Join us for this special Survival Secrets of Game Changers as we take a look at what it means to change the love game and get the relationship you want—from the real women who've done exactly that. Our panel of smart, savvy and successful married women will openly share the truth about what it means to do what they love and maintain a successful marriage. Each will share their lessons learned about myths versus realities (from faith practices, to extended family, trust and finances), work-life balance, what made their husbands "the one," and how they've learned to define what it means to live happily ever after.

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Location: Covet Restaurant & Lounge, 137 East 55th Street @ Lexington, New York, New York
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Moderated by Lola Ogunnaike: Married for 5 years
Lola Ogunnaike is one of the leading pop culture authorities in the country. In her decade-long career, she’s covered many major entertainment and culture stories and interviewed everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Sting. She is currently a contributor to CNN International’s African Voices, a weekly interview series.  She’s talked books with author Chinua Achebe, music with singer Youssou Ndour and the catwalk with supermodel Iman. Prior to African Voices, she was the entertainment correspondent for CNN’s flagship news program, "American Morning," where she, for two years, covered the Oscars, the Grammys, the Inauguration and a host of other events. Before joining CNN, Lola spent five years as a culture reporter for The New York Times and spearheaded its entertainment coverage, profiling luminaries like Chris Rock, Merv Griffin and Jennifer Lopez for the "Arts and Leisure" section, as well as trend and fashion stories for the paper’s "Style" section.

She has also been a reporter at the New York Daily News and a contributing writer for VIBE magazine, where she wrote more than a dozen cover stories. Her work has also been published in Rolling Stone, Elle, New York Magazine, USA Today, Glamour and Food & Wine. Lola has also made regular guest appearances on NBC's Today Show, Larry King Live, The View, BET, MTV and VH1. In May 2007, she was named one of Ebony magazine's "150 Most Influential Blacks in America." Lola received her master's in fine arts degree in journalism from New York University and a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Virginia.

Melka Davis: Married for 10 years
As Director of Integrated Marketing Communications at Mizani, a Professional Salon Products division at L'Oreal USA, Melka Davis leads brand-equity building by fostering partnerships, developing media plans and interactive marketing strategies. Her uniquely designed role has significantly contributed to doubling the size of the business within her tenure. With over 15 years professional experience, she's also held various entertainment marketing, promotions and public affairs positions at Nickelodeon where she developed key programs for their pro-social and movies marketing initiatives.  A native New Yorker, presently residing outside of the city with her husband Derrick and their two children, Melka holds a Masters of Business Communication from Emerson College and a Bachelors degree from Boston College. Married over a decade, she is a committed wife and mother with a passion for music, the arts, and leisure time with her family.

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: Married for 18 months
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson is currently the Director, Digital Media, Corporate Communications at Polo Ralph Lauren. Kendra works across the brand management, marketing, advertising and public relations teams to develop and drive a cohesive approach to social media. Ms. Bracken-Ferguson is responsible for the launch of the company’s first dedicated social media influencer program.

Prior to joining Polo Ralph Lauren, Kendra was a Vice President in the Digital Practice Group at Fleishman-Hillard New York specifically responsible for overseeing the digital consumer team and developing social media strategies for her clients including AT&T, Motorola, DKNY, Reebok, Nine West, Gatorade, P&G. Her background includes online interactive and integrated marketing with specialties in influencer relations, digital communications, viral/Word-of-Mouth marketing, event management and youth marketing.

Kendra has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Public Relations, a minor in English and certificate of completion in Spanish from Purdue University. She completed her Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing and specialized course work in Event Marketing from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2007. She is on the board for New York Women in Communications and serves as Vice President of the Integrated Marketing Committee.

Kesha Franklin: Married for 10 years

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