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Omar Liles is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, International Certified Montessori Dementia Professional with The International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and a graduate of New York Divinity School with a Master of Religion and a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Pastoral Leadership at Andersonville Theological Seminary and former member of Urban League of Essex County Young Professionals. He is a recent Member of National Association of Christian Ministers and minister at Shiloh Baptist Church. ​He is the founder of a Christian singles ministry via Facebook "Agape Love Network, Assistant Vice President of King Movement Chapter NJ and social media in coordinator from King Movement founded by Chris Broussard. ​ Certifications: ​ The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners: Certified Dementia Practitioner International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners: Certified Montessori Dementia Practitioner New Skills Academy: Certified Life Coach, verified online at: newskillsacademy.com ​Certificate No: FVN4B8FV Certified Mental Health Awareness: Certificate No V6J75VNZ Light University: Training in Mental Health Coaching in progress

Asia Bribiesca-Hedin, MBA, MPA is the founder and CEO of Bridgewell Professional Services (bridgewellpro.com), a leadership development and strategy execution firm in Southern California. Asia began her career as a management consultant with a global Big 4 consulting firm right out of USC business school, gaining unparalleled experience in advising leaders on how to mobilize their teams to deliver on key priorities. Today she brings her strategic lens to coaching executives and professionals at every level to become influential, sought-after leaders so they can create the results that matter most to them. YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER EMPOWERMENT PODCAST GUEST! Listen to a recent podcast recording or training. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0yfgNt3LE&t=151s) Hot topics include: - Top career-limiting mistakes even good leaders make and what to do instead - How to handle criticism from anyone with poise, grace, and confidence... including your boss, client, or partner! - How to grow your leadership effectiveness without overworking, people-pleasing, or selling your soul! - Top myths around imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and confidence These are simply starting points - and I'm open to customizing to suit your current focus and your audience!

Dr. Shawanda S. Moore is the CEO of Royal Financial Services, Royal Tax Box and Royal Outreach. She was born in raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and currently resides there. Dr. Moore has survived a struggle of being homeless, single teenage parent, and has suffered many losses at an early age including the deaths of her mother and father. Despite the challenges in life, she continued on her journey to obtain 5 college degrees with the completion of her Ph.D being the highest. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Dr. Moore recently tossed her business partner who is also her son, Shaun Moore at the age of 21 in 2020. Dr. Moore carries her son's legacy on each and every day and has honored him as a lifetime CEO of their company Royal Financial Services. Dr. Moore is a former educator of over 10 years, an author, speaker, coach, community advocate, and a growing entrepreneur.

Author of several illustrated picture books and graphic novellas. Two of the series are Danielle the Girl From New York and Clarence the Cabbie Confidential.

My name is Author Jay Welsby and I've written 4 books. I self taught myself how to read and write. I've been to jail over 20 times and I'm a convicted felon who changed his life through language arts. My series Changed is doing really well. I would love to talk about my journey becoming an author and my books.

Sajdah Wendy Muhammad is the creator and developer of the Mind of An Entrepreneur brand that has Headquarters being at the historic home of Elijah Muhammad (Sajdah House). The brand currently produces a Broadcast Radio Show in Washington DC, authors and publishes books on mental strategies for navigating the world of business. The brand also focuses on helping members of marginalized communities open the pathways to wealth and abundance through owning and operating business and introducing much needed goods and services into their communities. Wendy has a story of disappointment and perseverance that most business women can relate to and she discovered how to make the success last. She climbed her way up from a struggling real estate agent to a self-made millionaire, a title not held by a lot of women let alone Black women. She managed to overcome the marginalization she faced and most importantly the mental blocks that always stopped her from reaching her full potential. Even though Wendy started off with seemingly a lot going on for her and the right foundations set she still found herself struggling. She left her home in Nebraska at 17 to go off to college like many other teens her age and got a dual degree BBA in Finance and Accounting from Iowa State University. She holds numerous business certifications and accomplishments in Finance, Accounting and Business. With all this and a good work ethic, determination and a wealth of experience in the corporate world, Wendy still struggled. She even found herself homeless three times! After years of working hard and failing to finding lasting stability, Wendy finally discovered what she and so many others who have been marginalised need to do to create the right mind set for success. Today not only does she have the Mind of an Entrepreneur brand but she is spearheading the development of a community hospital in Grand Bassa County Liberia and two other hospital and hotel developments in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria among her many successful projects. She wrote the book “Mind of an Entrepreneur” to share vital mental tools that you need to succeed as an entrepreneur that she discovered that aren’t covered in any Business School curriculum. In the book Wendy walks you through the importance of self-talk, improving your relationship with money, developing personal intuition and more. Being a certified Emotional Intelligence coach and trainer and blending this with her experience as a Business Professional, Art, Neurolinguistic Programming and Discipline as well as Spirituality she has created a unique blend of training for entrepreneurs to help them navigate the world of business. If you are tired and ready to break free from failing business models and more lows than highs in your entrepreneurial journey then this book is for you. Wendy will show you through this book how to aim to be outstanding and break free from mental borders for you to achieve the financial success you deserve. The book is readily available on Amazon and is a must read to get 2020 started off on the right track.

I am a cannabis chef, connoisseur and advocate who believes in the medicinal, recreational and financial power of the cannabis plant. I started the Green Baker, LLC in mid 2018 as a way to be able to use my 20 years of culinary skills to create delicious medicated goodies that could be enjoyed by all, that included my son, Danny, who was born with cerebral palsy. After many years of working hard for others' benefit, I wanted to finally use my talents to support the greater good. Cannabis has been a blessing for my son and I wanted to be able to give that gift to others. My podcast covers a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and professions, but we all want to help educate, advocate and destigmatize the responsible use of cannabis through story telling. Sharing our personal and professional journeys is a way to bring through human connection back to this plant.

