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Welcome to DAY 3 of BE Conference 2021! This exclusive live-stream event highlights 5 of our incredible career-building workshops. Our DAY 3 upgrade attendees have access to our 16 on-demand workshops, grouped in three tracks - Hollywood Voices, Business Leaders and Personal Growth. WrapWomen presents an invaluable digital-first program for attendees with A-list speaker panels, tailored mentorship sessions, career-building workshops, health and wellness activations, and real-time networking opportunities via WrapConnect. For all-event access and for DAY 3 upgrade registration visit the BE Conference website at https://bit.ly/3uIT1i0 You can also join the conversation on social! Follow us on: Instagram: @wrapwomen Twitter: @thewrapwomen Today's Program: From on Screen to Behind the Camera with Vivica A. Fox & Tressa Azarel Smallwood Today, it seems that you have to be a quadruple threat to make it in Hollywood. During this session, actress, director and producer Vivica A. Fox and legendary producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood will come together to discuss how to navigate roles both on screen and behind the camera and how to use these platforms to empower women of color. Hosted by: Vivica A. Fox (Actress, Producer and Director), Tressa Azarel Smallwood (Producer & Co-Founder) Up Next: Building a Career in Comedy with "A Black Lady Sketch Show" Star Skye Townsend Learn what it takes to make it in the world of comedy with “A Black Lady Sketch Show” Star Skye Townsend. During this masterclass, Skye will break down the lessons she’s learned in the industry and reveal the top things every comedian needs to know. Hosted by: Skye Townsend (Actress & Comedian, “A Black Lady Sketch Show”) Up Next: Financial Fit Check: How to Start Investing presented by Gerber Kawasaki A study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave found that only 52% of women say they feel confident managing their investments, compared to 68% of men. It’s time to change that. During this session, Gerber Kawasaki’s Mia Samson will give you a crash course in investing 101 that will have you feeling like the most financially fit person at your next dinner party or family Zoom call. Hosted by: Mia Samson (Marketing & Social Media Manager, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management) Up Next: Taking Down Racism in Corporate America with CEO Sharon Chuter Born in Nigeria, 32-year-old Sharon Chuter was single-handedly responsible for bringing Revlon to Nigeria. Today she is the founder, CEO and creative director of UOMA Beauty, advocating for authentic self-expression through products designed for every woman. Sharon is also the creator of the viral social movement #PullUpForChange which focuses on spotlighting the underrepresentation of Black people in corporate America, despite public statements from brands reacting to the current anti-racism revolution. Hosted by: Sharon Chuter (Founder, CEO and Creative Director, UOMA Beauty & Founder, #PullUpForChange) Up Next: Self-Care 101: Mind, Body and Soul with Padma Lakshmi Burnout is real y’all. Navigating work alone can be stressful, but when you add driving the kids to soccer practice on top of zoom calls, how are you supposed to find the time to cook dinner? During this session, the “Taste the Nation” star Padma Lakshmi will share her favorite easy-to-prep recipes, stress management techniques and mindful exercises when taking on new challenges. Hosted by: Padma Lakshmi (Television host/producer, NY Times best-selling author, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and ACLU Artist Ambassador) by TheWrap

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Welcome to DAY 2 of the BE Conference 2021 – 3 DAYS of mentorship, education, and career-building workshops by the most influential women in media and entertainment. WrapWomen presents an invaluable digital-first program for attendees with A-list speaker panels, tailored mentorship sessions, career-building workshops, health and wellness activations, and real-time networking opportunities via WrapConnect. Keep scrolling for today’s on-demand program! For all-event access visit the BE Conference event website at https://bit.ly/3uIT1i0 You can also join the conversation on social! Follow us on: Instagram: @wrapwomen Twitter: @thewrapwomen Today's Program: 9:00AM PT | From Script to Screen: Directing & Producing Quality Content Tune in LIVE at 9:00AM PT to hear from leading Hollywood directors and producers discussing their careers, lessons learned and what it takes to get your project made and seen. Speakers: Susanne Bier (Director, "The Undoing"), Marta Kauffman (Creator & Showrunner, "Grace & Frankie"), Janet Mock (Writer, Director & Executive Producer, "Pose"), Geeta V. Patel (Director, "The Great") Moderated by: Sharon Waxman (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheWrap) 10:00AM PT | Entrepreneurial Mindset: Building Your Brand Tune in LIVE at 10:00AM PT for a conversation with the leading minds behind some of your favorite brands as they come together to discuss the realities of what it means to be a modern-day entrepreneur. From personal to professional branding opportunities, learn what it takes to grow your social media following, engage with consumers and create a unique value proposition that attracts investors. Speakers: Lauryn Evarts Bosstick (Founder, The Skinny Confidential), Lala Milan (Actor & Comedian), Kelly Mi Li (Entrepreneur & Star/Executive Producer, “Bling Empire”), Kathleen Pagan (CEO & Founder, Endlessly Elated) Moderated by: Nicole Walters (CEO, Inherit Learning  & Star, “She’s the Boss”) 11:00AM PT | Spotlight Conversation with Cynthia Erivo presented by National Geographic Tune in LIVE at 11:00AM PT for our spotlight conversation with Cynthia Erivo where she will discuss her career and her latest role as Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s global anthology “Genius: Aretha” in conversation with Wrap editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman. The series is the first definitive, scripted limited series on the life of the universally acclaimed Queen of Soul. Speakers: Cynthia Erivo (Actress, Singer and Producer) Moderated by: Sharon Waxman (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheWrap) Thank You & Special Announcement! Thank you for joining us for DAY 1 & 2 of BE Conference! We’re excited to announce the return of the Power Women Summit December 7th-9th, 2021! For more information and early bird registration, visit the PWS website here! https://bit.ly/3mtg5gL by TheWrap

