Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.

Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.
The rules have changed. A post-pandemic economy. The inevitability of climate change. A divisive political landscape. New industries and new jobs are rapidly replacing the old. As our world has grown more unpredictable and complex, so has the task of achieving financial success and independence. But along with the risks and challenges, there are also opportunities to be found in this new landscape. An impressive panel of financial experts discusses the skills and strategies needed to navigate a path to economic empowerment and the significant implications for Black Americans and our communities.
Moderator: Alfred Edmond, Jr., SVP/Executive Editor-at-Large, Black Enterprise
Remarks: Reta Jo Lewis, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Sponsor Remarks: Troy Dennis, Senior Vice President, North America Product Lead for Prepaid, ESG, Fintech, Physical Acceptance and Transit, Mastercard
Panelists:
Cedric Nash, Founder, The Black Wealth Summit, Entrepreneur
Reginald Lillie II, Director, Associate Market Manager, Greater Houston Merrill Market
Nadia C. Vanderhall, Founder and CEO, The Brands and Bands Strategy Group
Briana Thompson, Founder & CEO, Spiked Spin & Wellness Co.
Roland Williams, Managing Partner, Brown Diamond Holdings
Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is an accomplished session moderator, live interviewer and keynote speaker...Read more
In February 2022, the U.S. Senate confirmed Reta Jo Lewis as President and Board Chair of the...Read more
Troy Dennis defines and delivers Mastercard’s North America product line strategy to deliver...Read more
Cedric Nash – “Your Millionaire Mentor” – is a serial entrepreneur and investor who educates,...Read more
Reginald Lille II is the Houston Merrill associate market manager...Read more
Nadia C. Vanderhall is a marketing and finance expert and thought leader. With over a decade of...Read more
Roland has 30+ years of transformational impact as a professional...Read more
Briana Thompson is a dynamic and influential figure in the health and wellness industry. As an...Read more