Signed to Stewart Talent for Acting and Modeling, 12-year-old Lani Luv writes her own lyrics, dances and makes MTV-worthy music videos all over New York City. How is one young lady so ambitious? She has a BIG dream: help encourage others to embrace their uniqueness.

Lisa Collins is an educational professional with 25 years of experience. She holds degrees in psychology and education and works as an assistant professor at Lewis and Clark College and the Director of her small business, Education Through Engagement, LLC. As a learning and development professional, Lisa supports talent management and business partners to solve workforce challenges. Lisa is a professional who provides healing frameworks to a world in need. Dr. Collins specializes in racial healing for people of color and non-people of color. She utilizes her life coaching from Conscious Freedom and spirituality to provide acceptance and space for connectedness and oneness in a world that needs it so much. Lisa is a medium, spiritual writer, playwright, and film producer. She utilizes these spiritual gifts to provide healing and openness that acknowledges the intersectionality of humankind. She uses her podcast, Love and Light with Dr. Lisa, Living Every Day in Peace to promote positivity and spiritual connection. Her short film, Be Careful What You Ask For, serves as a discussion platform for racial healing discussions has been accepted into several film festivals.

Being in love with music her whole life , Brittany joined the entertainment industry in 2014 and became known as Bebe the culture curator .She has the reputation for understanding “The assignment” first by curating an all girls line up and passionately calling it “ No Boys Allowed” that showcase sparked the minds of others to be curious about what can she do next? Being the Curator of the Long Island creative collective “ The EarWaxx Session meant she had to put in consistent work. She delivered every Tuesday night orchestrating moves and being the liaison between indie artists and the behind the scene’s plugs. The next mission she managed to accomplish was curating line ups for music festivals. She flew to Austin and turn some heads at SXSW and that year went to work Atlanta’s A3C. Curating became a new love but hosting was something she desired to do. Organizing was evidently natural but her charismatic personality resonated. She manifested her next moves curating shows to boldly hosting them. The more she hosted the more people asked what’s next? With a brand named “ LipstickNLyricsz” she decided while hosting to launch her own Lipstick Line and dedicated every lipstick to a lyric in her favorite songs. It was a move created as an idea for merchandise but it supported her aesthetic since most women asked her what lipstick she was wearing . With the support and strategic marketing a vision grew and others seen and wanted to be apart the lipstick line sold out in a week. With this mission accomplished we are still left asking what’s next ? She maintained her momentum of curating and hosting but never stopped creating outlets for others … She began to dive into music journalism… The pandemic led her to think about how to keep people aware of new indie artists… with time she created Bebe’s Indie Spotlight which highlights up and coming artists , with in-depth Q&A Segments ,playful trivia moments , Freestyle Sessions And her ability to produce a body of work that allows her audience to watch her start as a fan and end as a friend. Her undying need to soundtrack the lives of those around her will continue to make her an asset in the culture.

My name is Porsché Mysticque Steele. I'm the CEO of MysticqueRose Publishing Services LLC and the founder of The Emancipation Movement, a not-for-profit organization that strives for the betterment of all facets of black life. I'm also the co-host of a YouTube podcast called Motivational Motives and an active member of Black Families Rising, an organization dedicated to helping black families achieve greatness through community outreach, education, financial guidance and more. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA but moved to Nigeria in 2019 and have been in the Motherland ever since. #BlackExodus. My husband and I always strive for greatness and humility in all that we do, so a lot of our daily work revolves around charity and maintaining businesses that focus on service and compassion.

Dominique Carson is an award-winning community activist, journalist, researcher, and massage therapist. She graduated with her bachelor's and master's degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. Carson also received her massage degree and certification from CUNY Queensborough Community College. Ms. Carson has been an active freelance writer for eight years and wrote for many publications including Amsterdam News, NBC News, The Grio, Ebony, Singersroom.com, Soultrain, just to name a few. She interviewed many notable figures in the entertainment industry such as Charlie Wilson, Regina Belle, Patti Labelle, Avant, Tito Jackson, Eric Benet, Heather Headley, The Isley Brothers, and many more. Ms. Carson has been apart of various writing projects over the years such as How to Survive Freshmen Year in College, Lefferts Manor Association Journal, and Partnership for Parks. In 2018, she received It's My Park Award with her former Man Up! Inc's Job Development Center Colleagues for outstanding service in East New York, Brooklyn. Outside of journalism and editorial projects, Carson is also a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist as of fall 2019. Her overall goal is to facilitate people's lives with her hands and words.

Patrice McLaurin is a Best Selling author and an image activist. She sat on the character education advisory council for the nonprofit, because I said I would, and she served as Subject Matter Expert in the development of Everfi’s online Black History Curriculum, 306- Continuing the Story. She has worked to empower and enhance the lives of our youth for the past two decades. Patrice has authored 5 children’s books. Her first children’s book, “Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?” is an Amazon Best Seller and was acclaimed by Microsoft as a book that informs and inspires STEM. It amplifies Black Excellence by highlighting different inventions, created by Black people that children may use throughout their day. Her follow up book, “Have You Thanked a KidVentor Today?” is another great STEM read that focuses on the wonderful contributions of child inventors. Her third book, I Am Because I Choose is an engaging picture book that can easily be used to help facilitate the core competencies of Social Emotional Learning. Her fourth book, Thank an Inventor Coloring and Activity Book is the final book in her Thank an Inventor Series and provides an opportunity for children to learn through play. Her fifth book is due for publication in Spring of 2023. The goal of each of her books is to encourage children to recognize and tap into their own genius. Patrice McLaurin is a native of Bessemer, AL and a proud graduate of Alabama A&M University. She currently resides in Dacula, GA with her husband and two children.

