Smart & Sexy 2023: PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR

TLRH and ACDN will host Smart & Sexy 2023: Present and Accounted For on March 17, 2022.  The event will take place at the Kirkwood Adams Community Center, 1100 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870!  Mark your calendar and get ready for an empowering day!  This year's event is co-sponsored by the Halifax Community College, Small Business Center. 

Guest Speakers include:

Our Keynote speaker is Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree.  Dr. McCree is the former Athletic Director at North Carolina Central University.  She is a trailblazer and visionary who empowers women to show up powerfully and confidently.  

Ms. Vendetta Reynolds returns as our Emcee, after inspiring our attendees in 2022.  She is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in adult education and training.  She is an accomplished, retired military leader and motivator who is committed to building community and families.   She loves live theater, reading, listening to music, adventure, traveling, connecting with like-minded spirits, peaceful days, and laughing out loud.

Ms. Linda Hogan has more than 35 years’ of experience leading strategic learning and business performance improvement in Fortune 100 companies and in coaching individuals to create and implement a compelling vision for success.   She uses a proven process to achieve results for both individuals and organizations.  Ms. Kayla Taylor is Kayla Taylor is the Community Outreach Director of Vidant North, Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiatives.  She is a proven community leader and Advocate for social change.  Ms. Myra Belgreat is an educator, community advocate, and entrepreneur with a vision for helping build an inclusive and prosperous Roanoke Valley.