May 31
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10:30 AM
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10:45 AMWelcome, Introduction and Opening Remarks
We will be kicking off into success this inaugural conference the proper way! The official start to all attendees and speakers not only having fun but learning at the same time and pumped up to take action!
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10:45 AM
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11:15 AMTop Components Of Your Book That Increases Its Marketability
Most people think that marketing occurs in trying to simply get your book out into the market. Thoughtful marketing comes when you use your book to attract your ideal audience. Your best marketing tool is your book. Let's talk about components that can be added to any book to blast off your marketing!
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Cassandra Freeman, CEO, Thoughtful Inspirations
Cassandra FreemanCEO
Thoughtful InspirationsCassandra is a wife, mother of four boys, and founder of Thoughtful Inspirations. Cassandra helps women who want more out of life and don’t mind work for it. She helps them achieve their biggest goals through her books, goal tools, and speeches. -
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11:15 AM
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11:30 AMQuestion & Answer
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11:30 AM
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12:00 PMHow to Promote Your Self-Published Book on the Cheap
Now that you've written your first book and self-published, how are you going to get the word out to everyone? You’re a writer...not a marketer! Well, it's actually easier than you think and I’ll explain to you how to do get yourself noticed without breaking the bank or pulling your hair out!
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Jennifer Vanderslice, Frugal Publicist, Moon Glow PR
Jennifer VandersliceFrugal Publicist
Moon Glow PRAfter many years as a stay at home mom and after working many part time jobs to make ends meet, I decided to start my own PR business in 2008 after spending so many years helping friends get their bands and events noticed by the media. Since then, I have gained a reputation among first time and self-published authors who write about the Beatles as the go-to publicist. In 2015, I decided to share my marketing knowledge by writing a short Ebook called, "Frugal Publicist: How to promote your self-published book on the cheap!" -
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12:00 PM
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12:15 PMQuestion & Answer
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12:15 PM
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12:45 PMDouble Your Income, Following and Credibility by Writing Your Best Selling Book
It's imperative today that business owners have a Best Selling book. It's not about manipulating Best Seller algorithms - it's about being smart about your marketing strategy so that once it hits the Best Seller list, you know how to leverage it to double your income, following and credibility.
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Vickie Gould, CEO, Vickie Gould International, LLC
Vickie GouldCEO
Vickie Gould International, LLCVickie Gould is a certified Law of Attraction Marketing and Book Coach. She helps her clients go from blank page to Best Seller and beyond. As a result of working with her, Vickie’s clients are able to help others struggling like they once did, make the impact that they want and leave a lasting legacy through their Best-Selling Books. What makes Vickie’s coaching different is her love of marketing which she uses to coach her clients on how to leverage their Best Sellers with strategies to get consistent sales and clients from their books. Vickie has 7 Best-Selling books of her own and she has been involved and mentioned in numerous of her clients Best-Selling books as well. Her greatest joy is in seeing their message come alive in WORDS. She lives with her husband and three kids, along with her addiction to superhero shows on Netflix. -
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12:45 PM
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1:00 PMQuestion & Answer
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PMPanel Discussion: Writing With A Purpose
Speakers in this session will discuss and share how to improve your writing to bring out the passion, creativity and voice that meets and resonates with your target audience keeping in mind, the aim is to attract sales and build relationships with your readers and followers.
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Mocha Ochoa-Nana, CEO, The Oracle Group Int'l
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Emi Valerio, CEO, She Commands
Mocha Ochoa-NanaCEO
The Oracle Group Int'lMocha Ochoa-Nana is the Founder and CEO of The Oracle Group International, Washington D.C., an internationally recognized public relations firm that specializes in connecting clients with opportunities that engage, uplift and empower local, national and global communities. She is an award-winning international strategist; sought after literary, public relations and integrated marketing professional; international diversity and multicultural program developer; a global visionary literary activist, world-renowned literary entrepreneur and a fervent pursuer of best-selling author status for her clients. Her clientele list includes a cadre of notable and New York Times Best-Selling authors including, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Luvvie Ajayi, Taye Diggs, Terry McMillan, Lisa Nichols, the late Dr. Dorothy Height, and Professor Chinua Achebe.Emi ValerioCEO
She CommandsEmi Valerio is an Author, Testimonial Speaker, Life Coach and Founder of She Commands, LLC. Emi supports women in Removing brokenness, Restoring wholeness, and Rewriting their narrative. Emi is passionate about helping extraordinary woman to reclaim their confidence, push past their fears and gain clarity. Emi is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish and English. Holding a BA in Sociology, MS in Counseling, and an Advanced Certificate in Bilingual School Counseling, Emi brings extensive expertise to her clients. To keep her fresh and motivated each month Emi Logs a minimum of 5 hours of personal and Professional development . -
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1:00 PM
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1:30 PMDiscovering Your Purpose Through Your Story
There is someone out there waiting to hear your story. How does it shape the way you think, what is important to you and what brings you joy. What are you most passionate about? The Answer is in your story, and your story is essential to discovering your ultimate purpose. Where do you start? Someone out there is going through the same or similar challenge and they are stuck. They are waiting for your solution, they want to know how you did it and only you can teach them. Your passion and purpose are bigger than you, it's not about you but about that person that desperately needs your help. This is what we will cover in the session.
