I Am A Queen will kick off the I Am Beautiful Teen Empowerment Conference on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hayes Taylor YMCA, 2630 E. Florida St., Greensboro, N.C. 27407. The conference will focus on helping girls become empowered through mental health and the art of expression. This conference is sponsored by Hayes Taylor YMCA Teen Achievers.

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The conference is free for only girls ages 10-18. Registration is required.

 

The Janie B. Dye Memorial Scholarship will be presented to two candidates by Porlan Cunningham.

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Our keynote speaker, Dr. Sabreen Mutawally, who is an educator and author will empower our girls to understand the deep meaning of "I Am Beautiful."

 

Morning Speaker
Lauren Coleman
WFMY News Anchor

 

Mental Health Empowerment Instructors

 

DraShonta Brinson
Establishing Safe Cultures
Session Topic: Navigating Conflict

 

Precious Bradley
Precious Cargo Doula Services
Session Topic: Period Talk - Girl! Your Period is Talking

 

Tonya Harmon
DanceFunkXion Fitness
Session Topic: Morning Boost (Low Impact Fitness)

Torri Johnson
Getting to Happy Wellness, PLLC
Session Topic: De-Stressing through Happy Wellness

 

Breakout Session Instructors

 

Mandie Dunn
Flyy Movements
Session Topic: The Flyest You Art Session

 

Shaunielle Foster
Fatz 15
Session Topic: Strike A Pose - Modeling 101

 

Cayden Neal
I Am A Queen
Session Topic: Queens Who Code

 

Myranda Polk
The Polk Duo
Session Topic: Wonderfully Made Poetry Session

 

Important Facts

• Conference participants will pre-order their lunch during the registration process

• Masks are optional and will be available on-site.

• Registration for this conference is free for girls ages 10-18. Adults are prohibited from registering for this event.

• If you are on the waiting list, we will email you if a ticket opens.

 

For any questions for I Am A Queen, please email info@iamaqueen.org or call 336-638-1315.