New and Exclusive to HWA:

Tracee Ellis Ross

Award-Winning Actress & Producer: American Fiction, Black-ish, Girlfriends, and more; Owner, Founder, and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty

Award-winning actress, producer, founder, and CEO TRACEE ELLIS ROSS is an advocate for joy, self-acceptance, inclusivity, and equity. For eight seasons, Ross starred in ABC’s SAG and Critics Choice Award-nominated and Emmy, Golden Globe, NAACP Image Award, and Peabody-winning comedy series Black-ish. 

Ross is the owner, founder, and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty, the global multimillion-dollar brand she created for the textured hair community. PATTERN serves as an active space for the celebration of Black beauty and supports organizations and programs that empower women and people of color. 

In 2022, Ross was honored with the “Racial Justice Trailblazer” Award by The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. In 2023, Ross was named a Cosmetic Executive Women Female Founder honoree. In 2024, Ross was honored with the Trailblazer Award by 15 Percent Pledge and as a 2024 CNBC Changemaker. 

Talks & Conversations

The Power of Joy

Actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross explores joy as a radical and transformative force in a world often consumed by stress and expectations. Drawing on her personal experiences and professional experience, Ross reveals how cultivating joy can be an act of resistance, self-expression, and empowerment. Attendees will learn how to prioritize joy, find fulfillment in daily life, and harness joy’s power to inspire others.

The Wisdom of Fury

Actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross redefines fury as a catalyst for change, sharing how to recognize its wisdom and use it to fuel personal and collective progress. With heartfelt anecdotes and actionable insights, she equips audiences to transform frustration into focus and passion into purpose.

Watch Tracee Speak