On Paper & In Practice
- Ages 18+
A Business Intensive for Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
Date and time
Location
The Academy Group Offices
900 North North Branch Street #Suite 2 Chicago, IL 60642Refund Policy
Lineup
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Arrival +Light Breakfast
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome & Event Overview
Lenise S. Lee
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Circle: The Weight We Carry
Yazmin McCamey
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Workshop 1: Clarity & Capacity
Haseena Shaheed-Jackson
Sherard Jones
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop 2: Pricing, Positioning & Presence
Dr. C. Adam Callery
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Working Lunch: Case Study Conversation
Shayne Evans
J. Vincent Williams
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Workshop 3: Systems & Sustainability
Esiloza Omoh
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Workshop: Your Next 90 Days
Melinda N. Jordan
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
On Paper & In Practice
This is not a 101 workshop. It’s a business reset.
You’re already building something — now it’s time to refine it, align it, and move with intention.
On Paper and In Practice is a 1-day business intensive designed for first-generation Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are past the idea stage and ready to clarify their offer, charge their worth, build their systems, and take strategic action.
💡 What You’ll Leave With
- A clear, values-based business model
- Tools for pricing and positioning with confidence
- Simple systems to support sustainability and growth
- A customized 90-day business plan to move you forward
- Encouragement to grow without burning out
👥 Who It’s For
This event is designed for service-based and product-based entrepreneurs who:
- Are actively selling or delivering services
- Feel stuck in the “doing it all” stage
- Are seeking systems, support, and pricing clarity
- Value real talk over theory and hustle
This event is proudly sponsored by Comcast and hosted in partnership with AG Ventures and NBAMBAA, Chicago Chapter.
Disclaimer
All information shared during On Paper and In Practice is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing presented during this event constitutes direct business, legal, financial, or tax advice. Attendees are encouraged to consult with licensed professionals before making decisions that impact their business or finances. Photos may be taken for promotional use; please notify staff if you prefer not to be photographed.