VIP MODEL PARTY - FEATURING DJ SHIRALEE COLEMAN - NETWORK & MEET THE SPEAKERS
A Talk by Antonio Lu , Charleston Pierce , Sarah Hamel-Smith , Haleigh Burckley , Elliot Carlyle , Edwin Evangelista , Ari Groobman , David Hand , Daphnee Lucenet , Cyrene Renee , Dale Noelle , Alexandra Oliveira , Olya Rostov , Cat Schuller , Chanelle Renee , Constance Smith , Norka Vasquez , Xavier Walker , Shiralee Coleman , Anina Net , Tony Jones , Kimberley Marren , Monica Watkins , Michelle Dybele , Lou Schieffelin , Stacey Schieffelin , Dani Barros , Camilla Barungi , Polina Malanova , Ryan Sheldon and Raeven Western
About this Talk
About The Speakers
Sarah Hamel-Smith aka @thecurvytrini is a New York based TEDx presenter, plus sized model, storyteller and digital influencer represented by TRUE Model Management. After being body shamed for many years she decided to be one of the people who changes the way beauty is defined in society. Through a unique combination of captivating imagery, video and storytelling she crafts content that is positive, inspiring and empowering. Her following and influence continues to grow.
CEO & Founder, TRUE Model Management
Founder & CEO of TRUE Model Management, Fashion Institute of Technology Instructor, Certified Health Coach, Yogi, Motivational Speaker, Advocate for the Advancement of Fashion Technology, Expert in Production Garment Fitting
Founder, Runway the Real Way
Former Ford Plus Model Editor at MODE magazine Emerging Visions Enterprises Image and Style Advisor Divabetic Creator of Business of Curves Instructor at Fashion Institute is Technology Curator for hiTechMODA/ReGen Runway Entrepreneur of the Year Full Figured Fashion Week
Executive Director, Beauty for Freedom
Monica is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Beauty for Freedom (BFF), a New York City based anti-trafficking non-profit. Through BFF’s travel abroad teaching programming and advocacy, more than 3000 of survivors of sex trafficking and at-risk youth have been supported globally through the arts, music, skills-training and fashion projects. These empowerment initiatives are meant to promote self-esteem and self-worth.
CEO, ybf (your best friend) beauty, LLC & Models Prefer Beauty
As a successful market disruptive business leader, deeply soulful and entrepreneur-centric and renowned beauty expert, she is frequently sought by national magazines such as Allure, ELLE, Fitness, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Where Women Create Work and Vogue.
Chief Creative Officer, Pan African Chamber of Commerce
NGO and Startup Advisory Board Member; Geeks Rule (501c3), Nyaka Aids Orphan Project (501c3), Herflix, Pangea Under The Stars, Uganda Federation of Movie Industry
Founder, Model Class
Russian model with over 9 years of experience. Founder of Model Class — the first online school for professional models