THE CONFERENCE FOR HIGH IMPACT WOMEN
GET ATLANTA TICKETS
meet fellow women-owned businesses that can help you level up in your career
FOCU$ED IS FINALLY HERE
…and it is brought to you by real legit successful female founders
we’re not doing fluff. we’re not wasting time. we’re giving you tricks, tips & hacks.
Need more info? Here’s a taste…
2 Epic Fireside Chats
20 Inspiring Speakers
10 Mentor Tables
Business Marketplace
Complimentary Headshots
Coffee + Grab & Go Snacks + Boxed Lunch + Bevs
EPIC Networking and Happy Hour to Close the Day
Panels, Sessions, Q&As!
click to find out more about our Boost your Businss Giveaway in partnership with KNOW Cares
The best part of FOCU$ED was being surrounded by successful business owners who have been there and done it. They shared invaluable insights and nuggets of wisdom that I can use to become a successful business owner myself.
-Nicole Peternel, Former FOCU$ED Attendee
The FOCU$ED Conference, powered by KNOW is back for a 5th year! Join us for an explosive day on business building, growing and scaling.
Grab your business besties… bring your business cards… and get ready to make that money, honey!
and that’s not all…
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS GRANT IS BACK
KNOW Cares, in partnership with KNOW Women, is honored to announce a $50,000+ grant opportunity filled with cash and services for three female-founded businesses in fast growing early stages.
Saturday, August 22nd, 9am-4pm
The Creamery Studios and The Bakery Cowork
1550 Southland Cir NW Ste H, Atlanta
KNOW is committed to connecting high-achieving women and helping take their businesses to the next level. FOCU$ED is a catalyst for expansion, connection, and up-leveling. It’s THE PLACE for women in 0-5 years in business or $0-500k in revenue.
20 SPEAKERS | 10 MENTORS | $50,000 GRANT GIVEAWAY
Your Hosts
SARAH BENKEN FOUSHEE
CEO & Publisher | KNOW Women
DR. CHYNA BETHLEY
Rich University | Kingdom Wealth Builder
BRITTANY ACEVEDO
Elite Network | KNOW Women
Your Speakers
MELODY TAYLOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING – CNN
Beyond the Broadcast
JILLIAN MURPHY
MASTER SALES TRAINER
Close More Sales
CRYSTAL HADNOTT
$1B CAPITAL LEADER, 200+ MARATHON FINISH
Success You Can Sustain for the ‘Long Run’
S. MICHELLE FOYE
FOUNDER OF PRÉCIS BRAND OF COMPANIES
Legacy of Wealth
JOI MEBANE
FOUNDER OF THE LOOK BY JOI
Framing your Brand
CHEF DANA DUMAS
HOSPITALITY FOUNDER, CULINARY ENTREPRENEUR
Ready to Launch? Where’s the Money?
MELINDA JACKSON
THE ART OF TELLING YOUR STORY
Melinda Jackson Public Relations | brand strategist behind GRAMMY, EMMY, and PRSA award-winning campaigns.
KIMBERLY BOYD
THE ART OF TELLING YOUR STORY
Founder of Strategic Clarity with 35+ years of driving organizational growth
TIA BUCKHAM WHITE
THE ART OF TELLING YOUR STORY
Founder & CEO of Notre Internationale, forbes featuree, and industry leader
TRISHA STETZEL
THE ART OF TELLING YOUR STORY
Navy veteran, Founder of ResultsXtreme Business Solutions, Author, and Podcaster
AMBER BATCHELOR
MAKE THAT MONEY HONEY: DIVERSIFY YOUR REVENUE
CEO & Managing Partner of Batchelor & Bradley Insights Group, architect of $1B+ in economic impact.