Denise Turney is a professional speaker and writer who brings more than forty years of book, newspaper, magazine, radio and business speaking and writing to a project. She has been listed in various entertainment and business directories, including industry leaders such as Who’s Who, 100 Most Admired African American Women and Crosswalk. Denise Turney’s works have appeared in Parade, Essence, Ebony, Madame Noire, We The People, The Trenton Times, The Pittsburgh Quarterly and Obsidian II. This talented speaker/writer is the author of the books: Portia, Long Walk Up, Spiral, Love Has Many Faces, Rosetta The Talent Show Queen, Rosetta's Great Hope, Long Walk Up, Awaken Blessings of Inner Love, Gada's Glory and Love Pour Over Me (her new book). Her books are available in ebook and print format from all online and offline book retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Cushcity.com, Ebookit.com, Google Books, iTunes and Ingram Books.

Shannan E. Johnson is a quitter. I walked straight off the graduation stage and into my career as an Academic Scholarship Advisor and Recruiter at my alma mater. It didn't take long before I realized I was helping my students pursue their dreams - even starting a non-profit for teen girls - while stifling my own. So, I quit. I packed my life into my Chevrolet Cavalier and headed to Hollywood. Post film school, I became a TV Executive taking stories from pitch to production. Then, I quit... because YOLO. I explored the world touring 19 countries and 49 states in dance companies and Broadway National Tours. I inhaled culture, perspective and experience that honed my craft and catapulted my confidence. So, when I returned to LA to live in my purpose but doors continued to slam in my face, I took the leap and bet on myself. I stopped pursuing my dreams and started chasing my reality. I became the protagonist of my own story. So, I'm proud to say that I'm a quitter turned CEO of the first black-owned script consultant agency in the entertainment industry, The Professional Pen. I took all the things that I enjoyed from each of my life experiences and turned my side hustle into my full-time job. I now develop creatives and their narrative content for the screen. As a Script Consultant, I function as a story therapist using life to teach storytelling elements. As a speaker, I transfer this exclusive technique to students with big dreams to use storytelling elements to teach life because when you add educator and artist it equals expert storyteller.

I am a professional 3D artist with over 13 years of experience. I worked on Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Batman: The Brave and Bold, and Scooby-Doo. I also have a YouTube channel where I talk about all things animation.

This Mother and Son Podcast is Super Unique . The mom seems to clearly be learning from the son ( ok certain episodes ) or at least open to his laser focused direct responses. The vibe of the show which is none other then their connection is very refreshing. It's an easy to watch , no rehearsal, no script podcast . After their first few episodes they started drawing the topics from a hat, meaning the viewers ( who actively participate)and the hosts wait to see what the shows topic will be about. They are both New Yorkers , the Mother " Ms Bobbi Owens " her favorite tag line aka " Your Favorite X" grew up between Houston, Texas and Hollis Queens . The Son "Doug Cashing" Grew up in Nassau County NY

MODELING & ENTERTAINMENT As the quintessential Plus Size Entrepreneur, Jamila Choyce is the owner of Jamila Jay Plus Size Casting. In 2016, the conceptual idea for the website was created to unite plus size talent with producers, directors, magazine editors, fashion show coordinators, and casting directors with plus size talent. Casting directors can submit their casting needs on the website. Therefore, it is an opportunity for plus size talent and casting officials who are seeking plus size talent to meet and work together. Talent can register and submit for acting, modeling, dancing, and singing opportunities. In 2010, after being laid off as an elementary school teacher, she embarked upon the world of acting and eventually plus size modeling. At a blazing 5’9’, and size 16 she did not fit into Hollywood’s stereotype of beauty. Although she landed a few commercials, court shows, and pilots, her acting head shoots was the key to open the door to her new career. ABOUT JAMILA “During my tenure at my last school, the residential address was a homeless shelter. I saw many students aimless come and go with any structure or future. As an entrepreneur, I have the opportunity to assistant homeless children. You do not have to be affluent to help others you only need a heart that cares. After being signed with three talent agents and driving from Northern California to Southern California, she wanted more! She felt the same frustration and anguish of other plus size talent. In 2011, the door of plus size modeling was thrusted open when submitted to a talent agency for plus size models. She began writing a column for a plus size publication and started her own talk show interviewing plus size designers and models. As a plus size model, she was very active making television and radio appearances as well as producing, styling, and designing for live fashion shows. Most notably, her first national television exposure was on the “Queen Latifah” talk show in New York.

