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8th Annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit

Sisters Sheila and Terri Kennedy at BE Women of Power Summit 2013

THE BUZZ: On February 28th and March 2nd, 2013, I spoke at the 8th Annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Florida. The event catered to executive women of color and provided an opportunity to connect, and get expert advice from today’s leading female executives and decision makers.

On Broadway

James Earl Jones, Terri Kennedy, Sheila Kennedy, Flynn Earl Jones

THE BUZZ: On Sunday, July 29th 2012, I had a double delight on Broadway. First, I saw Memphis at the Shubert Theatre. After Memphis, I received the second treat which was meeting James Earl Jones and his son Flynn

2010 Salute to Greatness Dinner

Quincy Jones and Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy at the 2010 Salute to Greatness Dinner in Atlanta

THE BUZZ: From January 16th through 18th, 2010, I participated in events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s 81st birthday including the Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner in Atlanta which honored Quincy Jones and Allstate. Dr. King’s nephew and CEO of The King Center, Isaac Newton Farris, Jr. did a good job and it…

Social Venture Network Conference Fall 2009

Sisters Sheila Kennedy Bryant and Terri Kennedy

From October 22nd through 25th, I participated in the SVN Fall 2009 Conference at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in California. I also taught a yoga class. The Social Venture Network brings together the pioneers of socially-conscious business to collaborate and connect in order to transform the way the world does business. My sister, Sheila Kennedy Bryant, joined me. I must thank Ed Dugger from UNC Ventures for inviting me again, and Deb Nelson, SVN’s Executive Director, for welcoming me back. I joined SVN in 2002 as an “Emerging Entrepreneur.”