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SEARCHMeet the mentors, an inaugural panel of 'Leading Legends', making its debut at Premiere Orlando, on June 4th, featuring industry leaders Candy Shaw, Sam Villa, Tracey Hughes, George Alderete, and Antoinette Beenders.
Meet the Legends who inspire and coach others to believe in themselves and their dreams, at the upcoming Premiere Orlando.
Image: Tracy Hughes
Premiere Orlando introduces a new panel taking place at the event on Sunday, June 4th. Join Candy Shaw, Sam Villa, Tracey Hughes, George Alderete, and Antoinette Beenders at as they provide open, honest, and heartfelt guidance on how to build your brand, your business, and balance your priorities between lifestyle and work.
Tracey Hughes founded the not-for-profit Leading Ladies brand, and the mission of Leading Ladies was to bring together a group of empowering, selfless individuals who are dedicated to giving back. Now evolving this unique concept into an opportunity to meet the mentors, the inaugural panel of 'Leading Legends' is making its debut at Premiere Orlando.
The biggest objective of Leading Legends, according to the press release, is to "inspire others to believe in themselves, to develop their skills, to pursue their goals, and to follow their own journey courageously."
The Leading Ladies are also making an impact at Premiere Orlando with two educational workshops on digital marketing and global color trends featuring Najah Aziz, Leysa Carrillo, Lori Zabel, and Tracey Hughes.
Admission to the Leading Legends session is complimentary.
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