Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks

Diverse professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black & Brown Professionals to Lead. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black & Brown Professionals to Lead.
Held by Black Professionals of Iowa and M.O.G.U.L. Consulting, the symposium featured leaders from different industries tackling subjects covering leadership, marketing, economic development, financing, workplace racism and mental health.

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