Join Us For The Annual Summit
The Our Power Summit brings together thought leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and community builders for two unforgettable days of learning, networking, and empowerment. Through engaging talks, interactive workshops, and meaningful connections, we're building a movement for positive change.
Keynote Speakers
Kim Coles
Actress, Comedian, Coach
Producer & Co-Host, ReLiving Single Podcast
CREATIVITY • WELLNESS
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
Journalist, Best-Selling Author
Owner, Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
CIVIC POWER
Martha Castex-Tatum, MPA
Houston Mayor Pro Tem, City Councilmember
CIVIC POWER
Event Emcees
Tatianna Mott
Founder, Our Power Media
EVENT DIRECTOR
Banke Awopetu
Comedian, Writer, Creator & Host, 2Old Podcast
EVENT HOST
Steven J. Scott
Actor, Educator, Community Leader, Education & Outreach Director at the Ensemble Theatre
EVENT HOST
Summit Agenda
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Doors Open & Registration
Hawt House Coffee | Coffee Service
Opening Keynote
MPT Martha Castex-Tatum
City of Houston
Opening Activation
"The Room is the Resource"
Jerry Madison Jr. | The Art of Strategic Networking
Panel - Business & Career
“Build It. Protect It. Thrive In It.”
Panel - Wellness
“Healed, Not Hustling.”
Workshop - Spirituality
“Spirit-Led. Strategically Paid.”
Dr. E. Jaye Johnson | Faith & Financial Fluency
Activation
“Design It. Press It. Wear It.”
BamaTexas | Merch-Making Mini Lab
Panel - Spirituality
“Grief, Growth & Global Strategy.”
Closing Keynote - Creativity
“Activate What You Already Have.”
Kim Coles
VIP Dinner
Meet Our Speakers
Jalene Mack, Esq.
Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs
Founder, Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC)
BUSINESS & CAREER
Warren Muhammad
Community Advocate, Author, Producer
Owner of Law Firm of Warren Muhammad P.C.
BUSINESS & CAREER
Sherhara Burrell
Speaker, Communications Advisor
BUSINESS & CAREER
Fela Abioye
Career Coach, Speaker
Founder, How to Corporate
BUSINESS & CAREER
Elijah Bland
Artist, Entrepreneur, Storyteller
Founder, EBX Studios
BUSINESS & CAREER
Sheba Roy
Founder, CreativeAF MUZE Marketing & Management, Executive Director of the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development.
BUSINESS & CAREER
Jasmine Brown
Founder, Right Hand Support Services
TECHNOLOGY & AI INNOVATION
Brittany King
Speaker, Strategist, Founder, Amplify Allyship
TECHNOLOGY & AI INNOVATION
Odie Gray
Veteren, Cybersecurity Professional, Businessman
TECHNOLOGY & AI INNOVATION
Jessica Georges
The Rapping Life Coach
CIVIC POWER & COLLECTIVE DUTY
Christa Stoneham
President & CEO, Houston Land Bank
CIVIC POWER & COLLECTIVE DUTY
Sharon Fletcher
Executive Director of Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy, Owner of Chic Collective Group
CIVIC POWER & COLLECTIVE DUTY
Sasha Legette
Founder, Black Girl Caucus
CIVIC POWER & COLLECTIVE DUTY
Jerry Madison Jr.
Black Cinema Club HTX
CREATIVITY & IMAGINATION
Dr. E. Jaye Johnson
Business Strategist, Transformation Coach and Creator of The Transformation CEO Framework
SPIRITUALITY & FAITH
Kevin Rawls
Live Music, Event and Portrait Photographer
SPIRITUALITY & FAITH
Warren Winston
Co-Founder & Partner of Winston Worldwide LLC
SPIRITUALITY & FAITH
Rev. Dr. Stephanie Wilkins
Leader, Grief Expert, Educator, Author, Pastor at St. John's Downtown, Founder of the Overcoming Grief/Reclaiming Joy Workshop
SPIRITUALITY & FAITH
Rev. Cindy Cline
Life Coach, Motivational Speaker
SPIRITUALITY & FAITH
CC Brooks
Founder of The Metallic Sunflower Foundation Inc.
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Dr. Cosha Joseph
Entrepreneur, Counselor
Founder, Safe Place Counseling & Consulting
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Dr. Tranika Jefferson
Chief Clinical Officer at CODA, Founder & CEO of The Behavioral Wellness Academy
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Dr. Carmella D. Caldwell
Physician
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Shampaigne Graves
the WCR4™ Method
LOVE & COMMUNITY
Kahlil B. Martin
Entrepreneur
Founder, Kahlab Media
LOVE & COMMUNITY
Jazmin Jones
Owner of CCN Studios
LOVE & COMMUNITY
LaGina R. Harris
Founder, The Us Space
LOVE & COMMUNITY
Our Sponsors
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Meet The Team
Tatianna Mott
Event Director
Jasmine Brown
Operations Manager
Warren Winston
Strategic Advisor
Jalene Mack, Esq.
Community Advisor
Jennifer Holdson
Executive Assistant
Torin Collins
Volunteer Coordinator
Nyah Bernucho
PR & Programming Associate
What to Expect
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Keynote speakers & panel discussion
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Interactive workshops across all 7 pillars
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Networking opportunities
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Community celebrations
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Breakout sessions by topic
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Evening social events
Summit Highlights
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Expert speakers
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30+ Interactive workshops
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500+ Community members
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Power Pot awards ceremony
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Networking mixers
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Resource fair
Our Partners & Supporters
Contractors/Vendors
Selection Committee
Tatyana Licorish
Kelsie Creeks
Maria Mays
Many Thanks To:
Elijah Bland
Katie Creeggan-Rios
Dr. Brandeis Marshall
Charli Worrell
Dr. Asheli Atkins
Zion Bonds
Waziri Garuba
Diondria Brown
Maydur Rahman
Avery Phillips
Rhonda Manns