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Best Moments From The 2017 What Women Want Conference

Hosted by The Great Girlfriends, the experience united women through conversation, dance and wellness.
By Essence · Updated October 26, 2020
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Sybil Clark-Amuti and Brandice Daniel, also known as The Great Girlfriends, hosted women from around the world for an exclusive weekend of networking and new experiences in New York City at the What Women Want Conference. Guests enjoyed three days of fun, empowerment and unique experiences that included great food, shopping, photoshoots and outdoor fun.

The 2017 “What Women Want” experience united women through conversation, dance and wellness. The theme for this year’s event was about building bridges and breaking barriers and encouraging women to create connections within themselves first. Sheri Riley, author of Exponential Living was presented with the “Great Girlfriend of the Year’ award. 

Sybil and Brandice also celebrated the 100th episode of their podcast, The Great Girlfriends Show.
 

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Sybil Clark-Amuti, Vanessa de Luca, Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, Christina Brown of ‘Love Brown Sugar’, Tai Beauchamp of ‘The Tai Life’ and Brandice Daniel at What Women Want ’17.
 

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“Are You Renting Or Owning Your Life?” panel at What Women Want ’17
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Sheri Riley, author of ‘Exponential Living” was presented with the “Great Girlfriend of the Year’ award by Sybil Clark-Amuti and Brandice Daniel.
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Brandice Daniel and Sybil Clark-Amuti also celebrated the 100th episode of their podcast, “The Great Girlfriends” which opened the door for the ‘What Women Want’ conference now in its second year.
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‘What Women Want ’17 is the place for new friendships and connections. @Beyouinhd and @thestudentloandoctor enjoy the fabulous midday lunch.
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Diondra Julian of ‘Suzy Black’ and Courtney Arringtn-Baldwin at What Women Want ’17 opening night at The Crosby Hotel.
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Sheri Riley, author of ‘Exponential Living” was presented with the “Great Girlfriend of the Year’ award by Sybil Clark-Amuti and Brandice Daniel.
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Ignace Conic of Prudential welcomes everyone to What Women Want ’17.
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Michelle Hargrove, the visionary behind ‘Restoration Weekend’ presents the ‘Morning Power Up’ and asks, ‘What are you carrying around that doesn’t serve you?’ during the What Women Want 17′ Conference.
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“Great Girlfriends,” Sybil Clark Amuti, Tiffany Aliche ‘The Budgetnista’, Allison Mcgevna, Author, Patrice Washington and Brandice Daniel at What Women Want ’17.
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The gorgeous Prudential Tower provided the backdrop for Tatia Adams Fox, Founder of the New School of Etiquette before she took the stage to speak on the ‘Manner Mavens’ panel at ‘What Women Want 17’
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The music by Akilah Abrams at What Women Want ’17 was on point.
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An attendee of ‘What Women Want 17’ enjoys the festivities.
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What Women Want ’17 powered by Prudential kicked off with a private reception at the Crosby Street Hotel in NYC.
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What Women Want ’17 speaker and author, Tieko Nejon and Daniella Monestime.
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What Women Want ’17 powered by Prudential also featured a day of activities around NYC!
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