Thursday, April 15, 2027
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
House Three Thirty | Akron
Empowering others to meet goals through personal success stories.
Mission
By listening to the successful community leaders below, attendees will hear stories of trials, lessons learned, and connections made as they navigate toward achieving their life goals. Sessions will provide insight into best practices for goal setting, steps toward achievement, and a life of personal satisfaction.
Vision
Opportunities include registered guests attendance, recognition, and marketing. A portion of the proceeds will support Akron Community Foundation’s community fund grants in the areas of education, health & human services, arts & culture, and civic affairs.
Sponsor
Be Empowered Conference is a registered division of Time To Shine Moment, LLC
Our Presenters
Opening Session - How a Football Coach Loves Akron
Kemp Boyd
Executive Director, Love Akron
Luncheon Session - The Changing Landscape of Media
Sara Shookman
Jody Konstand
Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter
Brady Marks
Co-Presenter, Founder & Firebrand, Storyglow Studio
Breakout Sessions
Remaining True as an Artist
Theron Brown Productions
Theron Brown
Navigating the Corporate Landscape to the Top
Co-Presenter, President, Synthomer Foundation
Theresa Carter
Co-Presenter, President & CEO, Trailhead Community Health Foundation
Tracy Carter
Lessons Learned from Gen Z Entrepreneurs
Co-Presenter, Owner, EmiLee Hartman Photography
EmiLee Hartman
Dana Macy
Co-Presenter, Owner, Time to Spare, LLC
Managing Life at Marathon Speed
Co-Founder, Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation
Jeannine Marks
Balancing Relationships While Working Together
Co-Presenter, Director of Community Partnerships, Lebron James Family Foundation
Stephanie Myers Bussan
Co-Presenter, Events & Operations Manager, House Three-Thirty
Vaughn Myers III
Connections: Past, Present, Future
Boss Lady & Social Media Chick, Glitter Girl Media & CLEO
Heather Taylor
Be Empowered Conference is a registered division of Time To Shine Moment, LLC