• South Florida- Seminole Hard Rock

2023 BLACK

PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT

NOVEMBER 10-12

  • South Florida- Seminole Hard Rock

NOVEMBER 10-12

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A LEGACY BUILDERS CONFERENCE

MASTERY. VALUE. PERFORMANCE.

Awaken your inner MVP through Mastery, Performance, and Value at the 2023 Black Professionals Summit.
This summit serves as a roadmap, guiding legacy builders towards achieving substantial professional growth and making a lasting mark in their communities.

Summit is jammed packed with sessions and experiences for your goals in mind. Make great connections, get clear on your goals and map out the legacy plan of your dreams.

2022 SUMMIT RECAP

The 2022 Summit ignited the path to Certified Legacy Builder (CLB) status with engaging sessions, expert speakers, and vital networking. It’s a cornerstone that has set the stage for the impactful journey awaiting in the 2023 Black Professionals Summit.

Speakers

Past Speakers

2023 Schedule

Friday
November 14, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Seminole Ballroom

Registration and Headshot Room Opens

Black Professionals Network
Host

Come early, check-in and secure your seats for an amazing conference. Head to the headshot room to secure your headshot while you are fresh and beat the lines.

9:00 am - 9:15 am
Seminole Ballroom

Welcome Remarks

Kenasha Paul
Founder & CEO, Black Professionals Network

Triggs Table Talks Live: Battle Ready: Wellness for the Long Game

Dr. Venessa Walker
Chiropractic Physician, Entrepreneur & Community Advocate
Daniel Triche
Registered Dietician and Personal Trainer
Dr. Michelle Adibe
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Wilton L. Triggs
Plastic Surgery Chief Resident

In this live Triggs Table Talk, doctors, trainers, and wellness experts unite to reframe wellness as a performance strategy. Together, they’ll trace a roadmap from prevention to performance — showing how to protect longevity, strengthen presence, and turn well-being into a legacy-building advantage. Because every hero’s journey begins with one truth: you can’t build a legacy if you can’t outlast the battle.

The Power of Presence: Building Connections & Community

Dominique Lavel Burrell-Paige
Moderator
Whenda Tima
founder of L'union Media Group, and owner of L'Union Suite
Jasmine Garrett
Salesforce Account Executive
Josiah Graham, Esq.
Personal Injury Attorney
Randall Thompson
Owner of Miami Spine Clinic and Essence Med Spa in Nassau Bahamas

In this transformative session, leaders and strategists explore the many dimensions of professional connection — from building authentic visibility and cultivating mentors, to leading communities and creating networks that add real value. Together, they’ll redefine what it means to be seen, supported, and significant. Because every hero learns — legacy is built in community.

10:30 am - 10:45 am
Seminole Ballroom

Announcements

Brick by Brick: The Real Playbook for Rising Developers

Patrick Cohen
Moderator
Michael Liu
EVP & Chief Strategy Officer at Swerdlow Group
Fabiola Fleuranvil
CEO, Blueprint Creative Group / Managing Partner, Icon Heritage Partners
Isaac Brown
CEO of Extended Hospitality Group

For many professionals, wealth has been taught to begin and end with income — but true legacy is built with what you own and what you create. Brick by Brick demystifies commercial real estate as a practical and powerful wealth-building strategy for everyday professionals ready to rise beyond residential thinking.

Resist Replacement: Building a Career That Can’t Be Automated

Ludmilla Paul-Lafosee
Moderator
Eric A. Williams
Chairman, Alchan Group
Krishanna Newton
Founder of Trabaja
Cyrus C Harbin
Founder, Tech is the New Black
Stephanie Sylvestre
Co-Founder and CEO of Avatar Buddy

The rise of AI has sparked anxiety across every industry but for visionary professionals, it’s an invitation to evolve. In this powerful discussion, our panel of technologists will unpack how to outthink disruption, upskill strategically, and position yourself as irreplaceable in the age of intelligent automation.

You’ll uncover the new rules of relevance — how to lead with adaptability, creativity, and purpose while mastering technology that amplifies your impact instead of replacing it.

Powering Prosperity: How Businesses Plug Into a Region's Economic Engine

Anthony Bonamy
Moderator
Steven Anthony
Economic Development Director for Miami Beach
Cassneve Oupelle
Director of 79th CRA Corridor
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
Vice Mayor, City of Coral Gables

Opportunity isn’t random — it’s engineered. This discussion connects business owners and investors with the decision-makers driving local growth. Learn how your company can plug into procurement pipelines, innovation districts, and redevelopment projects that shape these region’s future.

12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
Seminole Ballroom

Announcements and Presentations

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Seminole Ballroom

Luncheon

Every generation has a hero who rewrites the rules. In this fireside chat, Rich Paul, CEO and Founder of Klutch Sports Group, shares his journey from humble beginnings to global influence — and how resilience, authenticity, and vision built an empire that outlasts every obstacle. Because legacy isn’t given — it’s negotiated.

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Seminole Ballroom

Fireside Chat with Rich Paul

Rich Paul
Founder & CEO, Klutch Sports
1:05 pm - 1:45 pm

Networking Break

Headshot Room Re-Opens

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
VIP Room

Built to Evolve: Why Every Visionary Needs a Coach

Soribel Genao
Moderator
Dianna Moore
Integrated 360 Executive Coach
Sam Williams
Executive Coach

Every great builder eventually faces the test of protection — the moment when success, status, or family stability hangs in the balance. This session explores how foresight becomes the true superpower of legacy, transforming vulnerability into strategy and uncertainty into strength.

