WAGCADEMY CONFERENCE 2018 hosted by WAGS REDEFINED
Event Information
Description
WAGCADEMY is the first conference gathering the wives and significant others of professional athletes from various sport leagues in the U.S. This one day getaway for the women will cover key topics such as: Purpose and Identity, Healthy Relationships, Making a Difference, Financial Literacy, GirlBoss, Reality TV and more! The purpose of the conference is to connect, inspire, empower, inform, and entertain a diverse group of women navigating life in sports.
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Presenting Sponsor: Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
Headliners:
Sarah Centrella – Best-Selling Author of #1 Self Help Book “Hustle, Believe, Receive”
CleRenda McGrady – Best-Selling Author of “Push Thru! Redefine and Create Your Own Success Story”
Diann Valentin – Bravo TV host “To Rome for Love”, Love & Relationship expert
Raven Thomas – Million Dollar Deal with Mark Cuban, winner on ABC’s Shark Tank
Telli Swift, Kierra Douglas, Ariel Anderson - WAGS Atlanta on E!
Darnell Nicole, Ashley Nicole Wheeler - WAGS Miami on E!
Asia Saffold - Hollywood & Football on E!
PLUS! Power couples Matt and Danielle Forte, Martellus and Siggi Bennett AND the experts on marriage and family, retirement and benefits, leadership, servanthood, entrepreneurship, and living your best life!
See FULL DETAILS here: https://www.wagsredefined.com/conference/
No tickets will be sold at the door.
HOTEL
WAGcademy has teamed up with JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE (900 West Olympic, Los Angeles, CA 90015), to provide our conference attendees with discounted hotel rooms during the weekend. The rate is $279/night.
Copy and paste the following URL to book your room at the discounted rate: https://book.passkey.com/event/49666919/owner/1450096/home
Read below for Agenda and FAQ
**General Admission: Receive a guaranteed seat at the conference and a swag bag. See you in LA!
**VIP: VIP seating (front rows for panels and speakers), VIP swag bag, and official WAGcademy t-shirt.
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AGENDA
**COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT**
Friday, July 20, 2018
We are so excited to announce our partnership with the LA Dream Center for a day of service! Join us in giving back to the Los Angeles community.
The Dream Center is a faith-based charitable organization that finds and fills the needs of struggling people from all over the United States. Since 1995, thousands of individuals and families have found hope and healing through the programs that only the Dream Center offers. The Dream Center aims to not only meet the immediate needs of communities like providing food and clothing, but also focuses on the full successful transformation of people’s lives, all free of charge.
The Dream Center's mission is to connect broken people to a community of support by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs in the areas of poverty, addiction, and abuse. The Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on finding solutions to homelessness, hunger, and the lack of education through residential and community outreach programs.
**The Conference**
Saturday, July 21,2018
Tentative Schedule. Subject to change. Please see our conference page for speaker bios.
9:00 - 9:50 A REGISTRATION & RED CARPET (MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE)
10:00 - 10:30 OPENING KEYNOTE, SARAH CENTRELLA
10:30 - 11:00 DIANN VALENTIN
11:00 - 11:30 GIRLBOSS: MILLENNIALS & MOMMY MOGULS (PANEL)
11:30 - 12:10 BE A STRATEGIC BOSS: FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR WOMEN LEADING FROM THE FRONT- MICHELLE AVAN, BANK OF AMERICA
12:10 - 1:10 LUNCH, SHOP, EXPLORE!
1:15 - 1:45 MARRIED TO THE GAME: SECRETS TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN PRO SPORTS (PANEL)
1:50 - 2:20 BEYOND THE GAME: TRANSITION & RETIREMENT (PANEL)
2:30 - 3:30 POWER HOUR WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE ONE):
SESSION A: "30 FOR 30 FRUGAL" Financial literacy and wealth management
SESSION B: "GET IN THE GAME" resume help, LinkedIn optimization, professional headshots taken
SESSION C: "SAVING YOURSELF THE COST OF INSECURITY" 7 steps to build more confidence and achieve your goals
3:30 - 4:00 BREAK
4:00 - 4:30 THE REAL BEHIND REALITY TV (PANEL)
4:30 - 5:00 MAKING A DIFFERENCE: THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULTURE SHIFTERS & WAYMAKERS (PANEL)
5:00 - 5:30 CLOSING KEYNOTE, CLERENDA MCGRADY
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FAQs
What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes: access to a full day of amazing speakers and panels, conference materials, lunch, snacks, complimentary cocktails, a swag bag, access to vendors, access to Health & Beauty Lounge, (VIPs also have access to VIP lounge).
Who is elegible to attend?
WAGcademy is specifically designed for the wives, fiancees, and girlfriends of athletes and coaches (WAGS) across all major US sports. You are considered a WAG if you are currently dating, engaged, or married to an athlete or coach at the Professional or Collegiate levels. If your significant other is retired, you are welcome to attend! We will have retired wives in attendance and on stage. If you are formerly married or engaged to a professional athlete/coach, you are welcome to attend. You will be required to provide your partner's information and their connection to Professional/Collegiate sports at registration.
What is the conference objective?
The purpose of the conference is to connect, enlighten, entertain, and empower WAGS from different leagues and walks of life.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Must be 18 to attend and 21 to consume any alcohol and spirits. Bring your ID.
What airport should I fly into?
Burbank or LAX
Is there parking on site?
Yes but we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft from the hotel. **Note: Host hotel is a 10 minute walk and 5 minute drive to the venue.
What should I bring to the event?
Bring your ID to verify your identity at check in.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you have any other questions please contact wagcademy@wagsredefined.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What's the refund policy?
We offer a 50% refund on your ticket up until 30 days prior to the event. Within 30 days of the event we are unable to offer any kind of refunds or credits.
Can I sell my ticket?
You cannot sell your ticket or give your ticket to someone else. If you're no longer able to attend, please read our return policy and email us at wagcademy@wagsredefined.com
