Investigational cancer therapies
changing the face of cancer research

Room 203C (10:30 AM) Dr. Brandon Blue

Have you ever wondered what the alternatives were for cancer treatment? Do you or a loved one feel there is no answers for what you are going through? We don’t want our community to miss out on innovative cancer therapies that are changing the Face of Cancer Treatment, so please join Dr. Brandon Blue, a dedicated physician and researcher committed to advancing health equity and transforming patient outcomes, particularly within the Black community. Dr. Blue will update you on an innovative cancer therapy, like CAR T- cell therapy so you can have the choices that others have had, that changed the outcome of their cancer journey. Also join us at the Kite booth for more information, Q and A’s and prize raffles.

Here. For the Whole You: Cedars-Sinai Helps You Navigate the Complexities of Women’s Health

Room 203B 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join Cedars-Sinai doctors from heart, neurology and OBGYN to discuss those “not-so-talked about” health issues that women face, including menopause, fertility, heart health and stroke. Hear directly from KJLH’s own Cynthia Mayweather, a Cedars-Sinai patient, who turned her near-death cardiac arrest experience into a heart health movement to help women in our community. Experts answer your questions directly during this roundtable conversation that will leave you empowered with tips on how to live your best life.

Healthy CEO Is a Wealthy CEO – The Mindset, Wellness, and Strategy Every Leader Needs

Room 202A (10:30AM-11:30AM)

Success begins with the leader. Join Dr. Karen Semien-McBride for an engaging panel discussion on what it truly means to lead well from the inside out. This interactive session explores the connection between leadership, emotional well-being, and business success. Attendees will gain practical insights on developing a CEO mindset, managing emotions under pressure, recognizing the impact of stress, creating intentional moments to pause and think strategically, and building sustainable habits that support both personal wellness and organizational growth. Whether you are an entrepreneur, executive, or aspiring business owner, you will leave with actionable strategies to help you lead with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Because when the CEO is healthy, the business has the opportunity to thrive.

SOCIAL SECURITY- GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE

Room 203A (12:30PM) Jammie Lyell- Program Manager, AARP LOS ANGELES

This session will help you navigate the ins and outs of how to get the most from your Social Security benefits.

AARP will be answering your questions and helping you to get set up for Social Security. Covering questions like, How will my Social Security be affected by the changes in the current administration? What are the penalties for signing up late? What age is of full retirement? How do I get the most from my payments? Will I be able to get Social Security by a certain age even if I still have a job? Are taxes paid on Social Security? Are we really in danger of losing Social Security? These and so many more questions will be answered. And stop by the AARP booth to find out more and enter exciting prize raffles. Jammie Lyell is a strategic program leader and Social Security policy expert, currently serving as Program Manager at AARP. In this role, Jammie drives enterprise initiatives that strengthen financial security for millions of Americans. Previously a Senior Analyst at the Social Security Administration, Jammie brings a strong foundation in federal policy and complex case management to his work.

CREATING GENERATIONAL WEALTH with RORY DOUGLAS

Room 203A (10:30AM)

Discover how everyday families can build financial security and break generational cycles through smart money decisions. This workshop will cover wealth building strategies, protecting your assets, planning for retirement, and leaving a financial legacy for your children and grandchildren. Rory Douglas is a Financial Educator, International Best-Selling Author, entrepreneur, and Senior Executive Chairman with Hegemon Group International (HGI). Known as The Financial Gentleman, he is the Founder of Aqua Financial Center in Woodland Hills, California, and is on a national mission to expand financial literacy and empower individuals, families, and entrepreneurs to build lasting wealth.

The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health, There’s No Shame in Getting Help

 Room 201B (10:30AMPM) Chicago School Of Psychology

The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health: There's No Shame in Getting Help," will explore the importance of breaking down barriers to mental health care and encouraging women to seek support when they need it.

Dr. Gray is an educator and organizational practitioner with multidisciplinary experience in organizational development and change management.

Dr. Carla Michelle is a Business Psychologist and Author who helps people lead from a healthier place. As Founder and CEO of CM Coaching and Consulting Services, Inc., she partners with executives, entrepreneurs, organizations, and women committed to leading well in every area of life to strengthen
leadership by strengthening the person behind the position.

Dr. Loren M. Hill believes that understanding our psychology is one of the most powerful ways to improve how we live, lead, and care for ourselves and others. A licensed clinical psychologist, executive coach, and leadership consultant, she works at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and organizational excellence, translating psychological science into practical strategies that help individuals, organizations, and communities make healthier decisions, navigate complexity, and lead with greater clarity.

Building Your Legacy through Homeownership and Small Business Ownership

Room 203B (10:30AM)

Lori Gay, President and CEO of NHS
Neighborhood Housing Services

Are We Well? Seven Principles for Living Well Every Day

Room 203A (2PM) Gloria J. Davis, Dr. Shanetta Weatherspoon, Dr. Marvin Espinoza

This is an engaging and interactive workshop that explores the seven essential dimensions of whole-person wellness. Participants will assess their current wellness habits, identify areas for growth, and develop practical strategies for creating a healthier, more balanced life.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GLOW: SMART CHOICES FOR HEALTHY SKIN & HAIR

Room 202A (12:30PM) By WeSeeColor® & MKCircle CEO Institute

Making informed decisions about skin and hair care goes far beyond choosing the latest trending product. This panel brings together a subject matter expert, a hairstylist, and beauty and haircare entrepreneurs to help attendees become smarter, more confident consumers by learning how to evaluate products, treatments, and services before they buy. Panelists will explain how to separate science from marketing by interpreting ingredient labels, evaluating product claims, identifying ingredients that may benefit or pose concerns for melanin-rich skin and textured hair, and asking the right questions before purchasing a product or booking a service.

