This years conference is presented by the Office of the President, the Presidential Interns, and the Office of Career Services.
Today has been designed to Inspire, Uplift and Educate. Our expert facilitators will feed your mind, body, and soul as we are keenly focused on the Lady Magicians’ holistic well-being
$500.00 to the group with the most attendance throughout the day.
(Greeks, athletic teams, student organizations)
First 100 free t-shirts
First 50 LOC luncheon ticket
First 50 LOC ELITE Giftbags
Gift card raffles at the end of each session
Armed with a license in cosmetology and a few small acting roles, Malinda Williams left her home state of New Jersey and ambitiously set her sights on Hollywood. Originally intent on servicing the entertainment industry by opening her own hair salon, Malinda quickly found her beauty industry career giving way to her undeniable acting talent.
Twice nominated for an NAACP Image Award for “outstanding actress in a drama series”, the determined young beauty made a name for herself, grabbing lead roles in films such as “The Wood “(MTV/Paramount), “High School High” “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate” and the television series SoulFood. Having the ability to portray characters ranging from a sophisticated young entrepreneur, to a mentally challenged teenager, has branded Malinda Williams one of the entertainment industry’s most well respected actresses.
Malinda founded She’s Got A Habit, a lifestyle website and ecommerce marketplace and her debut book titled The Game of Life & How to Slay It released in 2022.
Welcome
Special Presentations
And Conference Kickoff with Sara Tillman Founder/Artistic Director
Dance E.L.I.T.E. Performance Academy (DEPA)
Founder/Executive Director of Young E.L.I.T.E. International
SELF-CONFIDENCE & IMAGE
9:30 AM-10:20 AM
Presenter: Samara Tillman – Entrepreneur
Founder/Artistic Director
Dance E.L.I.T.E. Performance Academy (DEPA)
Founder/Executive Director of Young E.L.I.T.E. International
She has over 35 years in dance, education and fashion.
Although dance was always a passion of hers, she never thought she would be teaching, directing and choreographing dancers for a living.
Before venturing into dance, Samara explored the worlds of fashion and education. Samara began her career as a fashion designer, owned and operated her own fashion boutique,
E.L.I.T.E. Studios for nearly a decade; with the goal of empowering, teaching and training professional working women self-love through beauty and fashion.
LET IT FLOW- MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
10:30 AM-11:20 AM
Presenter: Lori Lindsey, Registered Nurse & Entrepreneur
Lori A. Lindsey is a Registered Nurse, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Dancer, and Wellness Educator
with over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Lori loves sharing her knowledge and experience and has assumed many roles to promote the importance of health and wellness in the community.
Lori is the proud Founder and Owner of Your Wellness Navigator LLC, a health and wellness resource
company that provides education and motivation to help others
make and maintain healthy lifestyle
choices. Her highly effective presentations, workshops, group fitness classes, dance classes, and other
custom services are designed to inspire the community to take control of their health, gain balance in
their life, and live without boundaries
PROTECTING MY TEMPLE – SEXUAL WELLNESS| 12:30PM – 1:20PM
Presenter: Dr. Tyeshia Halsell-Richards- Physical Assistant & Entrepreneur
Tyeshia was born and raised in Louisville, KY, graduated from Central High School with Honors, and was the proud recipient of the Full Presidential Scholarship offered by Kentucky State University. She graduated in 2000 from Kentucky State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Tye was offered the Lyman T. Johnson Award/Scholarship and returned to the Bluegrass State to complete her Master of Public Health with a dual-concentration in Epidemiology and Health Behavior from the University of Kentucky in 2004. After completing her MPH, she was awarded the same scholarship and completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree with a Certificate in Gerontology in 2007. Tye completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg with a Clinical concentration in 2020.
Tye began her career as a Board Certified Physician Assistant joining Dr. Beverly M. Gaines and Associates, PSC in 2008, and has been practicing Pediatric Medicine for the last 13 years. She loves working with children/adolescents and their families especially in the areas of her special interest, Women’s Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections. In September 2021, she opened THR Pediatrics and Wellness Center in Louisville, KY. Tye currently serves as a member of AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants), KAPA (Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Tyeshia currently serves as a preceptor for the Physician Assistant programs for the University of Kentucky and Sullivan University. She is a guest lecturer at the University of Kentucky’s Physician Assistant program as well.
PROTECTING YOUR BRAND | 1:30 PM-2:20 PM
Presenter: Ena Esco, Creator – Entrepreneur | Verbally Effective Podcast
Ena Esco, creator and host of Verbally Effective, is a 19-year radio veteran with a passion for all things media related. Currently broadcasting on iHeartMedia’s V101FM, Ena has worked in various roles in radio including producer, voice-over talent, morning show co-host, mid-day host, and weekend talent.
A Memphis transplant by way of Beaumont, Texas, Ena graduated from Millington-Central High School and then matriculated to LeMoyne-Owen College, where she was a Dubois Scholar, president of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and Miss Lemoyne Owen. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration and then went on to obtain an MBA.
As a senior in college, Ena began her career in radio as a research coordinator at Flinn Broadcasting’s urban format Hot 107.1FM (KXHT). After two months she hit the airwaves and has been on air ever since. Ena’s experience also includes working on Cumulus urban format Power99 (WMPW) and urban AC Soul Classics 103.5FM (WRBO).
Through her gift of communication, Ena created a platform to spotlight the people and stories of those who are at the forefront of ushering in a new era in Memphis… Verbally Effective.
TAKING FLIGHT-GOAL SETTING | 2:30 PM-3:20 PM
Presenter: Judge Lasheyl Stroud
Judge Lasheyl Stroud is a licensed attorney of nearly two decades and served as a Lead
Magistrate in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations & Juvenile
Branch prior to her election in November 2020. Prior to her 2013 appointment as
Magistrate, she practiced in both the public and private sectors. She earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University. In 2003, she received a Juris
Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
She is accustomed to the inherent stress involved in making quick decisions on the bench
that affect members of our community. Within a short period on the bench, Judge Stroud
quickly emerged as a leader and served on a pilot specialty docket, chaired court
committees, and represented the Court at national conferences to advance juvenile
justice. Her committee assignments assisted the Court in progressive policy and planning,
strategy workgroups and ensuring that the Court remained on the forefront in trends.
Judge Stroud has overcome tremendous obstacles without wavering in her commitment to
public service. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Judge Stroud
continues to serve as a mentor and volunteer in our community and is an active member of
New Covenant Believers’ Church. She is a Breast Cancer Survivor and a champion of
change. Judge Stroud is married to Corey, a school Administrator, and they have two sons.
This years event was presented by
The Office of the President & 2023 Presidential Interns
in conjunction with Career Services
Special Thanks to the 2023 Presidential Interns
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Malinda Williams
Samara Tilman
Dr. Tyeshia Halsell-Richards
Judge Lasheyl Stroud
Lori Lindsey Ena Esco
The Office of the President
Division of Academic Affairs
Division of Student Life
Division of Student Affairs
Career Services
OIT & Facalities