Teen Summit RVA 2025: Full Schedule

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10:45am EDT

Big Dreams: Entrepreneurship Panel

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Ever dreamed of being your own boss? In this high-energy panel, youth will meet seasoned entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into real businesses! These business leaders will share their journeys—the wins, the struggles, and the secrets to success. Get the inside scoop on how to start with what you have, build your brand, and turn your passion into profit. Whether you're ready to launch or just curious, this session will leave you fired up and ready to make your own boss moves!

Speakers

Micah Bam-Bamm White

Metropolitan Business League

Rasheeda Creighton

The JWC Foundation

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
B10 (Lecture Hall)

Entrepreneurship

10:45am EDT

Start that Business NOW

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

B12

Start that Business NOW is designed to empower youth with the essential skills and knowledge to launch their own businesses. By the end of the workshop, young entrepreneurs will have a clear roadmap and the confidence to take the first steps toward their entrepreneurial journey.

Speakers

Marcy Thornhill

CEO, Mrs Marcy's Homemades

Marcy Thornhill has been listed as one of the WHO’S WHO IN AMERICA for 2023 as a result of her motivation to teach and inspire youth, dedication to community and focus on social media safety. For the past 20 years, she has dedicated her life to helping youth from all socioeconomic... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
B12

Entrepreneurship

10:45am EDT

Visionary in Action

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

B11

Scholars will explore what it means to be a visionary, identify their own unique visions for the future, and develop actionable steps to use their vision to create positive change in their communities. Scholars will learn how to create and pursue a personal vision for change, recognizing their values, strengths, and personal power. They will gain practical skills to turn their vision into actionable goals, while using creativity to inspire others. Ultimately, they will understand that being a visionary involves both passion and leadership to drive positive change.

Speakers

Zenobia Cardwell

Founder, 125 Black Women

Zenobia A. Cardwell,CWEP, is a multi-hyphenate creative and entrepreneur from Richmond, VA. By day, Zenobia serves as a Community Engagement Manager for the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia,by night, Zenobia is known by her artistic moniker AllEyezOnZee(All Eyes On Zee... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
B11

Entrepreneurship

10:45am EDT

Your Money, Your Future

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

B13

Want to know how to make smart money moves now that could set you up for life—and even help your future family? In this fun and hands-on session, we’ll break down the basics of building generational wealth in a way that makes sense for you. By the end, you'll walk away with a solid plan to build wealth for yourself—and maybe even for future generations. Ready to start making your money work for you? Let’s go!

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