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
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The Black In HR
Nicholas Dillon
CEO, Believe Wellness Center
Nicholas Dillon, CEO of Believe Wellness Center and Founder of Believe University, has 15+ years in life and executive coaching. A Beyond EI Meta-Coach and VP of Strategic Partners for NBMBAA Milwaukee, he drives leadership, emotional intelligence, and transformative learning to inspire growth and lasting change.
The Black In HR
Prathan Powell
President, The Black In HR
Prathan L. Powell Jr., Founder of The Black In HR, is a globally respected HR executive with expertise in talent strategy and Employee Relations. A certified mediator, he has shaped workforce experiences at Netflix, Nike, and Instacart, driving equity, growth, and transformational people operations across diverse global industries.
ATD, Atlanta
Ruthann Savage
Founder of Savage Dynamic Consulting
Ruthann Savage is the founder of Savage Dynamic Consulting, a firm known for helping organizations turn strategy into movement. She advises companies on how to improve individual and organizational performance by aligning leadership, talent, and process. With experience spanning Fortune 100 boardrooms and founder-led firms, Ruthann is called when execution stalls, growth plateaus, or leadership needs sharper traction. Her work is grounded in real business outcomes—reduced churn, faster decision-making, and measurable gains in performance.
The Black In HR
Saana Holley
VP of People, The Black In HR
Saana Holly partners with organizational leaders to maximize impact through focused human capital strategies. With 15+ years’ experience across the HR continuum, she delivers innovative solutions, leads mission-critical projects, and drives process improvements—adapting to evolving business needs while supporting rapid growth and sustainable organizational success.
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The Black In HR
Simone Merritt
Consultant, Enomis Consulting Group
Simone Merritt, Founder and CEO of Enomis Consulting Group, brings 12+ years in HR, specializing in compliance, talent strategy, and federal contracting. A speaker, author, and youth advocate, she empowers businesses and communities through strategic HR solutions, leadership development, and financial literacy initiatives for emerging entrepreneurs and young leaders.
Tamiko Drummond
CEO, Lotus Consulting & Marketing
Tamiko Drummond, CEO of Lotus Consulting & Marketing, is a strategic HR and DEI consultant with 10+ years’ cross-sector experience. She leads HRKS digital marketing, advises NAAAHR-Atlanta, and holds a Master’s in Organizational Management with a DEI certificate from USF Muma College of Business.
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