Leading Women Defined 2014: Day 2 Highlights

Day 2 in Miami puts renewed focus on health and wellness.

Day 2 Highlights - BET.com takes you inside Leading Women Defined, a gathering of more than 100 of the country’s leading African-American female influencers in Miami, March 3-March 6, 2014.   On Day 2 of the conference, participants delve into finding that sacred mind and body balance, attending workshops geared toward renewal and wellness. If you missed our Day 1 wrap-up, click here. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Day 2 Highlights - BET.com takes you inside Leading Women Defined, a gathering of more than 100 of the country’s leading African-American female influencers in Miami, March 3-March 6, 2014. On Day 2 of the conference, participants delve into finding that sacred mind and body balance, attending workshops geared toward renewal and wellness. If you missed our Day 1 wrap-up, click here. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Fit and Fabulous - The day kicks off with a luncheon hosted by Kelly Rowland and celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, who talked all things health and fitness.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Fit and Fabulous - The day kicks off with a luncheon hosted by Kelly Rowland and celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, who talked all things health and fitness.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Setting the Mood - With the theme of refresh and renewal, guests enjoy a relaxing environment decked out in fresh flowers and soothing candle light sure to melt the stress away.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Setting the Mood - With the theme of refresh and renewal, guests enjoy a relaxing environment decked out in fresh flowers and soothing candle light sure to melt the stress away.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Heart to Heart  - Outfitted in a chic black ensemble and pretty multi-colored necklace, Debra L. Lee, chairman and chief executive officer of BET Networks, has a touching moment with a guest. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Heart to Heart  - Outfitted in a chic black ensemble and pretty multi-colored necklace, Debra L. Lee, chairman and chief executive officer of BET Networks, has a touching moment with a guest. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Gift for Gab - Rowland and Jenkins get animated with discussion moderator and ING Foundation President Rhonda Mims. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Gift for Gab - Rowland and Jenkins get animated with discussion moderator and ING Foundation President Rhonda Mims. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Healthy Discussion - In the afternoon, TV personality and journalist Star Jones hosts “Our Health, Our Future,” a discussion focusing on key health-related issues impacting the African-American female community as a whole.    (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Healthy Discussion - In the afternoon, TV personality and journalist Star Jones hosts “Our Health, Our Future,” a discussion focusing on key health-related issues impacting the African-American female community as a whole.    (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

The Host With the Most - Blessed with brains and beauty, Jones asks the tough questions of the panel of experts, which includes Alexis McGill Johnson, chairman of the board of Planned Parenthood, and Lucinda Martinez, New York board of directors, American Heart Association.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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The Host With the Most - Blessed with brains and beauty, Jones asks the tough questions of the panel of experts, which includes Alexis McGill Johnson, chairman of the board of Planned Parenthood, and Lucinda Martinez, New York board of directors, American Heart Association. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Real Talk - The conversation touches on current legislation and statistics, giving audience members a more clear view of the health issues most impacting women.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Real Talk - The conversation touches on current legislation and statistics, giving audience members a more clear view of the health issues most impacting women. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Taking a Beat - In between topics, guests mingle on the posh outdoor patio.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Taking a Beat - In between topics, guests mingle on the posh outdoor patio.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Pick-Me-Up - Guests refuel with coffee and healthy snacks before heading to their next session.   (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Pick-Me-Up - Guests refuel with coffee and healthy snacks before heading to their next session. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Finding Balance - Next up, Leading Women Defined attendees settle in for the special session “Eat, Pray, Love: Recalibrating the Mind, Body & Spirit” Sponsored By Nielsen.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Finding Balance - Next up, Leading Women Defined attendees settle in for the special session “Eat, Pray, Love: Recalibrating the Mind, Body & Spirit” Sponsored By Nielsen.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Open Floor - Here, guests engage in an open forum with the panel of experts about how to better find balance and harmony in their communities and their own lives.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Open Floor - Here, guests engage in an open forum with the panel of experts about how to better find balance and harmony in their communities and their own lives.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Talk that Talk - Honey Shine Inc. founder Tracy Wilson Mourning digs into the discussion with Latham Thomas, founder of the maternity website Mama Glow.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Talk that Talk - Honey Shine Inc. founder Tracy Wilson Mourning digs into the discussion with Latham Thomas, founder of the maternity website Mama Glow.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Sharing Their Stories - Looking stylish in a black silk wrap dress and gold caged booties, session moderator Dr. Robynne K. Chutkan shares a laugh with Tonya Lewis Lee, founder of Healthy You Now.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Sharing Their Stories - Looking stylish in a black silk wrap dress and gold caged booties, session moderator Dr. Robynne K. Chutkan shares a laugh with Tonya Lewis Lee, founder of Healthy You Now.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Finding Real Meaning  - No stone is left unturned during this riveting session, as the panelists open up about their own challenges as women trying to prioritize what's most important in their lives.  (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Finding Real Meaning  - No stone is left unturned during this riveting session, as the panelists open up about their own challenges as women trying to prioritize what's most important in their lives. (Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

Girl Power - Guests stay engaged in conversation, bonding through their experience of balancing their responsibilities as women, mothers and as thriving individuals.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)

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Girl Power - Guests stay engaged in conversation, bonding through their experience of balancing their responsibilities as women, mothers and as thriving individuals.(Photo: Sergi Alexander/Getty Images)