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Dr Sabrina Robins

Community Activist

Dr. Sabrina Robins is Chief Operating Officer of Abaxent, a 100% African American woman- owned technology company. A staunch supporter of minority-owned businesses, she is also believes corporations should serve to improve the communities in which they do business through the lending of technical assist- ance for community social development and contribute to local workforce development initiatives. Additionally, Dr. Robins is a passionate moderator, community activist, award-winning inclusion advocate, thought- leader, and researcher.

Dr. Nefertiti Fisher

CEO/Founder of Beautiful One Inc. and 1 Come 2 Inspire u Inc. She is a vision birther graced wit the voice of encouragement. She believes that everyone should have an encourager in their life and that we should be uplifting and encouraging all!!

Dr. Ashley Little

CEO | Publisher | TV/Radio Host

Dr. Ashley Little is The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC which encompasses her Media, Consulting Work, Writing, Ghost Writing, Book Publishing, Book Coaching, Project Management, Magazine, Public Relations & Marketing, and Empowerment Speaking. In addition, she is an Award- Winning Serial Entrepreneur, TV/Radio Host, International Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Media Maven, Journalist, Writer, Host, Philanthropist, Business Coach, Investor, Advisor for She Wins Society and 12X Best Selling Author. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She is very involved in her community, organizations and non-profits. Currently, she is the Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-profit Organization 501 (C-3) along with three other powerful women.

Dr. Bola Delano

Community Activist

Dr. Delano-Oriaran continues to dedicate her life to advocating for racial and all forms of (social, economic, political, educational) justice for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. She earned her undergraduate and master's degrees in public administration at the historically Black Savannah State University in Georgia and her Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University. Her mission is to authentically engage with schools, communities, organizations, and businesses to achieve critical transformation guided by eliminating manifestations of racism—individual, institutional, systemic, and structural—and intersecting forms of oppression. Dr. Delano-Oriaran is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.

Dr. Dana Watson

Health and Life Coach

Dana Watson, aka Coach Dana W, is a native of Norfolk, VA. She received her Certification in Health and Life Coaching, and completed Mastery level courses for transformational coaching through Health Coach Institute. Her primary focus is working with individuals whose lives have been impacted by trauma and stress in their health, business, and relationships. Her goal is for you to transform into a healthier version of yourself.

Dr. Deena Brown

Transformational Coach

Dr. Brown has been working in Organizational Development, Change & Transformation, Executive Coaching, and Leadership Effectiveness for over 20 years. As a certified transformation coach and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, she teaches leaders to engage, motivate and develop their people successfully. Dr. Brown's vision and comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy for enhancing organi- zational culture help enterprises harness human capital's power to embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral aspect of innovation and advancement. Dr. Brown resides in California with her 19-year-old son Xavier also know as "Baby Punkin".

Dr. Deidra Roussaw

Minister | Marriage Coach | Author

Dr. Deidra is the founder of TrulyWed Wives®, a wives ministry educating and training wives through coaching, mentoring, Wives on Fire Retreats, Wives Night Out, romance conceirge and signaturized slumber parties. Dr. Deidra is an author of a book she compiled with 50 other wives titled "Wives on Fire!"

Dr. Delene Musielak

Physician | Best Selling Author

Dr. Delene Musielak is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Obesity Medicine, an Associate Program Director, super mom of Triplets, an International Best Selling author, wellness coach, entrepre- neur and international motivational speaker. She has been featured in a multitude of media outlets including ABC News, Fox News, KSDK News, Parents Magazine, Sheen, DELUX and Thrive Global. Her podcast, "The Dr. Mom Show," where she is known as “Dr. Dee - Mom of Three," serves as a medical informational resource and addresses a wide range of parenting topics.

Dr. Lakisha Irby

Life & Business Coach

Dr. LaKisha Irby is a mother, mentor, serial entrepreneur, author and a certified life and business coach. Dr. Irby finds extreme gratitude in helping others obtain their highest personal and professional level of success through joy, happiness, and dedication all through the power of choice. She enjoys inspiring others to live the life of their dreams by building confidence through empowerment. She believes that the power in positive choices create a lifestyle that will not only benefit the individual, but also the world and those around them. By serving through her community on both the local and national levels, Dr. Irby combines her professional gifts with her love for service. Her motto is that of a true Proverbs 31 woman knowing greater is He who is in me, than He that is in the world.

Dr. Martin Valle

Minister | Radio & Television Host

Martin Valle born October 10, 1971 was raised in Philadelphia Pa in Frankford Whitehall Projects. Martin grew up a trouble child but had a praying mother who knew the Lord, In 1998 Martin became a a street evangelist with soldiers for Christ a group of men who went out to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. A year later he was given the opportunity to preach at CFCF correctional facility in Philadelphia which he did consistently for over 10 years. Today Minister Martin is a Radio and Tv Host of Rightly dividing the word of Truth Broadcast Ministry, which was birth out of “PAIN” through all the trials and tribulations of Martin he knew that in order to get healing we must address the root of pain. Truth ministries is amplifying the roots of pain and issues that have crippled the American families.

