Signature Events
Celebrate YOU! A Women’s Conference
The 2026 Celebrate YOU! Women’s Conference will take place at the Douglasville Conference Center on June 3–4, 2026.
Celebrate YOU! is dedicated to empowering women to THRIVE by nurturing well-being through self-advocacy, self-care, and self-awareness.
This expanded, two-day experience will include a VIP reception with exclusive access to our keynote speaker, dynamic breakout sessions, inspiring presenters, and a vibrant business showcase highlighting opportunities to support local women-owned businesses. The event will also feature our annual Celebrate-HER Women’s Awards, engaging sessions, great food, meaningful connections, and plenty of fun!
Timeline:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 2:00 PM – Registration/Business Showcase Opens
- 2:30 PM – Breakout Sessions Begin
- 5:00 PM – Cocktail Reception
- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Celebrate-HER Women’s Awards
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 8:00 AM – Registration/ Business Showcase Opens
- 8:30 AM – Breakout Sessions & VIP Reception (Concurrent)
- 9:30 AM – Keynote Speaker
- 11:30 AM – Event Concludes
Date:
June 3-4, 2026
Location:
Douglasville Conference Center
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
BRUNCH SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
AWARD SPONSOR
SIGNATURE DRINK SPONSOR
BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSOR
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
- Premium exhibit location in the ballroom area including one 6’ table and two chairs
- Four (4) 2-Day general admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and Meals
- Two tickets will have VIP access to Meet & Greet with speaker prior to Brunch.
- Opportunity to use your staff for check-in of attendees on both days
- Premium exhibit location in the lobby
- One 6’ table and two chairs will be provided
- Two (2) 2-day general admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and Meals.
- Exclusive opportunity to have company logo on gift given to each attendee attending Day 1 and the Celebrate-HER Awards
- Premium exhibit location in the lobby and opportunity to distribute gifts
- One 6’ table and two chairs will be provided
- Two (2) 2-Day general admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and Meals.
- Exclusive opportunity to have company logo on gift given to each attendee attending Day 2 and the CelebrateYOU Brunch
- Premium exhibit location in the lobby and opportunity to distribute gifts
- One 6’ table and two chairs will be provided
Two (2) 2-Day general admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards and Brunch.
$1,500 (INVESTOR)
$2,000 (NON-INVESTOR)
- Premium exhibit location in the ballroom area including one 6’ table and two chairs
- Two (2) 2-Day general admission tickets –– includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and food.
Put your brand at the center of connection and comfort. Sponsor the lounge area where attendees go to recharge—whether it’s their devices, their energy, or their conversations. This high-traffic space offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with rest, networking, and meaningful moments throughout the conference.
- Prominent logo placement in Networking Lounge
- Opportunity to provide branded items for distribution in Networking Lounge
- Two (2) 2-Day VIP admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and meals.
$1,500 (INVESTOR)
$2,000 (NON INVESTOR)
- Naming sponsorship of Cocktail Hour prior to Celebrate-HER Awards
- Opportunity to ‘decorate’ Cocktail Hour section with company promotional products.
- Two (2) 2-Day VIP admission tickets – includes admission, attendee gifts at Celebrate-HER Awards, Brunch and meals.
$300 - INVESTOR
$600 – NON – INVESTOR
Opportunity to interact with decision makers and potential customers at a cost-effective rate for the 2-Day Conference.
- Demonstrate products and services with opportunity for immediate sales
- Create brand awareness and build your customer database
- 10x10 powered exhibit area in the ballroom including one 6’ table and two chairs
$200 - INVESTOR
$500 – NON – INVESTOR
- Opportunity to interact with decision makers and potential customers at a cost-effective rate for the 2-Day Conference
- Demonstrate products and services with opportunity for on-site sales
- Create brand awareness and build your customer database
- 10x10 exhibit area in the ballroom including one 6’ table and two chairs
$50 - INVESTOR
$150 – NON- INVESTOR
Help us “dress up” our event!
This year our Chamber investors reserve the opportunity to create a unique centerpiece to be displayed on one of the tables during the conference. Since seating is not assigned at this event, attendees often pick their table by the centerpiece that they like the best, in hopes that at the end of the event, they’ll be going home with it as a door prize.
Meet our Speaker - Monica Pearson
Monica Pearson is the first woman and the first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta Georgia, where she worked for 37 years at the leading station, WSB-TV. She has won 33 Southern Regional and local Emmy Awards for reporting, anchoring and her Closeups celebrity interview shows.
When she retired in 2012, she was honored on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by the bipartisan delegation of the State of Georgia for her years of service on and off the air to improve the lives of the citizens of Georgia.
Monica now writes, produces and hosts an Emmy Award nominated hour-long personality interview show, Monica Pearson One on One on Atlanta News First and Peachtree TV.
