Dr. Cameka Smith Marks 15 Years of Empowerment and Excellence with The BOSS Network
CHICAGO, IL — Dr. Cameka Smith, the dynamic founder and CEO of The BOSS Network, a digital community supporting more than 200,000 professional and entrepreneurial women of color, is concluding a remarkable year of celebration for the network’s 15th anniversary. Dr. Smith will take center stage as an on-stage presenter and executive producer at the 2024 HBCU Honors Awards Show, a star-studded event dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
This year’s HBCU Honors, hosted by actress Kym Whitley, will spotlight the theme “Celebrating Black Excellence.” The event will honor notable figures such as filmmaker Will Packer, inventor Lonnie Johnson, and tech entrepreneur Jewel Burks Solomon. Guests will also enjoy electrifying performances and tributes from renowned artists, including Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, and poet J. Ivy. The awards show, presented by Procter & Gamble, will be held at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and will premiere on BET on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8 PM (ET).
As part of her anniversary celebration, Dr. Smith will also host The BOSS Network’s flagship event, the Ladies That Lead Conference, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This virtual event, which runs from 10 AM to 1 PM (CT), will gather over 500 business leaders and entrepreneurs nationwide for a day of inspiration and learning. Sponsored by Sage, a global leader in business technology solutions, the conference will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, award presentations, and networking opportunities.
“This has been a stellar year for The BOSS Network as we culminate our milestone fifteenth anniversary,” Dr. Smith shared. She also extended her gratitude to Sage for their continued support in empowering entrepreneurial women.
Since its inception, The BOSS Network has been a beacon of support and empowerment, helping women of color nationwide advance their careers and small businesses. Through events like Ladies That Lead and its digital platform, The BOSS Network continues to create opportunities for professional growth and collaboration among women of influence.
To learn more about the Ladies That Lead Conference or register for the event, visit LadiesThatLeadTour.com.
For further details about the 2024 HBCU Honors, visit hbcuhonors.org.
SOURCE: The BOSS Network