From wealth and reputation to freedom and family, our panel of powerhouse attorneys will unpack the legal foundations every professional needs to safeguard what they’ve built. Because in the journey to legacy, it’s not just about how high you rise — it’s about how well you protect the empire that bears your name.

Protect the Empire: The Legal Armor of a Legacy Builder

Sarah Bertrand, Esq.
Sue Ann Robinson, Esq.
Renowned trial attorney and TV legal analyst
Kweku Darfoor, Esq.
Personal Injury Attorney
Marck K. Joseph, Esq.
Board-Certified Family Attorney
Monique D. Hayes, Esq.
Board-certified Business Bankruptcy attorney

Ready to build your empire? This session is your blueprint to scaling with power and purpose! Learn the growth strategies used by industry titans to expand their businesses, boost revenue, and solidify their legacies. Suit up and get the tools you need to take your empire to the next level!

Resilient by Design: The Inner Work of Legacy Builders

Empress Gardner
Moderator
Dr. Jeff Rocker
Celebrity Therapist
Vantasia Owens
Master-Level Therapist
Dr. Nikkie Pryce
Certified Life Coach
Maya Evans
Founder of Mental and Muscle LLC

Every legacy requires inner architecture — the unseen foundation built from self-awareness, faith, and discipline. This session invites professionals to confront their emotional blueprints, reframe pain into purpose, and design resilience as the strategy that sustains impact across life, leadership, and legacy.

The Ultimate Mission: Turning Power into Purpose

Rodney Jacobs
Moderator
Senator Shevrin Jones
FL State Senator - D34
Kerry-Ann Royes
President/CEO of YWCA South Florida
Gale Nelson
President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami & the Florida Keys
Dr. Jacqueline Hill

Have you ignored the quiet call of destiny? It begins once the battles are won — when the wealth is built, the name is known, and the question remains: what now? This is where many heroes falter, mistaking achievement for arrival. But true legacy demands more.

True legacy is not measured by what you earn — but by what you build for others. In this closing session, impact leaders share how professionals can use their influence to strengthen institutions and transform communities. Because every hero’s story ends the same way — by becoming the hope their community has been waiting for.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Seminole Ballroom

Market Mastery: Strategy Over Status

Cedric Nash
Millionaire Mentor and Entrepreneur

In this wealth mastery session, investor and author Cedric Nash pulls back the curtain on the illusions that keep professionals chasing status instead of strategy. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks, he’ll help you build a foundation of freedom through disciplined investing and ownership. Because wealth isn’t measured by what you earn or show — it’s built by what you keep, grow, and pass on.

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Seminole Ballroom

Closing Remarks

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pre-Function Area

Legacycon: Refuel Social

Enjoy delicious ice cream and snack bites as we send you off. Don't worry you'll burn it off at the All Black Party.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Davidoff

The Lair: VIP & Speakers Social

Grab a cigar or a drink or both.

Saturday
November 15, 2025
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Sacred Space

The Fundable Founders Forum

Felecia Hatcher
CEO of Black Ambition Opportunity

Gain insider access to the minds of Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, Felecia Hatcher, Linda Clemons, and Zoe Pirie. Through 4 masterclasses and hands-on coaching, all designed to power up your 2026.

BPN is proud to sponsor the Fundable Founders Forum networking reception!

8:00 pm - 1:00 am
MITA

Legends: All Black Party

Black Professionals Network
Host

Join us for The Legends Party — LegacyCon’s official All-Black Closing Party, where ambition meets atmosphere and the city’s most driven professionals come to unwind in style.

Set in the heart of Wynwood at MITA, this club-style experience brings together founders, innovators, and culture-shapers for one unforgettable night of connection, music, and celebration.

Sunday
November 24, 2024
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pier 5

Heroes Brunch

Black Professionals Network
Host

Join us for the Heroes Brunch, a refined morning gathering featuring classic brunch favorites and an elegant polo-inspired dress code, set against the picturesque backdrop of Bayside's sparkling waters. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and style at this signature event, where networking meets leisure in a breathtaking setting.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
VIP Yacht Sail

Legends at Sea: VIP Yacht Sail

Black Professionals Network
Host

VIP ticket holders and guests will be paired on various yachts with an opportunity to do high-level networking overlooking the Miami waters. Dock Time: 3pm - Yacht Sail: 4pm

OWNER’S LOUNGE

FOR BUSINESS!

Join us in the Owners Lounge and network with founders, government leaders, and investors. Hear from private investors and government partners looking to do business with you.

Flex.one is honored to sponsor a select group of business owners to attend the 2023 Black Professionals Summit.

Sponsors

Special Thanks to Our Title Sponsors

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before us was indeed sublime.

The sky was cloudless and of a deep dark blue spectacle before us was indeed sublime.

PACKAGES

Pricing

Purchase a package to attend all events and activations during the conference or build your conference experience. Early bird rates end September 30th, 2023.

Student Rates

College students secure your discount.Complete the form here or e-mail in**@***pn.Org

Student admissions will be honored with student ids only or university representative present.

$750

BPN Members

  • 2023 Summit
  • Professional Headshot
  • Conference Materials
  • Member Only Experience
  • Rythyms of the Diaspora Party
  • Yacht Social

$895

Non-Members

  • 2023 Summit
  • Professional Headshot
  • Conference Materials
  • Rythyms of the Diaspora Party
  • Yacht Social

Student Rates

College students secure your discount.Complete the form here or e-mail in**@***pn.Org

Student admissions will be honored with student ids only or university representative present.

The Venue

Seminole Hard Rock

1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

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The Summit is put on by the Black Professionals Network (BPN) a 501C3 social learning organization with a mission to advance careers, power up businesses, and build up social capital for our members guiding them along their legacy-building goals.