SQUAD GOALS: GIRLS' GUIDE TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
April 29, 2017
Start Houston
1121 Delano St.
Start Houston
1121 Delano St.
The Mademoiselle Service & Social Club

The Mademoiselle Service & Social Club was founded in 1960 on the campus of Booker T. Washington High School and the High School for the Engineering Professions in Houston, Tex. by Mlle. Patsy Meeks, an English teacher. This organization was founded on the principles of promoting finer young womanhood and uplifting the community.
The MLLES (Mademoiselles) Alumnae, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charity formed in 2004 by Mlles. Shannan E. Johnson and Brandii R. Mayes that provides programming, service projects and scholarships to young women of color. Our programs include the annual Conference and Leadership Retreat.
The MLLES (Mademoiselles) Alumnae, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) charity formed in 2004 by Mlles. Shannan E. Johnson and Brandii R. Mayes that provides programming, service projects and scholarships to young women of color. Our programs include the annual Conference and Leadership Retreat.
Program
8:30A - Registration & Breakfast
9:00A - Welcome 9:30A - Community Service Presentations |
10:00A - Workshop I - Building a Business Plan
10:40A - Workshop II - Building a Marketing Plan 11:20A - Workshop III - Building Buy-In |
Noon - Working Lunch w/ Mentors
1:30P - Shark Tank 2:00P - Women in Business Pop-Up Shop My Sisters' Closet |
The SQUAD
Special Guests

Kamryn Johnson and Saniya-Symone Scott are native Houstonian actresses, models, speakers, and writers with a passion for empowering other children to be courageous and intentional about following their dreams. Naturally, residing in the 4th Largest City in the United States, has given them even larger dreams. These girls are straight ‘A’ students and extremely talented individually. Nicknamed “Kam and Niya,” these ladies aspire to build their business endeavors to achieve the unimaginable rankings of female business moguls such as Oprah, Beyonce, and countless others. Individually they are outstanding, but together they are an unstoppable force of creativity, positivity, and fun energy. Kam & Niya exude confidence, faith, and class in all that they do. Recently, the dynamic duo hosted a series of Black “HERstory” Segments for the Emmy-nominated daytime show, The Real. One of Kam & Niya’s favorite quotes was spoken by Lupita Nyong'o who stated, "No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.” They believe this to be true - whole heartedly.
Presenters

Our chief Business Strategist and Productivity Coach Angel Santos is an Extra-Ordinary RESULTS! achiever. She makes it a PRIORITY to get RESULTS! for clients and herself. She started her career in marketing in 2004 by doing photography and website design for NASA. She has used her knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication to write for the Houston Chronicle, TheNest.com, Body&More magazine, Home InStyle magazine and more.
She has boosted the marketing efforts of PBS Emmy-Award winning producer/host Patricia Gras, and continues to work with 6 and 7 figure businesses to boost their bottom line and achieve Extra-Ordinary Results!
Angel has created and implemented marketing strategies for companies such as NASA, March of Dimes, and Texas A&M University, and worked for companies like ABC and PBS. She now uses her knowledge of profit and non-profit business strategies to turn your business idea into a profitable venture, and to take your existing business to the next level.
http://growmybrand.org
She has boosted the marketing efforts of PBS Emmy-Award winning producer/host Patricia Gras, and continues to work with 6 and 7 figure businesses to boost their bottom line and achieve Extra-Ordinary Results!
Angel has created and implemented marketing strategies for companies such as NASA, March of Dimes, and Texas A&M University, and worked for companies like ABC and PBS. She now uses her knowledge of profit and non-profit business strategies to turn your business idea into a profitable venture, and to take your existing business to the next level.
http://growmybrand.org

Amy Malkan is a visual artist, professional speaker, and author. She founded The Malkan Group, LLC, a full service boutique catering to creative individuals and businesses providing the backend support to ensure their success. She has worked with several organizations, business, non-profits, corporations, schools and youth organizations. Through her art, she works with but not limited to acrylic, aerosol and
mixed media to create fine art, commissions, and public art for the community. When she creates every piece, it is done with purpose and intention to transfer positive energy through the artwork. Her main objective is to empower the viewer to see a different perspective and to recognize the potential within oneself. This is the philosophy of The Art of Leadership movement. In her personal time, she loves to spend time with the people she loves, travel, weight lift, dance salsa and experience new things.
To keep in touch with her: www.amymalkan.com.
To see her latest public art projects: www.themalkangallery.com.
mixed media to create fine art, commissions, and public art for the community. When she creates every piece, it is done with purpose and intention to transfer positive energy through the artwork. Her main objective is to empower the viewer to see a different perspective and to recognize the potential within oneself. This is the philosophy of The Art of Leadership movement. In her personal time, she loves to spend time with the people she loves, travel, weight lift, dance salsa and experience new things.
To keep in touch with her: www.amymalkan.com.
To see her latest public art projects: www.themalkangallery.com.

