IT’S YOUR TIME
Business & Music Conference
AUDITIONS: JANUARY 12-13, 2023
CONFERENCE: JANUARY 14-15, 2023
Charlotte, NC
Starting at only $149
Starting at only $75
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Learn from thought leaders who have been where you want to be
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $10,000!
AUDITION NOW FOR THE LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE
MEGA NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY!
GROW AND LEARN FROM PEOPLE LIVING AND EARNING IN THE INDUSTRY TODAY
BENNY POUGH
With nearly thirty years of music industry experience, Benny Pough is a respected entertainment industry veteran who has been influential in shaping the sound and culture of music worldwide, having been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, Mariah Carey and more!
MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS
Arnold Taylor
3 Platinum albums with DaBaby
Founder of South Coast Music Group
Monica Barnes
Steve Harvey Morning Show Executive Producer
Andre Swanston
9 figure Exit, Angel Investor
CEO of TruOptik
Steve “Steve O” Carless
Warner Music Group President of A&R
Nipsey Hustle, Jeezy, Big Sean, Polo G
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH
DAY 1
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00am Welcome Address
9:30am Arts in CLT with Kevin & Monique Douglas
10:15am Moderated Keynote with Tech Founder & Investor Andre Swanston
11:15am The Business of Music with Uwonda Carter, Steve-O Carless, & Bugus
12:15pm Win at Real Estate Investing with Tanisha Griffith, Tyler Hamilton, Justin Montgomery, & Christine Hart
1:00pm LUNCH
2:00pm Understanding Radio & Programming with Monica Barnes, Steve Hegwood & No Limit Larry
3:00pm Financial Fitness for Creatives & Entrepreneurs with Kadenia Javis & Damien Scott
4:00pm How to Become a Serial Entrepreneur with Arnold Taylor and moderated by Jeff Uzi D Anderson
5:00p Networking Mixer
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH
DAY 2
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00am How to Build a Fanbase with Meredith Dean, J. Prag & Ty C
10:00am Hip-Hop, Spirituality & Wellness with Tracey Waples, Tawanda Burrel & Maria Davis
11:00am Real Estate Investing 101 with PJ Hill
11:45am NFTs & Crypto with Damien Scott & Dr. Jatali Bellanton
12:15pm LUNCH
1:15pm Business, Tech, & Entrepreneurship with Andre Powell, Burrel Lee Wilks & Steve Hegwood
2:15pm How Indie Artists Win BIG: Independent V. Major Labels with Khari “Needlz” Cain, David Melhado, Orlando McGhee & Latrice Burnette
4:00pm Networking Break
5:00pm Grand Finale Showcase $10,000 Giveaway with Celebrity Judge DJ Envy and Industry Executive Judges Orlando McGhee, Latrice Burnette, David Melhado, & Khari “Needlz” Cain
CHANCE TO WIN
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It’s Your Time Conference connects education, networking, wellness, and live music in a two-day conference for creatives and entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge, create meaningful relationships, and take inspired action.
Leave the conference with tools you can implement today. Your time to step into the spotlight is now!
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ABOUT THE HOTEL
Charlotte Marriott City Center
Right in the heart of the vibrant uptown district — The Charlotte Marriott is a quick walk to good food and Charlotte’s attractions.
Hotel address:
100 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC
28202
Charlotte Marriott City Center — right in the heart of the vibrant uptown district — is a quick walk to good food and Charlotte’s attractions, like the EPICCENTRE
Hotel address: 100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
SPECIAL OFFER
Enjoy discounted room rates as a Conference attendee. Rooms start at only $199 per night.