The Vendor Experience is a curated space where purpose-driven brands and businesses come to connect, inspire, and be seen. Our vendor hall highlights a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, creators, and service providers whose work aligns with growth, wellness, and empowerment. Attendees are invited to explore, engage, and support businesses that are making an impact.
Lana’s Dough Lab crafts made-from-scratch treats that bring joy, celebrate life’s sweetest moments, and make every bite feel like home.
Grown Man Game is a men's lifestyle and mindset brand built on one conviction: real strength requires a foundation, not a performance. Founded by Danté, GMG delivers editorial-grade content on mindset, money, career, and brotherhood through its Substack publication and a growing library of practical guides, including The Provider's Blueprint, The Brotherhood Protocol, and The Grown Man Game Playbook. No hollow affirmations. No shortcuts. Just the frameworks serious men use to build lives that hold.
Bull City Mayor Cigar Co. represents the sophistication and soul of Durham, known proudly as the Bull City. Built on boldness, respect, and Southern authenticity, the brand stands as a tribute to craftsmanship, connection, and the power of tradition shared among friends.
Self-Empowerment, Leadership Coaching & Training, Conference, Keynote, Seminar & Workshop Speaker
Virtual Services Offered Individual Trauma-Informed Therapy Anxiety & Depression & Grief Support Women’s Wellness & Motherhood Support Life & Personal Development Coaching Our Approach Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Trauma-Informed Compassionate & Collaborative We create a safe, affirming space where you can explore, grow, and rediscover your voice. Who We Serve Adults & Young Adults Parents & Caregivers Professionals Experiencing Burnout Individuals Navigating Life Transitions Insurance: Aetna, Carelon, Cigna, United Healthcare, and EAP.
Author of the book called Who Do You Think You Are? This is a self-help book and guide to personal transformation that explores mindset shifts, self-discovery, and building resilience. I offer workshops, classes, consulting services to help people change their mindset.
Three Brown Eyes Photography is a Durham, North Carolina-based photography company dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments through authentic and timeless imagery. Built on the belief that every person has a unique story worth preserving, the company specializes in creating genuine connections with clients and documenting the moments that matter most.
A Princess's Closet is rooted in community, confidence-building, and personal wellness for teen girls and young women. Through mentorship, empowerment programs, and community-centered events, we create safe spaces that encourage self-care, healing, leadership, and personal growth. As the author of The Healing Journey, I also believe in promoting emotional wellness and encouraging others to embrace healing and self-discovery.
We show up in community by serving girls and families through mentorship opportunities, workshops, donations, and programs that inspire confidence, character development, and purpose. Our goal is always to make a meaningful and lasting impact while helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered.
House of Wellness Counseling exists to help individuals, couples, families, and communities move toward greater wellness and wholeness. Our work aligns closely with community, self-care, wellness, and service by providing accessible mental health support, educational resources, and opportunities for personal growth.
We believe wellness is holistic. Mental, emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected, and our approach reflects that understanding. In addition to counseling services, we regularly engage in community outreach through partnerships with schools, colleges, churches, community organizations, and grief support initiatives.
Our team is passionate about helping people develop practical tools for resilience, strengthen relationships, improve emotional health, and live more fully in alignment with their values and goals. We are committed to showing up in our community not only as providers of care but also as educators, advocates, and partners in wellness.