For Antre'chelle Dorsey, adversity is the jet propulsion fuel that she uses to rise above any challenge that stands in her way. A Texas Southern University Broadcast Journalism major, this is her third attempt in academics, and this third try feels so good. On the local and national level, Antre'chelle is making her mark. She is an international award-winning member of the world-renowned Texas Southern University Debate Team under the leadership of living legend, Head Coach Emeritus, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman and Head Coach Dr. Gloria Baptiste-Roberts. Indeed, hard work, motivation and support from family and friends has led her to pursue a career as a rising entertainment correspondent. Antre’chelle is covering various Houston events such as: Essence Magazine Beauty & Bites Brunch, Aveda "Naturally Yours" Tour and Super Bowl LI just to name a few. On the move, you can add KTSU 90.9 social media reporter, The Luke Humble social media reporter and New Orleans Natural Hair Expo official correspondent to her latest list of accomplishments.
Professional, quick witted, fashionable, fun, and relatable, Antre'chelle is a media personality, moderator, multi-level host, and a key note speaker with an Electric Personality. https://youtu.be/dX5QDOskOck
Professional, quick witted, fashionable, fun, and relatable, Antre'chelle is a media personality, moderator, multi-level host, and a key note speaker with an Electric Personality. https://youtu.be/dX5QDOskOck
Panelists
Mentors
SQUAD 1
www.AshleyBetts.com
SQUAD 4
SQUAD 7
SQUAD 10
SQUAD 13
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SQUAD 2
SQUAD 5
SQUAD 8
SQUAD 11
SQUAD 14
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SQUAD 3
SQUAD 6
SQUAD 9
SQUAD 12
SQUAD 15
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Women In Business Pop-Up Shop
Vendors
The Malkan Group, LLC
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Edward Jones
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Project Z
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www.amymalkan.com
Amy Makan, Owner |
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The Godfidence Coach
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World Financial Group
queenmartin.wfgopportunity.com
Queen Ester Martin, Financial Advisor |
Tina B Poetry
www.tinabpoetry.com
Tina B, Founder |
#IMBLACKTOO Apparel
www.imblacktooapparel.com
IG: @im.black.too.apparel FB:/IMBLACKTOO Shannan E. Johnson, Owner Opus 11
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Camellia Alise Skin Care Line
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Consuella Fontenet
www.amazon.com/author/consuellafontenet
IG: @consuellafontenet FB:/Consuella Fontenet T: @cfontenet Consuella Fontenet, Author |
2017 Donors
Special Thanks
$250+ Club
Keyshauna Fletcher
Fredell Harding
Dr. Georgetta H. Johnson
Fredell Harding
Dr. Georgetta H. Johnson
Fundraising Members
Krysten Blackshear
Monica Gary
Beatrice Gilford
Dr. Charisma Milledge
Ebony Towns
Demetria Williams
Krystal Winkley
Monica Gary
Beatrice Gilford
Dr. Charisma Milledge
Ebony Towns
Demetria Williams
Krystal Winkley
The Mademoiselle Service & Social Club
Board MembersBartholomew Bertrand
Gere Cole Dr. Shawn E. Johnson |
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Professional MembersMonica Gary, Volunteer Chair
Asia Howard, My Sisters' Closet Co-Chair Dr. Charisma Milledge, Food Chair Krystal Moore, Citywide Chapter Liaison Erica Simon, Hospitality Chair Ebony Towns, Adopt-A-Family Chair Demetria Williams, Scholarship Chair Krysten Blackshear Melodie Blackwood Jacquetta Edward Beatrice Gilford Ashton Guerrero Morgan Mitchell Jolea Payne |
VolunteersChrystal Beasley
Traci Hall Cavanna Howard-Crockett, My Sister's Closet Co-Chair Chantel Williams Delicia Waller Brittany Wilson |
Chapters
Citywide Chapter (2015)
Alumnae Liaison: K. Moore, BK ‘07
Galena Park H.S. (2008)
Sponsor: B. Bonner, B. Norflis
North Shore Senior H.S. (1998)
Sponsor: C. Williams
Taylor H.S. (2006)
Sponsor: J. Robinson, M. Robinson
Alumnae Liaison: K. Moore, BK ‘07
Galena Park H.S. (2008)
Sponsor: B. Bonner, B. Norflis
North Shore Senior H.S. (1998)
Sponsor: C. Williams
Taylor H.S. (2006)
Sponsor: J. Robinson, M. Robinson