Capturing Purpose: A Day at the Author’s Empowerment Luncheon
There’s something special about being in a room filled with people who believe in the power of words.
Because I help clients with all of their event needs, sometimes my work takes me beyond the planning table and into the heart of their moments where memories are made and stories come alive. Recently, I had the privilege of accompanying Author and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard, to the Author’s Empowerment Luncheon & Book Signing, hosted by Mount Calvary Baptist Church and the Claybon Lea Memorial Library.
It was a day filled with inspiration, creativity, and community, an afternoon where authors and aspiring writers came together not only to share their work but to talk about how we can nurture the next generation of storytellers. Conversations centered around the importance of literacy, representation, and ensuring that our young people see themselves reflected in the books they read.
Designing and Capturing the Moment
For this event, Dream Talk Management had the joy of providing content design services from creating custom graphics for Dr. Rogers-Ard’s author table to capturing the essence of her keynote for her YouTube channel and social media platforms.
Photo by DTM
Photo by DTM
I designed promotional flyers for two of her featured works:
Black Educational Leadership: From Silencing to Authenticity, which she co-authored.
The Majestic Place, where she contributed a powerful chapter titled Life, Love, and Leadership.
The Power of Collaboration
It was a true honor to work alongside the incredibly talented Marc Allen of Marc Allen The Artist, whose photography beautifully captured the energy and emotion of the day. His artistry reminded me of how powerful visual storytelling can be, how one image can hold a memory, a message, and a legacy.
Photo by Marc Allen The Artist
Photo by Marc Allen the Artist
Why This Work Matters
At Dream Talk Management, my mission has always been to unite people through events and storytelling. Whether I’m designing a brand’s digital content or helping bring an event to life, my goal is to help my clients make an impact that reaches far beyond the day itself.
When I can amplify a brand through thoughtful design and content capture, I’m not just documenting an event; I’m helping that message continue to inspire, connect, and move others long after the last guest has gone home.
This experience was a beautiful reminder that every gathering, every keynote, and every story shared has the power to plant seeds for change. And I’m honored to play a small part in helping those stories bloom.
