BaddieCon: Survivorship Reimagined

Host and Emcee for the day: Ife Lenard

We’re talking about the challenges and triumphs of life and breast cancer including physical and emotional healing, body image, and side effects.
Panelists: Na’Diah Smith (moderator), Silvia Garcia, Anj Oto, Betsy Torres, and Jasmine Jeffries

Dive into the world of genetics with speaker Kisha Johnson-Isidore, and explore how family history plays a role in empowering you to advocate for yourself with your healthcare provider. Panelists are Tiffany Kindred, Carlita McIlwain.

• Let’s get real about the hard stuff. This session dives into the taboo of death and grief, opening up space for honest conversations about love, loss, and the legacies we leave behind. Together, we’ll break the silence and find healing in our stories. Speakers: Deltra James, Michelle Anderson-Benajmin, Moderator: Dawnovise Fowler.

This session is serving up real talk on nutrition, wellness, and healthy living after treatment—because feeling good starts from the inside out. From building a plate that fuels you to simple lifestyle hacks that keep your energy up, we’re giving you all the tools to level up your health game. No fad diets, no pressure—just good food, and the blueprint to thriving like the baddie you are! Speaker:  Erin Webly, MA, RD

• Permanent Makeup to Rebuild Confidence featuring Dr. Zuri Dale
  • This workshop is all about reclaiming your confidence through the power of permanent makeup (PMU). Whether you’re looking to enhance your brows, restore definition, or explore PMU options post-treatment, this session will give you the scoop on how to slay effortlessly, every day. Learn from the pros, get the tea on the latest techniques, and discover how a little ink can make a BIG impact on how you see yourself in the mirror. Because Baddie beauty is more than skin deep—it’s all about feeling yourself again!
• BaddieCon Arts featuring Ginny Shudlick
  • It’s time to let your creativity flow! BaddieCon Arts is your space to heal, vibe, and express yourself through painting and coloring. Whether you’re a Picasso in the making or just here for the vibes, this session is all about self-care through art. Grab a brush, pick up some colors, and let’s create something beautiful—just like your journey. No rules, no pressure, just good energy and baddie magic on canvas!
• The Hero of the Story: An Empowering Journaling Workshop with Shangrong Okiwya and Betsey Torres
  • In this empowering journaling workshop, you’ll learn how to own your narrative, process your journey, and turn your experiences into powerful reflections. Whether you’re writing for healing, advocacy, or just for you, this session will give you the tools to put your thoughts into words.
• Securing the Bag: Financial Planning & Employment Rights with Joy Pitman and Amber Thomas
  • Your rights, your future, your bag. Join two experts, Joy Pittman from HR for the Culture and Amber Thomas from Mint and Measure, who will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the workplace, secure your finances, and build a future that is sustainable. Learn how to secure the bag and protect your coins while thriving as a woman of color impacted by breast cancer. Your future? It’s looking wealthy!”
• Clean Beauty & Safe Skincare featuring Tiah Tomlin
  • In this workshop, we’re breaking down clean beauty, safe skincare, and non-toxic living so you can glow up the right way. Learn how to ditch harmful ingredients, level up your self-care routine, and make beauty choices that love you back. From skincare to makeup and everything in between, it’s time to protect your melanin, nourish your body, and live your best sustainable life. Because being a Baddie starts from the inside out!

Sis, your hustle is unmatched! This session is your blueprint for baddie branding. Learn how to brand yourself after a diagnosis with speaker Aisha Patterson, and panelists Jasmine Souers, Kim Vandermeer, and Marissa Thomas

Recap of the Day: Key takeaways and preparation for Day 3.