Blogger Week Content Creator UnConference

National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc.

Join us for a jam-packed Blogger Week UnConference Popup where content creators gather to network, learn, and have a blast!

Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza

Welcome to Blogger Week UnConference Pop-up!Date: Saturday October 4, 2025Location: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans PlazaDescription:Five years ago, we held our 5th Annual Blogger UnConference in Washington, DC. However, due to funding and COVID constraints we were unable to bring the UnConference back until now!This year, we're hosting the Blogger Week Content Creator UnConference (Pop-Up Edition!) - a lighter version over our usual UnConference. This is an opportunity for a fun and interactive event where content creators, entrepreneurs, and authors from all niches come together to share ideas, network, and learn from each other on all things digital media! Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, this UnConference is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights.During the Blogger Week Content Creator UnConference, participants will also get to share ideas that shape the 6th Annual Blogger Week Content Creator UnConference that will be held in 2026. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow and expand your network! Key Highlights:<ul><li>Interactive sessions</li><li>Networking opportunities</li><li>Fireside Chat with special guests</li><li>Q&amp;A sessions</li></ul>Come join us for a day filled with inspiration, knowledge, and connections. See you there! Scheduled Speakers:

Headliner: Phil Lewis, Deputy Editor of HuffPost and the president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ).Fireside Chat: News, Media &amp; Content Creation in 2025 Phil Lewis is a journalist from Detroit, Michigan. He is currently a deputy editor at HuffPost. Prior to his role at HuffPost, he was a staff writer and programming editor at the millennial-based digital news outlet Mic in New York City. His journalism career began in 2015 as an editorial fellow for The Huffington Post in Washington, DC. He currently serves as the president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists.

Headliner: Monique Rose SneedSession: Marketing, Branding, and Entrepreneurship: A Fireside Chat with Monique Rose SneedMonique Rose Sneed is a highly-rated motivational speaker and successful 7-figure entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant, real estate, wellness &amp; beauty, and hospitality management industries. Today, she is passionate and committed to sharing her journey to success through authenticity, spirituality, extending her knowledge, network and her belief in good old fashioned hard work.She is the owner of The Bodega On Main: Home of The Chopped Cheese in ATL!, LA’CAJ Seafood: A Cajun Latin Fusion Kitchen and Bar, and former owner of Milk &amp; Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen. In addition to this diverse portfolio, her favorite ventures stem from her love of seeing others rise through adversity, including Rags to Roses, her non-profit organization, designed to positively impact young women in and transitioning from the Foster Care System.

Headliner: Jasmine Burton, Comedian, Lawyer, Director at Raben on Issue Campaigns, Podcaster at No Distractions PodcastLive Podcast Taping: No Distractions PodcastJasmine Burton is a barred attorney with a Juris Doctorate degree from Howard University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. She is director at Raben in their Issue Campaigns practice area and was also the Executive Producer of Raben’s podcast “The Ask,” where she has interviewed guests like Lizz Winstead, Nicole Austin-Hillery, Maxwell Frost, Damon Hewitt, Jonathan Eig, Judd Legum, V-Spehar, and many more.Jasmine is a stand-up comedian and has performed stand up all throughout the country and DMV - including the Comedy Store, DC Improv, The Funny Bone, DC Comedy Loft, Room 808, Hotbed, Magoobys Joke House, and The Port - as well as opening and hosting shows for Matt Rife, Lil Rel, Tony Woods, Aida Rodriguez, Zainab Johnson, Earthquake, Chaunté Wayans, and other comics seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Politico, and she was recently featured in the Washington Post as one of the top 10 comedians in Washington DC.

Headliner: Elizabeth Booker, Lawyer, Professor, Podcaster at No Distractions PodcastLive Podcast Taping: No Distractions PodcastElizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer, social scientist, professor, standup comedienne, and political commentator who hails from Memphis, Tennessee and now calls the Washington, DC metro area home. Elizabeth obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2013 from Christian Brothers University and her Juris Doctor and Master of Public Health degrees in 2017 from the University of Memphis. Her professional work centers around public health law, privacy law related to health systems, administrative law, food and drug law, and various public health topics including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and tobacco research.As a comedienne, Elizabeth has performed at venues such as the Lincoln Theater in DC and the DC Improv, and headlined at the DC Comedy Loft, West Side Comedy Club, FunnyBone, and Mic Drop. She has worked with comedians such as DL Hughley, Chaunté Wayans, and Brandi Denise. When Elizabeth is not on stage, you can find her making witty and funny political commentary across social media where she has amassed millions of followers.

