GU Summit MUSICAL PERFORMER, Host & DJ
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LAILA!
Singer, Songwriter and Producer -
MiAsia Symone
Host & Multi-Media Personality -
HOURGLASS
DJ
PANELISTS
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Serena Page
Love Island Season 6 Winner -
RAVEN TRACY
Entrepreneur & Influencer (Moderator) -
LYNAE VANEE
Multi-hyphenate Content Creator -
KAYLA NICOLE
Media Personality -
MALIK MCINTYRE
Influencer & Designer -
RAYMONTE COLE
Digital Creator & Media Personality -
DEANDRE BROWN
The Corporate Baddie -
KAMINA GRIFFIN
AT&T Rising Future Maker -
YOLANDA RENEE KING
Youth Activist -
Haile Rose
Founder of Strictly For The Girls LLC, Student, Community Convener -
Rhyann Sampson
Social Media Manager, ESSENCE & GU -
Alicia Scott
CEO & Founder, Range Beauty -
Kaylin Strahan
AT&T Rising Future Maker -
Sherly Tavarez
Founder, Hause of Curls -
Jaz Turner
Lifestyle, Wellness, & Beauty Content Creator -
Danielle Wright
Content Editor, ESSENCE GU (Moderator)
SPEED MENTORS
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TOLU AYENI
Music Partnerships, Meta -
Michael Barclay II
Executive Vice President, Experiential at ESSENCE Ventures -
Angela Baskerville
AT&T, VP - Corporate Systems & Talent Enablement -
Stephanie NöNe Dunivan
VP, in charge of Video & Branded Content at Essence Ventures -
Alex Ebanks
Vice President of Communications, ESSENCE Ventures -
Cara Fields
AT&T, Vice President & General Manager of the Southeast States Market -
ANDREA HAMILTON
CEO & Co-Founder, Theory Comm -
ERICA HAMILTON
President & Co-Founder, Theory Comm -
Heaven Hare
L'Oréal, Recruiter -
CANNON KENT-GRANT
Atlantic Records, National Director of Promotion -
Elizabeth Mendoza
L'Oréal, Talent Acquisition -
KRISTIN J. MEYERS
President of Iconic Saga / Founder, Like Minds Dine Production -
Bridgett R. Owens
Coca-Cola, Sr. Director Stakeholder Alignment & Philanthropic Management -
PHRESHY
Media Strategist, Personality & CEO & Founder I AM PHRESHY BRAND -
Malita Rice
Vice President, A&R Warner Records -
Whitney Taber
Director of Partnerships & Business Development at Girls Make Beats -
Barkue Tubman
Chief of Talent & Diasporic Engagement at Essence Ventures -
Krystal Tyler-Peterson
Real Estate Broker & Developer -
Dazayah Walker
Operations Manager & Investment Portfolio Manager -
Ashaki Wilham
Coca-Cola, Sr. Director Flavors Systems (R&D Innovation) -
Tangela Woodley
L'Oréal, Talent Acquisition
OFFICE HOURS
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Nandi Howard
VP, Content Essence Ventures -
Alexis Roe
Vice President of DEI Impact & Strategic Initiatives -
PORCHIA MARIE
CEO & Founder, The P.M. Firm & Dope People Meet | Foot Locker, Marketing Manager
Experiences
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Link Up & Listen
Panel Conversations
Interactive discussions about topics that matter most to zillenials today.
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Speed Mentoring
Connection reimagined
Rapid-fire networking with industry executives, influencers, and creatives who are where you want to be.
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GU Office Hours
Workshop Sessions
Intimate conversations with an expert focused on a specific topic.
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The Z Spot
Activities
Complimentary beauty services, wellness offerings, photobooths, and more right at your fingertips.
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Soko Market
A unique shopping experience featuring Black-owned brands
Shop your current faves. Find new ones. Try exclusive products.
FAQ
A: The Girls United Summit is brought to you by Essence Girls United. It is a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and connect about topics and issues that are impacting us the most, from culture to wellness to fashion to career and everything in between.
A: The 2024 Girls United Summit will take place at PC&E Atlanta – 2235 Defoor Hills Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Prohibited Items include:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Animals (except service animals)
- Backpacks, Bags or Purses larger than 10 x 10 x 16
- Balls, Frisbees, or other projectiles
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards or skates
- Firearms, knives, no weapons of any kind, or other items considered dangerous by security or law enforcement personnel (ex: pepper spray, tasers, stun guns, brass knuckles, handcuffs, etc.)
- Fireworks or other incendiary or flammable devices
- Food and Beverages (except those sold by event vendors)
- Glass bottles or containers
- Ice chests and coolers of any size
- Drugs, drug paraphernalia, or illegal substances
- Laser Lights/ Pointers
- Smoking or the use of E-cigarettes, sticks or poles
- Unauthorized literature or promotional giveaways, soliciting, or unlicensed vending of any kind.
- Any items deemed unsafe or a potential annoyance to staff or guests.
A: Unauthorized professional filming or professional photography is prohibited during the event.
A: The Girls United Summit is free and open to the public. Registration is required but does not guarantee admission to the event. Space is limited, and registrants will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. There will be no re-entry after exiting.
A: The Girls United Summit is open to attendees of all ages, however, we will be exploring mature topics, so individuals younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. A valid ID is required for entry for all adults.
A: No outside food or drinks are allowed into the Girls United Summit venue.
A: Getting dressed for the Girls United Summit should be fun! Keep in mind, the event space is both indoor and outdoor. Please check the weather and dress accordingly to ensure your comfort.
A: Rideshare or the use of public transportation is strongly recommended. Limited parking will be available.
A: Please check back here soon for more announcements.