Morgan A. Poole is an upbeat Digital Reporter serving the West Michigan community at WOTV 4 Women and WOODTV8! Although it's only been 9 months since she's made the big move to West Michigan from her hometown of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Morgan has already made her mark around town and the office by managing wotv4women.com and its social media platforms successfully, creating engaging original content, and building strong relationships with current and former WOTV Crew members. Morgan's passion for the media and entertainment industry began at the age of 7. In 2016, this passion inspired her to create a YouTube channel that surpassed 1 million views and 10,000 subscribers in only one year. She continues to use her channel and other social platforms to inspire digital creators to be fearless in expressing themselves! In 2019, Morgan graduated from Delaware State University, located in Dover, DE. In addition to receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, she also received the President's Academic Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for 4 consecutive years. Although keeping up with her grades, participating in various on-campus organizations, and working three on-campus jobs were far from easy, wearing multiple hats has helped Morgan establish a solid work ethic! Before working at WOTV 4 Women and WOODTV8, Morgan was a digital media intern for CBS Interactive and Entertainment Tonight in Los Angeles, CA. With developed specialties in production, audience acquisition, social media, content management, reporting, writing, and editing, her collaboration with various top-tier media entities have resulted in 10,000,000 media impressions, views, and engagements from audiences around the world collectively. She's grateful for the opportunity to now contribute her skills to West Michigan! Morgan's greatest piece of advice to anyone looking to find an opportunity is to let go of fear! "Great things never come from comfort zones, so don't be afraid to put yourself and your dreams out there. Be confident, be persistent, and when it doubt...faith it out! Eventually, you'll end up right where you're supposed to be as long as your willing to go for it!"

Married couple, Edward and Christina founded their company, Sledge House Media to publish their own books and to share the untold stories of the average person, to develop screenplays, films and TV Series. Collectively, they have published four books together. Edward and Christina Sledge wrote and published their memoir, The Story of Christina and I and Our Marriage: An Essay during the COVID-19 pandemic. The high school sweethearts met in Brooklyn, NY. Their romance was predestined from the start since they were both born in the same hospital and their families lived within blocks of each other. Their memoir is about triumph over tragedy. Both are first generation high school and college graduates. They were also the first to obtain their masters degrees in their families. They got engaged when Edward was a soldier in the U.S. Army while Christina was a senior at Temple University. They eloped two months later, and have been married for twenty plus years. Christina holds an undergraduate degree from Temple University and a graduate degree from The George Washington University. Edward holds an undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and a graduate degree from Towson University.

We are a true crime podcast discussing relationships gone TERRIBLY wrong. Every case is told in the form of a story with mystery, suspense, and a little bit of humor sprinkled on top. We are two co-hosts, Ky and Char, looking to connect with like minded people to make excellent content and have great conversations.

On my 50th born day (2017) I took my 1st (of many) solo road trips to an adorable waterfront Airbnb on The Chesapeake Bay. While I was there re-connecting with God, The Universe, nature and most importantly myself, I remembered how much I enjoyed writing, talking, sharing information, giving encouragement and positive energy to folks and BOOM my purpose and passion became crystal clear. "Kandidly Kristin: The Blog" was born and that blog has since morphed into The Kandid Shop Podcast. The mission/purpose of this podcast was and is to give everyone who wishes to be heard, a safe, welcoming, bully-free space to speak "kandidly' about any subject or topic and give those who may need or want to hear real talk about a particular topic/subject, a space for that too! I can discuss a wide range of topics that are real, relevant and often under-discussed OR not discussed honestly and kandidly! Listen to a few episodes, take what resonates with you and leave what doesn't for someone else! I hope to connect with you soon but until then I want you to "Keep it Safe, Keep it Healthy & Keep it Kandid!!"

Founder and CEO, Katherine Tyeshia Chatmon, recognized the need for sound, objective financial resources to working class Americans. Often times, the working class is wedged between making too much to qualify for governmental assistance programs, but often falling victim to predatory lending and cycles of debt. Bridg3 Financial Boutique was created to educate and empower persons to make sound, financial decisions to build generational wealth while on the path to financial peace. Bridg3 Financial Boutique provides financial coaching, resources, and low-cost workshops to persons who are ready for transformative change - so they can have more of what money will never buy.

As the Founder of Novae, Reco McCambry has made his mark in the financial services industry and direct sales as one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in the space. After getting involved in the industry in 2001, at 20 years old, it seemed he was born to do this. While in college full-time, majoring in Physics and Engineering, he was also working a full-time job. Upon seeing that his job was keeping him from accomplishing many of his personal goals, he started working very diligently on his part time business. After his first year, his part-time income exceeded his full-time income and positioned him to pursue his dreams full-time. Within the next few years he was able to pay off debts, dramatically change his lifestyle, and achieve many personal goals. Mr. McCambry has coached and mentored thousands of people nationwide and built personal organizations exceeding tens of thousands of independent representatives producing annual revenues of several million dollars. These accomplishments allowed him to become financially free in his mid 20s and eventually start his first Direct Sales company in 2009. Also a best-selling author, Reco wrote an autobiography chronicling his life story, called The Fatherless Father that empowers single mothers, fathers, and fatherless teenagers and young adults to reach their full potential in life. Something he knows all too well, being raised by a single mother himself. Despite very humble beginnings, Mr. McCambry is as well accomplished and highly respected as any Direct Sales professional in history. In January of 2016, he ranked in the top 10% of over 550+ Direct Sales CEOs nominated worldwide by Businessfromhome.org. This list placed him in front of many leaders of great companies that have done billions of dollars in revenue and been in business for decades. As a talented speaker, he is frequently tapped by corporations, non-profits, youth programs, faith-based organizations and educational institutions to share the keys of his successful entrepreneurial endeavors. He offers audiences a candid peek into his personal experiences and provides motivation and encouragement to inspire positive life changes and success. He has been featured multiple times as one of the youngest success stories in the annual publication of "Who's Who in Black Atlanta", a publication highlighting some of the most accomplished African Americans in Atlanta, GA. Mr. McCambry is also on the Leadership Council for the National Small Business Association (NSBA) out of Washington D.C., which advocates on Capitol Hill for small businesses nationwide. He is also an active member of the National Speakers Association – a select group of accredited speakers nationwide, the National Speakers Association Georgia Chapter, and The Global Speakers Federation. In addition, he is a member of the American Society for Training and Development – the world's largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. Fittingly, on February 4, 2021, Mr. McCambry was honored by his hometown in McDonough, GA with a proclamation naming January 19th, Mr. Reco McDaniel McCambry Day, in recognition of his business accomplishments, philanthropy, and inspiration to the community. In addition, in 2021, he was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Business & Finance. August 17, 2021, McCambry’s company Novae, was recognized on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000, for becoming one of the fastest growing companies in America. Novae ranked #2,307 in the country, #137 in the financial services industry and #97th in the state of Georgia! Mr. McCambry graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and obtained his M.B.A. degree at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Upon completing his M.B.A., Mr. McCambry earned a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into two of the most prestigious business honor societies in the world, Golden Key International Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma; where many of the organization members are many C level executives for Fortune 100 companies. He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, for his memorable speaking, training sessions, phenomenal leadership ability and superior results in business. Mr. Reco M. McCambry is definitely one of the "BEST" in the business!

