2026 Multicultural Women's Development Conference

Choose Your Breakout Sessions

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM*

THE CONFIDENCE LAB: IMPROV TOOLS FOR TRUSTING YOURSELF IN THE MOMENT (Carlisha Bell, Misfit improv and Acting School)THE KEYS TO CREATING A WINNING BUSINESS ( Karen Boncales, Mountain. Bizworks)RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES WITH PERSONAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUES (T'lor Allen, TSav Magical)

Silver Sparkle Celebration
OPEN MIC EVENT PERFORMANCE (optional)

Please note that choosing to participate does not guarantee selection for the program. If you are selected, we ask that your performance DOES NOT EXCEED 5 minutes.

You will need to supply your own equipment. Please contact Michelle Lloyd, MWDC Chairperson at mlloyd@onedozenwhocare.org
What form of creative expression would you like to share?

Poetry or spoken wordDramatic presentationComedySingingDanceInstrumental performance
If Instrumental performance, please describe your instrument.

ROOMING

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE.
The Full Experience price of $175.00 is for a double occupancy room. Each registrant must pay this fee. A roommate will be assigned unless you indicate your roommate's name no later than the March 13 closing date for registration and that individual has also completed her registration.
Please note that available rooms are limited. Registrants who wish to reserve a single room will be charged an additional $100 registration fee.
Do you want to reserve a single room?*

Yes, I want a single occupancy room (additional $100)No, I expect to share a room
Preferred Roommate's Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
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SCHOLARSHIP Application
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist women who need financial assistance to attend.
Are you applying for a scholarship? (Double Occupancy required)*

No (Click NEXT to continue with the standard registration)YES (Click the SUBMIT button at the end of this section. You will be notified if you are awarded a scholarship)

CHECKOUT

Choose your payment option
Paying by check?*

Yes (Please take note of the mailing address below)No (Click Next)
Registration is not completed until payment has been received. If paying by check, your payment MUST be received no later than March 10, 2026.

Send checks payable to:

One Dozen Who Care/MWDC
One Dozen Who Care, Inc
225 Valley River Drive
Box 6
Murphy, NC 28906

2026 "MWDC 25: Celebrating Resilience & Renewal"