Elevate 2026 March 18

Welcome to Elevate 2026

A Powerhouse Event!

Join us on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in beautiful Fort Lauderdale for an unforgettable day of inspiration, connection, and growth. Elevate 2026 is more than just an event it’s a movement designed to empower business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from all industries to level up, build meaningful connections, and take their success to new heights.

This high-energy day will feature:

• Dynamic keynote speakers sharing powerful insights to motivate and inspire.

• An inspirational panel discussion with seasoned business owners, sharing their journeys of success, resilience, and lessons learned.

• A lively happy hour networking session to foster connections and collaboration.

• Vendor opportunities for businesses to showcase their products and services.

Whether you’re looking to gain fresh perspectives, connect with like-minded professionals, or elevate your brand, Elevate 2026 is the place to be. Let’s come together to learn, grow, and build a stronger, more connected business community in South Florida.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something incredible! Stay tuned for speaker announcements and sponsorship opportunities.

March 18, 2026

Let’s Elevate together!

Program Time 9 - 3 PM

Networking Happy Hour 3 - 6 PM

Location: The Venue Fort Lauderdale

*Breakfast and lunch will be served.

CHECK OUT LAST YEARS ELEVATE 2024!

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCE SOON!

Last Years Speakers

ANA SASMIRESAN

FOUNDER AND CHIEF LEADERSHIP OFFICER WITH TRANSFORMATION THROUGH CONVERSATIONS
VICE PRESIDENT AT RANDSTAD
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM LEADER AT MAXWELL LEADERSHIP
Alexandra Silva Labarr

FOUNDER OF XANDRA MARKETING & PR FIRM, AUTHOR, AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Richelle Peña,

CEO, AUTHOR
PHARMD
Maya J. Irizarry, MBA

FOUNDER AND CEO
PEOPLE, PROCESS, LEADERSHIP COACH
Crystal M Moore

CEO/ REAL ESTATE BROKER
DOMINION REALTY GROUP
DR KAREN DIAZ MEAIKA, DSW

ENTREPRENEUR, LUXURY REAL ESTATE AGENT & PHILANTHROPIST

Meet the Speakers

ORNELA ROTHERMEL

FOUNDER OF FIVE ELEMENTS MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS CENTER
Jasmine Escalera, PhD

REINVENTION COACH
JASMINE ESCALERA COACHING
MICHELLE HERNANDEZ

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Diana Ustayev & Ornela Rothermel

FOUNDER OF FIVE ELEMENTS MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS CENTER
Maria Teresa Alvidrez

OWNER, ALAMO CLEANING
Cristina Miller

CO- FOUNDER< CEO INTERMEDIA TOUCH

Meet the Speakers

Alicia boateng

CERTIFIED BRAND CONSULTANT
Yasira Tejeda

OWNER AND FOUNDER
SMART MONEY TAX PROS
Arielle Leavitt

OWNER & FOUNDER
MedAmerica PHYSICAL THERAPY AND FOUNDER OF RIPPLE
ALEXANDRA FLUGEL -RAFFERTY

PRODUCER -DIRECTOR
ALLYSON MANCINI

AWARD -WINNING COO, INSPIRATIONAL LEADER, AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGIST
JUDith MERGILLES

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR
SEADS MITIGATION & RESTORATION EXPERSTS

Meet the Speakers

JOY LYNSKEY

FOUNDER + CEO, LEED AP
DANIEL WAKEFIELD

OWNER /AUTHOR TOP- TIER HEADSHOTS
Erika Obando, M.C.L.C.

TEDx GLOBAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR AND MASTER CERTIFIED LIFE COACH

Meet the Speakers

Christine Curran

FOUNDER OF THE DINING EMPIRE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE DINING DIVAS TV FRANCHISES
Marcy Siegal

LIFE COACH AND BREATHWORK FACILITATOR
Wendi Blum Weiss

BUSINESS STRATEGY & GROWTH
Sam Ghanem

STRATEGIC CEO - SG INK CO FOUNDER-
LET’S GO 180°
Jenell Kelly

CEO AUTHOR
Marly Q

KEYNOTE SPEAKER, EVENT FACILITATOR AND EMCEE

Meet the Honorees

HONOREE: Ashley Annel RECIPIENT OF INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Honoree: Jeanette Alston-Watkins Recipient of The Change-maker Award (Community Service & Advocacy)
HONOREE: Cristina Miller RECIPIENT OF The Elevate Excellence Award.
Honoree: Brenda Forman Broward County Clerk of the Courts Trailblazer of the Year Award