Marsai Martin, Ciara, Iyanla Vanzant and Mara Brock Akil Join Mary J. Blige for Strength of a Woman Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAngelique Jackson The second annual Strength of a Woman Summit will be hosted by producer, actor and 11-time NAACP Image Award winner Marsai Martin.
The summit is presented as part of the Strength of a Woman Festival — launched by Mary J. Blige and Pepsi in partnership with Live Nation Urban — a four day celebration devoted to music, comedy, female empowerment and community building, scheduled for May 11-14.
Held on May 13 at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Ga., the experiential summit is billed as “the ultimate destination bringing the festival’s mission and purpose of empowerment, elevation, education and equity to life with engaging experiences and panel discussions focused on wellness, creators, entrepreneurship, beauty, financial literacy, tech and health equity.” Joining Martin is a star-studded lineup of speakers including Ciara, Jayda Cheaves, Brandee Evans, Egypt Sherrod, Gail Bean, Mara Brock Akil, Milan Harris, Toya Johnson-Rushing, Yandy Smith Harris and Iyanla Vanzant, who will deliver a keynote address.
The schedule also features live podcast tapings of Angela Yee’s “Lip Service,” “Don’t Call Me White Girl,” “Baller Alert” and “Earn Your Leisure” featuring Blige.
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