Celebrating Being Young, Fabulous and Female in NYC

Every young black woman who’s fabulous, ambitious and committed to her growth was in attendance for The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female event in New York City. Professional women from every level of their respective careers gathered to hear the stellar panel give its advice on everything from managing relationships to networking, building a brand, bossing up and more.

The powerhouse panel consisted of actress MaameYaa Boafo; Tricia Clarke-Stone, co-founder and CEO of Narrative; Lauren Maillian, an entrepreneur currently starring in Oxygen’s docuseries Quit Your Day Job; Caralene Robinson, senior vice president of VH1’s creative group and consumer marketing; and Jovian Zayne, a professional-development coach and diversity consultant. The Root’s publisher, Donna Byrd, expertly moderated the spirited discussion.

Guests arrived to a sprawling room, bathed in The Root’s signature green, as they eagerly waited for the panel to begin. And when it did, every woman in the room got her whole, entire life! The panelists dropped gems like these:

“Women who pour into other women are the ones who are going to find success in their life and career.” —Lauren Maillian

“Find your way to self-regulate, and find your own system of self-care.” —Caralene Robinson

“If you know the impact you bring to the table, no one can take that away from you.” —Tricia Clarke-Stone

“Once you’re serious about doing what you’re called to do, you won’t let it go because it won’t let you go.” —Jovian Zayne

“The power of networking, and stepping out of my comfort zone is really what brought me to this path.” —MaameYaa Boafo

And those are just a few of the amazing quotables from our panelists. For more, check out the #YoungFabFemale hashtag on Twitter. Check out these beautiful photos from the event. All photos are by photographer Derrick Davis.

Toyota RAV4

A Toyota RAV4 pictured near The Root logo

Kailee Parker

The Staff of the TV Network El Rey

Ty Alexander

YFF Guests

The Root’s Publisher, Donna Byrd

The Lovely Panelists

An Amazing Conversation

Joi-Marie

A Word From Our Sponsors

Thanks to One of Our Sponsors, Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture

Young, Fab & Female!

YFF Panelist Jovian Zayne

The Panel With The Root’s Publisher, Donna Byrd

A Guest in the Toyota Rav4

Tricia Clarke-Stone

Loving Madam C.J. Walker

Yummy Bites

Beautiful Guests

The Root’s Sales Director, Michael Clark, and Guest

YFF Guests

YFF Guest Enjoying the Toyota Rav4

Stunning YFF Guests

Carmen Blakely

Panelist Love

Guests Chatting

Brianna Anderson

YFF Panelist MaameYaa Boafa

YFF Panelist Lauren Maillian

The Root’s Managing Editor, Danielle Belton; YFF Panelists; and The Root’s Publisher, Donna Byrd

YFF Panelist Tricia Clarke-Stone