2022 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
We're Coming Back - In Person & With Great Stride!
We're Coming Back - In Person & With Great Stride!
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Long Beach Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom, Long Beach, CA
The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501c3, will again collaborate with Sullivan International and the Long Beach Community Improvement League to host its 6th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum at the LB Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom on April 23, 2022.
This popular cutting edge community forum will attract more than 200 attendees, exciting speakers, dynamic giveaways, vendors, and a relaxing de-stress/pamper center. Lunch, and complimentary childcare are included. Attendees can be connected with a Mentor/Life Coach... Yes, They Can!
Long Beach Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom, Long Beach, CA
The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501c3, will again collaborate with Sullivan International and the Long Beach Community Improvement League to host its 6th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum at the LB Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom on April 23, 2022.
This popular cutting edge community forum will attract more than 200 attendees, exciting speakers, dynamic giveaways, vendors, and a relaxing de-stress/pamper center. Lunch, and complimentary childcare are included. Attendees can be connected with a Mentor/Life Coach... Yes, They Can!
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2021 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
Focused Forward - A Milestone Celebration! Saturday April 24, 2021
ONLINE ZOOM Meeting The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (501.c.3) had to think on its feet and reimage the 5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on Saturday April 24, 2021. This time our pre-Mother's Day event was streamed online using the ZOOM platform because of Covid-19 health concerns. The virtual transition increased registration participation and attracted viewers from as faraway as the state of Maryland. Attendees received the usual inspiration and information delivered by a group of dynamic expert speakers, and connections to business creation and employment opportunities were also shared. Several requests were received for information on how to participate in the Mentor Program.
Sullivan International, Inc. & the LB Community Improvement League were the event co-hosts. We all look forward to seeing you again next year... and don't forget, Please Tell a Friend!! Gift bags, meal certificates, and prizes were available for pickup following the event at: LB Airport Marriott parking lot - 4700 Airport Plaza Drive - Long Beach, CA 90815.
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A Glance at Our Virtual 2021!
**We Are Virtual on April 24, 2021!!
Childcare is not offered for the 2021 virtual event so please make other arrangements!!
Lunch is provided! Beautiful gift swag bags are provided!! Cash gift card giveaways!!! We made adjustments so let's experience a new way of doing things... Yes, We Can! |
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Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum:
This annual celebration demonstrates our strong commitment to provide Single Moms access to useful community resources, educational services, and increased economic opportunities. Our principal partners are Sullivan International, Inc. & Long Beach Community Improvement League. |
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2019 Empowerment Forum
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2018 Empowerment Forum
Introduced Its New Venue! |
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
A Glance at 2019!
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
A Glance at 2018!
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The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., 501c3, collaborated with Sullivan International and the Long Beach Community Improvement League on its 4th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum at the LB Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom on April 13, 2019.
This cutting edge community forum drew more than 200 attendees, exciting speakers, dynamic giveaways, vendors, and a relaxing de-stress/pamper center. Breakfast, lunch, and complimentary childcare were included. More than thirty attendees became connected with a Mentor/Life Coach... Yes, They Did! |
On April 21, 2018, the Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its 3rd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum. Our program was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal; and once again received a City Proclamation from Long Beach's Mayor Robert Garcia. Our principal partners, Sullivan International, Inc. provided mentor matching opportunities; and, the LB Community Improvement League sponsored our complimentary childcare.
The Ms. Single Mom Mentor Program will get you connected! (See our Mentor Program Page)
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2016 Empowerment Forum
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2017 Empowerment Forum
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Long Beach, CA |
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Long Beach, CA |
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A Glance at Our 2016 Inaugural Event!
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A Glance at 2017!
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The Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its inaugural Signature Event, the "Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum" on April 16, 2016. The event was hosted in conjunction with Sullivan International, Inc., our HR & Employee Development partner to offer mentor matching opportunities; and, the LB Community Improvement League, to offer complimentary childcare. |
Ms. Robbie Butler of Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with Ms. Barbara Sullivan-George of Sullivan International and Dr. Farah Khaleghi of Long Beach Community Improvement League, hosted the 2nd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum April 22, 2017. This amazing event received a LB City Proclamation from Mayor Robert Garcia. |
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Dear Ms. Single Mom:
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Receive a FREE copy of “Ms. Single Mom – Yes, You Can!” authored by Robbie Butler.
(A book is complimentary with your Empowerment Forum attendance!) The book's focus is Education, Encouragement, and Empowerment – a movement to remind ALL Single Moms that “Yes, You Can!” – even when the odds say No, You Can’t.
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Community Empowerment Leaders
The empowerment forum salutes various outstanding Community Empowerment Leaders each year.
They are everyday individuals, professionals, and politicians from the community who speak up and speak out to ensure that women are continuously empowered to succeed in a plethora of ways - and it's our honor to acknowledge their effort.
They are everyday individuals, professionals, and politicians from the community who speak up and speak out to ensure that women are continuously empowered to succeed in a plethora of ways - and it's our honor to acknowledge their effort.
"Our Gallery of Honorees"
2020-21 Honorees:
Ms. Lena Cole Dennis, Community Leader and Activist
California Senator Lena Gonzalez, State Senate 33rd District
Ms. Ivy Arlinda Goolsby, International Realty & Investments
Dr. Rosie Milligan, Black Writers On Tour
Ms. Lena Cole Dennis, Community Leader and Activist
California Senator Lena Gonzalez, State Senate 33rd District
Ms. Ivy Arlinda Goolsby, International Realty & Investments
Dr. Rosie Milligan, Black Writers On Tour
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