ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
A Women’s Wellness and Business conference that takes place during Women’s History Month for aspiring and seasoned women entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses while also prioritizing on self-care. Team WILDE understands that in order for women to be successful entrepreneurs and professionals they must first take care of themselves physically, spiritually and mentally. Our goal for the conference is not only to inspire, but to also provide the right strategies, resources and execution plans for women to thrive personally and professionally.
Last year’s conference attracted 20 vendors and 150 women from various industries, to include Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor, Bethany Hall-Long, who delivered the luncheon Keynote Address.
WWABC2019 Fact Sheet
We are pleased to return to the luxurious Dover Downs Hotel & Casino for the 2020 conference.
The conference will bring together industry experts in the areas of:
- Mental Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
- Nutrition and Fitness
- Business
- Finance
- Social Media
- Corporate Leadership
Additionally, profits from the conference will go to kickoff WILDE’s new initiative, Give Mom a Break Day. A recent study by Welch’s Juice revealed that moms work an average of 98 hours per week, which is equivalent to working two full-time jobs and working overtime. As working mothers ourselves, we understand these statistics too well. But do you know self-care is still an afterthought to most moms? Imagine that for a second.
Team WILDE curated Give Mom a Break Day to provide an opportunity for mothers to avoid burnout, by taking one day to pause and focus on self-love. By participating in Give Mom a Break Day, moms will have the opportunity to improve relationships, understand the importance of work-life balance, feel rejuvenated, and improve performance at home and work. The great news is that by registering for the next Women’s Wellness and Business Conference, you get a chance to be one of the fifty women selected to return for a transformational Give Mom a Break Day at no additional cost.
what to expect
- Motivation
Finding clarity and getting into the right mindset is paramount to success. Our experts will walk you through rediscovering your mission in life and provide you with tools and strategies you need to stay inspired. We also promise you loads of laughter, maybe a few tears, and an overall great experience.
- Business
After taking care of your physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing, you will feel whole and inspired to take care of business. You will receive real strategies and advice from real women bosses leading in their respective industries. Be prepared to take your business and career to the next level.
- Connection
Build meaningful connections with other women who share a common interest. Create or strengthen your tribe with new relationships with women you can learn from, partner with and grow together.
- Empowerment
By the end of this full day conference, you will have the right mindset, resources and tools to redesign the life you desire for yourself, family and business. You will be empowered to execute and succeed. We will be celebrating your transformational success as the year unfolds.
The Experience
This Schedule is Subject to Change
Day 1: Friday, March 13, 2020
Private Meet and Greet – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
[Speakers, Sponsors, Past Honorees, Current Honorees, Ambassadors, and Team WILDE]
Day 2: Saturday, March 14, 2020
08:00 AM – Check In / Networking / Continental Breakfast
09:00 AM – Welcome Address: Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Session I: Taking Care of You
09:15 AM – Wellness & Self-care Panel
The Woman in the Mirror – The first relationship you should cultivate is with yourself
This inspirational panel discussion focuses on overall wellbeing. Life doesn’t come to an end when you take time off for you! But is self-care really possible? This panel will uncover the questions around self-care and provide a breakthrough for women who constantly struggle will taking time off for self. It will provide tips, tools, and strategies to live a healthy and fulfilling life despite all the many demands of life and family.
[Melanie Wilson – Certified Mindset Coach / Founder – Rise For Women; Aliyah Cherrisse – Self-Healing Advocate / Founder – AC Chronicles; Hope Zvara – Mother Trucker Yoga; LaDonna Graham – Health Coach / Owner – Body Wisdom Wellness]
10:00 AM – Morning Session Keynote
Chains: Transforming from a Place of Stuck to Thriving
[Pastor Nancy Dozier; CEO – Joy Life Ministries]
10:30 AM – Mental Health Workshop
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Recent studies indicate that women, especially working mothers are constantly on the go and often face burnout, stress and anxiety. This panel will provide practical tools for women to avoid burnout, and effectively manage those life activities that often lead to stress and anxiety. Attendees will be equipped and empowered with tools and strategies to take control of their mental wellbeing and thrive.
