CALLED TO

CONNECT

A two-day experience for entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries ready to build the future through radical collaboration.

LOS ANGELES, CA
MAY 16
MAY 17

“Innovation lives at the intersection of courage and connection.”

The world is in crisis—but also in transition. Disruption has cleared the way for innovation and created a window of opportunity. But only those bold enough to collaborate across boundaries will step into what's next.

Called to Connect exists to activate leaders who believe that advancement, innovation, and legacy-level impact require bold, strategic, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

This Space Is for the Uncommon Builder.

Echo Chamber Escapees

If you're tired of echo chambers and seek diverse perspectives to fuel innovation.

Intentional Innovator

If you pursue growth on purpose and seek strategic spaces that stretch your thinking—this is the place for you.

Bold Collaborators

If you're ready to collaborate boldly with people outside your norm to create impact.

You're in the right room.

What to Expect

Keynote Conversations

Thought-provoking discussions that challenge conventional thinking and inspire new perspectives.

Marketplace + Faith Synergy

Exploring the powerful intersection of business innovation and spiritual purpose.

Strategic Networking

Intentional connections with leaders across industries who are ready to collaborate.

Unscripted Collaboration

Organic moments of connection that lead to unexpected partnerships and breakthroughs.

Featured Speakers

Connect with visionary leaders who are breaking boundaries and creating transformative impact across industries.

Touré Roberts

Touré Roberts

Entrepreneur | Author | Founder of ONE | Investor

Touré Roberts is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, investor, and the founder of ONE—a movement designed to help people live, lead, and build from a place of wholeness. Known for his ability to bring clarity to complexity, Touré helps leaders cut through chaos and think with precision. With decades of experience guiding individuals, teams, and organizations, he teaches how to build strategically, lead intentionally, and measure what truly matters.

At Called to Connect, Touré will help attendees sharpen their vision, think more strategically, and walk away with practical tools to build with clarity and measurable impact.

Sarah Jakes Roberts

Sarah Jakes Roberts

Bestselling Author | Founder of Woman Evolve | Speaker | Influencer

Sarah Jakes Roberts is a bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and the founder of Woman Evolve—a global movement inspiring women to rewrite their narratives and rise into their full potential. With raw honesty and powerful insight, Sarah speaks to the heart of transformation, helping leaders evolve beyond past limitations and into their next. Her voice resonates across industries as she challenges conventional thinking and nurtures personal and professional growth.

At Called to Connect, Sarah will explore the evolution of leadership and guide attendees in becoming the kind of leader their organization—and the moment—demands. Expect to walk away with fresh perspective, deeper self-awareness, and the tools to lead with adaptability and strength.

Dr. Padmini Pillai

Dr. Padmini Pillai

Immunoengineer | White House Fellow | Scientific Bridge-Builder

Blending science, soul, and social good, Dr. Padmini Pillai is pioneering RNA nanotherapies and anti-inflammatory biomaterials that are reshaping medicine. She brings a rare voice to the table—scientific rigor with a heart for global renewal and cross-sector collaboration.

Joivan Wade

Joivan Wade

Next Gen Media Pioneer | Actor | Founder, Plus 1 Network

From Hollywood sets to boardrooms, Joivan Wade is revolutionizing how creators and investors connect. As the star of Doom Patrol and Bel-Air, and founder of Wall of Entertainment, he’s built a media empire viewed over 12 billion times. At Called to Connect, he’ll share how intentional relationships can unlock unimaginable impact.

Stacyann Russell

Stacyann Russell

Global Strategist | Innovation Architect | Founder Whisperer

Whether she’s building cross-border accelerators or helping founders turn vision into reality, Stacyann Russell is a connector of ideas, people, and capital. With deep roots in both tech and policy, she equips entrepreneurs with the tools (and mindset) to go from idea to global influence.

Adrienne Alexander

Adrienne Alexander

Attorney | Brand Architect | Legal Strategist for Creatives

Adrienne Alexander has guided Grammy winners, media moguls, and Fortune 100 brands through the legal and business side of breakthrough. Known for merging law with innovation, she empowers creators and founders to protect their ideas and scale boldly—without losing their soul.

Darrell Booker

Darrell Booker

Tech Equity Advocate | Microsoft Leader | Digital Inclusion Strategist

At Microsoft, Darrell Booker leads national efforts to close the digital divide—equipping Black-led nonprofits and underrepresented founders with powerful tech tools. At Called to Connect, he’ll demystify AI and digital transformation for leaders who want to build smarter, more inclusive impact.

