Keynote Speakers

Vivica A. Fox is best known as an on-screen actress (Independence Day, Kill Bill, Soul Food, Two Can Play That Game) and entertainer but she’s steadily making a name for herself as producer & director and Winner of Best Actress for Twisted Vines while gracing us with her pop culture cameo in R&B singer SZA’s #1 hit single “Kill Bill”. Most recently she co-hosted a talkshow as her big personality-self on “Crowned” but let this year be known for Fox’s first directorial project with the film “First Lady of BMF: Tonesa Welsh Story“.

​Fox continued with producing and starring in the So Wrong Franchise with a new Lifetime mini-series called “The Wrong Family” and most recent series “Keeping Up With The Joneses” and on ABC’s hit show “Black-ish” and starring in A New Diva’s Christmas Carol executive produced by Idris Elba.

​​Where you can be entertained, Fox has entertained! She entered the scene as a fresh-faced model to our fave’s music videos (Tupac, Climaxxx, Michael Jackson, Jaheim, Isley Brothers), worked on ground-breaking soap opera shows (Days Of Our Lives, Generations, Y&R), guest-starred in your favorite sitcoms (Fresh Prince, 90210) to co-starring inblockbuster films (Independence Day, Kill Bill, Ella Enchanted, Batman, Two Can Play That Game), cultural classics (Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall In Love), reality shows (Celebrity Apprentice), hosting duties on talk shows (Face The Truth) and in record-breaking tv shows (Empire), not to mention theater work with Je’Caryous Johnson.

As a producer, Fox has worked with Academy Award® nominee Terrence Howard on “The Salon” which she also starred in and teamed with VH1 for “Glam God”.  She continues to use her producing chops with a healthy batch of made-for-TV films through Lifetime and Ion TV (So Wrong Series, Husband For Christmas).

​Always giving back to the community, the starlet uses The Vivica Fox Hair Collection to make generous donations of free hair to women worldwide who have lost their own hair to cancer-related illnesses. She also continues her entrepreneurial hustle with celebrating ten amazing years with Vivica Fox Hair.

Don’t miss an inspiring Keynote from Vivica A. Fox on Saturday at 1:00!

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Celebrating Over 40 Years in Entertainment, Don’t Miss Award Winning Actress, Author, Producer, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur and Pop Culture Icon Kim Fields as she delivers an inspiring Keynote Address on Living Your Best Life Sunday at 1:00.  

Don’t miss Actress, Film Director and Star of Love & Hip Hop Karlie Redd, as she presents an inspiring Keynote on the Power of Resilience Saturday at 1:30

Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, TV Personality and Star of Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka and Love & Hip Hop delivers an inspiring Keynote Sunday at 1:30 

Abby Lee Miller and her TV Shows have aired in over 130 counties across the World with more than 480 million viewers, now she’s spilling the tea from her iconic time on Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue and Leave It On the Dancefloor as she celebrates the Power of Resilience and Never Giving Up on Stage Saturday at 12:30

Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Bestselling Author of Table Set: Cooking with Tamika Scott, creator of Southern Fuse, and member of the iconic group Xscape Delivers the Keynote Sunday at 2:00

Don’t miss entrepreneur and Star of TLC’s Pillow Talk and Lifetime’s Double Divas as she Delivers the Keynote Sunday at 2:30

Don’t miss TV Personality, Entrepreneur and Star of Basketball Wives Delivers the Keynote Saturday at 2:00

Shekinah Jo is a highly sought-after hairstylist and the creative force behind a premium line of hair products. With a passion for healthy hair and a keen eye for style, Shekinah has built a reputation for transforming her clients’ looks while nurturing the health of their natural hair. Her expertise ranges from intricate styling and flawless installs to creating custom color that turns heads. Don’t miss Shekinah on Stage w/ the Keynote!

Shaquita Smith, Producer, Actress and breakout Star of Wicked City Delivers the Keynote Sunday at 3:00!

Don’t miss Dr. Stormy Wellington Deliver an Inspiring Keynote Sunday at 12:00

Diamond The Body is a 1501 Certified Entertainment artist, reality TV star, and bold voice for women’s empowerment. Hailing from Broward County, Florida, she openly shares how her challenging upbringing shaped her resilience, confidence, and unapologetic authenticity. From her breakout on Baddies to her rise in music, Diamond uses her story to inspire women to stand in their truth, own their power, and evolve fearlessly.