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Edna White inspires Women to Know Their Worth & Get More of What They Deserve Out of Their Life, relationships & Business. After surviving childhood sexual abuse from the age 5-15 years old, a late term abortion, teenage pregnancy, marriage then divorce, having a successful career a male dominated real estate industry and live the tell the story and now translating all that and more to a abundant fulfilling life that is lived purposefully. Edna know what it takes and the pain women feel when they are broken, stuck and wanting to know the next steps. She has helped thousands do just that with digging deep and unearthing the gifts we all have. Edna White is your life purpose coach.

Ida Byrd-Hill is CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling and diversity consulting firm, headquartered in Detroit, that has been recognized as one of the nation’s top Cybersecurity Bootcamps by Career Karma and one of the Best Cyber Security Bootcamps of 2021 by Intelligent.com. Ida has this prior business experience --- 5 years in Human Resources/ Executive Search where she created the Diversity Culture Audit. 14 years in finances creating the Financial Fitness Course, Fluke -the wealth building game of accidental inventions and My Dream Empire app to train 1000 UAW workers. 14 years piloting public – private partnerships including the creation of a cyber alternative high school. Ida Byrd-Hill is a graduate of University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a BA Economics and Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University with an MBA specializing in People Management/ Strategy. She is also the author of 8 books including Invisible Talent Market, a Black Labor Economics History book. Ida has appeared in Associated Press, BBC, Crain’s Business Detroit, CW Street Beat, Cybercrime Magazine, Daytime NBC, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Essence Magazine, Good Morning America, Let It Rip, Michigan Chronicle, Model D, PBS, X-conomy

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.

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.

Lady K Productions was created by Kamali Culpepper in 2019. Kamali was born and raised in Florida and is an independent filmmaker who enjoys directing and writing. She earned a BFA in Film and Media Arts at the University of Tampa in May 2019 and is attending the Savannah College of Art and Design to receive her MFA in Film and Television. She created her website to share some of her projects including her award winning movie trailer and comedy/crime short film, Cleaning House. She is looking forward to writing and directing more projects in the future.

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.

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.

Question it, is a space hosted by two millennial sisters who want to explore the 21st century through in-depth conversations, good laughs, questioning and challenging the norm, and of course sharing our own tea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

An email copywriter that helps coaches and course creators build berserkers and ADDICTIVE audience for their services without begging them to buy from you

Relationship is everything and more. Let's explore the world of relationship; personal, romantic, casual and friendly together as a team and make a good soup of it.

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.

LaToya Wilson (AKA L.R.) is a native of Mississippi. She wears many hats for the roles of lead media correspondent, blogger, author, empowerment coach, and motivational speaker. Despite these roles, her best roles are as Mom and Nana. At the tender age of 16, LaToya began her motherhood journey to her daughter and quickly married for the first time. Years later, she had three more children with her second husband. Challenges led to a divorce. LaToya found herself struggling with depression, addiction and more. Her faith in God led her to overcoming her battles. Today she is a career professional who is on a mission to empower other women who may be facing the same battles that she fought to overcome. LaToya is a conquerer and continues her mission with the 2020 creation of LR Wilson Consulting LLC. Through empowerment coaching, books, products, events and public speaking she is helping other women to position themselves for greatness. She now resides in Minnesota with her youngest son. She is filled with the outpouring of love from all of her children, community and her lovely granddaughter, Aubrii.

Jennifer Langston is native of Richlands, NC. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from University of Baltimore, and a certificate in Professional Counseling Studies from University of Baltimore. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) in Maryland. Ms. Langston works full time as a Clinical Coordinator at an outpatient facility in Brooklyn, MD where she provides therapeutic services to with co-occurring disorders. She also works as a part time mental health therapist at the Renaissance Christian Counseling Center where she provides therapy to adolescents, and adults. Ms. Langston uses an eclectic theoretical approach consisting of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness based and Strength based techniques. She is excited to announce the release of her first ever children's book Antsy Agatha. Antsy Agatha is a book that focuses on a little girl who displays symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In this book we see how the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder impact Antsy Agatha, those around her, and how therapy helps her improve

Three ladies having unapologetic and unfiltered conversations weekly about a wide range of topics.

Joy Jones is a trainer and author of several books including FEARLESS PUBLIC SPEAKING and the novel, JAYLA JUMPS IN. She is also the founder of the multicultural Double Dutch team, DC Retro Jumpers. The team served as cultural ambassadors, teaching Double Dutch in Russia.