Drawing from clinical expertise, professional practice, and real-world experience, panelists will share examples of products and treatments that delivered on their promises and those that did not. The discussion will also highlight one of WeSeeColor®'s most important messages: knowing when a concern is cosmetic and when it may require evaluation by a dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional. Attendees will leave with practical tools to make informed decisions that support healthier skin and hair, avoid unnecessary spending, and confidently choose products and services that are truly right for their individual needs.

SKIN CONDITIONS/TREATMENTS/THE AGING PROCESS

Room 202A (2PM) Dr. Paul Wallace-Dermatologist
Wallace Skin and Body Institute

African American skin is different and must be treated with that in mind. Very few Dermatologists are experts in skin care for people of color. But Dr. Paul Wallace is one of the experts. Come find out about every skin condition that is disrupting the lives of everyday people. Your hair can grow back and Dr. Wallace can tell you how. He deals with assessments in what is underneath the surface. And if you are tired of looking at the lines, wrinkles and sagging jaw lines, this session is where you should be to find out about an incredible new skin tightening treatment with no needles, numbing or downtime. This will blow you away. Takes years off your look and lasts for a longer time. If you care about your skin visit this session.

Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Journey. Navigating Cancer Care with Confidence

Room 202B (12:30PM and 2PM)

What precision medicine is, biomarker testing, how treatments are selected, and where clinical trials fit into care. How to advocate for yourself, questions to ask your doctor, finding clinical trials, and available resources. 

Rochelle Williams-Belizaire, MPH, CPH, Head COHERE
Zoe Felicie-Jones, Associate Director, COHERE
Anjanette Elligan, Ph.D., MBA, Senior Site and Community Engagement Lead, COHERE
BeOne Medicines

Weapons of Mass Destruction: How the Fast Food Industry Targets America's Most Vulnerable

202C (12:30PM) Dr. Bill Releford, Bloom Ranch

Struggling to lose weight after 40? It’s not just about willpower or eating less. Find out the TOP 3 reasons most women over 40 can’t lose weight and what you can do to break through the plateau.

EVERY BREATH MATTERS: PROTECTING BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH

Room 202C (10:30am)

Welcome, from the California Lung Cancer Coalition to Every Breath Matters: Protecting Black Women's Health. Breath is life. Breath is rest. Breath is clean air. Breath is being listened to when something feels wrong. Breath is the ability to move through the world without being dismissed, overburdened, or placed at unnecessary risk. In this session, we will name challenges, lift up protective factors, and leave with action steps that honor Black women's health, dignity, and leadership.

Chanita Hughes Halbert, PhDNationally recognized expert in minority health and cancer health disparities.
Tony Wafford, Vice PresidentNational Action Network-LA Chapter

UNMASKED: Breaking Free to Become Who God Says You Are

Room 201B (12:30PM)

You have spent years being who everyone needed you to be. But somewhere along the way, did you lose sight of yourself? Join us for an honest conversation that will help you recognize the roles, masks, and false beliefs that have shaped your identity, and learn practical steps to move forward with greater clarity, freedom, and confidence in who God created you to be.

Her Coaching Table: Coach Patricia Cobb, Coach Dr. Kimberly Ligon, Coach Michelle Paige, Coach Fujica Paolino

FROM HEALING TO ADVOCACY:THE IMPACT OF MASS INCARCERATON ON WOMEN

Room 201B (12:30PM)

Essie justice Group is the Nation's leading organization of women with incarcerated loved ones taking on the rampart injustices created by mass incarceration. Our Healing to Advocacy Model brings women who are enduring a loved one’s incarceration alone into a loving and powerful membership body. From individual engagement, to group participation, to a network of women leaders, our model will bring together hundreds of thousands of women to break isolation, increase resources to families, and confront mass incarceration’s harm as a unified, loving, and powerful group.

Courtney Nunley - Manager of Organizing and Recruitment Kelly Phipps - Interim Co-Executive Director
Michelle Walker, Program Team Lead
Alice Coleman - Program Team Lead

AAIMM FOR JOY:EVERY GENERATION HAS A ROLE IN MATERNAL HEALTH

Room 202B (10:30AM)

Kaiser Permanente/Los Angeles County Department of Public Health/AAIMM Prevention Initiative

Who Cares for the Caregiver?
A Mother's Journey Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum?

Room 203C (2PM)

Christian Brook Carnegie, BCBA, Senior Clinical Director, Special Needs Network, Inc.

BIO HACKING 101: Integrated Health & Wellness

201A (10:30AM-3PM)

Join Adail Lamar and explore topics like Genetics, Hyperbaric Chamber, Biomarker Testing, Biohacking, Integrative Medicine, Peptids and more!