{"id":13697,"date":"2026-05-10T12:15:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=13697"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:24:45","slug":"pitch-academy-lessons-from-the-stage","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/es\/event\/pitch-academy-lessons-from-the-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitch Academy: Lessons from the Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-13697 fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"13697\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-mh2k7ule1jfb fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center\" data-node=\"mh2k7ule1jfb\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-0mjyrxizpbw1\" data-node=\"0mjyrxizpbw1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-82itpk4rbjuc fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"82itpk4rbjuc\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div  class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-rich-text fl-node-yx6oak5r9t4w\" data-node=\"yx6oak5r9t4w\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13747 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PowerPlay-Logomark_Clr-1-243x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PowerPlay-Logomark_Clr-1-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PowerPlay-Logomark_Clr-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PowerPlay-Logomark_Clr-1.png 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pitch Academy: Lessons from the Stage<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">May 27 I 11 a.m. to Noon EST I Virtual Session<\/h3>\n<p>Hear directly from WBEs who have been where you are.<\/p>\n<p>In this candid and inspiring panel, former Powerplay Pitch Competition participants pull back the curtain on what it really takes to compete. From navigating the nerves to delivering under pressure in the Live Pitch Competition, these women will share how they prepared, what surprised them, what they wish they had known, and the lessons they\u2019ve learnt from taking the stage. Whether you're a first-time applicant or gearing up for another run, this is the insider guide.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll not only get to learn from 2025 Powerplay Pitch winners, but you'll also hear directly from WBEC staff who will walk you through everything you need to know to apply, so you can step into the process informed, prepared, and ready to make your mark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moderator:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Carrie Sporer, SWAIR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panelist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Queirra\u00a0Fenderson, The Ambition Studio<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panelist:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0LaKesha, Veney, DeVine Wine Jelly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panelist:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Kimberle Lau, Bake Me Healthy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panelist:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Jovan Jackson, Good News Financial &amp; Investment Advisors LLC<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13753 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Carrie-Sporer-Headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Carrie-Sporer-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Carrie-Sporer-Headshot-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\">Our 1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW252009444 BCX8\" data-fontsize=\"12\">st<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\">\u00a0Place Metro NY winner, Carrie Sporer is the co-founder of SWAIR and a University of Pennsylvania graduate with bachelor\u2019s degrees in economics and communications. Before launching SWAIR, she built her career in luxury accessories, serving as VP of Sales and Operations at Edie Parker and Director of Sales at Judith Leiber<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252009444 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252009444 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14065400 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13750 size-thumbnail alignright\" style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lakesha-Veney-Headshot-e1778685186801-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lakesha-Veney-Headshot-e1778685186801-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lakesha-Veney-Headshot-e1778685186801-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">DeVine Wine Jelly founder\u00a0Lakesha Veney\u00a0is a Washington, DC native and passionate culinary entrepreneur who turned her love for food and wine into a unique gourmet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">\u00a0experience. After a decade <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW160617169 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">\u00a0physical therapy, she followed her true calling and launched her catering company, eventually creating DeVine Wine Jelly\u2014an innovative line of vegan, gluten-free wine-infused jellies crafted from premium fruit wines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160617169 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW160617169 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13751 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/84b11d16-f614-44db-802b-8c3da1296217-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Jovan Jackson, the Financial Coach of Hope, is a 5x\u00a0published author, speaker, and\u00a0licensed fiduciary financial advisor. As President of Good News Financial &amp; Investment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advisors, she leads innovative financial wellness programs through her F.E.W. (Financially\u00a0Empowered Workforce) framework. With over 17 years of experience, she helps individuals and\u00a0organizations\u00a0build wealth, reduce taxes, and prepare for retirement. Jovan is a trusted voice\u00a0featured on media platforms and corporate stages across the region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13752 size-thumbnail alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queirra-Fenderson-Headshot-scaled-e1778685270124-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queirra-Fenderson-Headshot-scaled-e1778685270124-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queirra-Fenderson-Headshot-scaled-e1778685270124-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39212855 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39212855 BCX8\">Queirra Fenderson is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and CEO of The Ambition Studio\u00ae, a certified women-owned enterprise dedicated to combating workplace burnout and cultivating leadership excellence. Through expert executive coaching, leadership development, and facilitation,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW39212855 BCX8\">Queirra<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39212855 BCX8\">\u00a0has helped organizations enhance employee retention and build stronger talent pipelines.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39212855 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-13749 alignleft\" style=\"text-align: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kimberle_Lau_BMH-Founder_horizontal_small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14065400 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14065400 BCX8\">Kimberle Lau is an Asian American mom of two who courageously pursued her passion for healthy baking after becoming lactose and egg intolerant and high-risk for breast cancer.\u00a0Through her\u00a0business, Bake Me Healthy, she is on a mission to fight food allergies and food waste with her yummy\u00a0Top 9 allergen-friendly sustainable baking mixes and cookies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.zoom.us\/ev\/AreKAv4nXztGFIsTQgFIly_-k5GyqNjqv97zSZGjOe72-nLL8HKG~Aj8Z86B2IcPIOvDhjCuPc3OAGnTLwPRvkFkFOrmd6IRO2KBLYYZT31xZBA\">Register Now<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pitch Academy: Lessons from the Stage May 27 I 11 a.m. to Noon EST I Virtual Session Hear directly from WBEs who have been where you are. 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