Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 is an intimate 1/2 day conference experience presented by Shaniqua Cousins of Shaniqua Cousins World Group, LLC.  The WSPLD Experience is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that stirs inspiration and ignites transformation with the goals of showcasing, building, and encouraging strong female role models.

During this year's event Shaniqua will be joined by her hand-picked panel of female co-hosts.  She considers these women to be role models of the Seek Purpose Live Dreams lifestyle.  From financial advisement and comedic relief, to spiritual and physical enrichment, her co-hosted are armed with their tools and ready to share.

Theme: Your Purpose, Your Body, Your Temple.

WSPLD Experience Founder and Hostess

Entrepreneur:  Author, Inspirational Speaker, Inventor, Conference & Talk Show Host, and Wellness Advocate

Wife & Mother and Woman on fire for purpose!

" Hello Sunshine, I would like to personally invite you to join me and experience WSPLD first hand.  You will be connected with likeminded women from across the country, as well as, recieve resources that enable and support your aspirational goals.  I look forward to experiencing your beautiful presence."  ~  Shaniqua 

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents: Guest Vocalist Ms. Vicki Yohe

Vicki was born in a minister's family, where she wrote and sang her first song at the age of 5.  At the young age of 17, Vicki entered bible school, and after two years, at age of 19, she accepted a Music Director's position near Baton Rouge, LA., and it was during that time that Vicki recorded her first project, Vicki Yoh'e.

Aside from the many services that Vicki ministers in every year, she makes time for missions work in her ministry. She has ministered in various parts of Africa, Europe and Asia. More importantly, Vicki Yohe Ministries has opened NEW DESTINY for CHILDREN an orphanage in Jinja, Uganda for children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic.

Vicki lives in Nashville, TN and enjoys working out and the company of her sons Walker and Adley, and nephew Houston. Offices for both Vicki Yohe Ministries and New Destiny for Children are maintained in Baton Rouge, LA.  

Vicki has ministered in song along side some of today's well known pastors and evangelists, such asBill Winston, Benny Hinn, TD Jakes, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar , Darlene Bishop, and Paula White. She was also afforded the oportunity to minister in song as the keynote speaker at Prayer Breakfast at the Pentagon.

Vicki Yohe has ministered in song along side some of today's well known pastors and evangelists, suh as Bill Winston, Benny Hinn, TD Jakes, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Darlene Bishop, and Paula White.Her own ministry brings a powerful message through song and the word to thousands of people around the world, during her over 150 ministry opportunities and numerous televison appearances every year.  Today's Christian music is helping to make the knowledge of Christ accessible to a whole new generation, and Vicki feels blessed that God has allowed her to be one of His vessels.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  "Clean Comedy" with Chinnitta Morris

Co-host Chinnitta Morris also known as “Chocolate”, has always dreamed of being an entertainer since her childhood growing up in her small town of Gastonia, North Carolina. As a bashful child, she would only perform for her five sisters in their poverty stricken home to make light of bad situations. Chocolate has always proven herself to be an over comer. She became a college graduate from Winston-Salem State University and also served in the Marine Corps Reserve. Born the third out of six girls raised in a single parent home, and the darkest out of them all, she faced a great deal of criticism from others and had an incredibly low self-esteem.
 
But Chinnitta learned to take her lemons and make lemonade. And through the bitter-sweet of life, she learned to laugh at herself. Her very first time on stage she talked mostly about her complexion-thinking it would be better to deal with the obvious first. She did so well with it , it was actually therapeutic for her. And although she graced the stage her first year under her real name “Chinnitta Morris”, she was mostly remembered for doing jokes about being “chocolate or dark-skinned”, and the name “Chocolate" was given to her officially two weeks before her first taping of Def Comedy Jam.
 
