PROMENA MEDIA PRESENTS
5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit
Pre-Conference | Monday, August 17, 2026
Presented Virtually
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Dynasty Media LLC
Join publishers, authors, and media leaders for engaging conversations exploring inclusion, belonging, leadership, business, health and wellness, and the evolving publishing landscape.
General Sessions
| Time | Track | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | General Session | Welcome Message:
D’Ericka Stevenson, Executive Editor Program Overview: Sasha Parrish, Digital Editor and Associate Managing Editor |
| 9:25 AM – 10:25 AM | General Session | Publishers Panel: Mixed Media Moderator: David Beckford, Creative Director, Dynasty Media |
Four published authors will share insights and personal stories from their recently published work during each session block. Concurrent tracks will cover Inclusion, Belonging & Equity; Leadership; Business; and Health & Wellness.
Track 1
Concurrent author sessions | 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM
| Time | Track | Author and Book |
|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM | Inclusion, Belonging & Equity | Pam McElvane The SkiNy on Inclusion & Belonging |
| 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM | Leadership | Dr. Mitchell Levy Executive Abundance |
| 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM | Business | Poonam Guptaa Varna: Know Your Why |
| 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM | Health & Wellness | Zee Clarke Black People Breathe |
Track 2
Concurrent author sessions | 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
| Time | Track | Author and Book |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Inclusion, Belonging & Equity | Celeste Warren The Truth About Equity |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Leadership | Dr. Robert Rodriguez ERG Leadership Unlocked: What Exceptional Leaders Do Differently |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Business | Dean Foster Business Beyond Borders |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Health & Wellness | D’Ericka Stevenson You Are the Bomb: A Bold Attack on the Thoughts That Hold You Back |
Track 3
Concurrent author sessions | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
| Time | Track | Author and Book |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Inclusion, Belonging & Equity | Sharon Smith-Terry Readora from Booktropolis: ABC’s in Feelings |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Leadership | D.A. Abrams New School Leadership |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Business | James D. White and Krista White Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Health & Wellness | Dr. Mary Donohue Digital Addiction |
Promena Media’s 5th Annual National Virtual Publishing Summit Monday, August 17, 2026