Plenary III: Young Professionals Plenary THIS IS ME PART 2

Time:
July 28, 2023 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Ballroom C - 4th Floor

Day 2

Day 2 is Career & Professional Development + Tech Day, featuring exclusive career-boosting workshops for professionals. Also on tap is our annual TechConnect & Demo Day event, which offers attendees access to leading tech pros and content creators discussing the latest tech tools, strategies, and applications.

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Plenary III: Young Professionals Plenary THIS IS ME PART 2 - Finding Professional Advantage in Your Authentic Self

Prepare for a powerful session that explores how to be your authentic self and rise above forces that try to define you. Hear from some of the era’s true originals, individuals of distinction who successfully navigated the challenges of conformity and social expectations and set their own path. Our speakers will help you discover new ways to embrace your individuality and leverage those qualities to find success. Whether you are just setting out on your personal or professional life or seeking to make a change, “This is Me” offers the space to reflect on your journey and find inspiration in your true self.

Moderator: Shannon LaNier, Cheddar News Anchor & Fatherhood Influencer

Sponsor Remarks: 
Sean Lee, Chief of Customer Care, North American Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company 
Shernell Chism, Regional Human Resources Business Partner, Benjamin Moore 
Morris Smith, VP of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Panelists:
Zerandrian Morris, Owner & Principal Strategist, The Ignant Intellectual Group & Funny Acting Black Girl
Candice Benbow, Author, and Public Theologian
Marvin Pierre, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Eight Million Stories

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