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5th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
Focus Forward - A Milestone Celebration! Saturday April 24, 2021
Long Beach Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom 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. We will focus forward and empower your success with a combination of inspiration and information delivered by two dynamic panels of expert speakers. We'll offer access to business creation, job opportunities, and you can sign up for our Mentor Program.
There will be great vendors, awesome giveaways, and a relaxing de-stress/pamper center. This remarkable program is hosted in collaboration with Sullivan International, Inc. & the Long Beach Community Improvement League from 10a - 3p. Register today... and, Please Tell a Friend!! **To Request Childcare:
1. The Childcare Registration form is required. 2. Access our Childcare Registration Form here. 2. We accept 2 children per family. 3. A separate childcare form is required per child! 4. Return your completed form (s) before the deadline. 5. Email the form(s) directly to lsidney@lbcil.org. |
**NEW Revised Date - April 24, 2021!!
EACH Attendee must register below. 
*There are NO accommodations for children at the Marriott. Limited Complimentary Childcare is available offsite at the Long Beach Community Improvement League childcare facility until all of the spaces are filled.
**The Childcare Registration form is required. |
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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