October 21–24, 2026
Fort Worth, Texas • Four Days of Purpose, Celebration & Legacy
Workshops & Sessions
Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00AM - 9:45AM
REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
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Lou’s Place – Texas Wesleyan University
Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Erskine Hawkins III
Behind the Hits: Music, Mentorship & Making It in the Industry
An inside look at musicianship, relationships, professionalism, longevity, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in the music industry.
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Lou’s Place – Texas Wesleyan University
Friday, October 23, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Dr. London Williams
From Book to Big Screen: Is Your Story Ready for Hollywood?
A practical workshop for authors and storytellers on transforming a book or original story into a film-ready project.
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Lou’s Place – Texas Wesleyan University
Friday, October 23, 2026
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Network Lunch
Friday, October 23, 2026
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Emotional Sovereignty: Tune Your Inner Voice - Pending Virtual Featured Workshop
How to Stay Grounded, Self-Defined & Empowered in Any Circumstance
Speaker to be announced upon confirmation.
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Lou’s Place – Texas Wesleyan University
Friday, October 23, 2026
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Resilience: Steps to Fashion
Where Style, Creativity & Resilience Take the Runway
Featuring emerging and established designers
A celebration of fashion, creativity, culture & personal expression
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Martin Concert Hall
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00AM - 9:45AM
REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
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Nick and Lou Martin Center
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Arthur Muhammad
From Script to Screen: What It Really Takes to Make a Movie
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Nick and Lou Martin Center
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Jerry Smith, LCSW, LMSW
Reclaim Your Power: Turning Pressure Into Creative Power
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Nick and Lou Martin Center
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Network Lunch
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Maryum “May May” Ali
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Featured Speaker
Creating Lasting Change Through Compassion and Courage: Lessons From My Father
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Nick and Lou Martin Center
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Jibreel A. Rashad
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A sports-focused conversation about resilience, identity, leadership, transitions, and finding purpose beyond competition.
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Science Building
Beyond the Game: Who Are You When the Uniform Comes Off?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Don Maxwell
Winning Beyond the Field: Turn Your Name Into a Brand, Business & Legacy
A practical sports-business session focused on personal branding, entrepreneurship, opportunity, community impact, and long-term legacy.
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Science Building
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Network Lunch
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Transition to Closing Session
Lindell Singleton
Real Stories, Real Impact: The Art of Documentary Filmmaking
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A practical look at finding the story, building trust with subjects, shaping real-life experiences into a compelling narrative, and taking a documentary project from idea to screen.
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Science Building
Saturday, October 24, 2026
4:00PM - 5:00PM
The Legacy Panel
What Will You Leave Behind?
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A powerful closing conversation about resilience, family, purpose, leadership, influence, and creating an impact that carries forward to the next generation.
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All conference attendees reconvene for the Legacy Panel.
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Science Building