[Anyike Atabong – Family Nurse & Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner/ CEO – Capital Multi Health Group, INC; Morgan McNabb – Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Certified Fitness & Nutrition Coach; Melissa Wolf – Award Winning School Psychologist / CEO – Balance Health and Wellness Delaware]
11:15 AM – Break & Vendor Exhibition
11:45 AM: Keynote Luncheon and the Jessie Arrey-Mbi Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony
- 11:45 AM – Luncheon
- 12:15 PM – Keynote Address: All Bets on You! Setting Your Goals and Crushing Them
[Secretary Jennifer Cohan – Delaware Department of Transportation]
- 12:45 PM Awards Ceremony
Honorees:
- Kim Adams; President – Mountain Consulting, Inc
- Ellyn Herbert; Economic Development Specialist – U.S. Small Business Administration
- Charlotte Miller-Lacy; Founder & National Executive Director – I Am My Sister’s Keeper
1:30 PM Break and Vendor Exhibition
Session II: Taking Care of Business
1:45 PM Leadership & Empowerment Moment
How Not to Sabotage your Success
[There are many times we unknowingly sabotage our own success. This session speaks to the items we as women need to watch out for to make sure we are not taking ourselves out of the race or hindering the success of our peers due to fear]
[Dr. Stephanie Wilson – Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force / Deputy Division Chief of Strategy and Policy, for the Strategic Deterrence and Integration Directorate.
2:15 PM Business Panel
How to Effectively Launch and Position Your Business for Sustainable Success
This panel will cover Business startups, using social media to leverage your business, Marketing and Branding, creating a business plan that sets your business up for sustainable success, Packaging your Products and Services, and more.
[Twyla N. Garrett – President and CEO / Growth Management Services Inc; Sara Crawford-Jones – Director of The Women’s Business Center; Philisha Mack – Family Nurse Practitioner / Certified Master Coach / President – The Mack Institute]
3:00 PM – Afternoon Keynote
Opportunities and Resources for Women to Grow and Succeed in Delaware and Beyond
[Senator Elizabeth Lockman – Delaware State Senate]
3:30 PM – Financial Literacy Panel
Your Finances is Your Business – Understanding Money and Making Your Money Work for You.
This panel will teach attendees how to earn, save and manage money in a way that prepares them for growth in life, while paying off debt at a rapid pace. It will also teach attendees how to maximize their taxes and make money while spending money. Among other things this segment will cover opportunities to invest, provide knowledge about the new Secure Act and how it affects your retirement planning, and leverage bank money “3 to 1” to create wealth. Attendees will walk away with tangible action steps to save, invest and implement a strategy to organize their finances, and price their services in a way that exceeds their income goals, while establishing a solid retirement plan.
[Sheneya Wilson – Certified Public Accountant / CEO – Fola Financial;
Alison Houck – Certified Public Accountant & Business Consultant / Managing Partner – Faw Casson;
Dr. Shirley Luu – Certified Financial Education Instructor / CEO – Shirley Luu & Associates, LLC;
Felicia Kelly – President & Founder – Cyrus Anointing Consulting / Coaching Christians to Coins® ]
4:15 PM – Closing Plenary
Wearing Your Crown with Pride and Building with the Women Around You
This power packed panel is the cumulation of the entire day. It hones on the power of collaboration while sharing expert strategies on finding your tribe, maximizing opportunities, and growing with the women around you. There is room for every woman on the table. This panel will show you how to take your seat on the table, and bring other women with you.
