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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