RAVEN WATSON
MAKE THAT MONEY HONEY: DIVERSIFY YOUR REVENUE
President & CEO of Uptown Homecare & Pulse Staffing, building people-first healthcare empires
CHERINA ROWAND
MAKE THAT MONEY HONEY: DIVERSIFY YOUR REVENUE
Investor, Restaurateur & Co-Founder of The Rowand Group & OneStop Taxes
LIBBY COLE
MAKE THAT MONEY HONEY: DIVERSIFY YOUR REVENUE
Founder, leadership strategist and communication expert
JAMARRION TABOR
MAKE THAT MONEY HONEY: DIVERSIFY YOUR REVENUE
Serial entrepreneur, childcare expert, and Founder of Georgia’s Best 24 Hour Childcare & Georgia’s Best Haven Group Homes
DANIELLE DAVIS
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS & MAKING THE ASK
Southwest Lead at J.P. Morgan and Inclusive Banker with 25+ years in finance
ERIKA BAEZ GRIMES
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS & MAKING THE ASK
Co-CEO of Silver Tsunami Transitions, Founder of The BPH Group, and award-winning M&A advisor
DR. MIA YOUNG
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS & MAKING THE ASK
Founder & CEO of Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy and The Kingdom Business Ecosystem
JULIA WHITE
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS & MAKING THE ASK
Tax strategist with 15+ years of turning financial complexity into wealth-building opportunities
CARRITA TANNER CLOUD
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS & MAKING THE ASK
Founder & CEO of Creativity Justified, Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree, and award winning storyteller
SEJAL PATEL
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Social Media Strategist behind brands like eBay, Samsung, and Upwork
DENISE SMITH
AI TECHNOLOGY
Chief Innovation Officer at AI InnoVision, Certified AI Strategist and Technology Visionary
EMILY PARKS
ORGANIZE. SCALE. IMPACT
Entrepreneur, Productivity Strategist, & Keynote Speaker
TRISHA STETZEL
ALL THING PODCASTING
Navy veteran, Founder of ResultsXtreme Business Solutions, Author, and Podcaster
WHITNEY WHITLOCK
BUILDING HR SYSTEMS
Founder, HR & culture Strategist and Systems Architect
LIBBY COLE
NAVIGATING CONFLICT
Founder, leadership strategist and communication expert
KHALILA FOOKS
SEO FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Founder, Brand SearchWorks
ROSEZENA J. PEIRCE
BRAND DEALS & LICENSING
AKA “the Biz Lawyer,” CEO of R.J. Pierce Law Group, P.C., one of the country’s fastest-growing trademark law firms.
ASHLEY WALTERS
ALL THINGS CONTRACTS
Founder of The Walter Law Group, specializing in family, business, and personal injury law
ESME ŪNSAL
Meet YOUnique Socials in the Marketplace for all things Social Media
S. ORINTHIA DUNCAN
Meet MetaKonnects in the Marketplace for all things Automations
THE AGENDA
Morning Session: Brand. Built. Broadcast.
9:00a – Doors Open | Mingle | Coffee & Bites | Visit the Marketplace + Headshots
10:00 a – Conference Opening with Sarah Benken Foushee, KNOW Founder
-
-
-
- Sales Cure Everything with KNOW CEO: Sarah Benken Foushee
- Close More Sales with Jillian Murphy
- Panel: Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling Your Story
- Fireside Chat: The Story Behind Cupcake Mafia & The Icing Agency with Mary Seats
- Interview: Beyond the Broadcast with Melody Taylor of CNN
- Success You Can Sustain for the ‘Long Run’ with Crystal Hadnott
-
-
— LUNCH BREAK —
12:00p -Mentor Power Hour | Visit Marketplace + Headshots
Afternoon Session: “MAKE THE MONEY” Earn it. Raise it. Multiply it.
1:00p – Afternoon Welcome Back
-
-
-
- Fireside Chat: Smart Money with the Queen of AI, Alicia Lyttle
- Panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Getting the Ask
- Panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue
- 2:30p – Announce the Winner of the Boost Business Grant
-
-
SPECIAL ENCORE SESSION
3:00p – Interactive Workshop with The Queen of AI
Morning Session: Brand. Built. Broadcast.