Speaker: Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor, Executive Director of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. and TikTok Diverse Creators Program MemberSession: Turning Content Into Currency: The Evolution of Creation &amp; MonetizationJessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a multicultural communications specialist and author based in the Washington, DC area. Aiwuyor is the founder of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. NBCI Trust shares cultural information, stories, and resources that uplift the collective freedom of Black communities, while correcting cultural misinformation. In her past role as the Associate Director of Communications at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Aiwuyor spearheaded strategic communications for federal housing discrimination lawsuits against Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Facebook Inc. She also led communications efforts in NFHA’s federal lawsuit against the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule. Additionally, Aiwuyor led communications for state lawsuits concerning race, color, familial status, and source of income housing discrimination. She was also a founding staff member of DC-based social justice PR firm, Megaphone Strategies.She frequently appears on national media discussing disinformation targeting Black communities, African American cultural heritage and ethnicity, social justice issues, Pan Africanism, and reparations. Additionally, J.A.M. teaches about African American history and culture through her growing TikTok following. She also the author of Black Voices: Inspiring and Empowering Quotes from Global Thought Leaders.

Speaker: Earnestine E. Dawson, Communications StrategistFireside chat: Connect &amp; Create: The Power of Partnerships in Digital StorytellingEarnestine E. Dawson is a distinguished communications strategist dedicated to amplifying democratic voices and fostering civic engagement. Beginning her political career on President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, she has become a recognized expert in helping public officials connect with constituents through strategic messaging and social media storytelling.Earnestine has served in key communications roles with prominent Democratic leaders, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic National Committee, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Stacey Abrams for Governor, Representative Yvette D. Clarke, and the House Democratic Caucus. Her innovative approach combines traditional political communications with digital engagement strategies, creating campaigns that spark meaningful civic conversations.With expertise spanning grassroots organizing to high-level strategic communications, Earnestine excels at translating complex policy messages into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. She holds a Master's in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's in Mass Communication from Tennessee State University.

Yvonne Pearson, Founder of PinkDollhouse MarketingFireside chat: Connect &amp; Create: The Power of Partnerships in Digital Storytelling Yvonne is a creative marketing strategist, podcast host, content creator, and founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing, a boutique agency dedicated to elevating creatives, non-profits, and minority-owned businesses. With over a decade of experience in brand development, content strategy, and community engagement, she blends strategic insight with bold storytelling to help brands show up authentically.She’s the voice behind Coffee with Yvonne, a podcast and platform centered on thought leadership and building creative communities, which has been heard in over 24 countries and reached 30,000+ lifetime downloads. Yvonne’s content has been featured in campaigns for Vogue and Hulu, and seen nationally on the Today Show. In 2023, she was named one of AAMA’s “<a href="https://www.aa-ma.org/black-marketers-to-watch/2023-bml/" title="https://www.aa-ma.org/black-marketers-to-watch/2023-bml/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">50 Black Marketers to Watch</a>”, recognizing her as a leading voice in modern marketing. She also holds six professional certifications and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Marketing to continue evolving in a space she’s deeply passionate about.

Speaker: Brée Nachelle, Digital Strategist (Former NASA Digital Lead)Session: “Mindful Momentum: Creating Content Without Burning Out”(How to Stay Consistent, Authentic, and Aligned—Even When You’re Tired) Brée Nachelle is a mindfulness facilitator, AI practitioner, digital strategist, and pop culture enthusiast who helps creatives align their presence with their purpose—without burning out or blending in.She’s the author of Aligned, Not Automated, host of the Fabulous Fuckery podcast, and creator of the Mindful Moments newsletter. As founder of Brée Nachelle Media and leader of the Synergy Squad accountability community, Brée teaches creators how to BREATHE through their content plans, integrate AI with intention, and build momentum with clarity and joy.Formerly a digital strategist at NASA, she now inspires audiences to protect their creative flame while embracing mindful innovation.

Speakers: Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda LeekeSession: A Father-Daughter Fireside Chat on Digital Life and Activism at 86Join Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda Leeke for a fireside chat that explores how they tapped into their family’s intergenerational relationships to support his 2009 entry into the digital world which led to his blogging and podcasting efforts about diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice. They will also share stories about his attendance at social media conferences like Blogalicious, his live blogging at the Obama administration’s national conference on aging, and social justice activism that are published in his new memoir, “American Change Agent: A Life and Legacy of Seeking Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.”Dr. John F. Leeke, Ph.D., is a change agent, organizer, advocate, and digital senior citizen activist, podcaster, and blogger who lives in Maryland. Dr. Leeke is a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School, Indiana State University, University of Michigan, and Union Institute. Visit <a href="http://anandaleeke.com/drjohn" title="http://anandaleeke.com/drjohn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">anandaleeke.com/drjohn</a> to learn more about him. Connect with him on <a href="http://facebook.com/john.leeke1" title="http://facebook.com/john.leeke1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/john.leeke1</a>. Follow @drjleeke on Instagram. Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke is an artist, author, coach, human design doula, and digital communications professional who lives in Washington, DC. Leeke is a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School, Morgan State University, Howard University School of Law, and Georgetown University Law Center. Her books, Love’s Troubadours: Karma – Book One, That Which Awakens Me, and Digital Sisterhood: A Memoir of Fierce Living Online are available on Amazon. Visit <a href="http://anandaleeke.com/" title="http://anandaleeke.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">anandaleeke.com</a> to learn more about her. Follow @anandaleeke on LinkedIn and YouTube.

<h3>More amazing speakers announced soon!</h3>