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Welcome to BE Conference 2021 – 3 DAYS of mentorship, education, and career-building workshops by the most influential women in media and entertainment. WrapWomen presents an invaluable digital-first program for attendees with A-list speaker panels, tailored mentorship sessions, career-building workshops, health and wellness activations, and real-time networking opportunities via WrapConnect. For all-event access visit the BE Conference event website at https://bit.ly/3uIT1i0 You can also join the conversation on social! Follow us on: Instagram: @wrapwomen Twitter: @thewrapwomen Today's Program: 9:00AM PT | Next Gen Hollywood: Inspiring Change Through Storytelling During this session, these rising Hollywood actors will come together to discuss how they are using their on-screen roles to redefine the status quo in Hollywood and pave the way for the next generation of industry leaders and disruptors. Speakers: Tiffany Boone (Actor, "Nine Perfect Strangers”), Ariana DeBose (Actor, "The Prom”), Javicia Leslie (Actor, "Batwoman"), Ashley Park (Actor, "Emily in Paris") Moderated by: Jennifer Maas (TV Reporter, TheWrap) 10:00AM PT | Creativity from Women Inspires Creativity in the World presented by Adobe Tune in LIVE at 10:00AM PT for a discussion on the power of creativity as a uniting force amongst women, authentic storytelling across mediums and the importance of inclusion within the industry and beyond. The session will tie into Adobe’s Diverse Voices initiative to help make creativity more accessible to everyone – regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender or sexual orientation. Learn more about the ways Adobe is empowering everyone to tap into their creativity at Adobe.com_Diverse_Voices. Speakers: Natalie A. Chao (Filmmaker), Asia Hall (Founder, Neon Cowboys), Dana Scruggs (Photographer & Director) Moderated by: Stacy Martinet (VP, Marketing Strategy and Communications, Adobe)  11:00AM PT | Breaking Barriers: How to Find Your Voice & Own Your Narrative Tune in LIVE at 11:00AM PT for a conversation with trailblazing women from various industries to discuss overcoming adversity and how they’ve used their platform as an opportunity to promote positive social change. Speakers: Tess Holliday (Body Positive Pioneer, Activist & Model), Maya Penn (Gen-Z Activist & Entrepreneur), Dascha Polanco (Actor, “In the Heights”), Montana Tucker (Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Dancer & Actress), Silvia Vasquez-Lavado (Mountaineer, Author & LGBTQ+ Activist) Moderated by: Sharifa Murdock, Founder, ENVSN & Chief of People + Culture, Kith 12:00PM PT | Dealmaker in Action: How We Got to 50/50 by 2020 presented by ICM Partners ICM’s head of talent Lorrie Bartlett made history in 2019 when she became the first Black woman to join the board of a major Hollywood agency. A year later, ICM became the first and only top six agency to reach their 50/50 by 2020 gender equality goal. During this conversation, Lorrie will discuss the steps it took to create a more inclusive work environment and how she is continuing to promote these ideals from the mailroom to the boardroom. Bring your notepad because you’ll definitely want to take some notes! Tune in LIVE at 12:00PM PT today! Speakers: Lorrie Bartlett (Partner & Co-Head, ICM Partners) Moderated by: Sharon Waxman (Founder & Editor-In-Chief, TheWrap) by TheWrap

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Welcome to TheWrap's Awards Screenings Q&A OSCAR NOMINEES SHOWCASE: BEST LIVE-ACTION & ANIMATED SHORT FILMS with Directors Travon Free & Martin Desmond Roe of TWO DISTANT STRANGERS, Directors Michael Govier & Will McCormack of IF ANYTHING HAPPENS I LOVE YOU, Director Madeline Sharafian of BURROW, Director Elvira Lind & Producer Sofia Sondervan-Bild of THE LETTER ROOM and Director Tomer Shushan of WHITE EYE by TheWrap

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Welcome to TheWrap's Awards Screening Series of OSCAR CONTENDERS SHOWCASE: BEST ORIGINAL SONG with Songwriters Daniel Pemberton of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, Diane Warren of THE LIFE AHEAD, John Legend of GIVING VOICE & JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, Leslie Odom Jr. of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, Harry Gregson-Williams of MULAN and H.E.R of JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH moderated by TheWrap's Awards Editor Steve Pond. by TheWrap

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Welcome to TheWrap Screening Series Q&A OSCAR CONTENDERS SHOWCASE: BEST ORIGINAL SCORE with Composers Terence Blanchard of DA 5 BLOODS, Dustin O'Halloran of AMMONITE, Lolita Ritmanis of BLIZZARD OF SOULS, Emile Mosseri of MINARI, Ludwig Göransson of TENET and John Debney of JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY moderated by TheWrap's Awards Editor Steve Pond. by TheWrap

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