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Meet Morgan McClure of The She League: sheLeads, sheExcels, sheInspires Conference

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgan McClure.

Morgan, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I believe in serving others, so I created an event that allowed me to do so. The numbers do not lie. Women of color in almost every industry are underemployed, underpaid and undervalued; and I think it is time we change that. “The She League” is a conference I have created to provide knowledge, access, and opportunity to millennial women of color seeking professional development in corporate America and/or entrepreneurship.

Growing up, I was fortunate to have incredible woman mentors who helped shape my career and guide my decisions. I was able to watch women like my mother, Teri McClure, become the General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer of one of the largest companies in the world at a time when only two percent (2%) of black woman were in the C-Suite. I learned so much not only from her but from the other women I had access to through her. So I decided that I wanted to gather more women like her, women that are game-changers in their industry and sitting at the head of the table, to share their knowledge, guidance and mentorship to other women of color like myself.

As a third year law student at Georgetown University Law Center with a focus in Business Law and an BBA from the University of Miami, I decided to serve by combining my passion for business with my passion for helping women of color succeed.

Although there are a plethora of women’s leadership conferences, many are focused on women at the executive level, and very few focus on women of color. This conference is designed to be financially accessible to and designed specifically for millennial women of color. With the number of business skills development conferences and events happening, concerns have been voiced about the lack of diversity at other major millennial women conferences. At “The She League 2020 Conference,” ALL of our speakers and panelists are women of color, and ALL of our programming surrounds the specific challenges women of color face.

Has it been a smooth road?
My biggest challenge has been being patient throughout the process of creating “The She League”. I have never planned an event like this before, and I have no experience in event planning, requesting speakers and sponsors, marketing, social media management, etc.; pretty much everything needed to create and run a conference. So I had to learn to be patient with myself. I could no longer be my toughest critic because I needed to be my biggest supporter. I had to learn from my mistakes instead of being frustrated by them. And most importantly, I had to have faith in God to connect me with the right people at the right time, and trust that my prayers would come to fruition.

My second biggest challenge has been gaining the trust of attendees, speakers and sponsors when “The She League” was nothing more than a vision of mine. Do you know how hard it is to promote a conference that you have no photos, videos, or testimonials for? Very! I had to create content that gave a feel of what I want the conference experience to be like. I had to convince speakers and sponsors that this was an event they wanted to be a part of. And I had to reach a community of women that I am not necessarily a part of…yet! Since I attended undergrad in Miami and am currently in law school in DC, promoting the event to women working in Atlanta has been harder than expected. But through all of these challenges, I was able to learn from my wins and losses. I learned how to attract sponsors and raised over $30,000. Some of our incredible sponsors include UPS, Georgia Power Company, and Greenberg Traurig LLP, who have all shown a commitment to investing in women of color. I learned how to engage speakers and determine topics that would best help my demographic. And most importantly, I learned how to ask others for help. Without the help of my parents, team, friends and colleagues, I would not have been able to create “The She League.” And I hope attendees will also learn that we, as women of color, grow stronger when we grow together.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with The She League: sheLeads, sheExcels, sheInspires Conference – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
“The She League: sheLeads, sheExcels, sheInspires” Conference is a one-day conference for millennial women of color in their early or mid-careers, that will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at The Gathering Spot (Atlanta). The conference is being presented by the nonprofit organization, Millennial Bridge (501c3).

“The She League” will create a space where millennial women in corporate and entrepreneurial fields can collaborate with one another; build and develop leadership skills; gather tangible tools to better our careers; and discuss how we can eliminate hurdles for the next generation. “The She League” is not just a conference. It is a call for women of color who are ready to change the game. It is a movement designed to bring us together so that we can uplift one another in our careers and personal lives. It is a team of educated and successful women who are willing to challenge the status quo and ourselves.

Our Mission is to add more seats at the head of the table for women of color by helping each other get through the door. We are creating a new community of women who will support, challenge, and empower each other to fly new heights. Through the plethora of successful speakers, panels full of C-suite leaders and innovators, and workshops based on the different stages of one’s career, attendees will gain the necessary skills to lead, excel and inspire.

While there are a plethora of career development conferences around the country, we pride ourselves on being specifically designed and focused on the challenges of women of color. ALL of our speakers are women of color who have reached high level of success in a plethora of industries. They will be using their experience to mentor and guide our participants so that each woman has a clearer vision of their career. Our goal is to help elevate the careers of the women who attend the event and to help enhance the businesses of our entrepreneurs. We want to see more women of color at the top, but we realize we have to work together in order to do so. Get ready for the TSL Experience, presented by Millennial Bridge (501(c)3)!

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love going to the movies, traveling, and eating food (particularly that I didn’t have to cook) while binge-watching anything on Netflix. I enjoy trying new restaurants and different cuisines. I also enjoy running and working out. I dislike cooking, cold weather, and Atlanta traffic!

Pricing:

  • Early Bird Tickets are on sale for $38.50 until January 26th
  • Post January 26th, ticket prices will increase to $45
  • We offer a 15% discount for voyage readers! The code is: tslvoyageatl

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Image Credit:
Personal Photo: Akeeme Hogg (@paddingtonthebear); Group Photos: Jordan Bradley (@thinkvxjb_)

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