Author and entrepreneur Joi R. Fisher-Griffin is an experienced educator, a passionate adoption advocate, and a patron of the arts. After going through her own struggles as an adoptee, Joi wrote her memoir, Finding Joi: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Love. She shared her story so that she could help others who sit in silence about their struggles, and she continues to find ways to be open about adoption, not only with adults but with young people, too. She is the author of two best-selling children’s adoption books Choosing Joi: An Adoptee’s Journey and Finding Belonging and Singing with Joi: There Are Lots of Different Ways to Be a Family. Joi’s books are designed to bring awareness to adoption sensitive topics and language. She believes adoptees, prospective adoptive parents, and adoptive and foster families can find resources and their community of support if WE all Stop Whispering and Let’s Talk Adoption. Serving as a volunteer Adoptee and Survivor Team Coordinator with Miriam’s Heart Joi believes Finding Joy is Possible!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anthony has lived, studied, written about, and taught about diversity realities throughout my life. He has presented and facilitated in academic and corporate settings from around the world. Anthony holds a B.A. in psychology from Willamette University (Salem, OR) and a M.A. in Christian education from Scarritt Graduate School (Nashville, TN). He has recently earned the post-master’s Specialist of Education (EdS) degree in Culture, Cognition and Learning Process from Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN). Anthony has designed and facilitated diversity workshops since 2004. He has lectured and led workshops in corporate, community, and academic settings, including Harvard University. He is a contributor to Rhetoric, Race and Religion. Since 2020, in the wake of the George Floyd murder, Anthony has led race listening conversations for a variety of organizations to help process the cultural, historical, societal and personal moment. Anthony’s diversity discussions took a personal turn when he began documenting conversations with his white grandchildren regarding race. In 2014 he presented “What I Am Learning from My White Grandchildren: Truths about Race” for TEDx Antioch. That presentation has gained more than 3 million views. In 2021 he presented his second TEDx talk, “Beyond Empathy: Next Steps in Talking about Race” for TEDx Lenox Village. He hopes that both of those talks serve as invitations for others to tell their own racial stories. Anthony lives in Nashville, with his wife, Laura. They are fortunate to live close to their 12 grandchildren. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Business Case for DEI Inclusive Leadership Document Review Race and Racism Unconscious Bias Respect in the Workplace Religious Inclusion Children and Race Race and Spirituality Diversity and Athletics Business Ethics Coaching for Inclusion Identity and Individual Differences Listening for Empathy Corporate Clients American Dental Association, Chicago Country Music Association, Nashville Dallas Children’s Theater, Dallas Good Research, El Cerrito, CA Nashville Public Television, Nashville The Granger Network, CO Spect app, Soft Skills CEO, FL Canada Life, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Technology Assistants, Nashville Nike International, Portland, OR Academic Clients Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Northwestern University, Evanston, IL McMurry University, Abilene, TX Lipscomb University, Nashville Bryan College, Dayton, TN Spaulding University, Louisville, KY Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY Willamette University, Salem, Oregon PUBLICATION Good News: What’s Going On is 50: The Enduring Gospel of Marvin Gaye’s Masterpiece Annotated: Apologizing for “F*****g N*****s!”, 2021 Unpacking Racial Fear, 2020 Juneteenth: Celebrate the Moral Moment, 2020 “He Would Not Comply with Simple Commands”- The Ahmaud Arbery Murder, 2020 Sacrificing Everything. Without Even Trying: Nike, Kaepernick, and Black Lives, 2018 Raising White Kids: Review and Reflection, 2018 Charlottesville Reflections: Ancient Thoughts about Equality, Relationship and Community, 2017 We Are NOT Post-Racial, 2016 The War on Truth and Unity, 2013 Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr., 2013 Book Review: Dr. King, Persecution, and the Art of Prayer, 2012 PRESENTATIONS Listening with Children: A Spirituality of Children and Race, Alexandria, VA, October 2021 Beyond Empathy: Next Steps in Talking about Race, TEDx Lenox Village, Nashville, TN, March 2021 Conversations in Black, people3 panel, Nashville, TN, February 2021 Talks about Race, Willamette University, Salem, OR, January 2021 Religious Inclusion in the Workplace, panel moderator, Global Inclusion Online Forum 2020, Dubai, UAI From Workplace to “Wokeplace”: Creating an Organizational Culture of Belonging by Becoming Intentionally Inclusive in the Digital Age, 2020, Gainesville, FL. Let’s Talk About Racism: A Conversation about Children and Race, 2020, Dallas, TX. Listening and Race, 2020: American Dental Association, Chicago, IL; Nashville Public Television, Nashville, TN; Good Research, El Cerrito, CA; Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, Lake Oswego, OR Technology Assistants, Nashville, TN Naming Race, New Story Festival, 2019, https://youtu.be/-qOruWGFlMM Listening and Talking to Children: About Race, Spalding University, 2019 Truths about Race, Harvard University, 2018, https://youtu.be/1TRu6sMyrt4 Learning from Children: Truths about Race, Bellarmine University, 2018 Diversity and Athletic Civility, McMurry University, 2017 Exploring Multicultural Communities, Lipscomb University & Bryan College, 2016-2017 What I Am Learning from White Children, TEDxAntioch & Bryan College, 2014-2017, https://youtu.be/u5GCetbP7Fg

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!

