Dr. Terri Kennedy

Hosting/Moderating/Panels

"We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."
-- Aristotle

Dr. Terri Kennedy has been involved in hundreds of events and knows what it takes to make them successful. Given her multidisciplinary background, she can speak to a wide range of topics covering a variety of industries and audiences. In addition to offering keynote talks, workshops and retreats, she can:

• Host a full-day or multi-hour event
• Moderate a panel or town hall-style meeting
• Produce an empowerment event
• Provide expert comments for a panel discussion
• Do red carpet or other type of interviews

Spending time to understand your desired outcome, Dr. Kennedy can deliver the message you need, whether you are a small business, corporation, non-profit or professional association. A sample of the diversity of her hosting, moderating and panels is below.

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HealthCorps' Annual Green Garden Gala
On Thursday, April 30th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy did red carpet interviews for HealthCorps' Annual Green Garden Gala. The event raised money to expand HealthCorps' groundbreaking in-school health educational and mentoring program, which is growing across the country. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Founder and Chairman of HealthCorps, and his wife Lisa co-hosted the Gala. Dr. Kennedy interviewed Quincy Jones, who received the "Music for a Better Life" Award, as well as other notables such as LL Cool J, Russell Simmons, Ben Vereen, and Donna Karan. The event was held at the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center in New York. View the video at http://healthcorpsgala.awakenedfilms.com/red_carpet_quicktime.html.

Red Carpet Interviews

Power New York City: Health & Empowerment Symposium
On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy organized and hosted the first annual Power New York City: Health & Empowerment Symposium on behalf of the American Heart Association. The purpose of the event was to empower those in the minority community to take control of their own lives. It offered inspirational talks, self-management tools, health screenings, and discussions on "total health" including healthy eating, mental health, oral health, skincare, disease management and prevention. It featured experts from the New York City area, including Terrie M. Williams as the keynote speaker.

Host/Moderator for full-day event

Integrative Healthcare Symposium
On February 19th and 20th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York. The event is a gathering of influential and inspiring practitioners and healthcare professionals in integrative medicine and offers informational programs, updates on evidence-based research, and peer-to peer networking. On February 19th, she moderated a panel entitled "From Local to Global: Nursing Leadership for Change." Panelists include: Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN; Barbara Sattler, PhD, RN; Dorothy Larkin, PhD, RN; Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN. On Saturday, February 20th, Dr. Kennedy taught a Ta Yoga class for the program.

Moderator for Leadership Panel / Healthcare

Yoga Journal Conferences 
In 2008 and 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy moderated Continuing Education panels for four different Yoga Journal Conferences in San Francisco, Colorado, and Florida. Panel topics ranged from "The Business of Being a Yoga Teacher" to "Handle With Care: Ahimsa in Asana." Panelists have included yoga pioneers such as Gary Kraftsow, Tias Little, Aadil Palkhivala, John Friend, Judith Hanson Lasater, Rod Stryker, Cyndi Lee, Ana Forrest, Jason Crandell, Pretzel France, and Rogelio Nunez.

Moderator for Continuing Education Panel / Yoga

National Association of Minorities in Cable
On Tuesday, April 29, 2003, Terri Kennedy acted as the Moderator for a NAMIC (National Association of Minorities in Cable) event held at HBO in Manhattan. The panel was titled "Succeeding on Your Own Terms: How to Create Your Own Niche In or Out of Corporate America." She provided an overview of the Power Living principles and challenged the group of media professionals to reshape their definition of success, and use themselves as the asset in creating wealth, freedom and joy.

Moderator for Career Development Panel / Media

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Yoga - The Science Behind the Benefits
On January 27th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in a panel entitled, "Yoga - The Science Behind the Benefits" at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Yoga Alliance, this breakfast also featured Rachel Permuth-Levine, Ph.D, MSPH, Deputy Director of Strategic and Innovative Programs at the National Institutes of Health, as well as Sat Bir S. Khalsa, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. They discussed yoga and its benefits to overall wellness, role in preventative health care, use as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy and clinical effectiveness.

Media Briefing / Yoga

5th Annual NAACP Leadership 500 Summit
From May 21st through May 24th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the 5th Annual NAACP Leadership 500 Summit Ensuring our Legacy at the Phoenician Hotel and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. She spoke on a panel about "Maintaining Strong Family Values During Times of Crisis" moderated by the dynamic Hazel Dukes. She also taught morning yoga classes.

