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Black Writers On Tour and
Southern California Black Business & TECH Expo
Saturday, March 25, 2023--10:00 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Seminar Topics and Schedule
TIME AND ROOM TOPIC
11:00–11:45 Lounge
Protecting Your Writing Rights, Trademark, and Patent Rights
Presenter: Monica Guillemin-Williams, JD., Author, Publisher & Speaker
12:00–12:45 Lounge
How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget and Make Big Money.
Facilitator: Deborah Thorne “The Information Diva,” Author, Coach, Trainer, and Publisher.
1:00–1:45 Lounge
How To Develop Characters That Leap Off The Page.
Presenter: Dr. Roland Jefferson, M.D., Author, Publisher, and Speaker.
2:00–2:45 Lounge
Take Your Story To The Stage—Become A Professional Speaker and Get Paid. Presenter: Mrs. Norma T. Hollis, Communication Consultant, Author/Speaker, and Trainer.
Seminars and Keynote Speaker Schedule
ACM Room
Time/ Room TOPIC
9:00 –9:45 ACM
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, Publisher, BWOT Founder.
11:00 – 11:45 ACM
Young Writers Essay Competition Showcase. “Our Thoughts and feelings About The Future.”
Facilitator: Dr. Andrea Anthony, Educational Specialist, and Basketball Coach, and Dr. Tamara Branch, educator, author/publisher, and trainer.
12:00 –12:45 ACM
Keynote Speaker—Dr. Claud Anderson
The Award-Winning Interview with Dr. Claud Anderson---A Must Hear!
Facilitator: TBA
1:00 – 2:00 ACM
How to Write A Book Made Simple, and Your Publishing Options
Presenters: Dr. Rosie Milligan, Author, Publisher Speaker. Trainer, Radio Talk Show Host. And Linda Coleman-Willis, Author, Speaker/Trainer, and Book Writing Coach.
General Seminars and Speaker Schedule
AB Room
11:00–11:45 AB
The Secrets To Produce Your Own Successful Podcast.
Presenter: Margo Lovett, Author, Speaker, Podcast Guru, and others.
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.
Facilitator: Jacquelyn Thomas, president of Girls Pursing Science and Co-founder of My Tech Academy. And Dr. Kwaku Eason, author and Technology Coach. Terrence Payne, Sr., Technology Specialist, CEO of TMM Enterprises Group, Inc.
1:00–1:45 AB
Author Panelist: Discussing their books—Meet & Greet authors from across the Country—Learn the secrets for success. Facilitator: TBA
2:00–2:45 AB
Obstacle Crusher: 5 Steps to Rapid Results to Success in Business and Your Personal Life.
Presenter: Ray Wilson, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Business and Life Coach.
General Seminars and Speaker Schedule
Room 122
TIME AND ROOM TOPIC
11:00–11:45 Room 122
What You Need To Know When Seeking Capital For Your Business
Presenter: Terry Gubatan—Vermont Slauson Economic Development.
12:00–1:30 Room122
STEM/STEAM workshop for children and youth—made simple and fun. Technology Rocks for children and youth too. Participants will make a science project-- hands-on.
Presenter: Monica Guillemin, J.D., noted physician associate, (PA), novelists, and CEO of Vision Harmony, LLC.