Anthony Pierre life was turned upside down when he was suddenly arrested and sent to prison for 6 years. While in prison he searched deep within himself to understand who he really was and in the mist of this crisis found his love for writing that was lost in his childhood. Anthony loves writing Poetry, Motivational articles, and Real Estate Investing publications. Anthony is a successful Real Estate Investor, Keynote Speaker, Mentor and Amazon Best-Selling Author, with more than 20 years in the real estate business. He also owns Estate Master Real Estate Academy and the founder of Estate Master the Game. While in prison Anthony taught hundreds of students his real estate investing secrets and created one the most successful real estate investment programs in the State of Ohio Prison System through Urbana University. This experience helps him revolutionize the way we learn and create the ideas behind Estate Master the Game App. Anthony was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he currently lives with his wife and 4 children.

Eric M. Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high-performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curveballs. He is the author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination. The Discipline of Now has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist for the 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. This recognition was based on the combination of the following criteria: cover design, content, popularity, and social contribution. Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour." As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated to finding fulfillment. He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country. By reading The Discipline of Now, you will receive a proven blueprint to beat procrastination, so that you make more money, get more done, and feel more confident.

Michelle Diamond, CEO of Elevate Diamond Strategy, a growth strategy and execution advisory and interim executive firm recognized by Forbes NEXT 1000, Entrepreneur Magazine, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, CEO Journal, CFO Magazine, Philadelphia Business Journal, and the Interim Association, has 25+ years’ strategy, general management, marketing, finance, go-to-market, audit, M&A, and operations experience. She has strong expertise in helping high growth companies scale, scenario planning, and in developing, evaluating, and implementing diverse, yet innovative growth strategies, strategic plans, and go-to-market initiatives for acceleration and long-term value creation, leading mergers and acquisitions (pre and post), identifying where to invest and then capitalizing on market opportunities through competitive advantage and differentiation, and in turnarounds/ restructuring to optimize costs and overall profitability, for both domestic and global organizations. Michelle is an expert, executive, and entrepreneur who has worked on Board and C-Suite issues for 65 companies ranging from startup, early/growth stage, small/mid-cap, private equity/venture capital, to Fortune 50 in 31+ industries including CIGNA, Colgate-Palmolive, Elsevier, MetLife, Daimler, DEKRA, NRG, and Club Med – to name a few. Her industry experience includes Automotive, Broadcasting (Television & Radio), Cable, Chemical, Consulting, Consumer Products, Dental, Distribution, Education, Electronics Distribution, Energy, Event, Financial Services, Food, Government, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Insurance, Medical Device, Music, Nonprofit, Packaging, Pharmaceutical Distribution, Printing, Private Equity/ Venture Capital, Professional Services, Publishing, Renewable Energy, Retail, Software, Technology, Travel, and Vision. Prior to Elevate Diamond Strategy, Michelle worked for CIGNA, where she was the creator and Head, Competitive Intelligence for the $1B+ Group Insurance Division. Prior to that role, Michelle oversaw CIGNA’s $20M Printing & Distribution business (100+ employees), was Manager of Strategy for Accenture, and in Mergers & Acquisitions and Assurance and Business Advisory Services at Ernst & Young LLP. She also held various financial roles at Colgate-Palmolive Company and Citibank, and was selected for Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble camps. Michelle holds an MBA from Duke University, a BS from Morgan State University (Summa Cum Laude), and attended Wharton Executive Education. She is also a nonpracticing Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Michelle is a former Board President of the INROADS Philadelphia Alumni Association, a member of Extraordinary Women on Boards, and has led efforts and volunteered for United Way, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity. She was a speaker and facilitator for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Logic Day, the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), YearUp, INROADS, and EY, and a growth expert on radio shows Accelerating Your Business™ (creator and host), Executive Leaders Radio, and The Marketing of Business. She is also the author of the book, 10-Step Guide To Creating Your Own Growth Strategy For Your Company. Michelle currently resides in Beverly Hills and enjoys sports, dance, entertaining, and travel.

Our goal is to Build Better Black Businesses one black business at a time. Our Podcast discusses tips, tricks, tools and systems with established Black Entrepreneurs in hopes that our listeners will learn and execute to grow their business. We give you the tools you need to succeed with your business. And there’s nothing we love more than high-fiving my our listeners when they crush their big goals!

