SUITS, STILETTOS AND LIPSTICK AWARDS FIVE HONOREES OF THE
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERDHIP AWARD AT
THE 5TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
A 2-day SASSY conference inspiring women to “DREAM IT! LIVE IT! BE IT!” Sept. 9th-10th
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – July 5, 2016 – Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick, Inc. (SSL)— a national women’s empowerment and leadership organization with over 4,000 members— is proud to announce the 5th Annual Empowerment and Leadership Conference’s keynote speakers. Themed “The SASSY Revolution: Dream it! Live it! Be It!”, the 2-day conference will take place on Friday-Saturday, September 9th -10th, 2016, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316). Register now at SSLwomen.com.
Each year, SSL honors prominent women who have redefined the rules of leadership and success. This year’s 2016 SSL distinguished International Women’s Leadership honorees are Kathleen Cannon, CEO of United Way-Broward; Captain Patricia Cole (USN Retired), who currently serves as the Deputy Director, Transition Center for Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) in Washington D.C.; Peggy Fucci, President/CEO of OneWorld Properties, an acclaimed international real estate strategist and broker; Constance Jones, Emmy Nominated Award-Winning News Anchor/TV Personality & Reporter at WPLG-ABC Local 10 News in Miami; Dr. Traci Lynn, top direct selling expert and Founder/CEO of Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry; and Mary Wong, President of Office Depot Foundation.
During the conference, 1,000 SASSY and professional women (and smart men) from around the globe can expect a general session, breakout sessions, an exhibitors’ hall, and a silent auction benefiting women in the military through United Way of Broward County-Mission United. Karina Iglesias from NBC’s #1 TV show, “The Voice” will provide live entertainment. 101.5 Lite FM’s morning show host, Julie Guy, will emcee for the 3rd year in a row.
Celebrity keynote speakers are: Lisa Oz, writer, producer, entrepreneur and current editor at large of the new Hearst magazine, Dr. Oz, The Good Life, and host of the Lisa Oz Show; Mark Sanborn, corporate leadership guru and author of the international bestseller “The Fred Factor;” and SSL Founder Dr. Elizabeth King, Chief Inspiration Officer, wellness expert, author, and motivational speaker. Among the 23 noted speakers and panelists are Captain Lee Rosbach, from Bravo’s series, “Below Deck”, Dr. Lanalee Araba Sam, Director of Women’s Health at Florida Medical Center and Barb Schmidt, Founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.
“We are very excited to be taking our conference to the next level and for all of the buzz it is creating”, says Dr. Elizabeth King. “Partners like the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and Visitors Bureau understand our mission and share our commitment to empower women to live a healthy, happy, balanced, purposeful life,” she continued.
The SASSY Revolution is powered by Hello Sunny and the Lipstick Foundation with support from UPS, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Billy’s Stone Crab, and media partners like Lite FM, 102.7 The Beach, TravelHost Magazine, Think Magazine and Natural Awakenings along with other sponsors.
For more information, registration, hotel accommodations, exhibitor application and sponsorship opportunities, visit SSLWomen.com or call (954) 903-9426.
MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Dunn, MD Marketing Network, press@mdmarketingnetwork.com, or (786) 728-7867
ABOUT STILETTOS, SUITS AND LIPSTICK
SSL is a national women’s empowerment and leadership organization with over 4,000 members. SSL has started a revolution for SASSY (Smart, Assertive, Strategic, Selfless and Young-at-heart) women who want it all. The organization’s secret sauce is creating very unique experiences through their monthly networking events, webinars, retreats, social media conversations and annual conference which foster deep connections among its members and address topics that promote personal, professional and spiritual growth. Although the organization is women focused, men are welcomed to join and attend the events.
