​Our annual pre-Mother's Day celebration demonstrates a strong commitment to
​community, diversity, education, and economic empowerment for Single Mothers.
The Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum Event Includes:
Expert Speakers on a Variety of Relevant Topics 
Q&A w/Speakers ~ Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Exciting Giveaways ~ ​
Limited Complimentary Childcare (from 3 to 11 yrs.) ~ Mentor Matching Opportunities ~ Media Coverage
De-Stress/Pamper Center Services (mini massages, make overs, skincare tips, etc.)
​​2019 Sponsorship ​Opportunity
We accept PayPal and ALL major credit cards 
Financial funding and product donations assist 
the ​SUCCESS of Single Moms attending our amazing event. 
​The 2019 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum
Registration Opens on Jan 28th, 2019!
Saturday April 13, 2019 ~ Long Beach Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom 
The Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. will collaborate again with Sullivan International, Inc. & the LB Community Improvement League to host its 4th Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum on April 13, 2019 at the LB Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom. 

​Don't miss our amazing FREE to Attend community forum because it will be filled with remarkable speakers, dynamic giveaways, and a relaxing de-stress/pamper center. We offer breakfast, lunch and limited complimentary childcare. And, connect with a  mentor to help advance your career. Well, this is the right place to be... and please tell a friend!!
​ Stay tuned for more 2019 registration details soon & we'll see you April 13th!
We do this because
​YOU deserve it!
Our NEW & Exciting Signature Summer Soiree:
​"High Tea @ The Top Of the Tower" Fundraiser
Get your hat, gloves & sundresses ready for a fun filled afternoon!
​(Coming Summer 2019!)
If you enjoy partying with a purpose then you don't miss our Signature Summer Soiree!
~Lunch, Libations, Live Music, & Prizes~

2018 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum

A New Venue in 2018!
Saturday, April 21, 2018 | L B Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom
A Glimpse back at Our 2018 Event!
The ​Ms. Single Mom Mentor Program can help get you connected!  (Visit our Mentor Program Page)

​On April 21, 2018, the Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. hosted its 3rd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum at the LB Airport Marriott Grand Ballroom. ​

We continued to collaborate on the event with Sullivan International, Inc. to provide mentor matching opportunities; and, with the LB Community Improvement League to provide complimentary childcare. ​Our FREE to Attend forum was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal; and once again received a City Proclamation from Long Beach's Mayor Robert Garcia.

2017 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum

Receives Proclamation from the Mayor!

Saturday, April 22, 2017 |​ Holiday Inn Conference Center

The 2nd Annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum was hosted on April 22, 2017 by Ms. Robbie Butler of Speak UP Empowerment Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with Ms. Barbara Sullivan-George of Sullivan International and Dr. Farah Khaleghi of L B Community Improvement League. Our amazing event received a Long Beach City Proclamation from Mayor Robert Garcia.
A Glimpse back at Our 2017 Event!

2016 Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum

Exceeds Audience Expectations!

​​Saturday, April 16, 2016 | Holiday Inn Conference Center, Long Beach, CA
A Glimpse at Our Inaugural Event! 
​The inaugural "Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum" was hosted by the Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. on April 16, 2016.

​The event was hosted in conjunction with Sullivan International, Inc., a progressive Human Resources and Employee Development firm to implement mentor matching opportunities for attendees; and, in collaboration with the Long Beach Community Improvement League, to offer complimentary childcare.  

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​Your Philanthropic Support always makes a difference!

Dear Ms. Single Mom:
"Yes, You Can!"
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.
​Complimentary books
are available ​in
​English & Spanish!

Our Community Empowerment Leader Honorees ​

The empowerment forum salutes four Community Empowerment Leaders each year. 
 These honorees are everyday individuals from our community who speak up and speak out to ensure that other young women are ​empowered to succeed in a variety of ways - and it's our honor to salute their dedicated efforts. 
Our Dynamic CEL Honorees
​2016 Honorees:
  • Supervisor Don Knabe,  Los Angeles County 4th District 
  • Dr. Karen Guinn, DDS, The Smile Agency 
  • Ms. Pamela Davis, Skin Essence by Pam 
  • Ms. Jeanetta Phillips, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles ​
2019 Honorees: 
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2018 Honorees: 
  • Dr. Farah Khalegi, Community Improvement League
  • Dr. Cherilyn Lee, Nu Wellness Healthcare
  • Ms. Gwendolyn Manning, Black Infant Health Program​
​2017 Honorees: 
  • Dr. Lenore T. Coleman, Healing Our Village 
  • Dr. Kathryn Icenhower, Shields For  Families
  • Ms. Kim Anthony-Morrow, Urban Philanthropy, Inc.
  • Ms. Kiesha Nix, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation​

​We look forward to seeing you on April 13, 2019!