TEDx Centennial Park Women

Playful Photos From Event

ebony — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:09:20 +0000

SocialBox came out to support TEDxCentennialParkWomen by bringing their photobooth and encouraging our attendees and organizers to take a photo or record a video right there on the spot. Here are a few of the photos of the day.

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Post Event Press Release

ebony — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:54:58 +0000

TEDxCentennialParkWomen, a TED-like experience dedicated to helping women advance and excel as leaders, kicked off the month with its inaugural event featuring talks and networking from Atlanta-based ripple makers. The event took place in conjunction with TEDxWomen 2012 organized by the Paley Center in Washington D.C. Focusing on the conference theme, The Space Between, speakers discussed topics that empowered and inspired women, taking them on a journey from one stage of their lives to the next and all that it took to get there. Speakers included: globally renowned...

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Testimonials

ebony — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:49:52 +0000

Testimonial from TEDxCentennialParkWomen Speaker Dr. Bertice Berry on The Space Between… Our guests’ comments and praise. “Can’t wait for the next one!” -Sandy Hofmann “This event was informative, inspirational and amazing. Many thanks to Henna Inam and her wonderful team for an understanding day!” -Tayyibah Taylor “I’m in the space between wow and amazed! And I am going to take a belly dancing lesson. Thanks to all the participants, speakers, team and volunteers.” -Mary Solomon Barton ...

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Venue: UPS Headquarters

ebony — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:24:09 +0000

UPS Headquarters 55 Glenlake Parkway Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Parking available in UPS visitors’ deck. View Larger Map Directions from South Atlanta I-85 N Take exit 87 to merge onto GA-400 Ntoward Buckhead/Cumming Partial toll road Continue onto US-19 N Take exit 5B toward Sandy Springs Merge onto Abernathy Rd NE Turn right onto Glenlake Pkwy NE Destination on the right Directions from...

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Gyun Hur

ebony — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:10:41 +0000

“The Space Between: Two Cultures” Gyun Hur, is an artist who has performed and exhibited in Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and Hong Kong. Gyun’s work has been widely recognized for her floor installations comprised of hand-shredded silk flowers. Her work evokes a sense of labor, loss, and memories. Born in Korea, she moved to the United States at the age of 13. She completed New York City residency through Elizabeth’s Foundation for the Arts in 2009. She is the 2010 recipient of The Hudgens...

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Katrina Owens

ebony — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:11:38 +0000

“The Space Between: Where you Were and Who you are” Katrina Owens is a victim’s advocate and expert speaker on the commercial sexual exploitation of children. As a mentor and advocate, she lends her ear and voice to the youth, who for the most part, remain stereotyped and misunderstood. Her insight has proven invaluable to government entities, law enforcement, social service agencies, nonprofits, juvenile court systems, mental healthcare providers and families, to inform treatment services, facilitate training and create awareness. Appearing regularly as a speaker...

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Jessica Sherer

ebony — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:54:18 +0000

“The Space Between: Seeing and Really Seeing” Jessica Sherer, is an adventurous flutist hailed for her versatility and depth of understanding. An avid supporter of new music, Jessica has commissioned and premiered works from various composers and performed with the Longitude New Music Ensemble and the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble, in residence at the Berklee College of Music. As an orchestral musician, Jessica began her career performing with the New World Symphony at 19. Currently she is piccolo/third flute with the Northwest Florida Symphony, second flute with the LaGrange...

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Lindsey Harding

ebony — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:24:37 +0000

“The Space Between: Getting and Giving” Lindsey Harding was born in Mobile, AL and raised in Houston, Texas. Lindsey Harding is a Professional basketball player in the WNBA, for the Atlanta Dream. Harding attended Duke University. While at Duke, she was selected as an All-American several times and won the 2007 Naismith National Player of the Year award.Selected as the top overall pick in the 2007 WNBA Draft, Harding has distinguished herself among the very best and recognizable players in women’s professional basketball. She was selected as a WNBA All-Star...

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Catherine Tabor

ebony — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:14:44 +0000

“The Space Between: Being Seen and Being Heard” Catherine Tabor is the CEO of Sparkfly. Her determination and self-reliance led her to climb up the male-dominated tech ladder. She has built a nationally recognized, multi-million dollar company, working with some of the largest multinational brands, including The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines and SunTrust Bank. Named as one of the Atlanta’s top female CEO’s by Atlanta Woman Magazine, she holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Tabor, a presenter at the 2012 AdWeek Social Media Strategies...

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Dr. Bertice Berry

ebony — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:38:45 +0000

“The Space Between Life and Laughter” Dr. Bertice Berry is a sociologist, and award-winning lecturer. Berry is one of the most sought after lecturers in the country. She combines her skills as a sociologist and researcher with her ability to make her audiences think and laugh at the same time. She is the best-selling author of the inspirational memoir, I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head. She has also published four best-selling novels and two humor books. Her latest book, “A Year to Wellness and...

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