Mann Robinson, is an American Film Director, Producer, Actor, Author, Businessman & Entrepreneur. In 2007, Mann evolved from a rapper by writing his first full feature film script. Thereafter, filming was his new aim. The first movie premiere he attended was in Atlanta in 2009 where Mann officially fell in love with filming. By 2011, Mann delved deep into studying the history of film and film equipment. Metro Wealth Films was incorporated in 2013 and Mann began co-directing On Ten; his drama TV series in Detroit, New York, and Atlanta. In 2014, he enrolled in Full Sail University and moved to Atlanta, GA. Before year-end, he transferred to The Art Institute Of Atlanta and launched the grand opening of his own film production house, Metro Wealth Studios. Then, he established "Atlanta Actors Workshop", a company that provided acting seminars to develop local aspiring actors. These workshops cultivated thousands of actors for roles that his company cast directly from his own database. All these acquisitions are in pursuit of following one of his deepest passions - FILM. In 2015, Mann Robinson Productions partnered with Torrei Hart. Since partnering together they have worked on numerous projects together Turnt, Super Turnt, Sebastian, ON Ten TV Series. Concurrently, with each fiscal year bringing more recognition and financial gains; Mann has developed numerous concepts into projects. Meanwhile spearheading numerous businesses; including;The Give It How You Live Foundation and co-founded non-profit outreach program for adolescence which he and his wife, Monique Robinson established. This initiative is designed to provide an educational platform where aspiring youth can constructively channel their skills towards higher successes. Mann's achievements &; tenured business skill set, serve to collaborate well with other entities within the entertainment realm. To date, his full feature film Super Turnt releases this year starring Harry Lennix, Torrei Hart, Jamal Woolard, E Roger Mitchell, and more. Releasing early 2022 Sebastian- starring Darius McCary, Clifton Powell, Jamie Bernadette, Torrei Hart, Jermaine Hopkins, and more. His ON TEN TV series starring Vivica Fox, Sean Blakemore, and more. All written and directed by Mann Robinson and Executive Producer Torrei Hart. The majority of the time Mann is on the production side of the industry, but occasionally makes acting appearances in front of the camera.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Podcast engineer and host of the Fantasy Football Hangout and All Things Basketball with GD podcasts providing expert analysis in fantasy football & basketball

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.

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Crystal D. Mayo is an actress, writer and educator who is a Native New Yorker born and raised in the South Bronx.. Her urban upbringing is a relentless source of inspiration in her writing. Her experiences are highlighted in her upcoming memoir, The Evolution of Me which captures her lifeline of rich and telling childhood recollections told through poetry and prose. Crystal’s repertoire of writing spans from memoirs and poetry to children’s books. Her literary contributions have been published in the Bronx Memoir Project Volumes three, four and five which will be available for purchase this summer.The African Voices tribute to Ntozake Shange and Our Voices Our Stories, an anthology of Writings Advancing, Celebrating, Embracing and Empowering Girls and Women of Color through the National Girls and Women of Council Inc. Crystal’s short story, Wicked Blues will be featured in The Connecticut Literary Anthology this fall. She made her debut as a playwright this spring with her monologue. Mother to Son published in an anthology through New World Theater. Her latest nonfiction story entitled “Wicked Blues” was published most recently in the Connecticut Literary Anthology for 2021. Crystal holds a masters in elementary education and is the founder and artistic director of My Daughter My Legacy. This entrepreneur’s mission statement is to empower youth to discover their voice and vision through literacy and the arts. She teaches students how to write and perform spoken word in addition to creating collaborative performance pieces.

Our founder and CEO, Dr. Jovonni Spinner is an award-winning health equity strategist and thought leader with a deep passion for improving health equity across the lifespan through research, communication, multi-sector partnerships, and leadership. She creates culturally competent and inclusive public health programming, but also shines at telling public health stories, giving voice to those rarely heard, and sharing outcomes with key influencers to provide programmatic strategic direction and influence organizational change. Dr. Spinner uses her voice to deliver dynamic speeches and to facilitate conversations on health equity. She has led state and federal health equity programs like the Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative, Community Health Worker Health Disparities Initiative, and Virginia Vaccines for Children Program which have reached millions of consumers to help them make better informed health decisions, obtain the services they need, and advocate for healthier communities. Her passion is helping organizations and public health professionals overcome challenges in delivering dynamic, equity-driven, culturally tailored public health programs to meet the health needs of minority communities. She is also a public health adjunct professor, serves on non-profit boards, and is active in her community creating programs to build the public health workforce and mentoring early-career professionals. She is an alum of Virginia Commonwealth University, Emory University, and Morgan State University.

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.

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.

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.