CousinzCON
Category: Speakers & Seminars
Date and Time
- Friday, Sep 4, 2026 2pm
Location
Attucks Theatre
1010 Church St
Details
CousinzCon is a community activation that bridges local, national, and global topics and panelists that are geared toward the multigenerational Cousinz Festival audience. This dynamic event creates a supportive environment where individuals can network, learn, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness before the festival festivities commence.
Schedule:
2:00 p.m.: The Power of Loose Change
Panelists: Executive Vice President, Townebank, Yvonne Toms Allmond, CEO, What’s Your Revolution?, Dr. Charles Corpew, CEO + Insurance and Financial Executive, Granger Financial, Jeff Granger, CEO + Founder, Ardx, Dr. Angela Reddix, and moderated by Journalist, Kiahanna Patterson
3:00 p.m.: A Plate to Go?
Panelists: PA-C, DSL, The Mount Chesapeake, Dr. Keshia Brown, Secretary of Health + Human Resources, Office of Governor Abigal Spanberger, Marvin Figueroa, TedX Speaker + Social Content Manager, Black Men Heal, Justin Little, and moderated by Clinical Psychologist, Remind U Wellness + Outreach, Dr. Kristie Norwood.
4:00 p.m.: Empower to Engage
Panelists: Former Norfolk City Councilwoman and Wealth Consultants Frist Genesis of Virginia LLC, Danica J. Royster, Community Advocate and Digital Strategist, Brenten Sims, Founder, Between The Lines, Lamont ‘Troy’ Stapleton, and moderated by Cabinet Official, Office of Governor Abigial Spanberger, Hon. Dr. Sesha Joi Moon.
5:00 p.m.: Defying the Diploma
Panelists: Educator, Author, and Activist, Dr. Wes Bellamy, Fashion Designer and Creative Consultant, Tina Brehon, CO-CEO, Big Picture Learning, Carlos Moreno, Founder + CEO, Prevail Group, Reginald Prevail, and moderated by TV Personality + Producer, Stephanie L. Sutton.
6:00 p.m.: Resilience + Reward
Panelists: Emmy Award Winning Actress, Vocalist, and TV Host, Patrice Covington, Grammy Award Winning Songwriter + Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox, Co-Founder + CEO, Global Music Touring + Cousinz Festival, Antonio Dowe, Co-Founder, Global Music Touring + Cousinz Festival, Nathaniel ‘Famlay’ Johnson, CEO, 3 Diamonds Entertainment, Phil Thornton, and moderated by National Radio + Media Personality, Dominique Da Diva.
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