From Conversations to Collaborations

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Wright Village | Raleigh

Mel Wright
Publisher/HostMel Wright
From Conversations to Collaborations Building Relationships That Create Real Opportunities | Networking Workshop
About this Event

In business, relationships matter just as much as strategy. The way you connect, communicate, and present yourself can open or close doors before you ever make a pitch.

Led by entrepreneur and strategist Tiffany Walker, aka SpeaX, alongside seasoned entrepreneur and business consultant Fitima Miller, this workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs build intentional relationships, strengthen their professional presence, and turn everyday conversations into meaningful collaborations.

With experience spanning business development, branding, leadership, recruitment, event management, community engagement, and international consulting, Tiffany and Fitima bring both strategic insight and real-world entrepreneurial experience to the conversation. Together, they understand that networking is more than exchanging contacts; it’s about creating alignment, trust, visibility, and long-term opportunity.

Participants will learn how to:
• Build authentic relationships that lead to business opportunities
• Communicate their value with confidence and clarity
• Strengthen their professional presence and personal brand
• Navigate networking spaces with intention and strategy
• Turn conversations into partnerships, collaborations, and community

Through interactive discussion, practical tools, and real-world insight, attendees will walk away with strategies they can immediately apply in networking rooms, client meetings, community spaces, and professional environments.

This is not just about being in the room.
It’s about knowing how to build within it.

Who Should Attend:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Creatives
  • Freelancers
  • Small business owners
  • Professionals looking to grow their network intentionally

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and build relationships that create momentum beyond the room.



About Tiffany Walker (SpeaX)

Tiffany Walker, also known as SpeaX, is a connector, strategist, and voice for those ready to be seen, heard, and remembered. With a foundation in Leadership Studies for Adult Learning and a career rooted in recruitment, event management, and community engagement, she doesn’t just teach networking — she activates it.

SpeaX moves with intention, transforming rooms into ecosystems of opportunity where relationships become resources and presence becomes power. She understands that branding is not just about what you say — it’s about how you show up, how you connect, and the impression you leave long after the conversation ends.

With a proven ability to bridge leadership and teams, Tiffany creates spaces where authenticity meets strategy and confidence meets execution. Her approach blends professionalism, adaptability, and real-world insight, equipping individuals not just to enter rooms, but to own them.

Through her workshops and community-centered work, Tiffany Walker (SpeaX) empowers others to elevate their voice, expand their network, and step fully into a version of themselves aligned with purpose, influence, and lasting impact.


About Fitima Miller

Fitima Miller is a seasoned entrepreneur, business consultant, and author who began her entrepreneurial journey at just 14 years old. Since then, she has built and scaled multiple ventures, including Native Chick Collection, a fashion brand that expanded into malls and national distribution.

She is the founder of FM Consulting Group, where she has worked with businesses across more than 60 countries, and co-owner of King Tut Hookah Lounge, one of Charlotte’s longest-running hookah establishments.

Fitima is also the founder of the Med Aid Foundation and has experience in political and advocacy initiatives focused on economic empowerment. She is the author of Entrepreneurship: The Path to Prosperity and co-founder of a Virtual Reality technology company.

With decades of entrepreneurial experience spanning business development, branding, consulting, and community impact, Fitima brings practical insight and real-world perspective to entrepreneurs looking to grow meaningful businesses and relationships.

Event Venue

The Wright Village, 315 Hubert Street, Raleigh, United States

Tickets

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