ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience Panels - Friday, July 5

The ESSENCE Empowerment Experience: Solutions and Success Secrets for Fearless Black Women

**All events are free to attendees, and no registration is required.**

**Appearances/schedule are subject to change.**

ALL ABOUT YOU: SUCCESS SECRETS FOR FEARLESS BLACK WOMEN, FRIDAY, JULY 5

Family Feud, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
with Steve Harvey

I Beat: Healthy, Journeys & Transformations, 12:25 – 1:10 PM
Mantaining a healthy lifestyle requires work, and our experts will share their tips on how to achieve your overall diet and fitness goals.
Speakers: Sheila Bridges, Dr. Aletha Maybank, Robin D. Stone, Denise Warren, Body by Denise Members Laschaunda Cogburn and Michele Bercy

The Real Truth on Reality TV, 1:20 – 2:05 PM
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes for a reality TV show to be successful and how our favorite TV stars’ lives are impacted.
Speakers: Andrea Kelly, Chanté Moore, Kenya Moore, Monifah, Shaunie O’Neal, Trina Braxton

Sexy At Any Age: Embrace Your Inner Naughty Girls, 2:15 – 3:00 PM
Feeling sexy is ageless. Hear from our panel of celebrities and experts about how you can embrace your beauty and sexy at any age.
Speakers: Mayte Garcia, Kenya Moore, Nicole Murphy, Dr. Rachael Ross, Shirley Strawberry, Victoria Rowell

A Moment with a Breakthrough Specialist, 3:10 – 3:20 PM
Obtain the confidence you need to achieve your life goals.
Speaker: Lisa Nichols

Putting Ourselves First, 3:20 – 4:05 PM
Balancing both your personal and professional life can be challenging. Get inspired to cater to your needs and find happiness.
Speakers: Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, Dr. Denese Shervington, Lisa Nichols, Tonya Lewis Lee, Niecy Nash
Moderated by Mikki Taylor

Sex & Love: On His Mind, 4:15 – 5:00 PM
Don’t you wonder just what men really think about women sometimes? Join our sexiest celebrities for a candid discussion on love and relationships.
Speakers: Redaric Williams, Nathan Owens, Chef Roblé, Laz Alonso
Moderated by Michelle Williams