“How to be Authentic”

In this session, participants will explore the meaning of authenticity and how it enhances their life experience. They will be introduced to a three-part approach on cultivating an authentic life through identity, vision, and purpose. By exploring these elements, participants will learn to engage their own power to fuel their personal and professional lives in new and dynamic ways.

F. Emelia Sam, DDS, is an associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She also is a blogger and an author who has written several personal development articles for platforms including mindbodygreen.com and the Huffington Post. Combining her personal interests with her professional experience, she is forging a unique path by bringing more compassion to the realm of health care. She is deeply committed to encouraging others to recognize their own gifts and live fully authentic lives.