"Step Out The Box" Women's Conference 2013 - Ignite. Inspire. Prosper

Ignite.  Inspire.  Prosper.  Those three words defined the Step Out the Box Women’s Conference 2013 on Saturday, May 11^th.  The conference evolved from one woman’s desire to organize an event to inspire women, to where she shared her idea with some positive “sister friends” that expressed their passion for the same goal.  These three women – Hennither Bianca Cole, Erika Akwo, and Zainabu Kamara – strapped themselves with confidence and motivation to organize an event that left people in tears, with hope, and encouragement!

The Step Out the Box Women’s Conference featured some of the DMV’s most powerful and inspiring motivational speakers – Rich and Erika Akwo (All Is Well – Inspire), Zainabu Kamara (financial advisor), Hennither Bianca Cole, conference mistress of ceremony (Career Image Solutions), and Devonna J. Petree (Tyunins Breakthrough) – whose mission was to simply do one thing: set forth a positive message to help encourage people to live their dreams and break barriers.  Whether one’s dream is to relieve themselves’ from financial debt or find the motivation to take the first step towards a transformation, this conference met its goal by bringing forth personal testimonies and offering productive advice on how to “live” one’s dream. 

Erika Akwo (All Is Well - Inspire)



Zainabu Kamara (Financial Advisor)



Rich Akwo (All Is Well - Inspire), Michael Martin (talk radio), and David Marcus (author, Ouch! This May Hurt)

To support the conference’s mission, a number of local vendors, whose companies were formed by stepping out on faith, were available to sell and promote their products.  A few included Icia Ragsdale, author of Letters 4 You, Tammira Lucas of Ryann’s Closet (children’s boutique accessories), haute leather jewelry designer, Qwishuna Smith of Lobe Dangle, Essential Treasures (unique jewelry for special occasions), and, of course, Destinations Reached Travel Consulting and Services, whose vision is built partially on promoting good health through peace and unforgettable experiences. And may I not dare forget the conference’s magnificent talent, actress Damaris Chambers and jazz violinist, Kendall Isadore – TRUE God-given talent!

Kendall Isadore - Jazz Violinist

Damaris Chambers - Actress

The conference was built on a promise to bring forth positivity, good fortune, and offer a support system to those who are ready and eager to take a step away from fear and a step out the box!  Take a bow, Ladies.  Job well done!  Continue to empower women in your community and around the world!