Take Charge - A Lean In Latinas Annual Conference: Newark, CA

DATE: October 13, 2018

TIME: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

COST: $55-100

VENUE: Stanford Health Care

ADDRESS: 7600 Gateway Blvd, Newark, CA 94560, USA

When we sat down to pick the theme, we had no idea where the conversation would take us. Until we noticed the golden thread.

In all our talks, we kept hearing "empower" thrown here and there. As if power could be given by someone else. As if power was external. Or worse, something we needed to demand rather than command.

Sitting at our founder's living room, we looked at each other and decided it was our turn.

It was our time to Take Charge.

We'd love for you to join us and shape the conversation on Latinas Taking Charge. The conference will be in Newark, California on Saturday, October 13th from 10 am to 4 pm.

We are thrilled to activate our platform and power the conversation among Latinas who drive change. Each one of our panelists, speakers, and leaders has a story to share and the bravery to tell you about that time they decided to take charge.

This year our keynote speaker is Denise Soler Cox of Project Enye! She is a Latina filmmaker and cultural storyteller. An award-winning indie filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur, Denise is a sought-after speaker in academic, business and community circles. Drawing upon her own experiences growing up bi-cultural in America, she skillfully weaves life lessons into her presentations, creating a safe and open environment to have real, authentic conversations about topics like identity, culture, bullying, self-advocacy, healing, and leadership. Her work with Project Enye has been featured by Forbes.com, CNN, NBC Latino, Telemundo, Univision, Fox News Latino and more! Denise is a person who Takes Charge!

This year our keynote speaker is Denise Soler Cox of Project Enye! She is a Latina filmmaker and cultural storyteller. An award-winning indie filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur, Denise is a sought-after speaker in academic, business and community circles. Drawing upon her own experiences growing up bi-cultural in America, she skillfully weaves life lessons into her presentations, creating a safe and open environment to have real, authentic conversations about topics like identity, culture, bullying, self-advocacy, healing, and leadership. Her work with Project Enye has been featured by Forbes.com, CNN, NBC Latino, Telemundo, Univision, Fox News Latino and more!

"Twenty years ago at a bar in Miami, I had an idea to make a film about American born Latinos that felt “ni de aqui, ni de alla.” I wanted to make a film that would address the cultural nuances between two worlds and in the process make them feel less alone, more empowered and in the process give them a place to belong."

Ysabel Duron is an Emmy award-winning television news journalist, helped launch the country’s first minority news magazine show, “All Together Now” and “Minority Report” where she started to shape what people know about minorities. “I knew I had a responsibility to represent this community of color, that I had to operate with integrity and shine a light.” She is the Founder of Latinas Contra Cancer, an organization committed to providing services to low-income Spanish speakers suffering from the diagnosis.

Guisselle Nunez is focused on helping organizations and individuals achieve success through enduring marketing and personal branding strategies. She was recognized as one of the "Silicon Valley Women of Influence" for 2018 and a recipient of the "Sisterhood Award" from the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley. Her latest work includes authoring the highly anticipated Take Charge of Your Brand.

Nancy Marmolejo is the founder of Talent and Genius, and teaches leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs how to tap into their Deep Genius. Her message: "Everyone has genius inside them. When you see it in yourself, you'll start to see it in others. That's when true change happens." Nancy’s work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Latinas Think Big, Redbook, Univision and Smart Money. Nancy will lead an interactive session at the conference.

Karla Reyes-Noguera, M.B.A. has focused her professional career on supporting the economic ahievement of LatinX through education and entrepreneurship. She is a recipient of the "Beacon of Light Award" by the Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations, and the co-founder of Dreamco Enterprises. She earned an M.B.A from the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business at Mills College.

Dennise Rosas is a director and senior lean consultant at Sutter Health. She is also a course instructor at UC Berkely, School of Public Health. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise for group dynamics and training. Mentoring the future generation of Latinas is a passion! Dennise will lead an interactive session at the conference.