Good Soil Forum 2024
This gathering brought together visionary leaders and change-makers under one campus, weaving a tapestry of innovative ideas and transformative strategies to drive systemic change. With a shared commitment to inclusive growth, the 2024 forum fostered collaboration and empowers a collective agenda for impactful, sustainable transformation.
Location
AT&T Performing Arts Center
2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Date
June 13-15, 2024
Speakers
30+ experts
AccoMmodation
Keynote Speakers
Interactive workshops and activities designed to foster creativity and amplify entrepreneurial endeavors
T.D. Jakes
Event Organizer
Tabitha Brown
Event Organizer
T.D. Jakes
Event Organizer
Our SPeakers & hosts
Meet our 2024 Good Soil Forum participants
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T.D. Jakes
Founder and Chairman
T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Pinky Cole Hayes
Founder & Owner of Slutty Vegan
Tabitha Brown
Emmy Award Winning Actress
NYT Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur
Charles D. King
Founder & CEO, MACRO
Tashara Parker
4x Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Founder of Loud Women Lead
Arian Simone
Co-founder & CEO
of the Fearless Fund
April Stallworth
Chief of Staff
at TDJ Enterprises LLP
Arisha Smith
Chief Digital Officer
at Camille Rose Naturals
Bryetta Calloway
Senior Marketing Executive and Growth Catalyst
Autumn Yarbrough
Founder & CEO at Nu Standard™ | CBY Beauty Inc.
Beverly Robinson
Senior Executive Assistant
at T.D. Jakes Ministries
Bob Greene
President & CEO, NAIC
Bobby Robinson
Intellectual Property Attorney
at Maynard Nexsen PC
Branden Polk
Director, Strategic Initiatives at Stand Together
Craig J. Lewis
Founder and CEO of Gig Wage
Booker T. Washington
CEO at Techie Homes, Inc.
Denise Huginnie
President - Impact Focus
Cliff Worley
Senior Director of Growth
Marketing at Kapor Capital
Cynthia Nevels
Managing Director of Integrality, LLC
Ethan Daly
Director, Strategic Initiatives at Stand Together
Darian Hall
Co-Founder of HealHaus
Erica Davis
Founder & CEO, Annie Admin
Erica Miles
Senior Consultant, SVP: Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo
Felecia Hatcher
CEO at Black Ambition Prize
Frank Holland
Anchor of "Worldwide Exchange"
at CNBC
Fonta Gilliam
CEO & Founder - Wellthi Technologies
Gina Paige
CEO of AfricanAncestry.com
Gary Brown
Team Executive Administrator at T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Chief Medical Officer at Verywell
Dr. Jay Barnett
DHA Mental Health Expert
Mental Health Therapist & Professor at Texas Tech
Dr. Joynicole Martinez
President & Chief Advancement and Innovation Officer at Rising Tide Capital
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Jhael Hakimian
Senior Learning Manager at Stand Together Foundation
Michelle Williams
Vice President of Texas Strategy for MassChallenge
Kareem Cook
Co-Founder at Naturade
Wallstreet Trapper
Entrepreneur and Financial Revolutionary
Marquis Boone
Founder of Marquis Boone Enterprises LLC
Mikaila Ulmer
Social entrepreneur, Bee Ambassador, Educator and Student.
Michael Phillips
Chief Operating Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Mitsu Frazier
Senior Vice President and Executive Dean, WGU College of Business
Nicole Elam
President & CEO of the National Bankers Association
Ryan Robertson
President of Trust Marketing & Communication Inc.
Randall Bryant
President/CEO at Politics United Marketing
Ryan Chappell
Brand & Marketing at Google
Holly Burrow
CEO of eqALL
Geoff Grubb
Reviews Specialist at ZenBusiness PBC
Stephanie Grenald
Senior Vice President,
Deputy General Counsel
Cassie Haelen
Software Channel Sales at Palo Alto Software
Tamara Spinner
President at WHTWRKS Inc.