[Ashley Little – Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC; Cindy Collins, Owner – Euphoric Herbals Apothecary; Yah Hughes – Christian Coach, Emotional Wholeness Specialist / Founder – Made for Purpose]
4:45 PM – Closing Remarks / Networking
You are a Conqueror! [Linda Arrey – President / CEO: WILDE Inc]
WWABC 2019 VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
Countdown To The Conference
Countdown To The Conference
MEET THE SPEAKERS
We have curated a lineup of powerful women experts who are dominating in their respective industries.
Our speakers will educate, empower and inspire you throughout a full day of activities.
keynote speakers
HONOREES
The Award
The Jessie Arrey-Mbi Leadership and Service Award is an honorary ceremony that recognizes women who are selflessly
dedicating time and resources to improve under-served communities and the lives of other women and children.
The award is named after another selfless Mother, Wife, Leader and Living Legend.
Recipients of this award are carefully selected for their leadership and commitment to service.
Kim Adams
President – Mountain Consulting, Inc.
Ellyn Herbert
Economic Development Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Charlotte Miller-Lacy
Founder & National Executive Director
I Am My Sister’s Keeper (MSK)
SPECIAL GUESTS
Lt Col, United States Air Force
SPEAKER
Miss Delaware USA
Gospel Jazz Saxophonist
Film Producer & Entrepreneur
Certified Jazzercise Instructor
Presenter
Panelists
Wellness & Self-Care Panel
The Woman in the Mirror – The First Relationship You Should Cultivate is with Yourself
Certified Mindset Coach
Founder – Rise For Women
Self-Healing Advocate
Founder – AC Chronicles
CEO and Co-Founder of Mother Trucker Yoga
Nutritionist / Owner – Body Wisdom Wellness
Mental Wellness Panel
Taking Charge of Your Life by Effectively Managing Stress and Anxiety
Family Nurse & Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
CEO – Capital Multi Health Group, INC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Certified Fitness & Nutrition Coach;
Award Winning School Psychologist
CEO – Balance Health and Wellness Delaware
Business Panel
How to Effectively Launch and Position Your Business for Sustainable Success
President and CEO
Growth Management Services Inc
Director of The Women’s Business Center (WBC)
True Access Capital (TAC)
Master Coach, Certified Nurse Practitioner ,
CEO – The Mack Institute
Financial Literacy Panel
Your Finances is Your Business – Understanding Money and Making Your Money Work for You.
Certified Public Accountant
CEO – Fola Financial
President & Founder – Cyrus Anointing Consulting
Coaching Christians to Coins®
Certified Financial Education Instructor
Shirley Luu & Associates, LLC
Closing Plenary
Wearing Your Crown with Pride and Building with the Women Around You
CEO/Founder – Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC
Owner – Euphoric Herbals Apothecary
Christian Coach and Emotional Wholeness specialist
Founder – Made for Purpose
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Speaker proposal submission for 2020 is now closed.
To learn more about becoming a future speaker, please visit this page.
Speaker proposal submission for 2020 is now closed.
To learn more about becoming a future speaker, please visit this page.
INVESTMENT
AMBASSADORS
VENDORS
Vendor Application for 2020 is now closed.
To learn more about becoming a future vendor, please visit this page.
HOST HOTEL
Set against a solid expanse of sky on Dover’s outskirts, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino feels more like a small city than a resort. The AAA Four-Diamond property encompasses a swanky hotel with 500 guest rooms and suites, a horseracing track, and 11 restaurants and bars. There’s even a spa, Toppers Spa/Salon, where guests can indulge in a lime-and-coconut body polish against a soothing backdrop of potted bamboo and Oriental murals. But the hotel’s main draw is the casino, which has nearly 2,500 slot machines, Poker Room, and live table games, such as roulette, blackjack, and craps.
Dover Downs reservation code: GWBW20
Room rate per night: $199.00
Cut-off Date: February 13, 2020.
Dial 1-800-711-5882
Holiday Inn Dover Downtown
561 North DuPont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
PH: (302) 747-5050
Mention code WWABC Group
Must reserve by February 13, 2020
Rate: $115 per Night
Airports and Transportation
Dover, Delaware is a smooth drive from all major east coast cities. It is also within easy driving distance to several major international airports:
- 1 hour and 15 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport
- 2 hours from Ronald Reagan National Airport in DC.
