EMPOWERLEADERS 2026 — OFFICIAL RECORDING SCHEDULE

 EMPOWERLEADERS 2026 — OFFICIAL RECORDING SCHEDULE

Get Discovered • Get Empowered • Lead Forward

LIVE on ZOOM | All Sessions Recorded
🔗 ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84146917721

🎬 On-Demand Viewing:
▶️ youtube.com/@discoverbrightsidevideopodcast
🌐 https://discoverbrightside.com/leadership

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DAY ONE — WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

KICKOFF DAY

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Session I | 9:00 – 11:00 AM EST

Video Podcasting 101 — From Idea to Influence

LIVE on ZOOM

Keynote Sponsor: Heather Dolland Tamam, Author & Founder, Doltam Creative Solutions with
Hosts & Producers:Elizabeth Clare Brewington & Elton Brewington, Discover Brightside Video Podcast. Followed by Guest Presenations

Session Focus:
• What Is Podcasting — and Why Video Leads
• Setting Leadership & Visibility Goals for 2026
• How video builds authority, trust, and discoverability
• Using video + reviews to rank higher on search and social
• Monetization pathways: side hustles, affiliates, brand partnerships
• Dressing for success and influence on camera

Interactive Elements:
Guest presentations • Fireside chats • Networking (time permitting)

🎖 Award Presentation: Honoring Heather Dolland Tamam,
Author & Founder, Doltam Creative Solutions On Winning the Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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Session II | 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST

Awards & Gameday: Creator Showcase — Kidz & Teens Edition

LIVE on ZOOM

Session Highlights:
• Interactive Get 9 gameplay experience
• Learning through play, creativity, and collaboration
• Showcases featuring toys, games, books, film & creative hobbies
• Brightside Kidz & Teens guest presentations and networking

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Dr. Jacqueline Carroll,
Creator of Get 9
Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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Session III | 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84146917721

Executive Leadership Spotlight & Interview

LIVE on ZOOM

Session Focus:
• Executive coaching & leadership growth
• Building scalable influence and impact
• Founder journey and leadership insights

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Lisa L. Baker,
Executive Coach, Speaker & Founder, Ascentim
Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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Session IV | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST

Evening Reception: AI, Tech & Leadership

LIVE on ZOOM

Featured Keynote / Sponsor Presentation:
The 13 Keys to Business Success
AI • Technology • Modern Leadership

Session Includes:
• Guest spotlights & interviews
• Launch announcements
• Interactive networking designed for meaningful connections

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Robert Butwin,
Master Networker & Author
Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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DAY TWO — THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026

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Session V | 9:00 – 11:00 AM EST

Video Podcasting 101 — From Idea to Influence (Advanced Track)

LIVE on ZOOM

Hosts & Producers:
Elizabeth Clare Brewington & Elton Brewington
Discover Brightside Video Podcast

Session Focus:
• Advanced visibility & discovery strategies
• Leveraging video and reviews for long-term authority
• Brand partnerships, affiliate growth & income strategy
• Leadership positioning across platforms

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Brightside Empowerers Award Honorees

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Session VI | 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Investor & Leadership Mastermind: Virtual Luncheon

LIVE on ZOOM

Audience:
Veterans • Business Founders • Community Leaders • Investors

Session Highlights:
• Founder-to-Founder insights
• Capital, leadership & opportunity conversations
• Guest spotlights & interactive networking

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Twyla N. Garrett,
Founder, Impact League & Real Estate Investor Club
Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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Session VII | 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST

Clarity, Healing & Forward Vision: Digital Vision Board Mastermind

LIVE on ZOOM

Led By:
• Samantha Silverman, LCSW
• Rev. Dr. Armada Pinkins

Session Focus:
• Purpose-driven leadership
• Healing & alignment
• Personal and professional visioning
• Guided digital vision board experience

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Samantha Silverman & Rev. Dr. Armada Pinkins
Brightside Empowerers Awards 2025–2026

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Session VIII | 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST

The Empowered EQ Series

Reality from Fantasy: Live-Action Roleplay (LARP) for Leadership, Relationships & Balance
LIVE on ZOOM

Keynote Sponsor:
Stephen R. Balzac,
President, 7 Steps Ahead, LLC

Session Focus:
• Emotional intelligence & experiential learning
• Empathy, engagement & real-world leadership
• Work-life balance through LARP

Fireside Chat Featuring:
• Linda P. Thompson
• Richard Morden
• Dr. Mort Orman
• Elton & Elizabeth Clare Brewington

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Linda P. Thompson, Richard Morden & Dr. Mort Orman
Brightside Empowerers Awards 2025–2026

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Session IX | 8:00 – 9:00 PM EST

Brightside Influential Review Society & Book Club

January Author Spotlight & Awards
BWStudio on ZOOM

Featured Keynote / Sponsors:
• Stephen R. Balzac, PhD
• Sue Campbell, Author of Conversations in Heaven

Session Includes:
• Author conversation & video insights
• How to feature, leverage & benefit from reviews
• Creator networking & collaboration

🎖 Award Presentation (Closing the Session):
Honoring Sue Campbell
Brightside Empowerers Award 2025–2026

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Why EMPOWERLEADERS 2026 Matters

• Step onto the Brightside Video Stage
• Get discovered through interviews, spotlights & launches
• Network with leaders, founders, investors & innovators
• Strengthen leadership, EQ & visibility skills
• Learn how to monetize your message and media presence
• Leave with clarity, connections & confidence

This is more than an event — it is a leadership activation and media opportunity.