The Women With A Purpose Global Summit kicked off on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 on the Island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Women from every corner of the world were in attendance for six days and five nights of networking, seminars, inspirational speakers and parties.
Evelyn Bakon-Wheeler and Director of Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution, Deborah Riley Draper at Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel
Attendees at Evening Soiree at the Bliss Club
Opening day began with registration and a seminar "How Our Faith and Belief Influence Personal and Business Decisions", led by multimedia personality Danita Patterson, CEO and principal content developer of Destiny Unlimited, Inc. A fun and informational speed networking was part of the getting to know you event. Formulated similarly to speed dating, each participant spent 3 minutes speaking with the person across the table from them and then moved down one chair to the next person. The evening was topped off with an opening soiree at the Bliss Club where attendees were welcomed by representatives from each of our host islands, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Anguilla and Saint Barthelemy. Delicious food, exotic drinks and festive music were in abundance and everyone received a lovely gift bag at the end of the evening.
Day 2 - Media Day
The first day of seminars were held on day two featuring guest speakers starting in the morning with a Media Roundtable Discussion - "As Women In Media, How Do We Negatively or Positively Impact Our Image Worldwide", led by Soledad O'Brien, Carmen Wong Ulrich and Lynn Norment.
Later in the morning a Leadership seminar "Looking at Leadership Through a Different Lens" with keynote speakers Judy Smith and Joyce Roche.
Valerie Norman-Gammon, Judy Smith, Joyce Roche
The afternoon included a Power Luncheon with keynote speakers Soledad O'Brien, Carmen Wong-Ulrich and Hon. Sarah Westcot-Williams, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten and Inocencia Manoel.
Luncheon attendees
Director Deborah Riley-Draper
Elynor Williams, Evelyn Bakon-Wheeler, Shirley Evans-Wofford
A luxury fashion show and Luncheon at Le Chateau Des Palmiers "How Your Fashion Decisions Affect Your Business Brand", and a late afternoon workshop with Iyanla Vanzant "Your Next Act - Are You Leveraging All Your Talents?
Deborah Riley Drapers film "Versailles 73: American Runway Revolution closed out the evening with a screening poolside at Sonesta Maho Beach.
Deborah Riley-Draper, McGhee Williams-Osse, Evelyn Bakon-Wheeler
We were transported from St. Martin via ferry to Anguilla for spa day at two resorts Cuisinart Resort & Spa and The Viceroy Anguilla. I spent my time lounging around the pool at the Cuisinart Resort with my friends.
An unforgettable evening of dinner, music, dancing and entertainment at a White Party at Club Bliss. We were entertained by Tchina Arnold who gave a dynamic performance.
Tchina Arnold performing at the Bliss Club
Tchina Arnold
Shirley and McGhee and a friend engrossed in a digital photo of...
McGhee Osse
Shirley Wofford and McGhee Osse
Evelyn Bakon-Wheeler and McGhee Williams-Osse
Deborah Riley-Draper enjoying the white party
Day 5: Shop til you drop in St. Barths.
Transferred via plane and ferry to the Island of St. Barthelemy for shopping and lunch at a beachfront restaurant, and then to St. Jean and a rendezvous at Nikki Beach St. Barths. I ran into Bebe my favorite waiter from Nikki Beach Cannes who is now working in St. Barths after an eight-month stint at the Las Vegas Nikki Beach.
St. Barths Airport
WWP attendees lounging on beds at Nikki Beach St. Barths.
Shopping til we drop in St. Barths
Read more at this link: Judy Smith, Soledad O'Brien at the 2013 Women with Purpose