Some of Chinnitta's accomplishments during her career as a comedian that started on November,27 1990 are HBO’S Def Comedy Jam, BET’S Comic View and Bad Girls of Def Comedy Jam, which featured five of the best female comics on Def Comedy Jam. She was nominated for best female stand-up on the “Soul Train Comedy Awards which was won by Whoopie Goldberg. Chinnitta has also toured with numerous stage plays, including Tyler Perry’s very first play “I Know I’ve Been Changed”.
 
Although she was a favorite on Def Comedy Jam and Comic View, and was excelling greatly in the secular arena, in the year 1998, God called her in out of darkness into His marvelous light. Her response was a resounding “YES LORD”! Chinnitta had gotten a revelation from God that “only what you do for Christ is going to last”. She realized that everything else was a waste of time and her soul was perishing.  It was then that she committed her life to Christ, and is fully committed.
 
The transition wasn’t easy, which was no suprise to her. She faced much criticism from her peers who did not understand her decision at a time when her career was going so well. All that mattered to Chinnitta was that now her life was committed to Christ,  and His will became her hearts desire.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  Ms. Monique Beidleman

Co-Host Monique Beidleman isFirst and foremost, Monique Beidleman is a child of God and is totally led by the Spirit of the Lord. All of her seminars and presentations are spoken from biblical principles as it relates to finances. She is the proud owner of Beidleman and Associates of Upper Marlboro, MD which is a full service financial services firm offering a unique product portfolio that caters to middle income American families. Monique’s tenure and accomplishments are a direct reflection of her comprehension of the financial needs of the community in which she serves. She takes great pride in helping people protect themselves and their families financially and properly prepare them for retirement. Monique has notably been featured on Seek Purpose, Live Dreams TV.

Monique’s passion is speaking to women’s groups, churches and civic organizations, on topics such as: Budgeting, college planning, tax free retirement, understanding life insurance, long term care, final expenses, getting your financial house in order, and much more. Her love of educating people on financial principles in public forums resonates to everyone that has ever had the pleasure of hearing her speak. Financial seminars are her way of giving back to the communities she serves, in providing some very valuable information that everyone needs to know. She realizes that most times our communities are the last to be privy to new financial principles that are of a critical nature.  

In addition to running a successful business, Monique also provides administrative services to the former United States Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman. Monique is not only a devoted wife and mother of 2 beautiful children, but she also serves her community through her missionary work as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She manages a group of 12 pre-teen girls and coordinates their participation in field trips, community service and charitable events, fundraisers as well as Girl Scout traditional functions.

 It is essential to appreciate and note that in all she is engaged in, she is not oblivious of her religious duties and responsibilities to God. She is a proud member of the Reid Temple AME Church located in Glendale, MD under the powerful leadership of the Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington. Monique and her family reside in Upper Marlboro, MD

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  Ms. Chasity Evans

Co-Host Chasity Evans is the founder and owner of SugarPop Aesthetics, a chic beauty studio in the Dc Metropolitain Area that specializes in permanent makeup and skin care. 

Chastity is a licensed esthetician, airbrush makeup artist, and cosmetic tattoo artist. She believes that true beauty begins within. Her 15 years of professional beauty experience began under the direction of celebrity makeup artist turned beauty entrepreneur, Danessa Myrics. Chastity is a former Washington Redskins Cheerleader. During her time on the sidelines she had the opportunity to work on set for swimsuit calendar shoots, team photos as well as travel abroad, 13 counties to be exact! During her travels, she gained insight on what beauty means in many shades. Chastity realized the need to understand the skin, its layers, tones, texture and how to maintain a healthy balance. As her insight and passion for the beauty industry grew, so did her professional business experience. Her clients include the likes of Grammy award winning artist Erica Campbell, actor and writer Idris Elba, The Miss USA Organization and The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders to list a few. She has been a panel speaker for woman of color and beauty educator for professional dancers trying to make their break in the industry.

