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Courageous Action: The Do It Scared Conference
Welcome to Courageous Action: The Do It Scared Conference!
Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take bold steps toward your goals. Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Weldon Mills Event Center for a day filled with empowering speakers, interactive exercises, and networking opportunities. This event is all about pushing past your fears and doubts to achieve your dreams.
Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn how to embrace courageous action in your life. We hope to see you there!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1253540596669?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨Meet Our Panelist ✨
With 15+ years of experience, Shamar Terrell is a Leadership, Life & Mental Health Coach, Group Facilitator, and Navy Veteran dedicated to developing leaders and helping others achieve success. His approach blends art and science, using evidence-based techniques to enhance mindfulness, prevent burnout, manage boundaries, and emphasizes living for things that matter.
Shamar is a Certified Growth Coach and holds degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership and management. He is also an Associate Certified Coach and has his Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Beyond coaching, Shamar serves on the Board of Directors for We As Men and Grace Community Church. He is a Father, Husband and passionate about serving his community. #LeadershipCoach #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulSuccess #DoItScared #ChangeAgent
✨ Meet Our Panelist ✨
A double HBCU grad, powerhouse attorney, and community builder, Adrina G. Bass is a proud Summa Cum Laude graduate of NC A&T and holds both a JD and MBA from North Carolina Central University (🦅 Pride!) . With over 15 years of legal experience, she is currently the Special Deputy Attorney General for the NC Department of Justice, representing the UNC System and its constituent institutions in civil litigation.
Adrina is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Zeta Omega chapter) and loves giving back to the community through service. Adrina stays involved with her alma mater as Chair of the Honors College Advisory Board at NC A&T and was recently honored with the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. She was the 2023 Keynote Speaker for A&T’s Student Honors Convocation and helps shape the future of legal education as a member of NCCU’s School of Law Commission.
Adrina’s personal life is just as vibrant! She’s also raising two amazing kids with her husband Rahmud and when she’s not making power moves, she can be found whipping up new recipes in the kitchen, traveling or shaking up the perfect cocktail. #WomenInLaw #PowerhouseProfessional #MomBoss #DoItScared #MakeRoomAtTheTable #AggiePride #EaglePride #DoubleHBCUGrad
✨Meet Our Panelist ✨
Faith Bynum Patterson CPA, MBA is more than a Certified Public Accountant, she’s a passionate entrepreneur, author, speaker, and advocate for financial empowerment. As the Principal of Faith Bynum, CPA, PC, she has dedicated her career to guiding businesses and individuals toward financial success. Beyond the numbers, Faith thrives on creativity, connection, and bringing joy into every aspect of her life.
Born and raised in Durham, NC, Faith has always been deeply committed to education and uplifting her community. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) and a CPA license earned in 2012, she built a thriving firm that serves as a pillar of financial expertise and mentorship. Through her book, Build Faith in Your Business, and various speaking engagements, she continues to inspire future leaders in entrepreneurship.
While Faith excels in the financial world, she finds just as much passion in creative expression. She LOVES cooking and making fresh juices, always experimenting with new flavors to nourish both body and soul. Her love for interior decorating transforms spaces into reflections of warmth and style, and her keen eye for fashion allows her to blend professionalism with personal flair. When she’s not working, you can find her enjoying quality time with her husband, Jamie, and their daughter, Madison. Faith proves that success isn’t just about numbers, it’s also about building a life you love ❤️ @faithbynumcpapc @bethmont_cpa
#MeetThePanelists #CourageousAction #WomenInFinance #BossMoves #WomenWhoLead #Balance #DoItScared #BlessedByFaith
Meet Our Panelist
Eric L. Marsh earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his Master of Public Administration from UNC Chapel Hill. He has amassed 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, project management, strategic planning, business analysis, and, most importantly, leadership in both the public and private sectors working at the City of Durham, Town of Carrboro, Durham County Government, and UNC Healthcare, and Fidelity before being appointed as the Town Manager (CEO) of the Town of Rolesville.
In addition to holding memberships in the International City/County Manager’s Association, the North Carolina City/County Management Association, and the National Forum of Black Public Administrators, Eric was recently recognized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) as one of the nation’s 100 Top Influencers in Local Government for 2024. According to ELGL, Eric is “a role model in local government who is paving the way for others.”
Outside of work, Eric serves in his local church, is transitioning into appointments for the board of a non-profit that serves the Country of Cameroon in Africa and sits on the advisory board of Civic Federal Credit Union. He also loves gardening, sewing, and completed his first marathon and several triathlons last year. He is also training for a half-Ironman
#PublicService #Leadership #DoItScared #Ironman #KnowledgeIsPower #GetInTheRoom Courageous Action: The Do It Scared Conference