In December 2024, Rolling Out hosted its Peace & Purpose Hybrid Conference sponsored by AT&T/iPhone and the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, GA over the weekend. This transformative three-day event, held from December 12th to 14th at Morehouse College’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, combined in-person and virtual experiences, focusing on holistic wellness, personal development, and professional empowerment.
The conference began with a special installment of The Resource Guild’s “Black Media Mixer ATL,” hosted by Mr. Daniel Dickey, featuring top Black journalists. It included a discussion on perseverance and overcoming disabilities, a performance by Bunduke Ramadan (star of Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow), and a private screening of Unstoppable, the inspiring story of NCAA Champion Wrestler Anthony Robles.
Event Highlights:
- In-Person Presentersincluded Rashad “Bank” Holsey Sr.(Culture Curator, Host of Big Facts Podcast), Cartier “Niko” Goodrum (Philanthropist & World Series Champion), Cord Parks (Former NFL Athlete & Entertainment Strategist), Gizzle (Grammy Nominated Songwriter & MC), John Rose (Entertainment Attorney, Fox Rothschild), Keshia Dennis (Founder of The Elephant in the Room, Inc), Jonathan Casillas (2x Super Bowl Champion), Nicole Garner Scott (Financial Advisor & Wealth Manager, The Money Plan Inc)…and many more
- Virtual Presentersfeatured Nikki Porcher(Founder, Buy From A Black Woman), Dora Wright (CEO & Founder, CRCC), Lesline Pittman (Health & Wellness Expert), Aquarius Maximus (Founder, Guapcoin & Master Cardologer), Stefanie Dunning PhD (Professor, Black to Nature Author & Podcast Host), Michelle Lanier (Folklorist & Public Historian, Duke University)…and many more
Key Activities:
- A $5,000 pitch competition on Friday and Saturday allowed aspiring entrepreneurs to present innovative ideas to a panel of esteemed judges.
- Mindfulness Moments that included chair yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and sound baths to promote mental and emotional well-being presented by Tie Simpson(Founder of Sisters of Yoga & Conscious Lifestyle Coach) & Brittney R. Dobbins(Yoga Teacher & Entertainment Lawyer)
Munson Steed, Founder & CEO of Rolling Out, emphasized the conference’s mission to inspire intentional, balanced, and impactful living. By offering accessibility through both in-person and virtual platforms, the event aimed to close 2024 with a message of peace and purpose, empowering attendees to enter 2025 with a renewed sense of direction.
The conference provided attendees with practical tools for personal growth, cultural awareness, and professional success while fostering a sense of global community.
About Rolling Out:
Rolling Out, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a national multi-media firm with a monthly reach of 28MM urban multicultural viewers in the US. Established in 1998, Rolling Out has evolved from its origins as the Rolling Out free weekly newspaper to become a dynamic media company offering diverse services. These services include custom content creation, OTT television, conference productions, event activations, publishing, and more, reflecting a commitment to engaging and serving a wide audience.
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