As women we go above and beyond for others. We focus on the well-being of our families, friends, jobs, organizations and many other causes. We give our time, money and energy. We give, give, give.
Being givers, we tend to prioritize everything and everyone but ourselves, often neglecting our mental, physical and financial health. This is even more on display during this time of “working from home”, “schooling from home”, anxiety and uncertainty about the future.
JOIN US...
Take time out to focus on YOU for a couple of hours.
SATURDAY APRIL 18 | MAY 2 | MAY 16 @ 12 PM
Each live event will include a panel presentations/discussion, Q&A session, virtual shopping mall, and yes! A live DJ to end the event. So, join us from wherever you are - in bed, on the sofa, at the kitchen table, front porch or the pool with your favorite drink and a snack!
Please spread the word! Share with your co-workers, friends and family.
Here’s How you will
RECLAIM •
REBALANCE •
RESET…
Reclaim
Reclaim who you truly are by getting back to YOU. Learn how to take time to reflect and center yourself through discussions on mental health and emotional/spiritual health.
MENTAL HEALTH
Become more In tune with your mental health. Improve your awareness and recognize when & where to get help.
EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Prioritize your emotional health by gaining an understanding of when to decompress if you are overwhelmed and stressed. Get in touch with your mind, body and soul on a spiritual level.
Rebalance
Rebalance your financial and physical health with our expert panelists who will enlighten and challenge us to be financially empowered and improve our physical health.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Learn what you should be focused on from a financial standpoint. How do we better understand finances and its impact on our mental & physical health. How do we plan wisely in each phase of our lives.
PHYSICAL EMPOWERMENT
Address your physical health. Exercise, nutrition, benefits of a healthy lifestyle, cooking tips, Red Wine, etc .
Reset
Reset and change your perspective. Enjoy a new outlook, focus and actionable goals for your life in a panel discussion and Q&A session designed to have you learn practical and actionable tips.
NEW OUTLOOK
Learn how to go after what you desire. Today is a new day.
RENEWED FOCUS ON YOU
Focus on where you are and where you want to be.
SET NEW GOALS
Set attainable and rewarding Personal and professional goals.
Meet our guest panelists & hosts
This year’s conference will feature experts in mental & physical health, mentoring, and finances. They were carefully chosen to speak to this year’s theme of Reclaim, Rebalance, Reset.
Rochelle Gapere is an Attorney, Happiness Coach and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters, Rochelle has mastered the art of living life fully and passionately.
JWOF 2020 WEC panelist, Dr. Maxine A. Ruddock is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in both Florida and New York. She is the founder and clinical director of Comprehensive Psychological & Assessment Services (CPAS), a mental health practice dedicated to providing mental health and wellness services to adults, children, couples and families.
JWOF 2020 WEC panelist, Nicole Chaplin, aka The Fitness Rockstar™ is a Mom-Preneur, Master Personal Trainer who’s certified in boxing, TRX, kickboxing, group exercise, and kettle bells.
JWOF 2020 WEC panelist, Patricia Thompson is a pioneer in the field of nutrition, she learned early on that a successful and interesting career practicing dietetics in the Caribbean would require thinking outside the box.
JWOF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Panelist, Ruth Lawrence panelist, Ruth Lawrence is a young woman who has spent over a decade giving her life to servicing her country in the area of youth development. panelist, David Mullings is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital Partners, an alternative asset management firm; additionally, he is a Managing Partner for Latin America and the Caribbean at Green Street Trust International, a financial services firm.
Nicole McLaren Campbell is an entrepreneur, strategist, educator, speaker, Amazon best-selling author and founder of the Goal Accelerator Club. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of London's Schools of Advanced Study and African and Oriental Studies.
JWOF 2020 WEC panelist, Denique Ferguson, recovering know-it-all and inveterate nerd has an MSc. in Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCID), and she’s not afraid to use it. Denique currently hones her craft as a Senior Service Designer at the SlashRoots Foundation
JWOF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Panelist, Ruth Lawrence panelist, Ruth Lawrence is a young woman who has spent over a decade giving her life to servicing her country in the area of youth development.
Introducing Susan Lycett Davis, a Professor Emeritus and HR/Organizational Leadership Consultant. Susan also writes, performs and is a sought after, keynote and motivational speaker. A JWOF member and a moderator at the 2019 Women’s Empowerment Conference, will serve as the host of the 2020 Virtual Conference on May 16 2020.
Introducing Maxine Reyes a decorated U.S. Army Captain (retired, December 2017), was a panelist on the Mentoring discussion at 2019 Women’s Empowerment Conference and will serve as the host of the 2020 Virtual Conference over 3 weekends, April, 18, May 2, May 16 2020.
Shop the JWOF Virtual Mall!
SHOPPING! Shopping! Shopping!
Below, please view the list (in no specific order) of some of our most popular vendors, who over the years have supported the Jamaican Women of Florida events and particularly, our annual conferences, offering their wide range of exciting products.
This year, despite the challenge we all face in the Corona Virus Pandemic, these vendors have once again decided to support us and be a part of our virtual conference as together we battle the ‘new norm’ of life in this pandemic.
Please take time to browse their websites for their wonderful range of product offerings. And please, feel free to purchase if the mind gives you to do so.
vendors include:
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Photos from the 2019 Women’s Empowerment Conference