Men & Women of Promise

Men and Women of Promise Conferences expose students to a different way of life through a one-day corporate experience with professionals who listen and help cast a vision for their lives.

The Vision

In 2014, LaMarque Ward, CEO, of Dream Builders University, had the vision to expose young men to a day of mentoring, character development, vision setting and goal setting while building them up to realize their full potential.
The goal was for the students to attend a conference where they would leave inspired, giving them life and professional experiences that can shift their life trajectories by changing their path thus shifting their habits and disciplines allowing them to achieve goals and connect with role models to help them develop their VISION, DISCIPLINE, and CHARACTER.

The Launch

LaMarque shared that vision with Marty Carter, the former Vice President of Strategic Development at Prasco Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a high school basketball coach. LaMarque and Marty then brought the vision to Prasco Laboratories and the Arington Foundation.

LaMarque’s vision was launched when the first Men of Promise Conference was held in 2015 in Cincinnati, OH. The Men of Promise Conference became an annual event at Prasco for five years. In 2019, LaMarque and Marty took the Conference on the road to Charlotte, NC, where they expanded the Men of Promise Conference to include the first Women of Promise Conference.

 

Due to Covid, no conferences were held during 2020-21. But, in 2022, Men of Promise relaunched with 250 young men in Salt Lake City at the Zions Bancorporation Technology Center.

Men of Promise Conference Cincy 2025

Women of Promise Conference Cincy 2025

The Conference

Men and Women of Promise Conferences expose students to a different way of life through a one-day corporate experience with professionals who listen and help cast a vision for their lives. Our founder, LaMarqué Ward Sr., believes you can’t build what you can’t see. We are asking young people to work for something most people can’t imagine. With this conference, the entire experience is essential: the bus ride to the facility, the speakers, and the professionals who volunteer to facilitate small groups.

Cincinnati

TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy,
Cincinnati, OH 45214 
Men of Promise – January 23, 2025
Women of Promise – January 22, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Charlotte

Dates To Be Announced Soon

Salt Lake City

Dates To Be Announced Soon

Women of Promise Cincinnati Conference Speakers

Dr. Christine Gibson

Author & Entrepreneur
Executive Director Curriculum

Sanserrae Frazier

VP, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Sanserrae Frazier is the VP, Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity with First Financial Bank.

Dr. Karen Bankston

PhD, MSN, FACHE, FAAN, Professor
College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati, A leadership consultant, a retired hospital executive and former Associate Dean for Clinical Practice,

Men of Promise Cincinnati Conference Speakers

Drá White

Executive Director Healthy Visions

Antonio Broadnax M.Ed.

Author & Entrepreneur

Lawrence Cain, Jr.

Founder Coach at Abundance University

Cincinnati Women of Promise Facilitator Registration

WOP Cincinnati Event Registration
Registration Form

Cincinnati Men of Promise Facilitator Registration

WOP Cincinnati Event Registration
Registration Form

What are they saying

Success is a process.

– Henry

Don’t be a victim be a victor and keep trying your best.

– Kekoa

To not be a victim and to be the leader of myself.

– Xavier

Everything starts with you. Use your resources to achieve your goals. Failure is not final.

– Johan

That everyone has the ability to choose what happens in your life.

– Isaac

That it don’t matter where starting point it’s all about the grind you put and no excuses.

– Nuku

If you want to move fast go alone but if you want to get far go as a group.

– Joris

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After The Conference

  • Inspirational planner/journal
  • Monthly group follow-up at school
  • Quarterly MOP/WOP inspiring broadcast
  • School District can have further options

Men of Promise Pledge

I Promise to value my education above all else
I Promise to serve others before myself
I Promise to take ownership of my future with my disciplines today
I Promise to be resilient during tough times and never give way
I Promise to live by faith and past the test
I Promise to be the best example I can and lead the rest
I Promise! I Promise! I Promise