Tiffany C. Wright is a world traveler (43 countries and counting) who brings a varied, yet distinct perspective and set of skills. Tiffany began her career as an intern for 4 summers at General Motors, then spent several years at Honda in the U.S. and Japan after graduating with a BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Ohio State. She later obtained her MBA from the Wharton School of Business and worked in finance, business development, and strategy positions at Enron, Siebel Systems, and Georgia Institute of Technology. She started and ran a real estate investment firm then purchased and operated a commercial construction publication. She previously served as interim COO for several business services, construction and real estate companies. Tiffany is also the author of two small business financing books and has written numerous articles for UPS Store, ADP, Key Bank, and others on a range of small business topics. With this background, Tiffany is highly skilled at examining the pieces of the business puzzle and putting it all together to resolve organizational, personnel, operational, and strategic issues. She focuses on obtaining buy-in on all levels and getting at the true source of the issues. The businesses she has worked with have experienced significant positive operational changes, ranging from profit increases of 20% to 250%, cash flow increases of 2-4x and company valuation increases of 2.5 times. The intangible results have also been noteworthy: owners able to drastically reduce their work hours or retire stress-free.

Joe Ward is the Founder, President and CEO of Ward Management Group. He provides keynote speaking, executive training, coaching and management consulting services. As a professionally certified speaker, teacher, trainer, and coach, Joe helps individuals and businesses achieve their goals while wowing audiences with a special blend of humor, raw candor, and wit. The first in his family to attend college, Mr. Ward brings a unique perspective having had successful careers in the military, as a senior executive, and survivor of the 9-11 attack on the Pentagon. His presentations will make you laugh, cry, and think. They will also inspire you! Joe is a retired USAF officer and veteran of OPERATION RESTORE HOPE. He served as an officer with two global management consulting firms and retired as a member of the federal government Senior Executive Service. Joe specialized in helping federal clients with shared services, governance, strategy, and enterprise risk management. Mr. Ward led the National Business Center (NBC), one of the largest federal shared service centers, to new heights. Under his leadership, the NBC won awards for Excellence in Culture Creation; Customer Service; and People & Communications from the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON). The SSON is a global network of both public and private shared services professionals to include numerous Fortune 500 companies. Joe’s bold vision is widely recognized for bringing attention to overdue changes in federal shared services governance and helping shape the establishment of the Uniformed Shared Services Management Office. Mr. Ward is the recipient of numerous awards to include selection as one of the top accounting and finance officers in the DoD, top writer and speaker at the premiere DoD financial management school, and recognition as author of the year from the Air Force Comptroller magazine. Mr. Ward is an Executive Fellow with the KPMG Government Institute and past treasurer, African American Federal Executive Association. He is also a Certified Defense Financial Manager, Certified Government Financial Manager, and Certified Change Management Practitioner.

Sergeant Major (Retired) Matt Drayton is an Army veteran who has lead and mentored hundreds of men and women. Matt is an author, speaker, voice actor and certified personal trainer. Matt is a leadership expert who has shared his insights with major media outlets though out the world. Matt is currently a contributor at Newsweek via their expert panel.

Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, adjunct instructor, author, and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity. For over 19 years, Lambers has counseled individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, in private practice, non-profit, as well as ministry environments. Lambers utilizes his marriage and family therapist experience to bring a positive, shame-free, empowering, and relationship-focused approach to equip helping professionals in various fields to increase their cultural self-awareness, reduce the frequency of unintentional cultural offenses, as well as repair relationships damaged by cultural offenses. Lambers’ Diversity Made Simple training has equipped over 10,000 helping professionals around the country to feel more comfortable, competent, and confident in their ability meet a greater variety of needs for whomever they have the opportunity to serve.

TEDxWomen Speaker/ Philanthropist/ Author/ Entrepreneur//Global Wanderer Lisa Swift-Young is a Renaissance woman. Her professional career includes roles in corporate, academia, and nonprofits. She has more than 20+ years of experience strategically growing businesses and driving change. She is a multi-award-winning sales and marketing executive. Recently, Walgreens Boots Alliance recognized Lisa as a Global Corporate Social Responsibility award nominee. Among her peers, she is considered a strategic partner and innovative thought leader. Along with her daughter, Lisa is the cofounder of 4Curls, LLC, a clean beauty brand for naturally curly hair. Lisa loves to share her knowledge and is the author of two bestselling books, Pause 2 Praise: 30 Days to Happier and Healthier Relationships with Your Adult Children and Power of 3: The Christian Gratitude Journal to Restoring Your Faith and Renewing Your Praise. She feels all her experiences have equipped her to embrace her most challenging, rewarding, and character-building role: Mom. As part of her family's commitment to helping others, Lisa and her family established the Change We Seek Fund. This fund supports financial literacy initiatives for Black and Brown families to achieve financial independence. Lisa co-founded the Give Black, Give Back Initiative and is an executive producer and co-host of Give Black, Give Back Conversations. Lisa's work in mindfulness and philanthropy has been recognized and featured in publications and media outlets such as AARP Magazine, Thrive Global, and Medium.

Daree Allen Nieves is an award-winning technical writer, UX writer, life coach, author and court-appointed special advocate (CASA) in Virginia. She hosts the Kickin' it with Daree show, a personal development podcast. She's also a voice actor. Her credits include the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Heart Association, Stand Up 2 Cancer, NBCUniversal, Live Nation, Huntington Bank, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Wal-Mart and The Ad Council. She has spoken at VO Atlanta, DC Podfest, Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, The Society for Technical Communication (STC), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and many others. Daree also enjoys reading, traveling, and line dancing.

