Meet Your Speakers
Dr. Rachael Ross
"Dr. Rachael prides herself on her direct and practical approach to communicating with and caring for her patients."
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While maintaining her medical practice in Gary, Indiana, Dr. Rachael Ross commuted back and forth to Hollywood, CA serving as a co-host on the Emmy® Award-winning talk show, The Doctors®. For three consecutive seasons she was the approachable Family Physician on the show that viewers worldwide related to.
As a sexologist, her engaging manner has garnered comparisons to Dr. Ruth Westheimer. A pioneer of groundbreaking discussions about relationships, sex, abstinence, HIV/AIDS prevention, and vaccine safety, Dr. Rachael has spread her message to audiences across the world on television, social media and numerous publications.
Zenobia Bey
ZBey tha Poet is a writer and spoken word hip-hop artist based in Richmond, VA. Along with music, basketball and uplifting people to be the best version of themselves, she pursues her passion as an educator, mentor and community advocate. This project is tapping into the core of herself to identify who Zenobia is to be able to help others. Through her art and community engagement with various organizations throughout the Richmond area she seeks to impact a community and nation of people. In 2012 she founded the grassroots non-profit Community 50/50.
Melody Gross
Melody Gross is a motivational speaker, facilitator, and certified professional life coach who values freedom, connection, and the voices of those silenced. As a resilient survivor of domestic violence, Melody brings an energetic and empathic approach to her calling. She is the founder and Chief Domestic Violence Disruptor of Courageous SHIFT, a speaker and consulting agency. Courageous SHIFT partners with value-driven, people-centered, action-taking organizations committed to compassionate, diverse, inclusive, and equitable solutions to support all employees through keynotes, programs, trainings, and policies. As a speaker, she shares stories of reclaiming your resilience, living your values out loud, parenting after abuse, and the impact of domestic violence on the workplace. Melody lives by the Henry Miller quote, “Every [person] has [their] own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads [them].” Beyond work, Melody can be found crystal shopping, candle collecting, museum hopping, and being criticized for her clothing choices by her teenage son.
Demetra Bradley, MCJ
Demetra Bradley, MCJ is an established Empowerment Speaker, Author and Owner of Foxy Defense and Protection, LLC. Through law enforcement and military assignments, Demetra interacted with countless women in domestic violence and sexual assault situations. She realized the lack of resources for women to learn how to physically, mentally, and emotionally protect themselves. This prompted her to open Foxy Defense and Protection, LLC, whose mission is to educate and train women to protect themselves by equipping them with the mental and physical tools necessary to increase their confidence and self-esteem. As a result, Demetra became certified as a Self Defense Instructor and teaches women only self- defense classes. She also speaks about the steps, importance, and necessity of being READY for an attack by being Prepared, not Scared! In her spare time, Demetra likes to spend time with her family, go roller skating, and test out Pinterest recipes.
Forever Foxy
Shana Francesca
Shana Francesca is a speaker, writer and entrepreneur. Shana has been interviewed on more than 60 podcasts worldwide and has been published in Medium, Authority Magazine & Shoutout LA and emotional intelligence + magazine. She helps people live more joyful and connected lives through the principles of life design. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, we design our lives and realize the power in accepting ourselves as the author of our story.
Your Conference Accommodations
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IN between powerful lessons, relax in one of three amazing areas in their amazing lobby!
Location
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Our conference is being held at 2000 Staples Mill Rd.in beautiful Richmond, Virginia!
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Our conference is an open space to think, learn and grow! Enjoy a private and inviting conference space!
Meet Your Conference Host
Kanya Ford, MS
Meet Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, your 360-lifestyle coach!
Coach Kay is a wife, mother and serial entrepreneur who has a huge passion for seeing her clients succeed in life, love, and business. She has worked in the cooperate space for several years and during this time, acquired a number of valuable business skills and knowledge. As her career advanced, she was motivated to pursue more! This “more” came in the form of a BS in business, a MS in business management (HR concentration), certifications in clinical sexology, women’s entrepreneurship and doulaship; all of which have aided her on her entrepreneurial journey. While she appreciates and values the degrees and certifications, she recognizes that it is the lessons of life that has been most valuable while serving her clients. Coach Kay understands the necessity and connection of each of her educational choices when it comes to having a successful, productive, and healthy life and business. So, are you ready to create the lifestyle that you crave? Contact Coach Kay to get started!
Sponsors
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