Named by Essence Magazine as “One of the 10 Conferences that Black Women Need to Attend to Level Up in 2019”
Welcome to Doers & Disruptors 2021!
Doers and Disruptors is a day summit dedicated to igniting great girlfriends, putting their ideas into motion and moving the needle to get the results they desire out of life.
Our theme “Show Up for Yourself,” is about self-validation and activation. We want you to unleash what’s always been inside of you!
Join us September 24th, New York City, for a dynamic experience with brilliant doers and disruptors across various industries who are change agents, global influencers, and enterprise leaders!
At our conference, great girlfriends gather for workshops, panels, connect groups, dance breaks, giveaways and more while getting tips and resources to fulfill their passion in their careers, businesses, and relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join forces with women who are on the same mission as you and experience the excitement and impact that only The Great Girlfriends can bring!
audience at the 2019 Doers & Disruptors Conference
Doers & Disruptors
Our Speakers
Sybil Amuti
Founder, The Great Girlfriends
Sallie Krawcheck
CEO and Co-founder of Ellevest
Lisa Price
Founder of Carol's Daughter
Tiffany R. Warren
EVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Sony Music Group
Mikki Taylor
Empowerment Speaker, Author, Media Personality, Leading Beauty Authority & Influencer for Women of Color for 30+ years.
Rahquel Purcell
Chief Operations Officer, L’Oreal North America
Tiffany Aliche
Founder of the Budgetnista & an Award-winning Teacher of Financial Education
Minda Harts
CEO of the Memo and Bestselling Author
(Pre-recorded)
Melissa Fredericks
Podcast Host, Content Creator, and Entrepreneur
(Pre-recorded)
Brandice Daniel
Founder and CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row
Teneshia Jackson-Warner
Founder and CEO of The EGAMI Group
Phyllicia Bonanno
Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Practitioner
Nikkia McClain
CEO & Founder, Tene Nicole, Marketing and Public Relations Creator, #Support Your Girlfriends + #DIYPR
Cate Luzio
Founder & CEO, Luminary
Lucinda Cross
Speaker, Author, Verizon's Featured Comeback Coach for Small Businesses, & CEO of Activate Worldwide LLC
Eden Bridgeman-Sklenar
Owner of EBONY & JET since 2021 and CMO of Manna Inc
Michele Ghee
Media business titan & currently serves as the CEO of EBONY Media
Cecilia Nelson-Hurt
L’Oréal USA VP, Diversity & Inclusion
Joi Brown
Head of Strategic Partnerships at ICM Partners & Founder and CEO of Culture Creators
Atoya Burleson
CEO/Host of InSIDELINES Podcast
Kristen Pope
Award-Winning Journalist
KJ Rose
Founder of The Rose Effect LLC
(Pre-recorded)
RaVal Davis
Actress & Host
Pervis Taylor, III
Life Coach Speaker, Author, & Mental Health Advocate
Anthony Goss
Actor, Writer, & Producer
Andre Ozim
Award-Winning Actor
Kelvin Joseph
CEO of Kool Kel Marketing
... And more speakers will be announced soon!
Doers & Disruptors
Download the Event Schedule
OUR LOCATION
The Mezzanine
55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
DOERS & DISRUPTORS
Purchase Your Tickets
General Admission
Pre-event virtual networking session
NYC Kick Off Reception Admission
"Show Up for Yourself” Workbook
“Show Up” Swag Bag
General Seating at Doers and Disruptors
VIP Admission
Pre-event virtual networking session
NYC Kick Off Reception Admission
"Show Up for Yourself” Workbook
“Show Up” Swag Bag
Complimentary On-Site Laser Coaching Session
VIP Seating at Doers and Disruptors
VIP Post Event Experience September 24th Evening
Three Months Membership into The Bond (our premium virtual community)
Great Girlfriends from around the nation joined together for an exciting weekend of connection, plugging into panels and think tanks to put your ideas into motion.
Our online pop up shop curated by artisan exhibitors and great girlfriends who have fantastic products to share with the world.
Intimate mastermind breakouts for your idea hosted by branding experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers.
A thrilling experience including dance breaks with a live DJ that will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Connection breaks to bring each girlfriend closer.
A Townhall Relationship Q&A with our panel of male experts.
Sybil Amuti, Founder, The Great Girlfriends
A message from Sybil
Great Girlfriends, it’s that time of the year again! Are you ready? I sure am. We’ve been inside far too long, taking on so many titles and responsibilities that have weighed some of us down and set others of us FREE. We’ve shown up for everyone in our lives and survived a year that was beyond our imagination and expectation. Now, it’s time we show up for ourselves, our desires, our dreams, and our expectations.
The world needs your genius, your special touch. The world needs your vision and your determination. This year we’re unlocking that big world within and unleashing a greater level of freedom JUST FOR YOU! Come prepared to connect with old and new great girlfriends, indulge in soothing community wide self care, get food for thought from our speakers and experts, and feel GOOD from the inside out.
I can’t wait to see your faces and reunite in person.
For the past four years, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the world’s most reknowned brands during our conference. Our team works creatively hand-in-hand to produce engaging activations that will organically amplify your brand message and make our audience feel connected to your mission.
We invite you to partner with us for 2021! For partnership opportunities, please email us directly at welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com
We want you to know that your health and wellness is our priority.
As of August 17, people in NYC 12 and older are required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO for conferences and special events.
This new requirement — called the Key to NYC — includes restaurants, bars, museums and other indoor venues. Staff at these locations are also required to be vaccinated.
•Site where the vaccine was administered, or name of the person who administered it
In addition to these precautions, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be distributed at the conference. And attendees are required to stay home if they are sick or have any symptoms of COVID-19. A TGG credit will be provided, in this case. Credit can be used toward any future event or products available at www.thegreatgirlfriends.com.
We look forward to you having a memorable and safe experience!
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Eden BodyWorks
"Participating in TGG conference experience in 2018 was amazing! We were able to connect with the attendees on a one-to-one level, the programming was awesome and the founders were so warm & welcoming."
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