- 2 hours from Baltimore/Washington International Airport
You can choose to drive directly from a neighboring State/City, or fly into any of the above airports and either drive to Dover, or utilize Uber, or other preferable means of transportation .
NOMINATE AN HONOREE
Nominations for 2020 honorees have closed. We thank you for all the submissions and we look forward to honoring more phenomenal women next year.
SPONSORS
To sponsor this event or volunteer your time or services, please email info@wildeinc.org
Silver Level Plus Sponsor
Sponsors
Here’s what 2019 attendees are raving about:
(comments from the post event survey)
“It was so amazing listening to all the amazing successful women, and getting to meet many that were in the audience. The speakers and panels were selected to give a very rounded educational event. I would highly recommend attending these events if you want to be energized by a great group of women.
“The overall energy and connections in the room. The speakers were full of energy and everyone was extremely welcoming. The way you FEEL when leaving a conference is what is most memorable and I left with good vibes and inspiration.”
“The networking was priceless. But meeting the Lt. Governor was the most memorable experience for me.”
“My most memorable experiences included hearing Nancy Joy Dozier speak. The salmon was delicious. The energy in the environment was amazing. And everything seemed to be well-planned and executed by the WILDE Inc team.”
“I enjoyed the entire conference, but my favorite was all the wellness information the speakers shared. I thoroughly enjoyed the dancing! It got us up and moving and motivated!!”
“The conference was phenomenal. It was wonderful connecting and learning from a tribe of exceptional women. The sessions were phenomenal!”
“I loved the diversity displayed and the vendors selected to be there.”
“The support and kindness shown to me by one of the organizers. She listened and supported me when I asked to move my vendor table. I appreciated her professionalism and empathy, and patience with my needs. I feel so badly that I forgot to write down her name because she deserves that praise directly. :-)”
WWABC2020 FAQs
Yes, vendor opportunities are available for Women’s Wellness and Business Conference 2020. All approved vendors must apply for consideration. Approved vendors will be notified on a first come basis.
Vendor must summit a vending fee of $150 within the time provided in the acceptance notice or will forfeit their space. Additionally, all vendor assistants or staff must register for the conference. Please note that being a vendor does not guarantee sales, and WILDE takes no responsibility for sales or lack thereof from vending.
In partnering with Women’s Wellness and Business Conference, not only will you give your business or organization a platform to connect with a diverse network of women who make up to 80% of decisions in the homes, your sponsorship will equip WILDE; with resources to expand and develop vital aspects of organization such as women leadership initiatives, youth curriculum and support for mothers and underserved communities. There are many opportunities and levels to which you can partner with this great effort. Every gift makes a significant difference.
For all Sponsorship inquires please email: info@wildeinc.org
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We are currently accepting volunteers. However, all volunteers/participants must be registered for the conference.
Please email info@wildeinc.org
Unfortunately, all sales are final. You may however gift or transfer your registration.
Availability for the conference is quickly selling out and to guarantee your registration, we strongly suggest that you complete your registration as soon as possible. There will be no ticket sales at the conference
Seating is first come, first served for parties of all sizes. We want you and your group to have the best possible seating and suggest that you arrive as early as possible. Parties of two or more must all be present to be seated. We do not allow saving seats
We do not allow guests to bring in recording devices/equipment to our conferences.
However, record portions of the conference using a cell phone as long as the flash is in the “off” position and device is silent. All post on social media and your website must be credited/referenced to #WWABC2020
Yes, you can take pictures and post to your social media, so your friends may be blessed! Remember, NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY and use hashtag #WWABC2020
Yes, your registration includes a continental breakfast, three course lunch and supply of water, teas and coffee
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Closing Plenary
Wearing Your Crown with Pride and Building with the Women Around You