Good Soil Forum 2024
This gathering brought together visionary leaders and change-makers under one campus, weaving a tapestry of innovative ideas and transformative strategies to drive systemic change. With a shared commitment to inclusive growth, the 2024 forum fostered collaboration and empowers a collective agenda for impactful, sustainable transformation.
Location
AT&T Performing Arts Center
2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Date
June 13-15, 2024
Speakers
30+ experts
AccoMmodation
Keynote Speakers
Interactive workshops and activities designed to foster creativity and amplify entrepreneurial endeavors
T.D. Jakes
Event Organizer
Tabitha Brown
Event Organizer
T.D. Jakes
Event Organizer
Our Speakers & Hosts
Meet our 2024 Good Soil Forum participants
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Tabitha Brown
Emmy Award Winning Actress
NYT Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur
Charles D. King
Founder & CEO, MACRO
Tashara Parker
4x Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Founder of Loud Women Lead
Arian Simone
Co-founder & CEO
of the Fearless Fund
Arisha Smith
Chief Digital Officer
at Camille Rose Naturals
Bryetta Calloway
Senior Marketing Executive and Growth Catalyst
Autumn Yarbrough
Founder & CEO at Nu Standard™ | CBY Beauty Inc.
Bob Greene
President & CEO, NAIC
Bobby Robinson
Intellectual Property Attorney
at Maynard Nexsen PC
Branden Polk
Director, Strategic Initiatives at Stand Together
Craig J. Lewis
Founder and CEO of Gig Wage
Booker T. Washington
CEO at Techie Homes, Inc.
Denise Huginnie
President - Impact Focus
Cynthia Nevels
Managing Director of Integrality, LLC
Ethan Daly
Director, Strategic Initiatives at Stand Together
Darian Hall
Co-Founder of HealHaus
Erica Davis
Founder & CEO, Annie Admin
Erica Miles
Senior Consultant, SVP: Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo
Felecia Hatcher
CEO at Black Ambition Prize
Frank Holland
Anchor of "Worldwide Exchange"
at CNBC
Fonta Gilliam
CEO & Founder - Wellthi Technologies
Gina Paige
CEO of AfricanAncestry.com
Gary Brown
Team Executive Administrator at T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Chief Medical Officer at Verywell
Dr. Jay Barnett
DHA Mental Health Expert
Mental Health Therapist & Professor at Texas Tech
Dr. Joynicole Martinez
President & Chief Advancement and Innovation Officer at Rising Tide Capital
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Jhael Hakimian
Senior Learning Manager at Stand Together Foundation
Michelle Williams
Vice President of Texas Strategy for MassChallenge
Kareem Cook
Co-Founder at Naturade
Wallstreet Trapper
Entrepreneur and Financial Revolutionary
Marquis Boone
Founder of Marquis Boone Enterprises LLC
Mikaila Ulmer
Social entrepreneur, Bee Ambassador, Educator and Student.
Michael Phillips
Chief Operating Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Mitsu Frazier
Senior Vice President and Executive Dean, WGU College of Business
Nicole Elam
President & CEO of the National Bankers Association
Ryan Robertson
President of Trust Marketing & Communication Inc.
Randall Bryant
President/CEO at Politics United Marketing
Ryan Chappell
Brand & Marketing at Google
Holly Burrow
CEO of eqALL
Geoff Grubb
Reviews Specialist at ZenBusiness PBC
Stephanie Grenald
Senior Vice President,
Deputy General Counsel
Cassie Haelen
Software Channel Sales at Palo Alto Software
Tamara Spinner
President at WHTWRKS Inc.
Tiara Henderson
CRE Diverse Segments Leader and CIB Head of Women's Segment
Tarsha Hearns
Senior Director of Dallas Entrepreneur Center at Redbird
Terrence Maiden
CEO at Russell Glenn
TeQuila Cooper-Shabazz
CEO & Managing Partner
at Qui Support Solutions
Warren Luckett
Founder & Managing Partner
at Black Restaurant Week
Akwete Tyimbe
Co-Founder of the Pan African Connection
Cliff Johnson
McDonald's Owner & Operator
Benjamin Vann
Founder & CEO at Impact Ventures
Byron Sanders
President & CEO of Big Thought
Harrison Blair
President & CEO of Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Williams
Director at City of Dallas
Small Business Center
Schedule & Map
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Morning Fireside Chat - Janell Stephens & Kristy Fercho (Wells Fargo) (McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear)
Main Stage - Wallstreet Trapper McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Afternoon Fireside Chat - Elizabeth Gore & Kelley Cornish - McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Breakout Sessions IV (All guests, front 2 rows VIP, Exec Platinum, Legacy, seats are first come first serve)
Evening Fireside Chat - Jerry Lorenzo & Michael Phillips - McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Solstice Soiree (Meyerson East Lobby) - (VIP, Executive Platinum, Legacy Attendees Only)
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Morning Keynote: John Hope Bryant - Topic: Commitment to Collaborative Impact
Good Soil Seed Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo
*Schedule is subject to change
GSF Hangouts
Join us offsite for a specific breakout based on your interests.
