Miss Mykie TV Personality & Founder of Project Rehab
Miss Mykie, the multi-talented host, actress, music artist, business woman and philanthropist is known as one of the most brilliant on-air personalities of her generation. She was raised in Missouri City, TX and like most superstars Mykel’s magnetic energy demanded the spotlight at a young age. As a student at the prominent Howard University, Mykel sharpened her skills and earned a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts with a concentration in acting. Her God given talents have allowed her to experience levels in the industry that most upcoming talents aspire to achieve. Musically, she has worked side by side with award winning artists and world renown producers.
LaTavia Roberson Keynote, Original Member Destiny's Child
LaTavia Marie Roberson is a 2x Grammy Award winning artist known as an original member of multiplatinum group Destiny's Child. An entertainment industry veteran since childhood, LaTavia landed her first national campaign as the face of "Just For Me" at the age of 8! That same year she became fast friends with a young Beyonce Knowles whom she'd met during auditions for an all girl ensemble forming in Houston, TX. After both girls made the cut, they were encouraged to invite friends to rehearsals for additional tryouts. Overhearing her classmate Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland singing a Whitney Houston tune one day, found a wide eyed LaTavia instantly encouraging her friend to audition.
Denise Wedderburn Houston Makeup Artist/Specializing in Bridal Makeup
IrieJade Beauty was founded by makeup artist Denise Wedderburn. Growing up in a Jamaican household, Denise inquired a natural ability of being artistic through her cultural background. Living in Houston, TX, Denise was able to engage in every artistic venture available to her and her sisters. She played piano, sang in her church choir, participated in many art classes and events, and danced for a local dance company and on the high school drill team. Having been involved in the makeup industry for the last four years, Denise continues to display a strong passion for expressing herself creatively and is now watching her dreams become a reality.
Lydia Evans CEO, SWAG Essentials
Lydia Evans is a Celebrity Esthetician and Product Developer. Nine years ago, Houston native, Lydia developed the perfect solution to her eczema: La Bella Dolce. What began as passion and necessity quickly blossomed into an award winning skincare line. Evans continues to break barriers in the skin care industry with her Soaps Washes and Grooming Essentials line (SWAG). She was featured on the ABC Hit Show, Shark Tank and in the 2015 Oscars Celebrity Gift Suite. She started making soaps in her apartment making $66,000 and now she earns close to half a million. Evans was given the prestigious honor of being named one of Top 25 Women of Houston and has been featured in numerous magazines and online publications.
Kia Renee TV Personality, Model, & Host
Spokes model and Host of The Session Talk Show Kia Renee gives the world a fresh take on what's trending around the world, breaking celebrity news, community events, exclusive celebrity interviews and behind the scene coverage. Kia Renee has host several major events through the city of Houston, a featured model during prominent fashion shows, mentors the youth, host a monthly fashion mixer to empower and uplifts.
Erin Creeks Owner of MsIndependent / Marketing & Events Consultant / Food Blogger
Erin started a local meetup group called MsIndependent in July of 2010, simply as a way to make friends. The group started out as a club for single women who, like she, were watching their friends get married and have children, which left her feeling displaced. Now 7 years later and with over 300 events and gatherings under her belt, MsIndependent has become a start up womens' events and entertainment company, focused on creating unique experiences that revolve around food, fitness, fun, and freedom.
Brittany King HR Leader - The Career Collective
Brittany L. King is a Career Coach with an extensive background as a Senior Recruiter and human resources professional. As founder of The Career Collective, she seeks to help women get unstuck in their careers. Whether they are unemployed, underemployed, or in career transition, Brittany works with women to help them get from here to their dream career. Brittany has created a bold reputation for herself as a women's workplace expert, due not only to her professional career journey, but also her commitment to helping women master the job search process and discover the career of their dreams. Brittany is on a mission to empower women to pursue their life’s work.
Kecia Johnson Author & HIV/AIDS Educator
Kecia Johnson is a music industry insider with 9 years of artist management under her belt. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Florida Tech University Kecia found herself falling into her destiny through music. Her time in the Music business has been spent working for labels such as Def Jam, So So Def (Promotions), and Slip N Slide Records. Since her life changing diagnosis, Kecia has taken on the role of being a full-time Activist; her priority is raising HIV/AIDS awareness through music and entertainment avenues. She became a national motivational speaker and philanthropist who travel around the country motivating others who live with HIV/AIDS and educating those who are negative.
Monique “Moe” Hobbs Brand Strategist
Monique Hobbs is a native Houstonian. She is an exciting, dynamic and multi-dimensional brand strategist and business manager that has solidified herself as a reliable and loyal industry professional that works closely with high profile clientele nationwide. Her client roster includes some of the brightest stars in the entertainment industry including Actor, Terrence J of Think Like A Man I & II, Alesha Rene, TV Personality and Miss Mykie TV Personalty, former host of BET’S 106 & Park to name a few. Ms. Hobbs is an entertainment industry veteran serves as owner and CEO of Moe Power Ventures and Moe Connect Management. She is known for creating a multitude of successful brand marketing campaigns such as Moe’s Influencer campaign.