Event Schedule

Leela James

EXHIBITOR LIST

7:30 PM

Black N Bling Registration Opens

At the large video board area at the entrance

8:15 PM

Doors Open for the Black N Bling Party

Champagne served for 45 minutes

9:00 PM

VIP All Access
Sections 2 & 3 - Reserved seating

Buffet available from 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM for VIP All Access guests ONLY

General Admission: Sections 1 & 4

9:15 PM

Black N Bling Party Begins!

The Hall

11:00 PM

Concert Ends

11:15PM – 12:15 AM

Private Shopping

12:15- 12:45 AM

Exit the Building

Iyanla Vanzant

EXHIBITOR LIST

9:15 AM

Doors open for Iyanla Vanzant’s Master Class, “Mind Matters”

Ubiquitous Registration Area

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

“Mind Matters” with Iyanla Vanzant

Main Stage

10:45 AM

Attendees Registration Opens

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Fireside Chat with Iyanla Vanzant with Moderator Jill Carlton

Main Stage

11:00 AM

Doors Open

Welcome to the 10th Annual Ubiquitous Women's Expo!

Expo Hall

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Celebrating our 10th Power Of Us!

Main Stage

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Sponsor Spotlight:
CVS Health, Cantu Beauty, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Mielle, American Cancer Society, Dollar General, Curl Daze,AMBI, Touch…The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, AHF & FLY HIP AGELESS

Main Stage

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cash Bar Opens

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Panel Discussion:
“Why is Supplier Diversity Still Important”

Moderator:
Sharon Pinder, President and CEO of Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

Panelists:
Antoine Hinton, Dollar General Director of Supplier Diversity

Keiva G. Rodriques, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport & Chief Operating Officer
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Dametria Kinsley, Cantu Beauty Vice President of Global Marketing

If you’re considering getting your products into airports or Dollar General, join our panel discussion for valuable insights.

Main Stage

1:05 PM – 1:55 PM

Line Dancing with Kim Tyler

Discover the latest line dances—let’s work hard and have fun!

Main Stage

1:57 PM – 2:40 PM

Panel Discussion on Mental Health CVS:
“Be Seen, Be Heard”

Moderator:
Jill Carlton, MS, LCMHC, NCC Senior Clinical Strategist, Mental Health Equity Lead

Panelists:
Bershan Shaw
‍CEO & Founder of Urawarrior Mental Health App, International Speaker, Executive Leadership Coach

Lisa Jones Chandler
‍Chief Compliance & Quality Officer Vibrant Emotional Health

Ashley B. Silva
‍Love and Marriage DC, Author of “Do that Shit”, Podcast “Fun Time Mom”

Main Stage

2:44 PM – 2:55 PM

Exhibitor & Sponsor Spotlight

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Tonya Boyd Cannon
‍R&B / Soul Artist

Main Stage Performer

3:15 PM – 4:10 PM

Finding The Voice of the DMV

Judges:
Jawn Murray
TV Host, Commentator, Media Personality, Executive Producer of the “SHERRI” Show

Roland Jack
Safe Management, Lead Visionary

Tonya Boyd-Cannon
R&B/Soul Artist, Vocal Music Instructor, Ranked in the TOP 20 on THE VOICE

Main Stage

4:15 PM – 4:25 PM

Exhibitor & Sponsor Spotlight

4:25 PM – 5:10 PM

Panel Discussion:
“I Have Cancer, Now What?”

Moderator:
Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH...The Black Breast Alliance & Cancer Survivor

‍Panelists:
‍Representative from The American Cancer Society

Laura Crandon, Founder of Touch for Life, Cancer Survivor/Advocate
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‍Jennifer Dean
‍Cancer Survivor & Motivation Speaker

Main Stage

5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

The Movie: “In Due Season & Discussion”

Main Stage

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Main Stage

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Shop til you drop!

Le’Andria Johnson

EXHIBITOR LIST

9:30 AM

Attendees Registration Opens

10:00 AM

Doors Open

Expo Hall

10:30 AM

Welcome to Soul Food Sunday!
“Teach Me How to Pray”

Brought to you by CVS, Cantu & BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Main Stage

10:35 AM – 10:50 AM

Worship Service with Dr. Kym Lee King

Main Stage

10:40 AM – 10:50 AM

Special Guest Performer

10:50 AM – 11:15 AM

Pastor Dant’e King Delivers the Word

11:17 AM – 12:00 PM

Performer: Le’Andria Johnson

Main Stage

12:05 PM – 12:10 PM

CVS Giveaway

Main Stage

12:10 PM – 12:55 PM

Panel Discussion:
“You Can Love God and Have a Therapist”

Moderator:
Jill Carlton, MS, LCMHC, NCC Senior Clinical Strategist, Mental Health Equity Lead

Panelists:
Lisa Jones Chandler, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer Vibrant Emotional Health
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Dr. Dee Dee Freeman, Founder of Women Walking in the Word, Creator of God’s Glamorous Girl Conference, Dee’s House of Hope and so much more!

Main Stage

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM

Conversations With Our Sponsors:
“What is Your Mission?”

Main Stage

1:35 PM – 1:45 PM

Sponsor & Exhibitor Giveaways

2:00 PM – 2:35 PM

Panel Discussion:
“Who is Your Wardrobe Police?

Moderator:
Dr. Kym Lee King, Best Selling Author, Creator of Wink & Pout Cosmetics, Brand Ambassador for the National Fibroid Foundation & Celebrity Make-Up Artist

Panelists:
Sai Sankoh, Designer and Stylist

Tamara Lee, Celebrity Stylist and Hush Boutique

OwnerIda Polite, Boutique Owner of Ida’s Idea, Stylists for Celebrities and the everyday woman

Main Stage

2:37 PM – 2:40 PM

Exhibitor & Sponsor Spotlight

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Shop til you drop!

5:00 PM

Exhibit Floor Closes

See you at Ubiquitous Women's Expo 2025!