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5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
Focus Forward - A Milestone Celebration! Saturday April 24, 2021
ONLINE ZOOM Meeting The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (501.c.3) has announced its upcoming 5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on Saturday April 24, 2021. This year, our event is going virtual because of the Covid-19 health concerns. Get ready to focus forward and empower your success with a combination of inspiration and information delivered by dynamic expert speakers. We'll offer connections to business creation, job opportunities, and you can request to participate in our Mentor Program.
There will be awesome giveaways, and a hosted lunch is provided. This remarkable program is presented in collaboration with Sullivan International, Inc. & the Long Beach Community Improvement League from 11am - 2pm. Register today... and, Please Tell a Friend!! More details are in the works - stay tuned for additional info in February:
1. Our planning team is currently working to confirm all the exciting details of our virtual event. 2. You'll receive an email notification once all the details have been confirmed. 3. The 2021 flyer & registration form are being updated. 4. If you already registered for the Marriott, that means we have your information and will still honor it! |
**We're Going Virtual on April 24, 2021!!
EACH Attendee must register below. 
Childcare won't be available for the virtual event so please make other arrangements!!
A catered lunch is provided! Beautiful swag bags are provided!! We're making adjustments in order to experience a new way of doing things... Yes, We Can!!! **Get excited because a new day is dawning. |
Our 2020-21 Speakers include:
- Ms. Stacey Lewis - Port of Long Beach, Director of Human Resources
- Ms. Crystal Mozell - Champions for Progress, Stewardship/Finance Coordinator
- Ms. Amy Goldman - Community Legal Aid SoCal, Director of Legal Services
- (Speaker Confirmation Pending), Director of Mental/Physical Health Services
- Ms. Courtney Stanton - Crenshaw HS, Assistant Principal
- Ms. Melissa Guy - Asset Media Group/Wonder Women Tech, President
- Ms. Samantha Scully - Sam Scully Staffing, CEO
- Ms. D'Shaun Booker - Maximizing Your Magnificence, Founder
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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 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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