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Black Writers On Tour and

Southern California Black Business & TECH Expo

Saturday, April 26, 2025--10:00 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Seminar Topics and Schedule

 

TIME AND ROOM        TOPIC

10:00-10:45 Lounge

 

How to Write a Best-Selling Novel: Mastering Voice, Tense, and Character Development.

Jessica Tiles, Author, Publisher, Speaker, Graphic Designer, and Book Layout Designer.

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11:00–11:45  Lounge

 Copyrights And Legal and Ethical Aspects For Authors When Using AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Presenter: Monica Guillemin-Williams, JD., Author, Publisher & Speaker

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12:00–12:45 Lounge

Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Marketing With AI Tools.

Facilitator Anna Tutt, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Social Media Strategist, and a Serial Entrepreneur

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1:00–1:45 Lounge

What You Need To Know When Seeking Capital For Your Business

Presenter:  Terry Gubatan—Vermont Slauson Economic development

 

2:00–2:45 Lounge

Take Your Story To The Stage—Become A Professional Speaker and Get Paid Dr. Presenter: Mrs. Norma T. Hollis, Communication Consultant, Author/Speaker, and Trainer.

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Seminars and Keynote Speaker Schedule

ACM Room

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Time/ Room                                TOPIC

 

9:00 –9:45 ACM

Round Table Discussion with the Authors:

Round Table Discussion with the Authors: The Future For Black Authors and The New Way To Market Your Book Business;

Facilitator: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Talk Show Host, Author, BWOT Founder, and the largest African American female publisher in the nation.

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11:00 – 11:45 ACM

Young Writers Essay Competition Showcase. “The Impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on The Future of the Youth.”

Facilitator: Dr. Andrea Anthony, Author, Educational Specialist and Basketball Coach.

 

12:00 –12:45 ACM

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bill Releford-- A Healthy Body & Loving Relationships – What Does 5 Colors a Day Have to Do with It? A Speaker You Can’t Miss!
Dr. Bill Releford – Physician, Author, and Advocate for Holistic Health. Founder of Los Angeles' Releford Foot & Ankle Institute, Visionary Behind Bloom’s Bounty and the “5 Colors a Day” initiative, and a champion of preventive medicine.

 

1:00 – 2:00 ACM

“Beginner’s Blueprint: Writing, Publishing, and Launching Your First Book with Confidence.:

Presenters: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Author, Publisher Speaker. Trainer, Radio Talk Show Host. And Linda Coleman-Willis, Author, Speaker/Trainer, Book Writing Coach.

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General Seminars and Speaker Schedule

AB Room

11:00–11:45 AB

AI (Artificial Intelligence) What It Is and How You Can Use It for Personal, Business and Book Writing.

Presenter: Tiffany Garrard, Author, AI Strategist, Trainer, Consultant, Coach. “The AI Chic.”

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12:00–12:45 AB 

Technology Rocks Forum: Meet, Greet and Chat with Successful People Having STEM 

Plus, STEAM Education. Why STEM Is Critical To “Your” Economy, “Your” Future, and Generational Wealth.
Learn about Careers, Vocations, and Entrepreneurship Ventures in STEM. 

Facilitators: Omar Aziz, CEO of the Intellectual Capital Development Corporation, a Trainer, Author, Business and Technology Consultant and Tiffany Garrard, AI Strategist, Trainer, Consultant and Coach. “The AI Chic.”

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1:00–1:45 AB

Obstacle Crusher: 5 Steps to Rapid Results to Success in Business and Your Personal Life.

Facilitator: Presenter: Ray Wilson, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Business and Life Coach.

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