9:00a – Doors Open | Mingle | Coffee & Bites | Visit the Marketplace + Headshots
10:00 a – Conference Opening with Sarah Benken Foushee, KNOW Founder
Sales Cure Everything with KNOW CEO: Sarah Benken Foushee
Close More Sales with Jillian Murphy
Panel: Strut Your Stuff: The Art of Telling Your Story
Fireside Chat: The Story Behind Cupcake Mafia & The Icing Agency with Mary Seats
Interview: Beyond the Broadcast with Melody Taylor of CNN
Success You Can Sustain for the ‘Long Run’ with Crystal Hadnott
—lunch break —
12:00p -Mentor Power Hour | Visit Marketplace + Headshots
Afternoon Session: “MAKE THE MONEY” Earn it. Raise it. Multiply it.
1:00p – Afternoon Welcome Back
Fireside Chat: Smart Money with the Queen of AI, Alicia Lyttle
Panel: Money Moves: Funding your Business & Getting the Ask
Panel: Make that Money Honey: Diversify your Revenue
2:30p – Announce the Winner of the Boost Business Grant
Conference Close & Main Programming Ends
Special Encore Session
3:00p – Interactive Workshop with The Queen of AI
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Maybe… you’re struggling to hit your goals, you’re new to the business game and still trying to figure it out, you’re in high-growth mode and need to hire quick, you’re dying to expand but not quite sure of the right steps to take – or – you’re lonely and want meet fellow ambitious women that get the growth mindset…
It’s NOW your chance to get in the room!
VIP Tickets are limited! Don’t miss out on up-front seating, speaker meet & greets, and an exclusive happy hour!
Access to all programming, including the panels, fireside chats, and mentor power hour
Complimentary headshot to elevate your personal brand
Coffee, bites, boxed lunch, snacks & bevs to keep you fueled throughout the day
Access to the curated business marketplace for the business services you need right now!
A happy hour wrap party to finish the day with your new business besties
A journal to jot down all of your ideas
Everything included in the General Admission Ticket PLUS:
An high vibe happy hour the night before, with special guest speakers
Reserved upfront main stage seating
An EPIC swag bag filled with women-owned products & goodies
not an INSIDER? Subscribe for $6.99/mo & get 20% off your ticket
Want to see if this is the right room for you? Here are some more details so you know what to expect!
Ready to level up your business? Here’s what’s waiting for you:
1.1 / Instant takeaways: from dynamic workshops, panels, and breakout sessions.
1.2 / Straight talk, no fluff: Learn foundational strategies from women who built it, sharing how you can get there faster.
1.3 / Powerhouse panels: covering essential topics like finance, branding, scaling, tech, and more.
1.4 / Connections that count: Curated networking to expand your circle and propel your goals.
1.5 / A closing happy hour to mix and mingle with future collaborators and industry titans.
1.6 / Plus, a Mentor Power Hour for personalized group insights on the topics you care about most!
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU, IF YOU’RE:
1.1 / A business owner, founder, or freelancer at any phase of your journey seeking education and community
1.2 / Ready to get FOCU$ED on your foundation to ensure growth at your next level of business
1.3 / Looking to connect and network with likeminded ambitious women
1.4 / Wanting to find a mentor to take your business to the next-level
1.5 / Ready to find everything you need for your business in one place
1.6 / Excited to gain the tools to help you crush your goals and end the year strong
1.7 / Dying to be with women from across the city and the US who have built BIG businesses
BUSINESS MARKETPLACE
The FOCU$ED Conference has all of the services you need for your business NOW! Think branding experts, business coaches, financial experts, web designers, and more!
click the button or email to hello@theknowwomen.com
SEE WHAT THE FORMER ATTENDEES ARE SAYING...
brought to you by our partners…
LOOKING TO PARTNER?
we are currently only searching for grant funders, mentors, business owners with proven success, event vendors, & businesses for the marketplaces.
if that’s not you, grab your ticket, apply for the grant, & get in the room!
sometimes is good to be the student
speaker applications for KNOW Members can be found HERE
