Welcome, I invest in me leadership conference attendees!
Your Guide to the I Invest in ME Leadership Conference
Welcome! We are so excited to have you join us for the I Invest in ME Leadership Conference & Fundraiser presented by Owens Community College. Our theme for this conference is Maximizing your Impact! We look forward to an exciting day learning, networking, and become the best version of ourselves with you.
As you participate in the conference, we encourage you to share your experience on social media using the hashtag “#aalciime“
I Invest in ME Leadership Conference & Fundraiser
Thursday, November 14 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Owens Community College – Veteran’s Hall & Heritage Hall
363 Depot Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Program Agenda
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
WELCOME & KEYNOTE 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Marcus Harrison
Dr. Dione Somerville
Alexis Means
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:30 – 11:10 a.m.
Why Toledo Panel – Veteran’s Hall
Personal Branding – Heritage Hall 123A
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11:25 – 12:05 p.m.
Emotional Intelligence – Veteran’s Hall
Business Applications of AI – Heritage Hall 123A
INTERACTIVE NETWORKING SESSION 12:15 – 12:50 p.m.
Sheila Eason Facilitating
CLOSING SESSION 12:50 – 1:00 p.m.
Marcus Harrison
Amanda Davis
Conference Raffle
All conference attendees will receive two raffle tickets to win one of the following prizes:
African American Leadership Council Membership
Personal Coaching with People First Solutions
Personal Coaching with Elevate People Solutions
6 month membership to TolHouse
How to Get More Tickets
- You can purchase additional raffle tickets online. Click here.
- Raffle tickets can only be purchased via card
You can turn your raffle tickets in to the welcome table in the Veterans Hall lobby.
Alexis Means joined the 13abc Action News team in October of 2001 and has spent nearly two decades telling stories about the people and events happening in and around Toledo, Ohio.
In that time, she has been honored with a number of awards, including several from the Associated Press, two regional Emmy awards, and several Emmy nominations. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, alongside photojournalist Todd Gaertner, for hard news reporting for the story “Waging War on Heroin” for which they were also nominated for an Emmy.
Her career in journalism began when her mother and grandmother forced her to attend a journalism workshop in her sophomore year of high school. The week-long workshop taught her the basics of the craft, which is when she decided to pursue a career in the field of broadcasting. She then attended Hampton University where she graduated with a degree in Mass Media Arts.
After graduation, Alexis headed back home to work for Sheridan Broadcasting Networks. She reported the news and traffic for WAMO Radio. She also worked at WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate. She helped to produce the weekend morning and noon newscasts. She also spent two years at WKJG-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a general assignment reporter and spent time as a freelance journalist for WXYZ in Detroit.
Alexis was featured in the Sierah Joughin documentary Buried in the Backyard: Sierah Joughin Vanishes From Ohio on Oxygen. Over her career, she has gained national attention for stories reported right here in Toledo.
Breakout Sessions
Why Toledo Panel
In this session, you will hear firsthand about the unique opportunities that Toledo offers, from its dynamic business environment to its vibrant community life. Our speakers will discuss how Toledo’s supportive networks and resources have enabled them to achieve remarkable success and make significant impacts.
Panel Participants
Candice Harrison, Moderator: Click here to learn more about Candice
Tashara B: Click here to learn more about TaShara
Jon Dorcely: Click here to learn more about Jon
Avis Files: Click here to learn more about Avis
Cecil Holston: Click here to learn more about Cecil
Personal Branding
Attendees will learn the essentials of creating and maintaining a strong personal brand, including identifying unique strengths, crafting a compelling personal narrative, leveraging digital platforms, and building meaningful professional relationships. Gain practical tips for ensuring consistency and authenticity in your brand, and leave with actionable steps to stand out and succeed in your professional journey.
Alissa Mauter, groundUP Creative Agency
Emotional Intelligence
In this session expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of your E.Q. (Emotional Quotient) in an effort to increase your personal and social competence which are key components to promotability to higher-level positions. Finally, you will walk away with a greater understanding of the K.A.S.H. system which positions you for greater success in your career journey.
Tim Clark, New York Life
Business Applications of AI
Attendees will learn the essentials of creating and maintaining a strong personal brand, including identifying unique strengths, crafting a compelling personal narrative, leveraging digital platforms, and building meaningful professional relationships. Gain practical tips for ensuring consistency and authenticity in your brand, and leave with actionable steps to stand out and succeed in your professional journey.
LeSean Shaw, Empowered AI
Interactive Networking Session
Networking is crucial for professional development. It connects you with others in your field to share ideas, discover opportunities, and gain insights. Building a strong network can lead to new job offers, partnerships, and valuable mentorships that advance your career. It also helps you access shared knowledge and resources, enhancing your problem-solving and innovation skills. Active networking boosts your visibility, improves your confidence, and sharpens your communication, all essential for career growth.
Sheila Eason, founder/CEO of Elevate People Solutions will guide attendees through dynamic activities designed to elevate their networking skills and connect them with like-minded professionals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or expand your professional network, this session will provide you with valuable tools and insights
Sheila Eason, Elevate People Solutions
Sheila is the driving force behind Elevate People Solutions, serving as its founder and CEO. A seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience, Sheila is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Leadership Development Coach, International Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and Consultant.
She specializes in personal growth and professional development, helping individuals identify what’s holding them back and achieve greater self-esteem and happiness. She works with businesses to solve their important business problems and provides consulting in a number of key areas, such as organizational development, human resources, and training. Her expertise lies in empowering leaders to build their confidence and competence and unleash their full potential. Her passion is to help people grow.
Believing strongly that effective leadership plays a crucial role in the success of a business and employee retention, Sheila partners closely with leaders, providing them with the insights and tools necessary for personal and professional growth. Her approach combines honesty, deep listening, and collaboration with actionable strategies, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Central to Sheila’s mission is the belief that when leaders develop new skills, their team members also benefit from the improved leadership and communication and increased self-awareness the manager brings back into the organization. Sheila is passionate about bridging any leadership gaps and developing strong leaders.
Outside of living in her purpose and passion, Sheila loves spending quality time with her family and friends. She takes pride in her role as a devoted mother and wife, supported by a partner who shares her passion and dedication. In her free time, she mentors young entrepreneurs in her community, fostering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