Tiara Henderson
CRE Diverse Segments Leader and CIB Head of Women's Segment
Tarsha Hearns
Senior Director of Dallas Entrepreneur Center at Redbird
Terrence Maiden
CEO at Russell Glenn
TeQuila Cooper-Shabazz
CEO & Managing Partner
at Qui Support Solutions
Warren Luckett
Founder & Managing Partner
at Black Restaurant Week
Akwete Tyimbe
Co-Founder of the Pan African Connection
Cliff Johnson
McDonald's Owner & Operator
Benjamin Vann
Founder & CEO at Impact Ventures
Byron Sanders
President & CEO of Big Thought
Harrison Blair
President & CEO of Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Williams
Director at City of Dallas
Small Business Center
Schedule & Map
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Fireside Chat: Orchestrating Growth - Achieving Full Circle
Plenary Session #1
Plenary Session #2
Premiere & Legacy Luncheon
Seed Pitch Competition powered by Wells Fargo
Fireside Chat: The Melody of Entrepreneurship
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Access to Capital: Orchestrating Financial Flourish
Finding Flow: Mastering the Rhythm of Wellness Entrepreneurship
Premiere & Legacy Luncheon
Wellthi: Funding Your Business
Unpacking Innovation: 'What's Now' and 'What's Next'
ZenBusiness: Getting in Tune: Ten Things To Do Before You Start
LivePlan: Writing Your Song
Market Readiness Sonata: Striking the Right Chords with Consumers
The Sound of Support
Securing Your Foundation: Intellectual Property and Legal Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The REAL in Real Estate
Keeping The Beat Going: Multigenerational Entrepreneurship
AI for Harvest
*Schedule is subject to change
GSF Hangouts
Join us offsite for a specific breakout based on your interests.
ACCOMMODATION
Last day to book: May 16, 2024
Special rates $169 - $179
Book your hotel room for The Good Soil Conference with this special group rate at the Westin Downtown Dallas (1201 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202). For questions, please call Westin at +1 972-584-6650
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Schedule DEtails
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson Book Signing
Good Soil Forum Hangouts - Business Plan Competitors
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABA822A6FACF8-49923471-good#/
ZenBusiness: Getting in Tune: Ten Things To Do Before You Start
Wellthi: Funding Your Business
Unpacking Innovation: 'What's Now' and 'What's Next'
LivePlan: Writing Your Song
Plenary Session #4
Good Soil Forum Hangouts - Real Estate
Hosted by T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures
Good Soil Forum Hangouts - Technology
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABA822A6FACF8-49923471-good#/
hosted by MassChallenge
Good Soil Forum Hangouts - Arts & Entertainment
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABA822A6FACF8-49923471-good#/
Good Soil Forum Hangouts - Healthcare
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABA822A6FACF8-49923471-good#/
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Premiere & Legacy Luncheon
VIP Luncheon
VIP Luncheon
Marketplace (open to public)
Event Concludes
Securing Your Foundation: Intellectual Property and Legal Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The Sound of Support
Grow Lounge
Financial Session Q&A
Food Trucks
Grow Lounge
Marketplace (open to public)
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Solstice Soiree - VIP, Premiere & Legacy Circle Guests
Grow Lounge
Plenary Session #2
Plenary Session #1
Welcome and Plenary
Fireside Chat: Orchestrating Growth - Achieving Full Circle
Grow Lounge
Seed Pitch Competition powered by Wells Fargo
Fireside Chat: The Melody of Entrepreneurship
Plenary Sessions Start
Plenary Session #3
GS Merch Shop Opens
Finding Flow: Mastering the Rhythm of Wellness Entrepreneurship
Stand Together Panel
AI for Harvest
We will delve into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be harnessed to fuel entrepreneurship, foster economic growth, and uplift underserved communities. AI is not just a technological advancement; it is a powerful tool that can address some of the most pressing challenges faced by underserved communities, creating opportunities for innovation and economic empowerment.
Speakers’ Panel:
Cliff Worley, Sr. Director of Portfolio Growth Marketing at Kapor Capital
Angela Benton, American businesswoman and Entrepreneur
Market Readiness Sonata: Striking the Right Chords with Consumers
Unveil the secrets of effectively positioning your product or service in the market. Dive into market research, branding, and the art of striking chords with your target audience, ensuring your messaging resonates deeply.
Speakers’ Panel:
Moderated by Tamara Spinner of WHTWRKS Inc.
Registration and Check in
Welcome & Intro
Access to Capital: Orchestrating Financial Flourish
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on securing funding for your entrepreneurial journey. Learn the art of crafting compelling pitches, navigating investment landscapes, and harmonizing your financial strategies for long-term success and cooperative efforts to build back Black Wall Street.