Monica calls retirement, “re-wirement” and now is a voice over artist, public speaker, emcee, and spokesperson.
She is a native of Louisville, KY with a BA from the University of Louisville and a MA from the University of Georgia, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude at the age of 67. She also has honorary doctorate degrees from Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, Oglethorpe University, American Bible University and Young Harris College.
Monica has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since 1966 and is a Life member. She has established a journalism scholarship through the Educational Advancement Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is a member of the 103-year-old Kappa Omega Chapter in Southwest Atlanta and is President of the Ivy Community Foundation.
Monica is married to John E. Pearson Sr and has a daughter and bonus son.
Meet our Breakout Session Speakers
Kenya Elder is the Vice President of Leadership Learning and Development at Lead180Coaching & Consulting, where she designs and delivers leadership development programs that strengthen teams and improve performance. She works with organizations across sectors to align leadership practices with strategy and execution.
Kenya previously served in the Douglas County School System as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Executive Director of Communications, and Director of Professional Learning. In these roles, she led system-wide initiatives focused on leadership development,
communication, and program implementation.
She began her career as an educator and advanced through school, district, and state
leadership roles, including positions with the Georgia Department of Education in evaluation and
research. Her work has focused on program effectiveness, leadership development, and
supporting organizations in achieving measurable outcomes.
Kenya brings a practical, results-driven approach to leadership and is committed to helping
individuals and teams lead with clarity, accountability, and purpose.
Rochelle Byrd is a transformational leader, AI strategist, and keynote speaker who is redefining what leadership looks like for women in the age of innovation.
After serving over two decades in the United States Army, Rochelle rose through the ranks in a male dominated environment leading with resilience, precision, and purpose. But her journey wasn’t just about military excellence. It was forged through real life adversity: personal loss, rebuilding after devastation, navigating single motherhood, and rising again with unshakable determination.
Today, Rochelle stands at the intersection of leadership, technology, and empowerment.
As the Co founder of Elev8 Intelligence and AspiraHer Inc., she equips women leaders, executives, and organizations with the tools to transition from burnout to bold, using the power of artificial intelligence, personal branding, and strategic leadership. Her work helps high performing women stop building everyone else’s vision and finally build their own. Known for her commanding presence and relatable storytelling, Rochelle delivers more than motivation she delivers transformation and execution.
Dr. Deborah “Dr. DJ” Johnson-Blake — widely recognized as The Time Management Diva® — is an award-winning author, dynamic keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and CEO of The Writing Pad, LLC. She specializes in helping individuals and organizations reclaim their time, boost productivity, and eliminate the overwhelm of competing priorities. Her signature coaching and training programs empower busy professionals to turn time management into a lifestyle of sustainable success.
Dr. DJ’s impact extends beyond her business. As an associate professor and research chair at Liberty University, she was the inaugural recipient of the Faculty Service-with Excellence Award and continues to inspire students through her passion for leadership and lifelong learning. She is also a best-selling author of 52 Time Management H.A.C.K.S., where she reveals how to assess your habits, strengthen your focus, and transform your daily routines into a lifestyle of efficiency and purpose.
A champion for women’s leadership and community empowerment, Dr. DJ plays a pivotal role in the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) as its current National District I Vice President, and was named the ABWA 2021 American Business Woman, a national recognition for her sustained excellence in leadership and service.
Dr. Danielle Green-Watson is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, accomplished entrepreneur, and dynamic women’s empowerment speaker with over 15 years of excellence in healthcare and business leadership. As the owner of thriving podiatric medical practices serving Douglasville and Hiram, Georgia, she has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and visionary leadership.Expanding her mission beyond medicine, Dr. Watson is also the owner of a luxury medical pedicure spa specializing in medically safe pedicures, where wellness, beauty, and innovation meet. In addition, she leads in service as President of the Acey Deucy Podiatric Caucus and is the owner of Watson Prime Real Estate, reflecting her passion for wealth building and legacy creation.A faith-driven leader, devoted wife to a retired veteran, and proud mother of two, Dr. Watson inspires women to transform self-doubt into strategy, confidence, and income. Her journey from physician to multi-business owner is a testament to the power of faith, discipline, and fearless execution. Through her message, she empowers women to silence limiting beliefs, step boldly into purpose, and create the life and wealth they deserve.
Ms Christie Williams owns The Self-Esteem School and helps women be themselves. That includes goals, personality, beauty, and authenticity. In her signature Authentic Confidence program, she works with women 1:1 to ensure their daily life matches with the goals they truly want and make adjustments to achieve this. This result is accomplished through a combination of strategy, mindset, and calming the nervous system. Through her programs and events, she’s coached hundreds of women to reconnect with themselves and reveal a renewed sense on commitment and satisfaction their daily life. You can schedule a consultation for the Authentic Confidence program, at www.mschristiewilliams.com