Imagine walking into any room, any meeting, any stage, and fully owning your story and your power.

You are your brand. And how you show up—online, in the room, and in your pitch—can determine whether people remember you, refer you, or invest in your business. Power & Presence is a dynamic, interactive 3-hour IN PERSON workshop designed to help women entrepreneurs unlock their voice, align their image, and amplify their impact through intentional personal branding.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your presence to the next level, this event will give you the tools, confidence, and community to help you show up as your most powerful and authentic self.

The event is free. You must register to attend. 

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Who Should Attend: Women entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners

What to Bring:

• A notebook or device for taking notes
• Your current elevator pitch (or a draft!)
• Your business cards or contact info for networking

What To Expect:

 Keynote: What Personal Branding Really Means
Learn how to think of your personal brand as a strategic asset—not just a logo or elevator pitch. Discover how your story, voice, and presence combine to shape how you’re perceived.

Discussion Circles (Choose 2):

• Communicating with Clarity and Power (includes Body Language & Nonverbal Presence)
• Pitching Yourself & Your Business with Confidence
• Defining Your Personal Style to Reflect Your Brand
• Projecting Power Online (When You’re Not in the Room)

Live Pitch Practice (Limited # of participants)
Sign up to deliver a short pitch about your business and receive constructive peer feedback in a supportive environment. Leave with fresh insights and sharpened messaging. NOTE: Email mary.tan@scorevolunteer.org if you would like to pitch. Tell us about your business and why you want to participate. We will let you know if you will be selected to pitch.

Community Connection
Meet and learn alongside other driven women entrepreneurs who are building brands with purpose, clarity, and style.

THE SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE

Lisa Jacobs CEO, Practice to the Point ^TM | Speaker | Facilitator | Leadership Coach

Lisa is a Certified Leadership Coach and Mindfulness Facilitator.  As a sought-after speaker on leadership, legacy and mindfulness, she inspires people to create conscious choices resulting in empowered action in living a full life with no regrets. Lisa partners with individuals, teams and organizations who face extraordinary responsibilities and time commitments, disconnected to their dreams and loss of clarity, connect to their bigger Why and live a life with no regrets.  Her content includes topics such as: mindfulness, leadership, emotional intelligence and elements of Brene Brown teachings in courageous leadership.

Lisa began her career in NYC in the credit training program at Chase Manhattan Bank. After starting her family, she stepped away from corporate and founded an invitation business which she operated for over 15 years, creating beautiful invitations for wonderful clients. The most recent chapter has been in the leadership space integrating movement, reflection and strategic action to step into your authentic leadership.

 She is a Professional Certified Coach(PCC), Dare to Lead Trained, Certified in Mindfulness Facilitation & Emotional Intelligence. Lisa has a Bachelors in Finance from George Washing University and a Masters in Arts Administration degree from NYU.

DISCUSSION GROUP LEADERS

David Goldberg, Founder CEO Edge Studio, Speaking Coach • Voice Director • DLCC Speech Trainer • Vistage Presenter on Speaking & Presence • Speech Advisor for Startups • 3X Author

David is one of the top Speaking & Presence Coaches in the U.S with 36 years of experience. He helps people speak & come across totally on-point, by tackling their quirky speaking habits, adjusting the words they use, their tone, timing, and inflection, shaping their body language and overall visual presence, and enhancing their lighting setup and sound quality for videoconferencing.

Margaret Hernandez, Fractional CMO and founder of SocializeLA

Margaret is the creator of the #FlexYourInfluence theory. She is the creative visionary and award-winning CEO of SocializeLA, a full-service modern marketing agency dedicated to helping clients “flex their influence” to make a powerful impact in their businesses and community.

With more than 15 years of experience, social media marketing and strong business acumen, Margaret has flexed her own influence and grown her company from a solopreneur venture to a business with 10 employees and hubs in Southern California, New York City and most recently a Pop-Up in the UK.

She’s a powerhouse who has a very unique way of bringing enthusiasm and calming the overwhelm around modern marketing. She is well respected in the marketing industry and business community. Beyond her marketing expertise, clients are often so impressed by her strong leadership and organizational skills that they hire her as a Fractional CMO.

When she’s not creating visibility-generating campaigns, strategies, and processes, you can find Margaret traveling, running, hiking, and enjoying her loved ones. Her personal and business mantra is “Be Wildly Excited About the Possibilities.”

Elizabeth Lewis CEO/Founder at Brand, Style & Bloom | Founder of THE COLLECTION (stylist-approved sustainable luxury knitwear) | Stylist | Brand Strategist | Speaker

Elizabeth Lewis is a branding expert and certified personal stylist who helps professionals, creatives and business owners to achieve their vision of success. After spending nearly a decade in corporate brand management and marketing roles at companies including Colgate-Palmolive and Penguin-Random House, she founded Brand, Style & Bloom! by Elizabeth Danielle. She recently expanded her company by founding her stylist-approved statement accessories line, STYLED TO SHINE by Brand, Style & Bloom—accessories that help you get noticed on Zoom AND in person.

Companies such as MassMutual, Hearst Corporation and J&J have invited her to speak to their employees, clients and members. She is also a featured instructor on branding for Verizon’s new Small Business Digital Ready program and has served as a career coach at the NYU Stern School of Business.

Elizabeth has a Masters in Business Administration from the NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She also earned a personal styling certification from the School of Style in Los Angeles. She lives and works in New York City.

Evelyn Wilson Founder Flow Together AI | Creative Director |Brand Strategist | Program Director and Educator

Evelyn is the founder of EVElution Dance Fitness and Flow Together AI, two ventures that reflect her ability to build brands rooted in community, clarity, and purpose. She began her entrepreneurial journey in the group fitness space, where she quickly grew a loyal following by leading multiple classes weekly across Nashville. Through EVElution, she developed a distinctive, confidence-focused fitness experience and expanded her reach through events with the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and regional festivals.

Most recently, Evelyn launched Flow Together AI, a platform that supports entrepreneurs by integrating AI tools with mindfulness practices to enhance productivity and creative decision-making. Across both ventures, she has honed a strong personal brand and a clear, values-driven message—making her well-suited to speak on how to pitch yourself and your business with authenticity and impact.

Leya Yusupof Branding & Marketing Strategist | Personal Branding Photographer Leya’s career journey spans from the trading floor to the creative studio—shifting from the high-stakes world of finance to building brands through strategic storytelling and visual content. She honed her decision-making skills and strategic thinking in the fast-paced world of Forex trading.

Today, she runs a photography and content creation business that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and service-based businesses build powerful online presences. Blending brand strategy with compelling visuals, she creates content that attracts, connects, and converts.

Leya helps startups and established businesses define their brand voice, clarify market positioning, and develop story-driven content paired with high-impact imagery for websites, LinkedIn, and social media. Her work ensures consistency across platforms, boosting visibility, trust, and long-term brand recognition.

Reserve Your Spot Now

Spots are limited to ensure an intimate, high-impact experience.

Stop playing small. Start showing up with purpose, clarity, and power

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