Speak Up Women Conference Announces Speakers, Moderators and Partners

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SPEAK UP WOMEN CONFERENCE BUILDS MOMENTUM AS IT ANNOUNCES HIGH PROFILE SPEAKERS, MODERATORS AND PARTNERS FOR MARCH 5TH EVENT

Limited Number of Supporter Tables Are Now Available

NEW YORK, February 19, 2016 – Speak Up Women (www.speakupwomen.com), a one-of-a-kind conference designed to support women with understanding the importance and impact of speaking up in their personal, professional and philanthropic lives, today announced it has reached multiple milestones as the March 5th date for the day-long event draws closer. To date, the event, which will be held at the United Nations (46th Street and First Avenue), will feature twenty-two speakers and twelve partners and sponsors.

“We have curated a powerful group of speakers, sponsors and partners, all whom are dedicated to the effort to help all women find their voices and learn to have the courage to speak up for themselves and others,” says Jennifer S. Wilkov, Founder of Speak Up Women.

Aside from the panels and networking opportunities, the conference will offer numerous value-adds for attendees, Wilkov notes. “Barnes and Noble will be providing an onsite pop-up shop where attendees can purchase books written by our speakers, meet them, and have their books signed by each author,” she says. “We want guests to learn, share and gain as much as they can from this event. They will walk away fired up, with courage, powerful information and a valuable skill set they can immediately put to good use in their own lives.”

In addition, Supporter Tables will now be offered. "A limited number of tables at the Supporter Level are available at $5,000,” says Wilkov. Supporters will receive:

- Listing on Speak Up Women home page

- Their logo on Speak Up Women Conference’s mobile app

- All-day priority seating (including at panels and break-out sessions)

“They will also have their logos featured at their tables,” notes Wilkov.

Inquiries and bookings for Supporter Tables should be directed to Cheryl Gentry via email, event_office@glowmediaNY.com or by phone, 212.239.2455.

THE ROSTER

Keynoter Victoria Moran, a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and Director of Main Street Vegan Academy, will receive a Special Recognition Award. Wilkov, a TEDx speaker and a best-selling, award-winning author, will give the day’s introductory remarks and the closing keynote address.

Emcee:

•Bonnie Bruderer, host of the nationally syndicated TV show “Ask BonBon” on MNN, Author, Certified Life Coach, NLP

Speak Up in Business Discussion

•Moderator: Joan Pelzer, President and CEO, Joan Pelzer Media, LLC, President of NYC Chapter of Femfessionals

•Cindy Armine, EVP and Chief Control Officer, First Data, Member, Board of Directors, GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

•Cherie Corso, Founder of award-winning G2 Organics skincare line, Author, TV personality

•Ritu Trivedi, VP, Packaging Strategy & Solutions, AOL, Top advertising and media agency veteran

Breakout Panel – How to Speak Up & What’s Holding You Back

•Moderator: Judy Goss, Host of “What Women Want” on LA Talk Radio, former Cosmopolitan and More magazine editor, Founder of Over 40 Females

•Karen Taylor Bass, Best-selling Author, PR Expert, ‘Brand’ Mom

•Tai Beauchamp, Founder, Tai Life Media, Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Guru and Red Carpet Correspondent for Major TV networks and print media

•Laura Day, New York Times Bestselling Author, Intuitionist to Wall Street and the Stars

•Michelle Lederman, CPA, MBA, PCC, Founder and CEO of Executive Essentials

Breakout Panel – Speak Up in Your Community

•Moderator: Jessica Abo, Award-winning Journalist, Founder of JaboTV YouTube channel

•Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of VProud, Member, Girl Rising Board of Advisors, Member, Springboard Media Council

•Jess Minhas, Founder and CEO of I’ll Go First, a non-profit dedicated to providing remote psychosocial care to marginalized trauma populations throughout the developing world

•Stephanie Parker, Founder of SleepingBaby, a million dollar company inspired by motherhood

•Kathy Zucker, Author, Startup Founder, Shorty Awards winner

Breakout Panel – Speak Up for Financing—Crowdfunding and More

•Moderator: Kelly Keenan Trumpbour, MBA, MALA, Founder, See Jane Invest, Founding Venture Partner of NextGen Venture Partners

•Laura Fredricks, Speaker, Author, Founder and CEO of The Ask

•Geri Stengel, Author, Founder and President of Ventureneer, a research and education company

•Jeanne Sullivan, co-Founder of StarVest Partners, Women’s Leadership Board member at the Harvard Kennedy School, Athena Entrepreneur Fellow for Barnard College

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

“Speak Up Women is delighted to work with such esteemed partners and sponsors,” says Wilkov. “They will contribute essential tools and inspiration for women to achieve greater confidence and effectiveness.” They are:

- Corporate sponsors: The Roger Smith Hotel and La Voila Beauty

- Corporate partners: Barnes & Noble, Glow Magazine, Kalon Women Magazine and CommPro.Biz

- Women’s Group Partners: 6-Figures, Femfessionals, National Association of Women Business Owners - NYC, Over 40 Females, Powerful You Women’s Network, and Running With Heels.

Register for Speak Up Women at https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=147502&. Group tickets can be purchased at event_office@glowmediaNY.com. Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch, a networking after-party, as well as panels and breakout sessions. Limited seating.

About Speak Up Women

Founded by Jennifer S. Wilkov, Speak Up Women is a grassroots collaboration between attendees and a roster of thoughtfully selected presenters, vendors, sponsors, and partners.  Speak Up Women is an event production of Speak Up World, LLC. To learn more about Speak Up Women and Wilkov, visit, respectively, www.SpeakUpWomen.com. and www.JenniferSWilkov.com.