What's most important to Chastity's Brand?
EMPOWERING the everyday woman by providing beauty services that not only build confidence but improve self image and self esteem. We all deserve to feel good about ourselves.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  Ms. Erin Lewis

Co-Host Erin Lewis is the owner of a leading insurance & financial service firm (www.WeProtectYourDreams.com) where she and her team help Maryland, Virginia, and DC families protect and realize their dreams thru risk management and implementation of sound financial strategies. She is Founder of The Dream Queen Association (www.YourDreamQueen.com) and co-founder of the Gals Lead Teen Program (www.GalsLead.org).  Erin currently serves as a Maryland Governor appointed Commissioner for the Governor's Office on Service & Volunteerism and Steering Committee Member for the Million Women Mentor Maryland Initiative. Erin was awarded the 2016 Business Leadership Woman of Impact Award from the Southern Maryland Women's League and the Lifetime Legacy Leader 5 Year Award from the Carolyn E Parker Foundation.  

Erin's passions include connecting passionate, positive, purpose-filled women and teens with one another so they can live their dreams, fulfill their purpose, make a difference, and impact the world at large in a positive way. Erin received her BA in Economics & Political Science from St. Mary's College of Maryland. She is most proud to be the mom of an energetic, strong-willed 4 year old daughter, wife to her husband of 5 years, and step-mom to two athletic boys.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  Ms. Fontane Mathis

Co-Host Fontane Mathis is a first lieutenant in the South Carolina Army National Guard, realtor, and business owner. She was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina and attended grade schools within Charleston County’s District 20, but decided to earn her GED in 1994.  She went on to enlist in the military on September 10, 2002 in memory of 9/11. She served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Kabul, Afghanistan from 2007 -2008. When she returned she provided support to First Army in Fort Stewart, Georgia with the Operation Warrior Trainer Program.

Fontane graduated from Charleston Southern University in 2010, with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She continued her studies at Webster University to earn a Master’s in Business Administration in the spring of 2013. While continuing her education at Webster University, she decided to attend Officer Candidate School at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina; where she earned the rank of second lieutenant in August 2013. With the vast knowledge of logistics operation and transportation she earned from the military, she made the decision to form and incorporate F&M Solutions Unlimited LLC in 2015. The company specializes in the movement of freight within South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Kentucky.   In addition, she is a part-time realtor with Brand Name Realty in Columbia, South Carolina.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 presents:  Miss Sydnie Collins

Guest vocalist Sydnie Collins (14) is an honor roll student with a GPA of 3.9 at Piccowaxen Middle School, Charles County, MD. She received the 2018 Principal Award for Making a Difference. She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Student Government Association (SGA) and Educators Rising.  Sydnie is the Junior Ambassador for Women of Excellence Ministries.  She is a part of the Advance Training Program (ATP) at The Washington Ballet Academy in Washington, DC, were she has been studying ballet for 5 years. She has performed in The Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre and the Kennedy Center. She also studies piano and voice.

In 2017 Sydnie launched her very own Book Club “Live Your Future Educated’ (LYFE) and designed her own logo. She currently has 10 members. She is in the process of expanding the book club into chapters in Charles County, MD and applying for a non-profit status.  In 2018, LYFE book club was featured in the Maryland Independent newspaper. When she’s not reading you will probably find her drawing.  Sydnie is the business owner of Beyond the Art, were she facilitates Canvas Art parties. Sydnie desire is to attend SCAD University in GA were she will study photography and have a minor major in dance. She later wants to join a dance company to become a principle dancer. Her options are American Ballet Theater in New York and The Washington Ballet in Washington D.C. Sydnie is passionate about motivating her peers.

Women Seeking Purpose, Living Dreams 2018 Schedule:

9:00 AM Doors open, Vendor Shopping, Pre-Event Entertainment. Location: Main Lobby, Ballroom C

9:45 AM - 10:40 AM Breakfast, Vendor Shopping. Location: Main Lobby, Ballroom C

10:50 AM - 2:00 PM Women Seeking Purpose Living Dreams Experience 2018.

(Giveaways, Guided Activity, Comedy Showcase, Panel Discussion, Runway Showcase and More) Location: Ballroom C