Session Events
Black In HR Presents
The Business of You
Thursday, October 9, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Modex Studio, Buckhead
Hosted by:
Black In HR x EBONY Media
Learn how to:
Leverage relationships to build a consulting collaborative where talent and relationships lead to bigger contracts
Leverage business certifications to expand your HR toolkit and client offerings
Navigate client acquisition, retention, and pricing with confidence and clarity
Build a career plan rooted in strategy, resilience, and value
Event of the Day
Day 3 of the ATLHR Takeover is The Business of You—a full-day summit designed for professionals and consultants ready to treat their careers like a business.
Hosted in the visually stunning, low-light Modex Studio in Buckhead, this immersive experience features a powerful mix of panels, keynotes, and hands-on workshops that dive into the strategies behind building a sustainable, profitable, and purpose-driven career.
You’ll hear from HR executives, legal experts, consultants, financial planners, and certified mediators—each sharing actionable insights to help you pivot, position, and power up.
Agenda
Event Sessions
7:15 AM
Arrival - All guests arrive; doors open for arrival & breakfast
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8:15 - 8:45 AM
Built Not Bossed
Dr. Lawrence Henderson introduces the H.O.T. Framework—Humility, Openness, and Transparency—to help you lead your career like a business. Learn to build trust, elevate your presence, and position your value with confidence. Walk away with tools to align purpose, strengthen influence, and measure personal success.
👤 Dr. Lawrence Henderson
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Plan the Pivot: Navigating Ecomonic Uncertainty
A new financial reality requires new strategy. Learn how to assess your current state, create a plan, and make empowered money moves after a layoff—without panic, shame, or scarcity thinking.
👤 Leida Rountree
9:25 - 9:55 AM
The Business of You
Layoffs, transitions, or simply craving change—your pivot is your power. In this session, Bridgett Robinson shares Four Truths to help you redefine your path: treat yourself as a business, build confidence through action, lead with intention, and invest in your growth. Learn how to protect your reputation, set boundaries, and embrace that it’s never too late to rise and redefine.
👤 Bridgett Robinson
9:55 - 10:05 AM
Coffee Break Presented by Enomis Consulting Group
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10:05 - 10:45 AM
The Consulting Launchkit
You’ve mastered HR—now it’s time to monetize it. In this session, Ciera Parks unveils her proven Consulting Launch Kit, a step-by-step guide to building your own HR consulting business. Learn how to define your niche, price your services, and position yourself for consistent income, impact, and long-term growth.
👤 Ciera Parks
10:45 - 11:15 AM
The Consulting Workshop
After learning the fundamentals in The Consulting Launch Kit, this workshop takes you deeper. Join our expert panel as they share real-world insights on what it takes to successfully launch and sustain your consulting business. From first clients to building systems, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to put your plan into motion.
👤 Ciera Parks, Camuriel Carpentar, Tanicka Kirk and Amber Chatham
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Leveraging Coaching Through Transition
Career transitions—whether after layoffs, promotions, or pivots—can feel overwhelming. This session shows how coaching becomes your anchor during uncertain times. Learn how to use a coach to clarify direction, strengthen confidence, and hold you accountable to your next steps. Discover why investing in coaching accelerates growth when you need it most.
👤 Kimika Banfield, Glynnis Swan, Dr Anicia Arrington and Willena Long
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Catered Hot Lunch Provided by EBONY Media
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12:45PM - 1:15 PM
The Consulting Blueprint 2.0
Ready to move beyond the basics? The Consulting Blueprint 2.0 dives into advanced strategies for scaling your consulting business. Learn how to attract higher-value clients, expand your services, and build sustainable revenue streams. This session gives you the frameworks to grow with confidence and position yourself as a trusted industry leader.
👤 Saana Holley, Simone Merrit, Dainyell Durr
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM
The Business of Us
To close out the conference, this session brings everything full circle. Prathan and Ciera explore how collaboration, partnerships, and community amplify the lessons of the week. Learn how to turn individual growth into collective success—and walk away ready to build stronger networks, co-create opportunities, and grow together.
👤 Ciera Parks and Prathan Powell
1:55 PM - 2:05 PM
Awards Ceremony
Join us as we honor the leaders shaping the future of HR. The Awards Ceremony recognizes the Coach of the Year and Instructor of the Year, celebrating their impact, dedication, and commitment to elevating our profession. Come ready to applaud, be inspired, and celebrate excellence across our community.
👤 Simone Merritt, Bridgett Robinson, Glynnis Swan, Ciera Parks and Prathan Powell
2:05 - 3:00PM Closeout
Closing Remarks and Clean up
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👤 Kick-Off w/ Ciera Parks,Prathan Powell and staff
Keynote Speakers
The Black In HR
Amber Chatham
Trainer and Consultant, MarketHR
Amber Chatham, a certified SCRUM Master and DiSC Facilitator, has led HR across healthcare, finance, and nonprofits. As a Senior HR Business Partner, she aligns people strategy with business goals, builds thriving cultures, and transforms challenges into solutions—bringing heart, strategy, and impact to every team she serves.
ATD, Atlanta
Anastacia F. Johnson
Director of Leadership Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Anastacia F. Johnson is a multi-sector leader and leadership development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in learning, development, and organizational transformation. As Director of Leadership Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, she drives strategy to equip nonprofit executives across the country to lead with confidence and deliver sustainable impact.
The Black In HR
Ashley Walton-Freeman
Career Coach
Ashley Walton-Freeman, Executive Director of Total Rewards & Workforce Planning for Atlanta Public Schools, has 17+ years in human capital strategy and talent acquisition. A Clark Atlanta University graduate, she leads recruitment, retention, and data-driven staffing, building equitable, high-performing teams that drive student success across the district.
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The Black In HR
Bridget Robinson
Executive Coach, The Black In HR
Bridgett Robinson, SHRM-SCP, is a transformative HR executive with 15+ years driving strategic talent alignment and organizational growth. Known for blending innovation and people-first leadership, she builds cultures where performance thrives, develops leaders, and delivers high-impact HR strategies that turn bold visions into sustainable, measurable results across industries.
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The Black In HR
Camuriel Carpentar
HR Business Partner, ADP
Camuriel Carpenter, HR Business Partner at ADP, delivers strategic HR solutions that align people and performance. With expertise in employee relations, compliance, and talent strategy, she guides leaders through change and workforce planning—driving engagement, mitigating risk, and fostering inclusive, scalable practices that fuel organizational growth across diverse industries.
The Black In HR
Ciera Parks
Consultant, CWC HR Training
Ciera Parks, CEO of CWC Consulting and Training, is a dynamic HR executive with 15+ years’ experience. Former VP of People & Culture at Vangst and HR Business Partner at Amazon, she’s a keynote speaker and Morgan State University instructor helping professionals own their voice and lead with confidence.
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