Owning the Block

Powered by Karleen Roy of The Vanity Group, OWNING THE BLOCK is a career empowerment experience for ambitious Millennials & Gen Z’ers who are the next generation of dreamers and doers in the city of Memphis.

Launched in 2019, OWNING THE BLOCK is for anyone curious about leveling up in life. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the making, small business owner, creator on the rise, or simply seeking an extra push in your career, this is the event to unlock your next level of bossing up and grow your community of progressive Memphians.

Pull up to experience an infusion of savory bites, crafted cocktails, and music vibes as we tap into Karleen’s hard-hitting keynote conversation featuring special guest, Kahlana Barfield Brown.