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Published:  Sunday, March 13, 2022

Suzan Hart is known for her breakthrough strategies that help entrepreneurs, leaders and busy professionals overcome fear, navigate change and develop the mindset to respond and innovate when faced with change, conflict and crisis. The Mindset Mastery Mentor, Suzan, is also an author, inspirational speaker and master trainer.

With over 15 years of experience leading and developing teams, Suzan has delivered training in leadership development, diversity, equity and inclusion, and crisis and change management.  Five words that best describe Suzan are Integrity, Health, Freedom, Leadership and Community. Her core message is the first person we each must lead is ourselves.

Suzan knows what it takes to help her clients develop an Unstoppable Mindset!  She has created 7 Mindset Mastery Principles to equip individuals and teams with the tools to reset their thinking. Her goal is to help you develop the emotional intelligence, habits and communication skills needed to create massive results.

Suzan is committed to building a team culture where collaboration is encouraged.  She believes that our differences and unique gifts make teams stronger, and our mindset and character are the catalysts that ignite skills, shift attitudes and build relationships.   Suzan challenges teams to access the brilliance of their people by creating a culture that encourages employees to give up perfection, embrace vulnerability, and unlock their leadership potential.

 

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Empowerment Network 15 Year Anniversary featuring Magic Johnson

Timothy and Carmelita Christian, Honorary Co-Chairs for 15th Anniversary Conference

Published:  Sunday, March 13, 2022

Timothy and Carmelita Christian serve as the Honorary Co-Chairs for the 15th Anniversary Conference. The Empowerment Network thanks them for their generous support and Tim for his leadership as the Board President.

Timothy L. Christian is a film financier, producer and entrepreneur. He serves as CEO of the Omaha based film finance and production company, Night Fox Entertainment and Past-President of the Nebraska Film Association.

Formerly, Tim was Executive VP of Operations for The MixCast Network; a global distribution and entertainment platform. In this position, he helped pioneer the online video space and achieve a presence in 20+ global markets. Christian then spun-off a strategic brand development firm which executed campaigns on behalf of major media clients ranging from VIACOM to Warner Brothers Records to the Professional Sports Wives Association.

Tim has extensive experience in the entertainment industry. His start in the entertainment world came from interning for Grammy Award winning music artist and producer, Teddy Riley. His dedication and hard work afforded him increasing levels of responsibility. He ultimately found his place in business and strategic development for many record labels and artists. Christian has earned the respect of some of the biggest entertainers and executives in the music industry and is highly regarded as one that can deliver results.

Tim is the current board president of the Empowerment Network and board member for Nebraska Appleseed and the James Phillip Foster Hope Resource Center. He also serves on the Development Committee for the Malcom X Memorial Foundation. He is extremely active in his church, New Hope Apostolic Temple, serving as a Deacon and youth ministry leader. Christian also gives a large portion of his time to teenagers and young adults that need mentorship.  Tim studied Finance and Economics at The Pennsylvania State University.

Carmelita Christian is a passionate mental health professional with an innate gift for helping others reach their fullest potential. She has over a decade of experience working with adults, families, and children from all walks of life.

Carmelita specializes in crisis intervention, severe trauma, addiction, abuse, and domestic violence. Her empathetic nature has been a bridge to emotional healing for many and she relishes in seeing her clients overcome their personal hardships to prosper in all areas of their lives.

She is the owner of a thriving, mental health practice, Holistic Counseling LLC,that she started in 2014.  She earned her Masters of Counseling and Masters of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

She is also very active with their church, New Hope Apostolic Temple, and plays key roles in the community.  One of her commitments is board member for the Jesuit Academy.

Carmelita is a devoted wife and mother.  Tim and Carmelita are the proud parents of daughter, Breonna.

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Empowerment Network 15 Year Anniversary featuring Magic Johnson

Conference Schedule: 15th Anniversary Rebuilding the Village

Published:  Sunday, March 13, 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022

8:00 AM             
Special Pre-Conference Intensive
Regional and National Partner Cities (Only)

Contact Willie Barney @ wbarney@empoweromaha.com

 

5:30 PM              
Conference VIP Reception at 24th and Lake

 

Friday, May 20, 2022
Conference at CHI Health Center Omaha

 

7:00 AM              
Registration, Breakfast and Revive Black Business Expo

 

8:00 AM              
Conference Opening Session

 

8:30 AM              
Morning Keynote:  Suzan Hart
International Consultant:
Health, Wellness and Entrepreneurship

 

9:00 AM              
EmPower Talks with featuring National Strategic Advisors and Local Partners

Employment

Education

Violence Prevention

Home Ownership

Health

Arts and Revitalization

Entrepreneurship

 

10:00 AM          
BREAK and Revive Black Business Expo

 

10:15 AM            
Collaboration Breakout Sessions

Employment:
Advance Omaha! Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

Education:
Cradle to Career Solutions, Back on Track to 95%

Violence Prevention:
Omaha 360 – Past, Present and Future

Home Ownership:
Launching the Omaha 1,000 Home Owner Campaign

Health:
Moving Beyond COVID with a Holistic Approach to Health

Arts and Revitalization:
24th and Lake…The NEXT Phase

Entrepreneurship:
Black Businesses…Reaching $1 Billion in Collective Sales

 

11:15 AM            
Break and Revive Black Business Expo

 

11:30 AM            
15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Luncheon Keynote featuring Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Empowerment Champion’s Awards

EmPower Talk Introductions for Afternoon Sessions

Book Signing and Photos

Revive Black Business Expo

 

1:30 PM              
Capacity-Building Breakout Sessions

Featuring National Strategic Advisors and Local Partners

Leadership & Succession:
In and Through the Crisis

Communication:
Casting Vision and Telling Your Story

Teamwork:
Developing and Maintaining High Performing Teams

Data-driven Strategies:
Using and Presenting Data for Better Decision-making

Innovation:
Bringing Creativity and Energy to Your Organization and Efforts

Youth:
Youth Voice and Leadership in the Community

 

2:15 PM              
BREAK, Snacks and Revive Black Business Expo

 

2:30 PM              
Afternoon Keynote:  Anna Barber

National Fund Development Consultant

 

3:00 PM              
Musical Guest and
Transformation 2025: Phase II Launch

 

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Empowerment Network 15 Year Anniversary featuring Magic Johnson

Special Rates will be available at the Hilton Omaha Downtown

Published:  Sunday, March 13, 2022

The host hotel for the Empowerment Network’s 15th Anniversary Rebuilding the Village Conference featuring Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Hilton Omaha Downtown.

Stay in the heart of downtown Omaha

Hilton Omaha Downtown
1001 Cass Street
Omaha, Nebraska  68102

Find us in downtown Omaha, directly connected via sky bridge to CHI Health Event Center, a block from TD Ameritrade Ballpark, and less than a mile from the Old Market Entertainment District. We’re also an official Creighton University partner, which is just over a mile away. We have a health club and spa with an indoor pool and whirlpool.

The Hilton Omaha Downtown is just across the street from the CHI Health Center Omaha where the conference will take place.  The hotel is also minutes away from 24th and Lake where the Thursday Night VIP Reception will take place.

Reserve Your Room

 

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