This is an inaugural event, EmpowerCon, a one-day elevating experience that will have a lifelong impact on all those in attendance.
Unsugarcoated Media, in collaboration with Reach Out Together, have put together a program that encourages people to admit their barriers, ask others for help, and adjust their approach to living.
Founded by Aalia Lanius, a three-time cancer survivor and proven entrepreneur, Unsugarcoated Media, a media nonprofit organization, is a collection of artists, writers, creatives and entrepreneurs attempting to empower, support, and improve the lives of others through life-changing live events and gripping digital content.
About Reach Out Together Foundation
Reach Out Together Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization, raising mental health awareness through educational and interactive programs, seminars and events. The organization was founded in 2017 by Aanchal Vash, who, following the loss of her twin brother to su***de, made it her mission to educate and encourage people to maintain good mental health globally. Reach Out Together has held mental health events across the globe, from Nigeria to Canada.
ABOUT EMPOWERCON
EmpowerCon was created with the idea of providing a one-day elevating experience that will lead attendees to admit their shortcomings in their career and personal life, ask professionals, each other, and themselves what needs to be done to achieve their goals, and the day’s exercises to adjust their outlook towards work and life, in an attempt to create an impact that will last well beyond August 31st.
Unsugarcoated Media and Reach Out Together have collaborated to bring in some of the most prestigious speakers, from Emmy award winners to world-record breakers, in an attempt to have as meaningful an impact on attendees as possible. By incorporating a diverse set of entrepreneurial speakers, EmpowerCon will provide meaningful life insight to anyone in attendance, regardless of their background. EmpowerCon 2019 worked in partnership with a charitable organization of choice: the East Los Angeles Women’s Center.
At EmpowerCon, participants will hear from a leading team of experts that have personally overcome obstacles beyond imagination, living a life empowered and in turn empowering others.
AGENDA
SAVE THE DATE: 10/11/2020
Schedule To Be Announced
EXHIBITORS WELCOME!
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at EmpowerCon then please contact us directly at [email protected] and we will be in touch!
We have priced these tickets at $35 in order to make sure that people that need this type of event most, have access to it. For many people, the opportunity to attend experience a gift like this, is well out of financial reach. This program is intended to serve the community of Los Angeles, both men and women and we hope that you will take advantage of our desire to make an impact.
CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH EAST LOST ANGELES WOMEN’S CENTER
@EmpowerCon2019 is an event that has partnered with a charitable organization of choice: East Los Angeles Women’s Center. The East Los Angeles Women’s Center is a leading voice and advocate for survivors and their families affected by sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS.
In 1976 a small group of dedicated Latinas in East Los Angeles established the first-in-the-nation bilingual hotline for Spanish–speaking survivors of sexual assault. Today, ELAWC delivers innovative, comprehensive, culturally-responsive services that build on a foundation of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices designed to heal, support, protect, and empower the communities we serve.
Working in collaboration with our partners we also foster the implementation of policies and practices that support social justice and human rights. ELAWC has earned a reputation as a trusted and compassionate resource working to empower and transform lives – and the lives of future generations.
We are proud to support such a significant resource within the Los Angeles community. Please be sure to stop by and support them while you’re at EmpowerCon.
We are in the process of announcing our full lineup but here are a couple phenomenal individuals that you can that you can expect to hear from or see at this one day event:
SPEAKERS
Aalia Lanius, founder of Unsugarcoated Media, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is an American novelist, personal development and business leadership coach. Known by her peers as powerful and passionate, she is an advocate with a positive message of humanity and hope based on over 20 years of experience in successful business mentoring, and an incredible lifetime personal testimony. Aalia is certain to enlighten, empower, and inspire any audience with her charismatic and straight talk personality.
Aanchal Vash is an International Speaker, Human Potential Success Trainer, Mental Health Advocate and Social Entrepreneur. Aanchal moves audiences around the world as she shares her journey from harassment, su***de loss, to self-care, recovery and empowerment. She is the Founder of Reach Out Together, a nonprofit social corporation to help people maintain good mental health all across the world, and is a Certified Trainer of the Jack Canfield Success Principles. Learn more about Aanchal here.
In 2014, Norma Bastidas a single-mother, a survivor of sexual violence, human trafficking and ultra athlete broke the Guinness World Record for Longest Triathlon after swimming, biking and running 3,762 miles (6,054 km) from Cancún, Mexico to Washington, D.C. She views athletic feats as metaphors for the incredible trials faced every day by the survivors of sexual violence. Norma’s mission is to educate and empower, demonstrating to the world that one’s past does not dictate one’s future, and prove that everyday people are capable of making extraordinary strides in the fight against the problems facing the world today. Learn more about Norma here.
