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 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.