Claiming Our Power: 2025 Multicultural Women's Development Conference
Date and Time
Saturday Apr 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
April 5th, 2025 from 9am to 5pm. (Doors will open at 8am)
Location
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
73 Valley River Ave, MURPHY, NC
Fees/Admission
$55 early registration (March 15 deadline)
$65 full-price registration
Description
The 2025 Multicultural Women’s Development Conference will be held at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 73 Valley River Ave, MURPHY, NC on April 5th, 2025 from 9am to 5pm. (Doors will open at 8am)
For nearly 25 years One Dozen Who Care has hosted this dynamic conference that features keynote speakers and breakout sessions focusing on topics including education, self-care, health, empowerment, and economic development and sustainability.
AGENDA:
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH, 2025
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8:00-9:00 AM – Registration, breakfast, socializing
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9:00-9:30 AM – Welcome
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9:30-10:30 AM – “Wake Up” Breakout Session
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- Chair Yoga with Bonnie Cater
- The Labyrinth: An Ancient Tool of Self-Discovery and Empowerment with Betsy Winter
- Nature Mandala with Ameena Batada
- Self Defense with Judith Alvarado
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10:30-11:30 AM – Keynote, JeWana Grier-McEachin, “Use Your Power for Good”
Executive Director, Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement
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11:30-12:30 PM – Concurrent Breakout Sessions
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- Nurturing Your Inner Power with Marni April
- Saving Our Mental Health with Mary Ricketson
- Ink Your Intentions with Pat Sherrill
- Downsizing and Accommodating your Home for Aging in Place with Erin Adams
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12:30-1:30 PM – LUNCH & Networking Hour
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1:45-2:45 – Plenary, Stephanie Swepson Twitty, “Exploring and Executing the Power of the Pivot”
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation
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3:00-4:00 – Scholarships, Entertainment
- Scholarship awardees
- Poetry reading
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4:30-5:00 PM – Closing Ceremonies
- Door prizes
