Behind the Scenes with Sherri Shepherd: LAUGHTER AND LEADERSHIP | Sessions

Seating Schedule: Reserved Accessibility & Accommodations Advanced Seating opens 10 minutes before general seating. General seating starts at specific times: Sunday at 2:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 am, and Wednesday at 8:00 am.

Join us as the incredibly dynamic, poignant, and funny Sherri Shepherd shares her inspiring experiences as a woman of color in the entertainment industry, from her roots as a stand-up comedian to her flourishing career as a beloved actor and talk show host.

Sherri's extensive film and TV credits have come with valuable revelations. Her journey offers profound insights into the challenges of personal branding and reinvention. You’ll gain indispensable wisdom as she shares her candid reflections on building cultural competence and honing effective communication among diverse audiences.

Sherri will fearlessly address the pressing issues of diversity, pay equity, and inclusion in the entertainment workplace, igniting thought-provoking conversations that resonate deeply with the HR community. She will impart her secrets to effective leadership, confidence, team building, delving into the lighter side of organizational culture using the power of humor to foster camaraderie. 

This session is sure to be a transformative experience. Through her compelling stories of resilience and triumph over three decades as a celebrity, Sherri will inspire you to overcome adversity, leaving you motivated and empowered to seize every opportunity that comes your way. Don't miss this extraordinary session with Sherri Shepherd—a celebration of strength, leadership, and the limitless potential within us all. 

Live Streaming and Recording: General sessions are live-streamed and recorded for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgement of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Notice of Special Effects: This session may include strobe lighting, flash photography, and special effects. If sensitive to light, please consider viewing via live stream for comfort and safety.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.