Meet Our 2023 Speakers
Impactful. Dynamic. Inspirational.
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Teneshia Jackson- Warner
Her life story has been one of perseverance, risk-taking and inspiration. Her motto, “It’s not enough to follow your dreams. We must chase them," is a theme that is woven not only throughout her impressive career, but also throughout her expansive life.
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Stephanie D. Rolle
Vibrant, energetic, smart and excited about life!. She is a Pastor, visionary an CEO. With more than 30 years of professional and diverse experience she embraces our changing world with innovative ideas, a fresh approach and a vast base of knowledge.
Marcenae Lynette
Marcenae Lynette, is a vibrant, energetic, and phenomenal entertainer. She specializes in theatre, film, and television, where she has been pursuing her dream with passion, trust in God, immovable faith, hard work, and support from her family and friends.
Germaine Leftridge
The “Queen Midas” of multicultural beauty brands. Whatever she touches turns to gold as she launches, sells, and represents products and brands in the retail marketplace as their premier beauty broker. She is a thirty-year veteran of the Black & Brown beauty space turning brand founders into multi-millionaires via her company GBL Sales, Inc., and The Ubiquitous Women’s Expo.
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Dr. Felicia Phillips
A fourth-generation serial entrepreneur, Dr. Felicia Phillips is a Master Business Strategist and CEO of PPICW, Inc. Today, Dr. Felicia uses her 33 years of experience to advise organizations like AARP, Delta Air Lines, Wells, Fargo, and McDonald’s to name a few.
Dr. Ashley Little
Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur, Ms. Global Continental 2023, Forbes 1000 Recipient and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Dr. Ashley Little is the Founder and CEO of Ashley Little Enterprises, an all-encompassing brand changing the landscape of digital and print media for current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Charreah Jackson
Charreah K. Jackson serves as a global coach, trainer and communications consultant with clients on five continents. She is the founder of Shine Army, serving leaders to be seen, heard and legendary.
Kathy Boswell
She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement with The World Games 2021 Birmingham. In this role, she leads the community engagement initiatives which include Supplier Diversity, Education (K-8), Sustainability, Community Outreach, and Volunteerism.
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Dr. Sunne-Ryse Smith
Smith is an inspirational trainer, author, speaker and mentor who is on a mission to live out her name by waking people up to their purpose.
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Terrica Wright
A multi-talented entrepreneur and business woman based in Atlanta, GA. She is a renowned speaker, author, and online community creator. She is also a top producing Real Estate Professional.
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Dr. Nandi Shareef
Dr. Shareef is an award-winning transformational trainer and coach. As founder and CEO of The Shareef Group, a boutique speaking and coaching firm... she’s helped clients increase their income and savings by millions of dollars and establish themselves as entrepreneurs.
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Robin Williams
A Bronx native and owner of Bowtie Behavior, Robin is a designer and author. Robin holds a B.A in journalism and a M.A in Sports Management from Georgetown.
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Vallori Thomas
A recent Forbes Coaches Council inductee, Vallori Thomas is an ICF-certified Coach and CEO of The Institute at WOW Coaching and Consulting.
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Dr. Jamila T. Davis
Dr. Jamila T. Davis is an author, educator, community activist and entrepreneur. Featured on the hit shows “Love and Hip Hop” and VH1’s “My True Crime Story,” the CBS series “Pink Collar,” BET’s “Sister Circle,” Black Enterprise, Forbes.“
Brigitte Eads
Brigitte Eads is a member of Toastmasters International, a Paparazzi Independent Consultant, and a Certified Home Health Care Agent. Brigitte loves to write and recite what she calls "POEMTRY."
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Kelli Joy Richardson- Lawson
Kelli is an Emmy Award winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with 25 years of leadership experience in television & entertainment marketing, consumer packaged goods, book publishing, and technology.
DeShawn F. Bullard
Today, CEO DeShawn Bullard (Licensed Cosmetologist/Certified Trichologist /Hair Loss Specialist) provides healthy and thinning hair restoration products and services nationally & internationally.
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Raynae Taylor
After 25 years in management at several major corporations, Raynae decided to reinvent herself. She is broker and owner of Taylor Made Realty where she consults, coaches, and guides Consultants to become productive in their businesses.
Raychelle LeBlanc
Being personable in her approach and relentless in her pursuant has always worked for Coach Raychelle as a networking and publicity maverick and professional in the world of entertainment for 20 years.
Dr. K.C Fox
K.C. has gained national notoriety as one of the founders and only female of The Black Cross disaster relief organization working alongside National Activists and prominent Civil Rights Attorneys. This work led to K.C. being featured on platforms such as MSNBC.
Sylvia E. Sumter
Her ministry empowers people of all backgrounds to recognize their inherent divine oneness. A natural and gifted spiritual teacher, she has had an extraordinary effect on the thousands who have heard her messages and taken her classes.
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Davi Machen
She balances a career in global technology, volunteer ventures, and leadership coaching, as the founder of DavIn Consulting. As the Chief Human Officer and Owner, Davi strives to help clients identify potential for increasing goodness in life.