MADE Magazine Issue 8 | Page 49

THE UNLOCKED

SUMMIT

The Unlocked Summit Helps Atlanta Women Entrepreneurs ' Unlock ' Their Businesses
After a sold out crowd in both Chicago and Detroit , The Unlocked Summit took its two-day seminar on the road with a stop in Atlanta , Georgia . The gathering , designed to empower today ' s women entrepreneurs by unlocking their dreams and visions , provides interactive and collaborative learning to explore the importance of supporting women in business and sisterhood and creating a strong brand within the marketplace , while stressing the importance of cultivating the city from an entrepreneurial standpoint . A message that was fitting for the Atlanta culture .
" Atlanta is the hub for the entrepreneurial women of color ,” said Asia Horne , Co-Founder of The Unlocked Summit . “ We believed that Atlanta was a great host city for The Unlocked Summit this time around because these women are already surrounded by thriving businesses and just need that motivating push to elevate their own to the next level . The women at The Unlocked Summit Atlanta were extremely eager to learn information to help their business and ultimately their lives grow and flourish ."
Things kicked off with The Unlocked Lounge , where women and men gathered together for a night of networking and active learning , including a new , dynamic panel discussion . Moderated by Sweet Candor TV ' s Candi Daniels , powerhouses Timeesha Duncan , K . Renee Ward and Taylar Barrington shared gems of wisdom regarding entrepreneurial social media hacks , branding
With so many women in search of the keys to entrepreneurial success and a strong desire to build key relationships with other powerful women , entrepreneurs / friends Chatoya Antwine and Asia Horne dreamt up the perfect solution to engage this group looking for positivity , sincerity and growth . They built The Unlocked Summit to open up doors for entrepreneurs ready to walk into their dreams and now their event is on a path to travel around the nation to spread empowerment .
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The main event , The Unlocked Summit , was chock full of valuable information shared through interactive workshops . Facilitators Ashley Maltbia , Koereyelle Dubose , Emmelle De La Cruz , Danielle Hughes , Neosha Garner and Janine Carthone were essential pieces of the day as they aided registrants in developing effective strategies to propel their businesses and brands to the next level .
" We ' ve selected some of the most dynamic and influential women of Atlanta as workshop facilitators to provide entrepreneurial women with the necessary tools and resources they need to unlock their future and take their brands to the next level ,” Co-Founder Chatoya Antwine said proudly . “ This was a jam-packed two-day experience with workshops facilitated on the platforms of business , being and beauty . The intimate panel discussions on branding , sisterhood , and entrepreneurship were a great addition to make this experience an unforgettable one ."
Their Unlock The City award recognizes notable influential women for their positive contributions to the host city and Georgia State Representative LaDawn Jones and 100 Female Entrepreneurs Founder Nicole Garner Scott took away the most recent honors . Stay up-to-date on the next stop for The Unlocked Summit at www . theunlockedsummit . com . ◊