Michael Uslan is the Executive Producer of many award-winning movies, including Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice; The Lego Movie; and The Dark Knight Trilogy: Batman Begins; The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises. He is also the Executive Producer of a wide range of TV movies, animated TV Series, and documentaries. He won an Emmy Award for “Best Animated Series” with his production of Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? This is an amazing opportunity to hear about the influence of comics on culture and society with a positive message of hope.
Founder and CEO of Cinematcher, an on demand digital platform for the film industry to hire, manage, and get paid. Lauren is also the co-founder of the Act4Wards: recognizing resilient leaders breaking diversity barriers and shattering glass ceilings in art, cinema and tech. Additionally, she is a advisor at Cutter Connections: a mentorship program designed to unite professional women from all career stages of the advertising, entertainment, and digital media industries. Learn more about Lauren in our feature, here.
Born in Afghanistan, Neelab Kanishka is a mother, satirist, an entrepreneur, and Afghanistan’s first female stand-up comedian. Featured on The Today Show, Teen People’s Magazine, Elle Girl, she was awarded as one of Utah’s “Top 30 Business Women to Watch”. At @EmpowerCon2019, through stand-up comedy, she will share her struggles and triumphs as woman, a single mother, and a victim of domestic violence. Learn more in our feature, here.
After 23 years in finance, Jeanette Schneider hung up her executive title and retired from a highly successful career to advocate for women in life, love, the boardroom and the marketplace. She is now the President and CEO of LIV Media, as well as an author and speaker. Jeanette has brought her empowering lectures and such workshops as The Influencer Academy, The Women’s Leadership Conference at MGM, Girls for Progress and more. In 2015, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Nevada, and was selected as a Vegas, Inc. “Woman to Watch” in 2016. Jeanette’s first book LORE: Harnessing Your Past to Create Your Future was released September 2018 by Balboa Press, an imprint of Hay House. She is also the host of the podcast “Gold with Jeanette Schneider” on Apple and Spotify and lives in Las Vegas with the love of her life – her daughter Olivia, 8.
A native New Yorker and captivating storyteller with a flair for embellishment, Jennifer Irwin currently resides in Los Angeles with two cats, a dog, and her boyfriend. After earning her BA in Cinema from Denison University, she worked in advertising and marketing, raised three boys, and ultimately became a certified Pilates instructor. While she has written screenplays and short stories since her college days, A Dress the Color of the Sky is her first novel. Since its release, A Dress the Color of the Sky has won seven book awards, received rave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, and been optioned for a feature film. Jennifer is represented by Prentis Literary. Learn more here, about Jennifer and what she is bringing to @EmpowerCon2019.
Phillip Andrew Barbb is a 2x Emmy-nominated unscripted television producer, speaker, and performance coach based in Los Angeles, California who uses his adventures in entertainment as well as his personal life experience to connect with audiences on a variety of topics including Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Social Media Influence. Through entertainment and speaking, he has worked with numerous media outlets including CBS, ABC, Fox, Netflix, E! Entertainment, and A&E. Phillip is also the author of “All the Reasons I Hate My 28-Year-Old Boss”, which is a comedic and informative business self-help book that addresses how to fight back against ageism and survive in a youth-focused workplace. It is set for a December 1st, 2019 release date. For more information, go to www.PhillipAndrew.co and he can be found on social media @PhillipAndrewLA.
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker. Also, the founder of CrownYourself.com, which helps entrepreneurs build their empire and sparkle with holistic fulfillment in their bodies, businesses, and relationships. From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, Kimberly is proof that it’s better to make your own mold than to conform to someone else’s. Her work has been featured on The CW, ESPN, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, Oxygen Magazine, and Girls Life Magazines. Her premiere solo book, Mindful Meals: How to Dethrone Food Fears and Reign in a Body the Rulesdebuts in September 2019.
Andrew graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Social Science, with concentrations in Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. A lifelong student, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, he recently penned his first book, which became a number one best seller on Amazon/Kindle, Entrepreneurial Money Secrets. He is also the founder and CEO of Flow Business Funding, LLC. With a passion for helping others stemming from a unique and varied life, Rey believes that paying it forward is the logical way to give back. He enjoys living a centered and healthy life after overcoming several near-death experiences, as well as incarceration, addiction, depression and self-sabotage. Each challenge has brought new insights and strength, growing his natural compassion for his fellow human beings.
