Successful Entrepreneur and Founder of the impactful ‘Essence of a Boss’ conference Jody Prendergast, will host her book launch event for her new book “Boss Enough to Start” in her homeland Jamaica. The event will take place at the luxurious AC Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Some of the expected notables include Krystal Tomlinson (wife of Beenie Man), Kamila McDonald (girlfriend of Jay Cure), Kaliyah Reynolds (nationwide news personality), Denyque (Life Span Water), Marcia Forbes (Jamaica United Way) and Cortia (We Inspire Women and Girls). Special guest speakers include Kasi Bennett (girlfriend of Olympian Star Usain Bolt), Naomi Garrick (Garrick Communication), Jodi Murdock (Zedoj Events, Red Tie & Stilettos initiative), Tiffany Lawson (Sagicor), and Debbie Bissoon (Moms Can Relate), and many more. “Boss Enough to Start” officially released in the United States and on Amazon last month, and will be available soon at Target and Barnes & Noble.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jody Prendergast is the founder of Essence of a Boss, a three day conference curated by and for women of color. The platform was created to gather other female bosses together and pay it forward for our sisters who are seeking to be entrepreneurs by providing resources and connecting them to senior level executives. Past honorees and speakers include Vivica A. Fox (TV actress), Teresa Weatherspoon (WNBA), Vanessa Simmons (television personality), Rolonda Watts (host, author, journalist) and Yandy Smith-Harris (VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York). Recently, Jody was a guest speaker on Center Stage at the 25th Anniversary of Essence Festival in New Orleans and took part as a proud sponsor of M.O.B.B. United (Mothers of Black Boys United).
ABOUT BOSS ENOUGH TO START: Minority women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States. With innovative ideas and possession of eye-catching uniqueness, countless women have stepped out to fulfill their dreams. Even with great drive, life offers its twists and turns that can result in one losing focus or walk in the hesitation of pursuing their dreams. However, when one chooses to move forward despite their trails and embrace the willingness to persevere, the possibilities and rewards to achieving their goals are limitless. Boss Enough to Start: Mastering You, Business & Beyond is a guide for the woman who wants to start living life on her terms. Jody Prendergast shares her journey and the necessities of leaping into the world of entrepreneurship. Practical and transparent, 'Boss Enough to Start' is a definitive guidebook to help one master life, business, and beyond.
ABOUT ESSENCE OF A BOSS™: Created by Jody Prendergast, an entrepreneur herself, the Essence of a Boss conference is a women’s business conference curated by and for women of color. This business conference is designed to improve the personal and professional status of women of color. Guests have access to high-ranking women leaders across various industries, guest speakers with best practices on how to level-up your career and opportunities to meet insiders who can provide career advice. For updates or more information about Essence of a Boss™ please visit https://essenceofabossconference2019.splashthat.com. You can also join the conversation on social media by logging on to our Instagram page @essenceofaboss.
