How Forced Pauses Become Profitable Pivots

In a time of layoffs, burnout, and shifting economic realities, Black women are not simply leaving the workforce—we’re recalibrating how we work, earn, and build. This fireside chat explores how moments of disruption can become catalysts for alignment, ownership, and income on your own terms.

Grounded in real stories—including turning unexpected setbacks into thriving businesses—this conversation will unpack how to leverage your existing skills, pivot with intention, and build sustainable income streams using today’s tools and strategies.

Attendees will leave with practical ways to reframe career disruption, activate what they already know, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.