Main Stage Speakers
Melissa Hibbert, Beauty Entrepreneur, Author & Founder of The GLAM Agency
A former corporate marketing executive, Melissa is now a "go-to" Beauty Expert and for both t.v production, celebrity, corporate and private clients alike. Melissa's work can be seen on BRAVO TV, Oxygen Network, Lifetime Network, WEtv, OWN, TV ONE, VH1, BET, CBS, CENTRIC TV and a variety of syndicated networks. Over the years Melissa had a recurring appearance as a Beauty Expert for the "60 minutes to Glam Makeover" segment on The Real daytime talk show on Fox. In addition Melissa's work has been featured in leading Beauty Industry publications, including several digital platforms like Glamour Magazine, Instyle, Brides Magazine, Essence Magazine, Brides.com, BET.com, Black Enterpise, Essence.com, Ehow.com, YouTube and more. Further, her work has been published on the cover and in the pages of several beauty & lifestyle magazines and is a frequent contributor to leading Beauty and Lifestyle blogs such as "In Her Shoes", "She Runs It", Small Business Trend Setter Magazine, Mogul in the Making and is a frequent contributor to the Beauty column of Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine. In March 2015, the prestigious Black Enterprise Magazine ran two stories featuring Melissa with interview discussing her leap of Faith from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship and Empowering Women Through Beauty.
In addition to being a dynamic, professional Makeup Artist, Melissa is the creator and Executive Producer of Behind The Glam docu-series, also the Founder of Beauty and the Business Empowerment Conference and Master Class. In Spring 2015, Melissa embarked on a defining new venture, The GLAM Agency, the premiere multicultural talent management firm representing leading Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Stylists & Lifestyle Experts. Her agency has a growing roster of clients including OWN TV, WEtv, Lincoln Motors, Nike Inc., Creme of Nature and host of digital and media platforms. Melissa's aim and focus are clear - to leave a legacy of service, empowering the world through Beauty.
A former corporate marketing executive, Melissa is now a "go-to" Beauty Expert and for both t.v production, celebrity, corporate and private clients alike. Melissa's work can be seen on BRAVO TV, Oxygen Network, Lifetime Network, WEtv, OWN, TV ONE, VH1, BET, CBS, CENTRIC TV and a variety of syndicated networks. Over the years Melissa had a recurring appearance as a Beauty Expert for the "60 minutes to Glam Makeover" segment on The Real daytime talk show on Fox. In addition Melissa's work has been featured in leading Beauty Industry publications, including several digital platforms like Glamour Magazine, Instyle, Brides Magazine, Essence Magazine, Brides.com, BET.com, Black Enterpise, Essence.com, Ehow.com, YouTube and more. Further, her work has been published on the cover and in the pages of several beauty & lifestyle magazines and is a frequent contributor to leading Beauty and Lifestyle blogs such as "In Her Shoes", "She Runs It", Small Business Trend Setter Magazine, Mogul in the Making and is a frequent contributor to the Beauty column of Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine. In March 2015, the prestigious Black Enterprise Magazine ran two stories featuring Melissa with interview discussing her leap of Faith from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship and Empowering Women Through Beauty.
In addition to being a dynamic, professional Makeup Artist, Melissa is the creator and Executive Producer of Behind The Glam docu-series, also the Founder of Beauty and the Business Empowerment Conference and Master Class. In Spring 2015, Melissa embarked on a defining new venture, The GLAM Agency, the premiere multicultural talent management firm representing leading Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Stylists & Lifestyle Experts. Her agency has a growing roster of clients including OWN TV, WEtv, Lincoln Motors, Nike Inc., Creme of Nature and host of digital and media platforms. Melissa's aim and focus are clear - to leave a legacy of service, empowering the world through Beauty.
Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs
Liz Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs, a socially conscious fashion brand, and the author of Beginner's Pluck. She was named a top speaker by Forbes and a Transformational Leader by John Maxwell. She spends her days encouraging and equipping women to build lives (and businesses!) of purpose and impact and her nights and weekends wrestling, snuggling and wrangling her two tiny sons alongside her husband (and business partner!) Ben.
Liz Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs, a socially conscious fashion brand, and the author of Beginner's Pluck. She was named a top speaker by Forbes and a Transformational Leader by John Maxwell. She spends her days encouraging and equipping women to build lives (and businesses!) of purpose and impact and her nights and weekends wrestling, snuggling and wrangling her two tiny sons alongside her husband (and business partner!) Ben.
Jalynn Schroeder, founder of Red Closet
Jalynn Schroeder is a wife, mom to two and has always been an entrepreneur at heart! From selling candy and putting on carnivals when she was little all the way up to now, owning three successful businesses… Jalynn started out blogging at The Red Closet Diary over 10 years ago. Through blogging she was able to make and create an income by being involved in what she loves most: fun fashion!
In May of 2016 Jalynn joined SeneGence, a long lasting cosmetics and anti aging skin care company. With SeneGence she was able to build a multi-million dollar team and build an awesome community, helping women change their lives.
In November of 2018 Jalynn launched her shop, The Red Closet Shop. As her ultimate dream to own her own shop and offer fun, unique and bold styles for all body types, she did just that! Jalynn has created a brand around herself and her businesses and loves helping women do the same!
Jalynn Schroeder is a wife, mom to two and has always been an entrepreneur at heart! From selling candy and putting on carnivals when she was little all the way up to now, owning three successful businesses… Jalynn started out blogging at The Red Closet Diary over 10 years ago. Through blogging she was able to make and create an income by being involved in what she loves most: fun fashion!
In May of 2016 Jalynn joined SeneGence, a long lasting cosmetics and anti aging skin care company. With SeneGence she was able to build a multi-million dollar team and build an awesome community, helping women change their lives.
In November of 2018 Jalynn launched her shop, The Red Closet Shop. As her ultimate dream to own her own shop and offer fun, unique and bold styles for all body types, she did just that! Jalynn has created a brand around herself and her businesses and loves helping women do the same!