Speakers’ Panel:
Bob Greene, President & CEO at National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Nicole Elam, President & CEO at National Bankers Association
Felecia Hatcher, CEO at Black Ambition Prize
Isabel Guzman, 27th Administrator of Small Business Administration (SBA)
Moderated by Frank Holland of CNBC
Registration & Check-In
Intro to Fireside Chat
Premiere & Legacy Luncheon
The REAL in Real Estate
This will be a Deep Dive Collective Impact Workshop on Entrepreneurship in the Real Estate Industry. This workshop is designed to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders who are passionate about harnessing the power of entrepreneurship to drive positive change in the real estate sector, particularly in commercial real estate brokerage, lending and creative placemaking.
Speakers’ Panel:
Terrance Maiden, CEO at Russell Glen Company
Booker T. Washington, CEO & Founder of Techie Homes Inc.
Keeping The Beat Going: Multigenerational Entrepreneurship
This conversation will be an insightful panel discussion that explores the rich tapestry of multigenerational entrepreneurship and how it harmonizes the rhythms of the past, present, and future. In an era where innovation meets tradition, this panel delves deep into the dynamics, challenges, and triumphs of businesses that span generations.
Speakers’ Panel:
Warren Luckett, Branwar Wines
Eden Bridgeman Skelnar, Ebony Magazine
Ryan Robertson
Autumn Yarbrough
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
GET MORE WITH GOOD SOIL HQ
Join our rapidly evolving ecosystem and community of collaborative entrepreneurs.
Harvest With Us
Dynamic and supportive environment for various stages of the entrepreneurial journeys.
Targeted Collaboration
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs across the globe, breaking down geographical barriers and restrictions.
What is the Good Soil Forum?
The Good Soil Forum is a premier conference that brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to share resources, network, and grow their businesses. It includes workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and a pitch competition.
When and where is the Good Soil Forum held?
The Good Soil Forum will occur from June 13-15, 2024, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. Hangouts are on 13th, and programming commences on the 14th.
How do I register for the Good Soil Forum?
You can register for the Good Soil Forum by visiting our registration page.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, there is a registration fee to attend the Good Soil Forum. Please visit our registration page for details on pricing and early bird discounts
Can I transfer my registration to someone else if I can’t attend?
Yes, you can transfer your registration to another person. Please contact our support team at harvesters@goodsoilmovement.com to facilitate the transfer.
What can I expect at the Good Soil Forum?
The Good Soil Forum features keynote speeches from industry leaders, interactive workshops, networking sessions, a marketplace, and a pitch competition for entrepreneurs.
Who are the keynote speakers?
This year’s keynote speakers include Tabitha Brown, Pinky Cole, T.D. Jakes, Charles D. King, Arian Simone, and Gina Paige. For a complete list of speakers, please visit our speakers page
Will there be networking opportunities?
Yes, the Good Soil Forum includes multiple networking sessions to help you connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
What is the Seed Capital Pitch Competition?
The Seed Capital Pitch Competition is where selected entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win seed funding and mentorship.
How can I participate in the pitch competition?
To participate in the pitch competition, you must apply by June 1. Visit our Seed Capital Pitch Competition page for eligibility criteria and application details;
What are the prizes for the pitch competition?
Prizes include $200,000 for first place, $100,000 for second place, $75,000 for third place, $75,000 for the best from Dallas, and $50,000 for the most improved. Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Are there hotel accommodations available for attendees?
Yes, we have partnered with several hotels near the event venue to offer discounted rates for attendees. Please visit our event page for more information and booking details.
Is parking available at the event venue?
Yes, parking is available at the event venue. [Include details about parking fees, if applicable.] For information about parking at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, please visit their website. For information about parking at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, please visit their website. Additional surface-level parking, garages, and options are found here.
What are the security measures in place for the event?
You can find the full procedure document HERE
Will food be available during the event?
Yes, food will be available during the event. For all guests, this includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Our food truck vendors include G Texas Catering, Smokin Ace BBQ, Brick and Ember, Carpenter's Mobile Bistro, and So Icy, offering a variety of cuisines, including seafood, BBQ, pizza, American cuisine, and desserts. VIP, Premier, and Legacy Circle guests can access exclusive dining opportunities.
Will Wi-Fi be provided at the event?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests. Please use the following network
Network Name: VISITING
Password: Vi$iting24!
Is the event recommended for children?
No, the event is not recommended for children.
What should I bring to the event?
We recommend bringing business cards, a notebook or laptop for taking notes, and an open mind for networking and learning opportunities. The dress code is business casual.
How can I contact the event organizers if I have more questions?
You can contact us via email at harvesters@goodsoilmovement.com. Our team is here to help with any questions you may have.
Where can I find updates about the event?
For the latest updates, download Good Soil HQ, follow us on social media, and check our website regularly.