ACCOMMODATION
Last day to book: May 16, 2024
Special rates $169 - $179
Book your hotel room for The Good Soil Conference with this special group rate at the Westin Downtown Dallas (1201 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202). For questions, please call Westin at +1 972-584-6650
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Schedule DEtails
Solstice Soiree (Meyerson East Lobby) - (VIP, Executive Platinum, Legacy Attendees Only)
Pitch Perfect - Linda Clemmons (Horchow Hall)
Afternoon Fireside Chat - Elizabeth Gore & Kelley Cornish - McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Linda Clemmons (Body Language/Sales Negotiation Techniques) - (McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear)
Body Language & Sales Negotiation Techniques
Speaker: Linda Clemons
Location: McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Intermission
Hangouts
J.W. Marriott & Winsome Prime
- Tech
- Real Estate
- Media, Marketing & Entertainment
- Wellness, Health & Personal Care
Closing Remarks
Good Soil Seed Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo
Morning Keynote: John Hope Bryant - Topic: Commitment to Collaborative Impact
Doors Open, Registration & Morning Networking
Evening Fireside Chat - Jerry Lorenzo & Michael Phillips - McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Breakout Sessions IV (All guests, front 2 rows VIP, Exec Platinum, Legacy, seats are first come first serve)
- Brand Like a Boss: Storytelling Secrets for Business Growth
Speakers: Lanny Smith, Janina Lundy, Martin Ekechukwu, Enitan Bereola
Location: Workshop A – McDermott Concert Hall, Meyerson - Reinvent & Rise: Shifting Into a New Market or Business
Speakers: Mahisha Dellinger, Tony Forte & Bryan Lattimore
Location: Workshop B – Hamon Hall, Winspear - Growth Multiplied: Partnerships That Propel
Speakers: GiGi Dixon, Ramiro Cavazos, Valeisha Butterfield & Ansley Carlisle
Location: Workshop C – Grand Hall, Hall Arts - Sustainable Growth Strategies: Thriving Beyond Year One
Speakers: Speakers: Shannon Tolbert & Rachel Proctor
Location: Workshop C – Grand Hall, Hall Arts
Q&A w/ Wallstreet Trapper (McDermott Concert Hall - Meyerson)
Lunch Break
Main Stage - Wallstreet Trapper McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Break
Breakout Sessions III
- Mind Over Momentum: The Health Playbook for Founders
Speakers: Dr. Joynicle Martinez, Dr. Jill Waggoner, David Banner & Dr. Jay Barnett
Location: McDermott Concert Hall, Meyerson - The Gatekeeper’s Guide
Speakers: April Stallworth, Beverly Robinson & Natasha Edmond
Location: Hamon Hall, Winspear - The People Factor: Building a Winning Team
Speakers: Judith Ojo & Debbie Mitchell
Location: Grand Hall, Hall Arts - Adapting & Thriving: Staying Agile in a Changing Market
Speakers: Ryan Wilson, Dr. Carla Cooke & Dennis Cail
Location: Hart Horchow Hall, Meyerson
Morning Fireside Chat - Janell Stephens & Kristy Fercho (Wells Fargo) (McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear)
Doors Open, Registration Open & Morning Networking
Evening Fireside Chat - Ms. Oprah Winfrey and Chairman T.D. Jakes Location: McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Break
Breakout Sessions II
- Be Seen, Be Heard: Leveraging Media & Press
Speakers: DeDe McGuire, Nicky Sparrow & Letisha Bereola
Location: Workshop A – McDermott Concert Hall, Meyerson - Digital Game Changer: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
Speaker: Cliff Worley
Location: Workshop B – Hamon Hall, Winspear - Protecting Your Business: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Speaker: Julian Kitching
Location: Workshop C – Grand Hall, Hall Arts Hotel - From Hustle to Empire: Scaling Your Business the Right Way
Speakers: Jada Grandy-Mock & Bryan Lattimore
Location: Workshop D – Hart Horchow Hall, Meyerson
Opening Inspiration Session - (McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear)
- Opening Inspiration Session
Location: McDermott Performance Hall, Winspear
Speaker: Vusi Thembekwayo
Lunch Break
Breakout Sessions I
- Innovate or Get Left Behind: Future-Proofing Your Business
Speakers: Kelsey Ruger, Dr. K.L. Allen & B. Michelle Williams
Location: Workshop A – McDermott Concert Hall, Meyerson - Numbers Don’t Lie: Mastering Data to Grow & Scale
Speakers: Ty Smith, Germar Reed & Adam Berk
Location: Workshop B – Hamon Hall, Winspear Opera House - Beyond the Hustle: Building Accountability Systems That Drive Results
Speaker: Bryant Alexander
Location: Workshop C – Grand Hall, Hall Arts Hotel - Procurement Ready: Transforming Small Businesses into Corporate Partners
Speakers: Denita Lacking Quinn, Sharde Marchewski & Myron Callier - Location: Workshop D – Hart Horchow Hall, Meyerson
Doors Open & Registration Open
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What is the Good Soil Forum?
