The W.E.A.L.T.H. Experience is back!
MC Lyte
First African American female to serve as the President of the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammy Organization) is just the first of many firsts. Lyricist, inspirational speaker, dj, pioneer, icon, veteran and entrepreneur describe one of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists of all time: MC Lyte. As the author of “UNSTOPPABLE: Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential," MC Lyte enjoys traveling across the nation to use her expertise and story of success to motivate others to take ownership of the world around them while striving to be the best they can possibly be.
W.E.A.L.T.H Experience Session Speakers
Lynn Richardson
Named by Urban Influence Magazine as one of the 20 Hottest Influencers in America, Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony. Lynn's vision is best portrayed in her books, most notably Living Check to Monday: The Real Deal About Money, Credit and Financial Security, and she is known as someone who will deliver difficult truths with love in order to facilitate transformation. She is currently oversees empowerment programs that impact the globe for some of the most powerful figures in media and entertainment.
Shelia E.
Guided by the forces of family, faith, and music, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades. With a fearless nature and a passion for sharing her gifts with others, Sheila truly follows the beat of her own drum. She touches the lives of so many, with her dynamic music career at the heart of everything. Sheila's eagerness to share her music, openness as an author, and fire for her ministry make her such a relatable, inspirational figure for people of all ages.
Dr. Wanda Davis Turner
Dr. Wanda A. Turner is a highly esteemed author, motivational speaker in Christendom today. She travels extensively around the United States and abroad ministering at major crusades and conferences. She is well known for her vivacious, bright personality and has been anointed to teach, preach and articulate prophetic words into the lives of men and women to help propel them into their destiny and purpose. Her unique style, redefines ministry as usual as she prolifically delivers “Bold declarations from the Lord” spiced with humor. She has authored the following books: “Stood in the Flames”, “Celebrate Change”, “Sex Traps”, “Behind the Power”, and “Even With My Issues”.
Robbi Reed
Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah have something in common with Emmy Award-winning Casting Director Robi Reed. Blessed with an eye for talent, Reed’s career has spanned over 28 years. Reed has more than 50 films to her credit, including blockbusters Soul Food, The Best Man, For Colored Girls, Love Jones, Set It Off, Antwone Fisher and BET's most recent New Edition Mini Series.
After 25 years of running her own company, Reed joined the executive ranks at Black Entertainment Television (BET) as Vice President of Talent and Casting for Original Programming. Satisfying her philanthropic nature, Reed recently launched The Reed For Hope Foundation (RFHF). The mission for RFHF is to inspire a healthier world by encouraging disease prevention and better lifestyle choices one community at a time. Her foundation fights for health issues that sit very close to Reed’s heart
Michele Ghee
Michele Ghee is the Head of Television Sales for Centric TV. She joined Centric, a Viacom-BET Network Company, in July of 2012. Centric is a 24 HR African American lifestyle network designed for Black Women. She and her team are charged with growing the revenue base for the network. Thornton was instrumental in the rebranding of Centric as “The First Network Designed for Black Women. Prior to joining Centric, Michele was the SR. Director of Emerging Partnerships and led the CNN Advantage business group with sales across CNN, HLN, CNN Airport networks and cnn.com. CNN
Advantage was formed in 2008 as an internal.
Tai Beauchamp
Tai Beauchamp is a veteran journalist and editor with a rare ability to connect with all demographics. Known for her savvy sense of style and ability to deliver inspiring and aspirational insights, women of all ages recognize her as the voice of stylish living. She is also a social entrepreneur and champion for causes, most of them aimed toward youth, education and empowering women through fashion and beauty. She appears regularly as a correspondent on network and cable television for the likes of ABC, CBS, BET, TV One and shows including “The Today Show,” “Good Day New York,” “Entertainment Tonight”, “The Talk”, and the “The Wendy Williams Show.” Tai has also hosted The Grammy and Academy Awards red carpets and is a powerful public speaker.
Charreah Jackson
As the Lifestyle and Relationships Editor for ESSENCE, Charreah creates content to educate and empower women on their personal and professional lives for the brand’s audience of 13 million, including magazine features, video series and lively discussions at the ESSENCE Festival. She is the host and producer for the new ESSENCE matchmaking web-series, Kiss & Tell. Charreah is a featured expert with various outlets including CNN, VH1 and ABC News and the creator of BossBride.com, a love and career advice site. Her stories have been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Time and Fortune magazines. The National Association of Professional Women named her a 2014 Woman of the Year. Charreah’s passion for the power of relationships in our lives is contagious. As a Certified Family Life Educator and international life coach, she provides coaching, keynote speeches and workshops around the world.