Leadership Conference / Managing Through Crisis

Massachusetts Conference for Women
On Thursday, December 11th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the Massachusetts Conference for Women, hosted in conjunction with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, one-day event where Massachusetts women can connect, learn practical and professional strategies from nationally recognized experts, and network with peers. Held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, it attracted over 5,000 participants. Dr. Kennedy was on a panel entitled "The New Healthy You: Finally Making the Change." She joined panelists Dr. Celeste Robb Nicholson, founding Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Women's Health Watch and Demie Stathoplos, Health & Healing Director at Canyon Ranch. She also spoke at the State Street breakfast for over 700 of the attendees. Other notable speakers at the conference included Marianne Williamson and Holly Robinson Peete.

Women's Conference / Managing Health Changes

Expert Empowerment Panel
On Thursday, October 11th, 2007, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in an Expert Empowerment Panel for a major advertising agency in New York. She joined other dynamic business owners and gave advice on how to empower women. She also led an interactive relaxation and stress management session for a group of the firm's executives.

Ad Agency Internal Panel / Women's Empowerment

Health Challenges & Solutions in the Black Community
On February 26th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy spoke on a forum entitled "Health Challenges & Solutions in the Black Community." The event was sponsored by The Network Journal and took place at Macy's corporate offices in New York. She offered advice and practical tips to eating healthy, managing stress and incorporating movement/exercise into daily activities. She also reviewed some of the data on health disparities within the African American community.

Public Event /
African American Health

The State of Women's Health in 2008
On Saturday, March 22nd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy spoke at "The State of Women's Health in 2008" event as part of the Healthy Eating And Living (HEAL) initiative sponsored by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Museum of the City of New York in honor of Women's History Month. She reviewed the risk factors for some of the major diseases affecting women and offered advice on creating healthy living habits.

Women's Event / Health

3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference
On Friday, April 7, 2006, Terri Kennedy participated in the 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference sponsored by the Westchester Chapter of 100 Hispanic Women. The event took place at the Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY. She spoke on a panel entitled, "Achieving Balance: Self-Development & Realization," along with restauranteur and lifestyle author, B. Smith and National Vice President from Warm Spirit, Toni Coleman.

Women's Conference /
Work-Life Balance

Glamour's Top 10 College Women in America
On Wednesday, June 6, 2007, Dr. Terri Kennedy shared career and life advice with Glamour's Top 10 College Women in America in New York. She participated in the 50th Anniversary of the contest, celebrating alongside other past winners such as Martha Stewart and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Dr. Kennedy was a winner in 1988.

Young Women /
Career Development

Congressional Black Caucus Collective Power Tour
On Saturday, March 25, 2006, Dr. Terri Kennedy was a featured guest for the Congressional Black Caucus Collective Power Tour - "Building Unity, Health and Wealth" hosted by the CBCF in conjunction with Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Dr. Kennedy joined other experts for the "CBCF Wellness Show" to discuss the state of health in the African American community. The event was held at York College in Queens, NY.

Public Event /
African American Health

2006 Inner City 100 Summit
On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 and 19, 2006, Terri Kennedy attended the 2006 Inner City 100 Summit in Boston. She spoke on a panel for the ICIC Growing Up CEO Program which celebrates outstanding young CEOs who run successful inner city businesses. Founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter, ICIC promotes economic prosperity in America's inner cities through private sector engagement that leads to jobs, income and wealth creation for local residents.

Youth Development / Entrepreneurship

2004 Nia Enterprises Women's Leadership Summit
On Friday, April 30, 2004, Terri Kennedy spoke on a panel entitled "Enjoy the Climb" as part of the 2004 Nia Enterprises Women's Leadership Summit in New York. She shared lessons from her days as an executive at MTV Networks, and how/why she made the transition to social entrepreneur and success coach. She also led a workshop entitled "Sense & Sanctuary," where she shared "Power Living: Mini-Escapes" - her custom relaxation techniques for busy people.

Women's Conference / Career Development

ESSENCE Work & Wealth Seminar
On Wednesday, May 21, 2003, Terri Kennedy was a panelist for the ESSENCE Work & Wealth Seminar, "Be Inspired to Be Your Best." The very informative and successful workshop focused on strategies and tactics for managing money, career and life in general. She shared insights from her days as an executive at MTV Networks, provided an overview of The Principles of Power Living, and offered advice on maintaining balance in stressful work situations.

Women's Conference / Career Development

Learn more about our other speaking categories and sample topics, including National & Global Issues, Values-Based Leadership, Stress & Productivity Management, Professional Skills Development, Health & Wellness, Motivation & Empowerment and Youth Development. Supplemental hand-outs and supporting products are also available and can be incorporated into the event or be made for sale. For more information, call 212.901.6913, or email info@drterrikennedy.com for pricing and availability. Also, peruse our client list, read what others are saying in our testimonials, check out our highlighted events, view Dr. Kennedy's current calendar or learn more about the Power Living philosophy. Let us help you create a powerful event!