This past weekend was dedicated to the brilliance and beauty of Black women at the Black Magic Reimagined Summit in Dallas. Started by Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia founder Marty McDonald, this two-day event was the first in person gathering the summit has had in three years.
From intimate conversations with Keke Palmer and Pinky Cole to networking and wellness events that inspired real sisterhood, here are the best moments from Black Magic Reimagined 2023.
Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia founder Marty McDonald warmly welcomes Black Magic Reimagined participants.
Helsa Thompson kicks the day off by leading attendees in a yoga and wellness session.
Guests do yoga stretches led by Helsa Thompson, which took place at The Eyeball at the Joule.
Marty McDonald holds space for Kaila Cherie, founder of The Blueprint University, to talk about the importance of investing in yourself as well as inspiring others with your story.
For(bes) The Culture contributor Corein Carter moderates a meaningful conversation about Black women and wealth featuring entrepreneurial leaders Mz Skittlez, Ezinne Okoro and Lady Jade.
An onlooker enjoys the gems dropped throughout each panel on the first day of Black Magic Reimagined.
Two ladies give a toast during the Black Magic Reimagined happy hour, which took place on the terrace of The Joule hotel.
Black Magic Reimagined founder Marty McDonald is all smiles as she thanks participants for coming to the summit’s networking event.
Lady Jade leads guests in a dance break during the happy hour.
DJ Tazia Alexa keeps the party going all weekend long with impeccable song selections and fun, upbeat energy.
Two ladies pose for a selfie during the summit’s happy hour networking event.
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole proudly shows off her baby bump in a photo with Marty McDonald and Lady Jade. During the Founders VIP breakfast, the culinary mogul discusses the importance of learning from failure as well as Black women building community with each other.
Marty McDonald gifts new moms in the audience items from her Elle Olivia collection on the second day of Black Magic Reimagined.
During a panel presented by Capital One, Lady Jade leads a conversation with Nicole Lynn (President of Football Operations for Klutch Sports Group) and Kerone Vatel (Head of Community Impact and Investment, Capital One) about making real change for Black folks in their respective industries.
This talk—which was presented by Buy with Prime Amazon’s BBA—features Amazon’s Charlotte Newman, Nikki White and Monique King sharing why Black women should get involved and stay in the tech conversation.
In a talk presented by Capital One, Shena Ashley and Kenya Palmer-Chalmers of Capital One talk about the intersection of workplace equity and business equity.
This talk, presented by Buy with Prime Amazon’s BBA, features Jessica Couch (Looks.ai), Tola Lawal (Gyrl Wonder Inc.) and Tonya Rapley (My Fab Finance, Her Legacy Media) sharing how businesses can change for the better once your mindset does.
The one and only Keke Palmer sits down with Marty McDonald during this intimate exchange and opens up about having an entrepreneurial mindset in Hollywood. This talk was presented by Capital One.
Black Magic Reimagined’s Black owned marketplace features books being sold by poet Arielle Estoria, who performed her of the works earlier in the day. The shop was presented by Buy with Prime Amazon’s BBA.
Marty McDonald, Dayna Fleming, Mekina Raga and Amber Williams awards pitch competition winners a total of $100k. Felicia Jackson’s CPR Wraps is awarded $50k, Ehime Eigbe-Akindele’s Sweet Kiwi is awarded $30k and Brittany Coleman’s ToughCutie is awarded $20k. Marty then thanks everyone for coming out and announces the release of her podcast, “The Audacity of Ambitious Women,” out this week.