Kwame Anku

Kwame Anku

Venture Capitalist | Global Connector | CEO, Black Star Fund

Kwame Anku is helping redefine where and how innovation happens. From investing in underrepresented founders to advising global tech ventures, his work spans continents and industries. Don’t miss his vision for building wealth, equity, and legacy across borders.

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Event Schedule

Two days of transformative experiences designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.

Thursday, May 15

6:00 pm
The Weight of the Call with Touré Roberts
Audience: Aspiring Pastors, speakers and ministers

Before you pick up the mic, understand the mantle. This session is a deep dive into the unseen cost of public ministry and how to build a sustainable foundation for spiritual leadership.

Friday, May 16

8:00 am
Registration Check In
9:30 am
Doors Open
10:00 am
Worship
Main Auditorium
10:10 am
Welcome
Main Auditorium
10:20 am
Leading from the Inside Out with Touré Roberts
True leadership begins with inner clarity. Start your journey with a soul reset—anchored in radical optimism, purpose, and spiritual grounding.
Touré Roberts
Main Auditorium
11:15 am
AI, Access & Amplification with Darrell Booker - Moderated by Jaylen Bledsoe
Explore how AI and digital tools can scale not just business—but connection. Discover real-world applications that unlock new levels of impact and reach.
Darrell Booker
Main Auditorium
11:55 am
Ideas that Fund Themselves with Stacyann Russell
You’ve got vision—now make it viable. Learn how to shape your idea into a fundable venture, with insights on capital, accelerators, and pitch strategies that work.
Stacyann Russell
Main Auditorium
12:40 pm
Blueprints for Big Vision with Touré Roberts
Scaling requires more than faith—it needs frameworks. Get equipped with strategic tools for leading organizations, expanding teams, and executing long-term vision.
Touré Roberts
Main Auditorium
1:35 pm
The Fine Print of Partnership with Adrienne Alexander
Collaboration without protection is risky. Learn how to architect legal agreements that foster innovation, trust, and joint success across industries.
Adrienne Alexander
Main Auditorium
5:00 - 7:00 pm
VIP Mixer: An Evening of Elevated Connection
An exclusive gathering for speakers, partners, and invited guests. Join us for curated conversation, hors d'oeuvres, and intentional networking designed to deepen connection and collaboration before heading into Day Two.
Location: Private

Saturday, May 17

9:30 am
Doors Open
10:00 am
Worship
Main Auditorium
10:10 am
Welcome
Main Auditorium
10:20 am
The Making of a Leader with Sarah Jakes Roberts
Leadership starts with who you are—not just what you do. This session invites you into self-discovery, wholeness, and the sacred evolution required to lead well.
Sarah Jakes Roberts
Main Auditorium
11:15 am
Bridges Over Borders with Dr. Padmini Pillai
Cross-sector influence begins with curiosity and courage. Learn how to bridge science, policy, and purpose to shape culture at the highest levels.
Padmini Pillal
Main Auditorium
11:55 am
Global Money, Local Mission with Kwame Anku
The future of wealth is borderless. Discover how to identify global opportunities and invest in underserved markets—especially across the African continent.
Kwame Anku
Main Auditorium
12:30 pm
Lunch (Offsite)
1:55 pm
What Your Hands Are Building with Touré Roberts
Legacy isn’t just what you leave—it’s what you lead. Learn how to measure impact and ensure your work leaves a mark beyond the moment.
Touré Roberts
Main Auditorium
2:50 pm
Activation Lab: From Connection to Collaboration Facilitated by Joivan Wade
This is where relationships become results. An interactive session to apply what you’ve learned, spark new ideas, and turn collisions into collaborations.
Joivan Wade
Main Auditorium
3:15 pm
Interactive Moment
Joivan Wade
Main Auditorium
3:45 pm
The Call Forward with Touré Roberts
A powerful commissioning to release every attendee into their next with clarity, boldness, and the right connections to carry it out.
Touré Roberts
Main Auditorium
4:10 pm
Final Remarks & Prayer

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Called to Connect.

Will there be in-person Sunday service 5/18 at ONE?

YES, and all are welcome!

Service times: 9 AM & 11:30 AM PDT.

Is there childcare during Called to Illuminate?

Childcare will not be provided at this time.

Will there be lunch provided on Saturday 5/17/25:

Lunch will be off-site and the financial responsibility of the registrant. We take this time to disinfect our facility, so we kindly ask that everyone, please plan accordingly and visit one of the nearby restaurants.

Is there valet parking?

Unfortunately, not at this event.

Are there hotel Room Blocks?

Sorry, not for this event, however, for surrounding hotels visit here

Activities

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MAY 16-17, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA