Cupcakes & Conversation Summary

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Cupcakes & Conversation hosted a career panel for teens and invited other mentoring groups from the Richmond area. Teens from Girls for a Change RVA and (insert name here) were present at the event. This year marked the second annual career panel and brunch discussion for the organization. The event provided teens with an opportunity to network and learn about various career fields ranging from media and entertainment to small business operation and medical school. Kamaria Hopkins, founder of Cupcakes & Conversation said, “the reason people wind up in jobs they don’t like is because there are a lot of opportunities that are not afforded to them or there are opportunities afforded them and they don't take advantage of [the opportunities]” This annual event was essential to the organization as it allowed the teens to dress professionally, learn about uncommon career paths, learn to network, and gain knowledge about navigating through uncertain times such as picking a career or working as a black female in various industries. …show more content…

Each guest speaker introduced themselves and explained their role in each of their respective fields. The lineup of industry leaders includes therapist, researcher, and professor, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka. Dr. Mbilishaka is an assistant professor for the University of the District of Columbia. She uses her talent in cosmetology and knowledge in psychology to provide mental health services. This practice is entitled, “psychohairapy.” Ashley Brown is the current director of standards and practices at Viacom Media Networks. She has worked on popular shows such as the BET Awards, Black Girls Rock, and The New Edition Story. Driadonna Roland is a writer and deputy sports editor for Complex Magazine. She has interviewed numerous celebrities and used her skill to shape editorial polies in a previous position at

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