The Student Freedom Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring freedom in professional and life choices for students attending MSIs), with an initial focus on juniors and seniors earning engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees at HBCUs.

I help managers rapidly improve leadership, management & communication skills that accelerate personal growth & team performance. The most effective way to improve an organization is by investing in its people and creating a competitive advantage with great talent. For over 30 years, I have helped employers increase employee satisfaction and reduce regrettable turnover by teaching leaders how to implement proven business practices & behaviors to facilitate creating a great working environment. It is my mission, through Coaching, training & mentoring, to uplift others and to guide them to reach their full potential, allowing them to experience more personal and professional success, live happier lives and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Happy and fulfilled individuals are more likely to be engaged and productive employees who are focused on customer satisfaction. I believe everyone should have a coach. I facilitate the establishment of great places to work by creating respectful, authentic and safe work environments, maximizing human capital, strengthening leadership & management skills, providing clear expectations, adding structure and facilitating career & personal development for all employees.

Ms. T. Lane is the author of the Seductive Dreams series, Sis, Shut up and Listen and Secrets the Finance Industry Don't Want You to Know about. Ms. T. Lane started writing poems at the age of 16 as an outlet from her mothers drug abuse. Although this was an outlet it quickly became a passion. Ms. T. would soon start writing short stories, short songs, music versus and finally her heart of hearts, romance novels. When Ms. T. Lane created her very first novel in 2015 Seductive Dreams, she was very proud of her work and it truly was her dream come true. She continue's to create works of art that stem from her passion of writing.

Welcome. At EnergeticHarmony.NET and ExcellentPresence.com, I help ​​​​​​impact founders free themselves ​from ​imposter syndrome, past trauma, and ideal client confusion to ​fuel ​​bolder, faster ​growth. What I discovered, after 20+ years of being a full-time small business founder and B2B consultant, is this: The majority of us are ""stuck"" NOT due to the time or money challenges we think, but due to unresolved past trauma shaping our adult behavior. For example, extensive studies show that up to 83.2% of us had childhood experiences that changed our brain, body, and behavior. Having realized that—and processed my own history to activate boldness, passion, and unwavering ambition—I now help leaders transcend the heart of their perceived limitations to get un-stuck—even if they've ""plateaued"" for years. Across my career, I've worked with clients like Google, LipoScience, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Durham and Wake Counties, and Space Foundation. Today, I'm a Radical Wellness & Growth Consultant, Coach, and Trainer for micro- and small business Change Agents. I hold certifications and training in Psychological & Emotional Resilience, Life Purpose Extraction Coaching, Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching, Master-Level Reiki Therapy, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, PTSD and Trauma Recovery.

I am a Certified Executor Advisor and have been in the financial planning industry for more than 35 years. The pandemic triggered conversations with close family members about their end-of-life plans and preferences. It is probably the first time they had talked to family members about topics like finances, health, and legal plans. More than 70 percent of Americans 50 and over believe a will is the most important document to have in place before someone dies, but only 49 percent of this group actually has one. My message is to show people how to leave a legacy, not a legacy and a mess.

18 year Sales, Marketing and Branding Strategist. Master Closer and 1.5 Million Sales Professional and Business Development Professional.

Zhe L. Scott is the CEO, President, and Founder of TSQ Marketing Inc, DBA (The SEO Queen). TSQ Marketing is a full service digital marketing company that leads with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The SEO Queen Team is a transnational team that spans 3 continents and includes software developers, publicists, social media analytics, and seo analysts. The SEO Queen helps businesses get more clients and revenue without paying for advertising through the power of SEO, Website Design, and Mobile App Development. Zhe L. Scott was born and raised in Long Beach, CA where her company was launched in 2017. After working for other agencies, she saw a need to create products and services that will help Black Owned and Woman Owned Businesses grow and thrive online. With an MIT degree in the science of information technology management, Zhe is a sought after digital marketing partner who procures tangible results for client companies. Wins on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are transparently tracked, monitored, and evaluated. Return on Investment is always considered when any digital marketing strategy is crafted. Zhe not only has her finger on the pulse of today’s ever shifting tech scene, but also offers a credible track record. She has 20+ years with a successful track record in business development and entrepreneurship. Since the launch of The SEO Queen in 2017, The SEO Queen has driven over $80,000,000 in revenue; generated 100,000,000 of Search Engine Impressions, 10,000,000+ podcast downloads and streams. In addition to achieving amazing results for her clients.

Beverly A. Williams Author of GPS to Employment Success: How to Find and Succeed in the Right Job I'm Beverly Williams, author, labor and employment law attorney, arbitrator, and lecturer. Parthenon Enterprises, Inc. is a content development company I began several years ago. “Your Employment Matters” is the brand of employment-related programming and written materials developed by Parthenon. GPS to Employment Success: How to Find and Succeed in the Right Job is my latest employment advice book for anyone who seeks employment or a promotion. It continues the discussion about what can be done to maximize individual success in the employment arena. Please visit my website: www.youremploymentmatters.com. Mission: Parthenon’s mission is to develop entertaining, informative, and instructive employment–related programming and written content and make it available on multiple media platforms. Our goal is to empower readers, listeners and viewers of all ages, ethnicities, religions and genders to be more successful in employment matters. Issues: People who have always worked are unemployed or underemployed and struggling or unable to care for their families. Those who have jobs don’t (or shouldn’t) feel that their employment future is secure. They aren't satisfied with or don’t know how long they’ll have the jobs they have or they don’t feel that they can move up where they’re currently employed. Young people and even sometime those more experienced, in our cities and elsewhere, will need to compete for jobs and other opportunities such as internships, scholarships and apprenticeships. Given the seismic changes in the employment landscape, preparation is essential to achieve favorable results. Recommendation: I advocate using Dorothy Vaughan, a NASA mathematician and computer programmer, and the person played by Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer in the widely acclaimed film, Hidden Figures, as a role model. Ms. Vaughn developed and successfully executed employment and career strategies. Quite simply, she was proactive. Among other things, she paid attention to industry developments and acquired additional skills. I welcome the opportunity to explore how I can contribute to individual and organizational efforts to prepare individuals, members and families for the ever-challenging employment reality.