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Mocha Ochoa-Nana, CEO, The Oracle Group Int'l
Mocha Ochoa-NanaCEO
The Oracle Group Int'lMocha Ochoa-Nana is the Founder and CEO of The Oracle Group International, Washington D.C., an internationally recognized public relations firm that specializes in connecting clients with opportunities that engage, uplift and empower local, national and global communities. She is an award-winning international strategist; sought after literary, public relations and integrated marketing professional; international diversity and multicultural program developer; a global visionary literary activist, world-renowned literary entrepreneur and a fervent pursuer of best-selling author status for her clients. Her clientele list includes a cadre of notable and New York Times Best-Selling authors including, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Luvvie Ajayi, Taye Diggs, Terry McMillan, Lisa Nichols, the late Dr. Dorothy Height, and Professor Chinua Achebe. -
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1:30 PM
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2:00 PMIgnite the story within
In this session, you will learn about writing with a purpose and being intentional as you write. You will be given key points which allowed me to write my book in 30 days and self publish in 90 days.
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Emi Valerio, CEO, She Commands
Emi ValerioCEO
She CommandsEmi Valerio is an Author, Testimonial Speaker, Life Coach and Founder of She Commands, LLC. Emi supports women in Removing brokenness, Restoring wholeness, and Rewriting their narrative. Emi is passionate about helping extraordinary woman to reclaim their confidence, push past their fears and gain clarity. Emi is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish and English. Holding a BA in Sociology, MS in Counseling, and an Advanced Certificate in Bilingual School Counseling, Emi brings extensive expertise to her clients. To keep her fresh and motivated each month Emi Logs a minimum of 5 hours of personal and Professional development . -
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2:00 PM
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2:15 PMQuestion & Answer
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2:15 PM
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2:45 PMLUNCH BREAK
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2:45 PM
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3:15 PMAudiobook Publishing & Marketing - Unleashing Your Voice to Millions
In this session you will: Learn if audiobook publication is a good fit for your books Discover how to get your audiobooks produced for 50% less than what it costs the big publishers Get the inside scoop on making your audiobook available to millions of eager listeners on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Find out how to boost your bottom line and expand your audience
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Tina Dietz, CEO, Start Something
Tina DietzCEO
Start SomethingTina Dietz is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed speaker, audiobook publisher, podcast producer, and content marketing expert who has been featured on media outlets including ABC, Inc.com, Huffington Post, and Forbes. Tina's podcast, The StartSomething Show, was named by INC magazine as one of the top 35 podcasts for entrepreneurs. Tina’s company, StartSomething Creative Business Solutions, connects leaders, entrepreneurs and experts with larger audiences, resulting in expanded influence and income. Tina divides her time between the US and Costa Rica, where she’s part of a leadership team building a conscious community called Vista Mundo. -
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3:15 PM
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3:30 PMQuestion & Answer
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3:30 PM
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3:45 PMSharing Your Story with the World
Nowadays, your book can reach not only your neighborhood or country, but cross borders and spread to every corner of the world. This huge pool of possibilities is both very exciting but also frightening and causes many good books to dissolve to dust before reaching their potential and disappear in the archives because the author didn't know how to take the first step to break through borders. As a writer, editor, translator, and publisher, I will explain how important is preparation in targeting your book's audience; and how to turn your book into a bestseller by translating it into your particular audience's language.
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Ally Gilboa, CEO, AQ Group Language Solutions
Ally GilboaCEO
AQ Group Language SolutionsI'm passionate about literature, books, languages and different cultures. I have always had a fascination with language as our prime means of communication, but this only works when everyone understands the meaning behind the word. As the world becomes smaller, the need for better understanding becomes greater. I founded AQ Translations and Language Solutions more than 20 years ago looking to be a part of connecting the world by means of communication. My company has helped many different companies and individuals overcome obstacles and break down language barriers. I took upon myself the mission of using my extensive experience in the field to help writers reach potential readers and convey their message to the world. Often, business faces disruptions arising of misunderstandings or the inability to communicate accurately, especially when the dictionary doesn’t translate exactly what is meant. We translate not just words; but also, culture. -
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3:45 PM
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4:00 PMQuestion & Answer
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4:00 PM
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4:30 PMYou’re a Success! NOW the agents want you!
