
For Sisters Only is getting bigger and bigger with celebrity panelists, performances, and special guest appearances! You don’t want to miss this event filled day of DC’s only expo made for the unique lifestyle of today’s women on Nov. 3rd at the Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here.
ARTISTS
Miguel
Twitter: @MiguelUnlimited
Check out the eclectric sounds of RCA recording artist MIGUEL at WPGC’s 13th Annual For Sisters Only! This Scorpio falsetto considers himself a mashup of Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Pharell Williams! Come watch him perform hits such as “Sure Thing,” “Quickie,” “All I Want Is You” and his current hit “Adorn” off his latest CD Kaleidoscope Dream!
BLACKstreet
Twitter: @TeddyRiley1 and @Blackstreet_Ent
Responsible for “The New Jack Swing” Grammy Award Winners Teddy Riley and Blackstreet will perform hits such as “No Diggidy,” “Don’t Leave Me,” “Rump Shaker” and more at this year’s For Sisters Only!
Q from 112
Twitter: @Qparker112
Six-time ASCAP award winner, Grammy Award Winner and Co-founder of the over 20 million records selling group 112 , Mr. Q Parker will perform hits such as “Peaches and Cream,” “Cupid” and “Yes” the new single from his debut solo album “MANual” in stores October 30th!
RL of NEXT
Twitter: @JustRL
Co-founder of the group Next, R&B singer and song writer RL has worked with everyone from Teddy Riley to Tupac! Come watch him perform hits such as “Wifey,” “Too Close,” “Butta Love” and more at this years For Sisters Only!
GUEST APPEARANCES
It doesn’t stop there! Cast members from today’s most popular television shows will be making appearances on this year’s For Sisters Only panels!
Hosea Chanchez
Best known for his recurring role on For Your Love and the quarterbacking football player Malik Wright on The CW/BET sitcom, The Game, award winning actor Hosea Chanchez will be our guest on our panel “It’s Complicated But it Doesn’t Have to Be.” At 4:00 pm. Tweet him @HOSEACHANCHEZ
Stevie J
Three-time Grammy award winning songwriter, musician and producer Stevie J from VH1’s Love & Hip Hop ATL will appear on the “Truth about Men” Panel at 2:00pm in The Empowerment Pavilion. Tweet him @HITMANSTEVIEJ.
Benzino
Co-founder of Source Magazine and Hip Hop Weekly, media executive and record producer from VH1’s Love & Hip Hop ATL will appear on “Truth about Men” Panel at 2:00pm in The Empowerment Pavilion. Tweet him @IAMBENZINO.
Rasheeda
Rasheeda from VH1’s Love & Hip Hop ATL will appear on “Wives Tales” Panel at 3:00pm in The Empowerment Pavilion. Tweet her @RASHEEDA.
Ke Ke Wyatt
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, wife and mom, Ke Ke Wyatt from TV One’s “R&B Divas” will appear on the “Wives Tales” panel at 3:00pm in The Empowerment Pavilion. Tweet KeKe @KEKEWYATTSINGS.
FSO PANELS – EMPOWERMENT PAVILION
12:00PM – A PURSE OF YOUR OWN: SISTERS GETTING SMART ABOUT MONEY TOGETHER with DEBORAH OWENS
Twitter: @DeborahOwens
You’ve seen her in Essence, ABC News and on national news outlets. Join Essence Dream Team Money Coach Deborah Owens as she moderates a panel of smart, savvy money sisters who are filling up their purses together. Women banding together meeting once a month, getting rid of debt, getting their credit straight and filling up the purses one sister at a time.

1:00PM – WHERE WILL YOU GO FROM HERE with VALORIE BURTON
Twitter: @ValorieBurton
Moderated by life coach, author and Essence Magazine expert Valorie Burton, WHERE WILL YOU GO FROM HERE offers the wisdom and encouragement you need to think differently about your circumstances and take hold of the lessons. As you experience the “post-traumatic growth” that comes only through adversity, you’ll be equipped to unleash a stronger, more authentic you!
2:00PM – THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN with Dr. IAN K. SMITH
Twitter: @DoctorIanSmith
Moderated by Dr. Ian K. Smith, author of “The Truth About Men,” this panel decodes the difference between what men say, what men mean and everything in between! Guest panelists include STEVIE J. and BENZINO from VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta!
3:00PM – WIVES TALES with JAMIE FOSTER BROWN
Twitter: @S2SmagJamie
Moderated by Sister 2 Sister Magazine’s Jamie Foster Brown, WIVES TALES is comprised of a relationship expert along with wives and ex-wives that have (or have had) both successful and unsuccessful marriages. They’ll come together and dish on how they sealed the deal, the joys and pains of marriage and divorce, and offer solid advice on the do’s and don’ts of getting hitched and maintaining a successful union. Guest panelists include KEKE WYATT from TV One’s R&B Divas and RASHEEDA from VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.
4:00PM – IT’S COMPLICATED LIVE with PAUL CARRICK BRUNSON
Twitter: @PaulCBrunson
An interactive matchmaking presentation by Life Coach/Matchmaker and leading blogger for Essence.com, Paul C. Brunson, Host of “Love Town” on the OWN Network. You will have an opportunity to mingle, listen, and discuss dating and love in the new millennium. Expect excitement when attendees are given the chance match make on site! Actor HOSEA CHANCHEZ will appear as a guest panelist!
WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
For Sister’s Only attracts tens of thousands of consumers every year. The event includes a Kids Zone, Beauty Pavilion and Man Cave — and will feature more than 200 small businesses selling and sampling their products and services.
To be a part of the event, contact Ivy-Savoy Smith at isavoy@wpgc955.com.
FSO SPONSORS
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ADT Security
American Diabetes Association
Ameritech Construction
Angeles Dominican Salon
A Taste of Sweetness Custom Cakes
B. Rouge Boutique
Barry Fletcher
Beepollendiet.com
BET
Boy Bye
Capital Remodeling
Centura College
Chrysler
Ciroc (Ladies Lounge Sponsor)
Cricket Wireless
Darcars Chrysler
DC Chartered Health Plan
Designer Inspired Fashions & Accessories
D’USSE
Educate Maryland Kids
Entertainment with Class
Entwine Couture Beauty
FootAction
Geico
Goldilocs Hair
Greater Washington Urban League
H&R Block
Harvard Risk Management Corporation
J.S. Furs
Ke’Chic Boutique
Kevin “Silk” Brewer
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Makayla’s Great Discovery
MedTech
MGM Resorts International
MNCPPC
Next Level Publishing
Plus Size Beauties
Rapunzel – The Future of Hair
Safari Fine Art
Salon Lamaj
Sanjules Unique Art Creations
Sassy’s Gifts
Scentsy Fragrance
Signature Theatre
Sintia’s Dominican Salon
Slumber Parties by Jaliyla
Southern’s Apartment Locator Service
Sydelle Cosmetics
Sydnor
The Cochran Firm
The Financial Crisis Prevention Center
Traci Lynn Jewelry
Ultimate Body
Undercover Wear
Unity Healthcare Community Plan
Us Helping Us
Vita Cosmetic Surgery
Weave Express
Weaves, Etc.
Wet Your Palettes
Zuresh
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