I'm a retired deputy sheriff living in Caifornia, after serving 27 years in law enforcement.I have transitioned to marketing, to help create income streams for other Black people to create new lifestyles financially! I'm single with no children!

Dropshipper at the Dangerous Lee mall and publisher at DangerousLee.biz - business and lifestyle blog for Black women small business owners.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in various industries, including insurance, healthcare, and finance, James Rosseau skillfully assembles and leads high-performance teams. Before pursuing his entrepreneurial endeavors, he held different executive positions with companies, including JPMorgan Chase, Allstate, and LegalShield. Business Executive With A Mission A strategic thinker and former President of several companies, James can successfully execute service delivery. His achievements include leading to double-digit growth, successful mergers and acquisitions, and establishing new business processes. Additional experience includes working with several startups and developing over 300 partnerships. Skillful in the fields of finance and audit, James’s expertise is multifaceted – ranging from the aforementioned to B2B sales and marketing as well. A proud and active community member, James currently serves on the DeVry University Board of Trustees, their Audit and Finance Committee, and their Academic Quality and Student Success Committee, helping shape and direct the organization’s core product. He led DeVry’s Transition Team, comprising of several board members and management members when the CEO left towards the end of 2020 and began a CEO search. Additionally, he is an executive coach and leadership facilitator for ThinkHuman, a client-focused approach to achieving sustainable growth. Change Agent For Human Potential As a natural communicator, empowering others to reach their full potential is one of his passions. He firmly supports creating infrastructure, systems, and processes that allow people to live their purpose. Applying his professional and personal experiences, he formulates replicable techniques and mechanisms to open up opportunities for many, not only a few. With a focus on youth, James wants to provide younger generations with access to tools that can change their lives for the better. He helps to instill self-advocacy and strive to dissolve negative feelings associated with the “comparison syndrome”, helping youth to focus on their goals and objectives and achieve them. James has faced, confronted, and overcome major challenges by always maintaining faith, and applying a robust work ethic while feeding the drive to succeed.

Dr. Angela L. Swain is the Trifecta Business Coach. She uses her education and experience as a business psychologist, corporate consultant and theology coach to maximize performance and productivity. Dr. Angela is also an author, speaker and professor.

I am an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team. By using transformation initiatives as empowerment tools, I love to equip individuals, organizations, and ministries to unlock their full potential and live out their mission in the most authentic way. My life as an active duty military spouse for over 24 years has enabled me to live and work in multiple countries throughout the world. Living and working outside of the United States has enabled me to gain valuable experiences while working with diverse cultures, ideas, and people. It is those combined experiences along with my roles as mother, grandmother, minister, and entrepreneur that have shaped me into the person that I am today. My experiences have shaped me into a master storyteller,keynote speaker, and motivator of people from all walks of life. I love motivating, developing and inspiring others to reach their full potential. My coaching involves the ability to understand you: to think how you think, and understand your perspective. From this benchmark, I will place another perspective on top of yours – stretching and growing you to gently see a more empowering way. Individual– one on one private and confidential coaching Group Group – small setting onsite or via webinar and video technology Mastermind Groups - My facilitated groups offer a combination of masterminding, peer brainstorming, education, accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. By bringing fresh ideas and a different perspective, my masterminds can help you achieve success. As a Certified John Maxwell Speaker,I offer customized presentations to fit your individual or team’s needs and budget such as, but not limited to: 10 minute briefing “Lunch and Learn” Keynote speech for your company sponsored event Half day and full day workshop/seminar In-house corporate training Executive and personal retreat Partnership Summit I will provide effective team communication and structure that is important for forging relationships equipping your team with the proper attitudes to develop leaders within. We will work through goal setting and communication exercises that will bring cohesiveness to your group ultimately increasing productivity due to the positive influences each member will have on the group as a whole. In addition, I will at your request, incorporate your organization’s meeting theme, mission / vision statement or build on your existing training schedule to best fit the needs of your group. Let's Connect !

Phil Andrews is the President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the founding President of the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. Mr. Andrews served as two-term Past President of a local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Bringing Awareness to the Black Community along with protections through legislation. CCHR Public Affairs Director, Activist, NAACP Inglewood/South bay President Brings Awareness on Killology, Electroshock and the history of psychiatry to Black Community among many topics. Fred Shaw Jr. discusses true problems and real solutions in the black community. From the history of psychiatry, education, medical model of racism, to current Killology and electroshock, restraint use and what can be done. He is a true activist who is creating the change necessary.

Dr. Janay is Marriage and Family therapist that is known as “The Relationship Expert”. With over nine years in the field, she’s been trained to help couples both start and improve their relationships. Dr. Holland also specializes in helping individuals as the navigate both peer and familiar relationship through anxiety, depression, grief, and normal difficulties with adjustments.