You’re a Success! NOW the agents want you! How to make Publishing and Movie deals and keep your fingers. This session will explain what to do when the traditional book publishers and movie studios come knocking - what to say, and how to license your material for maximum profit.
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David Pisarra Esq., Lawyer, Speaker, Podcaster, David Pisarra
David Pisarra Esq.Lawyer, Speaker, Podcaster
David PisarraI am a Podcaster, Speaker, Columnist, Author, and Lawyer. My mission is to Empower, Educate and Entertain my audiences so they lead happier, more successful, more fulfilling lives. -
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4:30 PM
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4:45 PMQuestion & Answer
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4:45 PM
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5:45 PMPanel Discussion: The Author Platform - Build it and they will come!
Speakers in this session will address the most effective and efficient ways to build your author platform. That includes YOU by the way! What is an author's platform you ask? That's why you need to attend this conference and be here live to find out! This panel session is no nonsense if you really want to learn what you need to do and focus on to build your platform to not only attract your audience but become a Best Seller and attract potential publishing contracts!
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Danielle Mitchell, CEO, Average Black Girl
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Derek Doepker, CEO, Derek Doepker
Danielle MitchellCEO
Average Black GirlDanielle has experience with working with big box brands such as L’Oreal, Mizani, and Coca-Cola working in sales and marketing departments. Her expertise lies in marketing strategies, project management, and securing sponsorship as well as vlogging, traveling, and seizing the moment to find partnerships in every opportunity.Derek DoepkerCEO
Derek DoepkerDerek Doepker is a former aspiring rockstar turned seven-time #1 bestselling author in fitness and personal development. He discovered proven processes that took him from struggling author to selling over 50,000 books. Now he shares those processes with thousands of authors through workshops, courses, and retreats empowering them to turn their passion for writing into a thriving business. Derek Doepker believes heart-centered leaders share the same mission to reduce suffering and bring more joy to this planet, and that we each play a unique role in creating global change collectively. His mission is to empower leaders so we can co-create a more peaceful world and leave a legacy of greatness. He provides entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and thought leaders with accelerated processes for breaking through fears, uncertainty, and doubt while also giving tangible steps for achieving peak performance so they can fulfill their purpose. -
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4:45 PM
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5:15 PMCreate A Responsive Website and Start Making Money!
In this session you will learn how to create a website like your favs, find ways to monetize your blog, learn how to get free stuff. and become an influencer right now!
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Danielle Mitchell, CEO, Average Black Girl
Danielle MitchellCEO
Average Black GirlDanielle has experience with working with big box brands such as L’Oreal, Mizani, and Coca-Cola working in sales and marketing departments. Her expertise lies in marketing strategies, project management, and securing sponsorship as well as vlogging, traveling, and seizing the moment to find partnerships in every opportunity. -
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5:15 PM
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5:45 PMThe Bestseller Journey: How A Broke Valet Parker Became A #1 Best-Selling Author
Derek reveals his journey from being plagued with self-doubt, overwhelm, and shiny object syndrome to discovering his voice, honing his purpose, and becoming a #1 bestselling author. He'll reveal the key mindset shifts and skillsets you must develop that will take you from confusion to clarity so you can create a thriving business with your book.
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Derek Doepker, CEO, Derek Doepker
Derek DoepkerCEO
Derek DoepkerDerek Doepker is a former aspiring rockstar turned seven-time #1 bestselling author in fitness and personal development. He discovered proven processes that took him from struggling author to selling over 50,000 books. Now he shares those processes with thousands of authors through workshops, courses, and retreats empowering them to turn their passion for writing into a thriving business. Derek Doepker believes heart-centered leaders share the same mission to reduce suffering and bring more joy to this planet, and that we each play a unique role in creating global change collectively. His mission is to empower leaders so we can co-create a more peaceful world and leave a legacy of greatness. He provides entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and thought leaders with accelerated processes for breaking through fears, uncertainty, and doubt while also giving tangible steps for achieving peak performance so they can fulfill their purpose. -
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5:45 PM
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6:00 PMQuestion & Answer
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6:00 PM
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6:30 PMNetworking Session
This is an open session that allows for all speakers and attendees to interact, get to know each other, exchange 'virtual business cards' and seek to build relationships for future collaboration, assistance with book marketing and publishing needs etc
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6:30 PM
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6:45 PMClosing Remarks, The Next Steps and Conference 2019
Like we started with a bang, we will end banging! This is where we close off the the time spent together with virtual hugs and kisses, thank you's, get our super powers in gear, drape that super cape on and be ready to take action and just get it done. In addition, a heads up on what's coming next and plans afoot for Conference 2019