Conference Creator & Host
Tramika Craddock
Tramika Craddock is a purpose-driven conference creator, transformational host, and advocate for women and mothers navigating life’s complexities. She curates impactful, soul-rooted experiences that foster clarity, healing, and bold action. As the founder of programs that support maternal mental health, Tramika creates safe spaces for moms to reconnect with themselves, build community, and access real support. Through her conferences, conversations, and coaching, she helps women live with intention, alignment, and unapologetic truth. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, home decor. She is married to her High School Sweetheart for 18yrs and have 3 beautiful children.
Conference Session
Friday | VIP Session | Aligned & Attracting
A real-talk Q&A about how authenticity unlocks aligned friendships and the right support for your vision.
VIP Attendees only.
keynote speaker
Dr. LaToya Williams
Dr. LaToya K. Williams is a multifaceted leader endeavoring to empower others in their own ability to achieve greater dimensions of life through emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Inspiring and motivating all who cross her path, Dr. LaToya invigorates the marketplace as a licensed therapist, speaker, coach, podcaster, and pastor. Much of her work consists of providing individual therapy and couples counseling, as well as empowerment to leaders, businesses, and organizations through workshops, trainings, and life coaching. Dr. LaToya also hosts a podcast series entitled “Becoming Well”, a safe place and space for people to be educated, empowered, and inspired to discover their own journey of wellness. Along with her work through her private practice and her podcast, Dr. LaToya is the proud mom of Jeronn C. Williams, II, a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
Conference Session
Saturday | Main Stage | Emotional Intelligence in Families
Exploring how emotional intelligence can strengthen family bonds, improve communication, and create a more peaceful home.
featured speaker
Danielle Bayard Jackson
Danielle Bayard Jackson is a women’s relational health educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is the director of the Women’s Relational Health Institute and is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships : The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women’s Relationships.
As a former high school teacher and academic department chair, Danielle now leverages her background in education to study the latest research on women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets.
Conference Session
Friday | Main Stage | The Mode Code: Bonding Blueprints
Real Talk with Friendship Educator on navigating shifts, loyalty, boundaries, and trust in mom friendships.
Live Podcast
Jesse Alex
+ Celebrity Guest Father
Jesse Alex turned his pain into purpose when he co-founded Dear Fathers, the premiere media platform dedicated to telling stories of black fatherhood. After growing up without a Father, he realized something was missing as he never saw what it looked like to be a man first hand throughout his childhood. While searching for something within, a passion was formed that led him to creating a safe space for men and fathers to share their stories, gain resources, and find community within black fatherhood and manhood.
Jesse is also the host of the Dear Fathers Podcast, a platform where his celebrity guests open up about who they are as men and fathers. Jesse has interviewed profound guests like: Shaquille O'Neal, Pusha T, Master P. Rickey Smiley, Ced The Entertainer, and many more while reaching millions of listeners.
Podcast Description
#1 Podcast for Black Fatherhood! Our official podcast hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex unpacks the many joys and hurdles of black fatherhood with our celebrity guests. Jesse, who grew up without a Father, and recently reconnected with his Dad after 21 years, uses this platform as a learning experience as we talk to your favorite celebrity dads about their journey through parenting, careers, mental health, and the balance of it all.
Conference Session
Saturday | Main Stage | A Father'e Perspective
An honest conversation exploring how fathers view family dynamics, communication, and the power of aligned parenting in building strong homes.
workshop facilitator
Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
Dr. Gaddy Robbins is the founder and lead consultant of Ashley Gaddy Enterprises, where she bridges the gap between systems and individual experiences, ensuring that people are seen, valued, and empowered in their authenticity. As an entrepreneur and working mom of a blended family, she understands the challenges of balancing leadership, family, and self—fueling her passion for Motherhood Justice and community care.
Deeply committed to centering humanity in her work, Dr. Gaddy Robbins guides individuals and organizations toward meaningful, lasting change. A North Carolina native, she earned her Bachelor’s in Communication Studies and Master’s in Liberal Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and her PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University.
