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
Josh Crafford
VP of Technology Learning & Development, Synchrony
Josh Crafford, Vice President of Technology Learning & Development at Synchrony and founder of NeuroCreatives, is a nationally recognized learning strategist and keynote speaker. Drawing on his journey with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety, he champions innovative leadership and talent development strategies that inspire growth, inclusion, and transformative workplace impact.
The Black In HR
Josiah Owens
Talent Development Leader
Josiah Owens is a talent development leader who designs transformative learning programs and helps organizations grow through instructional design and leadership strategy. Known for always rocking a brim, he brings both presence and creativity to every stage, inspiring professionals to lead with confidence and impact.
The Black In HR
Kimika Banfield
Consultant, UpHR Lab
Kimika Banfield transforms workplaces through coaching and training rooted in emotional, positive, and cultural intelligence. Using science-backed strategies and positive psychology, she helps leaders move beyond checkboxes to create thriving, well-being-focused cultures that deliver measurable, profitable results and lasting organizational impact.
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Lawrence Henderson
President, NAAAHR Atlanta
Dr. Lawrence Henderson, CEO of BOSS, LLC, is a former U.S. Army Officer turned executive coach with 20+ years’ experience. A Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and PCC-certified, he guides Fortune 500s, federal agencies, and Black In HR leaders in building purpose-driven leadership, emotionally intelligent teams, and lasting cultural transformation.
The Black In HR
Leida Rountree
Certified Financial Planner
Leida Speller, CFP and founder of Radical Reinvention Coaching, blends 30+ years of wealth management with soul-centered coaching to help women align money and purpose. An Advisory Board Member for Black In HR, she empowers clients to build lasting wealth, navigate life transitions, and live with freedom and intention.
Liz Beltramini
Chief Content Officer, SHRM Atlanta
Liz Beltramini, senior leader at SHRM-Atlanta, oversees events, certification, volunteer relations, and mentorship programs. She drives strategic initiatives in education, thought leadership, and DEI. With past experience managing associations and events at ACUI and Atria, Liz is dedicated to advancing HR professionals and fostering inclusive professional communities.
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