The Good Soil Forum is a premier conference that brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to share resources, network, and grow their businesses. It includes workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and a pitch competition.
When and where is the Good Soil Forum held?
The Good Soil Forum will occur from June 12-14, 2024, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center
How do I register for the Good Soil Forum?
You can register for the Good Soil Forum by visiting our registration page.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, there is a registration fee to attend the Good Soil Forum. Please visit our registration page for details on pricing and early bird discounts
What is the Refund Policy?
At Good Soil, we are committed to delivering a high-quality experience at every event. Please review the following policy regarding ticket purchases:
All sales are final. Good Soil events are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. In the rare case of a cancellation due to hazardous conditions, we will communicate next steps directly to all ticket holders.
Please note:
- All speakers, programming, dates, times, and locations are subject to change without prior notice.
- Refunds will not be issued in the event of a speaker or attraction being removed from the lineup.
If an event is cancelled or postponed and a new date is not announced within 30 days, you may contact us through our support portal to inquire about a potential refund. Any instructions, deadlines, or limitations regarding refunds will be shared by Good Soil or our ticketing partner, Prekindle.
Please note the following conditions:
- Service fees are non-refundable.
- Delivery fees for printed tickets (if applicable) are also non-refundable under any circumstance.
- Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of the event’s originally scheduled date unless otherwise specified.
Prekindle, our official ticketing partner, assists in processing and reviewing all refund claims. Final decisions on refund eligibility rest with Good Soil and will be considered binding.
If you purchased Booking Protection with your order, please refer to your confirmation email for instructions on how to request a refund due to qualifying circumstances. Booking Protection fees are non-refundable and subject to separate terms and conditions, including COVID-19-specific coverage.
Thank you for supporting the Good Soil Movement. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via our support portal.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else if I can’t attend?
Yes, you can transfer your registration to another person. Please contact our support team at harvesters@goodsoilmovement.com to facilitate the transfer.
What can I expect at the Good Soil Forum?
The Good Soil Forum features keynote speeches from industry leaders, interactive workshops, networking sessions, a marketplace, and a pitch competition for entrepreneurs.
Who are the keynote speakers?
This year’s keynote speakers include Janell Stephens, Pinky Cole, T.D. Jakes, Wallstreet Trapper, Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Lorenzo. For a complete list of speakers, please visit our speakers page
Will there be networking opportunities?
Yes, the Good Soil Forum includes multiple networking sessions to help you connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
What is the Seed Capital Pitch Competition?
The Seed Capital Pitch Competition is where selected entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win seed funding and mentorship.
How can I participate in the pitch competition?
To participate in the pitch competition, you must apply by May 23. Visit our Seed Capital Pitch Competition page for eligibility criteria and application details.
What are the prizes for the pitch competition?
Prizes include:
Are there hotel accommodations available for attendees?
Yes, we have partnered with several hotels near the event venue to offer discounted rates for attendees. Please visit our event page for more information and booking details.
Is parking available at the event venue?
Yes, parking is available at the event venue. [Include details about parking fees, if applicable.] For information about parking at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, please visit their website. For information about parking at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, please visit their website. Additional surface-level parking, garages, and options are found here.
What are the security measures in place for the event?
You can find the full procedure document HERE
Will food be available during the event?
Yes, food will be available during the event. For all guests, this includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Our food truck vendors include G Texas Catering, Smokin Ace BBQ, Brick and Ember, Carpenter's Mobile Bistro, and So Icy, offering a variety of cuisines, including seafood, BBQ, pizza, American cuisine, and desserts. VIP, Premier, and Legacy Circle guests can access exclusive dining opportunities.
Will Wi-Fi be provided at the event?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests.
Is the event recommended for children?
No, the event is not recommended for children.
What should I bring to the event?
We recommend bringing business cards, a notebook or laptop for taking notes, and an open mind for networking and learning opportunities. The dress code is business casual.
How can I contact the event organizers if I have more questions?
You can contact us via email at harvesters@goodsoilmovement.com. Our team is here to help with any questions you may have.
Where can I find updates about the event?
For the latest updates, download Good Soil HQ, follow us on social media, and check our website regularly.