Conference Session
Saturday | Mama Lounge | Capacity, Community, and Care
This talk, grounded in Black feminist thought, reimagines resilience for moms, especially moms of color balancing work, business, and family, by centering community care, honoring capacity, and offering real-world strategies to build support systems that replace burnout with joy, rest, and thriving.
workshop facilitator
Lisa Bailey
Lisa Bailey is the owner and creator of Triple M Money Management Matters, a company that serves women and their families through financial education and money management. She inspires women to manage, save, and protect their money, empowering her clients to achieve financial peace of mind. Lisa motivates others to think differently about money by fostering a positive mindset and encouraging engagement in financial education. She teaches her clients how to prioritize finances, pay themselves first, and build wealth for the future. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, especially in the areas of finance and wealth generation, Lisa understands the struggles surrounding money and is deeply committed to helping others overcome those challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance and began her financial career in the U.S. Navy, where she served as a procurement and budget specialist for nine and a half years. She has also worked in the banking industry for 17 years and currently serves as a credit analyst in the oil and gas sector. In addition, Lisa is a licensed life insurance professional with nearly a decade of experience. She is the author of Finding Favor with Your Finances, a biblically based, practical guide outlining seven principles to achieve financial security, complete with scripture references on how God wants us to manage and steward our money.
Conference Session
Saturday | Mama Lounge | Honor God With Your Money
7 principles to honor God with your money and find favor with your finances.
workshop facilitator
Shameka Walker
Shameka Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, Speaker, and Owner of MEtamorphosis Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She is passionate about empowering women of color to break free from anxiety, worry, uncertainty, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. Through her expertise in mental health, personal development, and confidence-building, Shameka equips her clients with the tools to show up fully—both personally and professionally—without guilt or fear.
Conference Session
Saturday | Mama Lounge | From Self-Doubt to Self-Assured
From Self-Doubt to Self-Assured: Overcoming Anxiety & Self Doubt in Motherhood. This talk is your guide to managing anxiety and self-doubt, building unshakable confidence, and embracing your full identity—personally and professionally—without guilt or fear.
Featured speakers
The Dudley Family
Lewis and Shalena Dudley II have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of three children: Amira (21), Lewis III “Sonny” (18), and Adonai “Addi” (15). Together, they are the heart behind Dudley Unlimited, a family-centered movement dedicated to bringing hope, restoration, healing, and transformation to marriages and families. Often described as a "breath of fresh air," the Dudley Family is known for their refreshing authenticity and the life they bring to every room they enter. Having faced and overcome many challenges together, they are passionate about sharing both their struggles and their victories to encourage and empower others. Each member of the family brings their own unique personality, perspective, and gifts to every situation. Lewis and Shalena have intentionally raised their children according to their individual personalities, recognizing and celebrating the uniqueness each one carries. They believe that honoring individuality within the family strengthens their bond and prepares each child to thrive in their purpose. Together, Lewis and Shalena bring a dynamic and balanced approach to marriage and family life. Lewis, a Pastor and professional in the social work field, was an only child and the only grandchild in his family, raised first by his single mother and later by his grandparents. Shalena, an educator, professional counselor/coach, and entrepreneur, is the middle child of three siblings and comes from a two-parent household where her parents have been married for nearly 50 years.
As entrepreneurs, Lewis and Shalena are passionate about building platforms that strengthen and empower others. They are also the founders of The Rebuild Project Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to reviving, restoring, and rebuilding marriages and families through education, advocacy, and holistic family support. Their mission is to create stronger families and healthier communities by providing practical resources and programs that help families thrive. Through Dudley Unlimited and The Rebuild Project, the Dudley Family leads the charge in restoring hope, rebuilding families, and preparing generations for success and legacy.
Conference Session
Saturday | Main Stage | Built to Last: The Family Legacy
Real talk on the joys and challenges of marriage, family, and the intentional work of leaving a lasting legacy.
