantilla, CEO and Founder, Altura Capital 10:45 AM COLLABORATIVE SESSION: Key Voices in Capital, Innovation and Scale for PurposeParticipants share challenges and receive feedback from fellow entrepreneurs and core action ahead. CAPITAL – Kathie Okun, President, Okun Financial GroupINNOVATION – Susan Brennan, President, Susan Brennan LeadershipSCALING BUSINESS AND GIVING BACK – Joyce Salzberg, CEO, Sunny DaysModerator: Gwen Young, CEO, WBC 11:30 AM BREAK AND CHECKOUT FROM HOTEL 12:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKINGInteractive networking designed to strengthen bonds and foster future collaborative Success.Hosted by Ilene Rosenthal, CEO, Footsteps to Brilliance 1:00 PM LIght Her Way with Capital and Purposeful ActionJoyce Johnson, Global Private Debt and Equity Investor, introduction by Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board Directors and Sharon Reynolds, Founder and CEO DevMar Manufacturing, WBC Board Director 1:15 PM PANEL: Beyond Profit – Creating a Legacy: Where you are now and what are your commitments?Entrepreneurs share how they have created long-term, meaningful commitments and action with legacy. Participants can share their insights and actions, fostering an engaging dialogue on personal and professional legacies. Rashmi Chaturvedi, Co-founder and President, KAYGEN, Inc.Lynne Hardin, Founder and President Justice4AllNicole Loftus, Founder & CEO, Pop VentureDeborah Ward, Founder and CEO, UV BIOCLEANModerator: Michael Norris, CEO, Urban Legacies, WBC Board Director2:15 PM Our Commitment to Purposeful ActionGroup discussion and feedback on how we are moving forward together. Celebration of Legacy. 3:00 PM Accelerating Our Voices and Purpose for ImpactCelebration of achievements and growth, setting intentions to stay connected and support each other’s journey forward. Closing discussion on how to move forward collaboratively, building on WBC Entrepreneurs of Purpose and purpose. Led by Edie Fraser, Chair, WBC Board Directors and Sharon Reynolds, CEO, DevMar Manufacturing, WBC Board Director 4:00 PM FASTER TOGETHER WITH PURPOSE

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