Dr. Nakita Nicci McGraw

Corporate Development Coach | CEO

Dr. Nakita Nicci McGraw is the owner and operator of High Society Management a company in which she provides one-stop-shop solutions for small to mid-size corporations. Revamped during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the former Bravo television personality, current on-air radio, and talk show host; uses her influence and resources to help small businesses worldwide grow. Additionally, Dr. Nicci is a 15-year award-winning public relations professional, a certified media and small business coach, a best-selling author, a freelance journalist for several national publications. She holds a certification from the fully accredited MIZ CEO Society of Coaches, an MBA from Concordia University, and as of 2020, she received her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership as well as nominated by the Daily Herald as businesswoman of the year.

Dr. Obioma Martin

International Transformational Speaker | Author

Obioma Martin is an international transformational speaker,and trainer, accountability-coach, conscien- tious cash flow activist and author. Founder of the OmazingYou National Holiday. Martin’s passion for equipping women with the tools they need to, not only survive but, prosper and live audaciously, has launched her into a life of unparalleled servitude, wherein she continues to thrive by helping others. A life-long learner herself, Martin holds multiple degrees; associates in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s in Childcare Management, a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Leadership, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program alumni, certified biblical counselor, and ordained evangelist.

Dr. Tim Harris II

Author

When Timothy M. Harris II was just 15 years old, he began writing what is now known to the world as the Harris Study Bible; the first published African American Study Bible Commentary. Tim Harris II has released several works, “He’s the Master of Every Situations”, “We Are Not Like Them”, and his newly released book, “God Revealed”. He has also published several works in magazines, commentaries, and journals. He has faithfully served as the Minister of Music at Turning Point Family Worship Center for over 20 years.

Dr. Vikki Johnson

Public Speaker | Author

Dr. Vikki Johnson is committed to sacred sister- hood and spiritual growth for women. As the Founder of Soul Wealth LLC, this speaker, 12x author, mentor and chaplain helps women be great in the mirror first, then amazing in the marketplace. A graduate of Howard University and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Dr. Vikki has been in the entertainment/media industry for over 35 years She recently launched "The Soul Wealth Radio Show" (available on DCRadio.gov and all pod- cast platforms) to fulfill her divine mandate to flood the earth with Soul Wealth (which is vision, compassion, authenticity, abundance and legacy).

Dr. Yolanda Cox

Fitness & Wellness Coach

Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Yolanda “Yoli” Cox, has lived through and understands chaos and struggle. She coaches others on creating a healthy and abundant life despite their challenges by delivering transformative tools centered around a health and well- ness plan that makes sense for daily living. Yoli is a nationally certified fitness and nutrition coach, award winning corporate sales trainer, an international speaker, and an author who has also worked with numerous Fortune 100 and 500 companies. She has been featured in Sheen Magazine, on The U (WCIU-CHICAGO Television Network), and Chicago WGN News, to name a few. Yoli is also a proud member and Chicago Chapter Leader of World Women Conference and Awards (WWCA) and an Influencer Member of the International Association of Women (IAW)

Harry Dunn

Community Activist

Harry Dunn exemplifies the definition of the word servant in word and in action. His heart and his passion to help those in need have been demonstrated throughout his 30 years of public service. Harry and his beautiful wife Michelle wanted to go a step further in how they impacted their community and city in which they live, and that is why they created the Him by Her Collegiate School of the Arts (K-8). The school was planted right in the marginalized section of the Brightwood area of Indianapolis. They are impacting one life at a time through each child.

Jennifer C. Rogers

Certified Relationship Coach

Jennifer C., Rogers is a certified relationship coach and dynamic speaker and workshop instructor whose animated and no-nonsense style can captivate any audience. You can feel her passion for people through her words and see the passion through her willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of the family, church and community. She has been a host of several radio broadcasts “The Locked 4 Life Marriage Broadcast 1310 AM, and the Queen Esther Podcast and a published contributing author of 2 books and currently one of the Co-Hosts of The Vantage Pointe. Jennifer understands the value of understanding yourself and what’s behind your why.

Kenise Etwaru

Women Empowerment Strategist

Kenise Etwaru is an energetic, trail-blazing force of nature. She is a CEO of her own thriving Publishing company, a 3x bestselling author, Executive Leadership Coach and Women Empowerment Strategist and international motivational speaker all rolled into one! She is fearlessly pursuing leaving a LEGACY and fiercely helping others find their purpose and destiny so that they can be LEGACY MAKERS as well.

McKenya Dilworth

Youth Advocate

Ms. Dilworth is an entrepreneur, creative, youth advocate, educator and a certified programming professional with Bachelors of Arts degrees in Theatre and German, Masters of Education a Doctoral Candidate in Organi- zational Management in Leadership and a life- long education about conflict (and daily drama) from life lessons. Curator of TEDx Gary 2020- 2022 , she loves sharing new and good ideas and information. Dilworth has recently joined forces with a collective of entrepreneurs in Northwest Indiana as co-owner of J & M Excursions LLC and The REMIX Consign- ment Boutique.

Meg Nocero, Esq.

Transformational Coach | Award-Winning Author

Meg Nocero, a magical manifester, is a former federal immigration prosecutor, an inspira- tional speaker, a transformational coach, and the award-winning author. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She hosts her own You Tube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People.

Shirlonda Taylor

Financial Literacy Coach

Shirlonda Nicole combines her love for the Real Estate industry with her passion for Financial Literacy. She continues to push the native forward in regards to Generational Wealth building through the purchasing of Real Estate. In 2021 it is her goal to assist 500 families to manifest their dream of Homeownership. Shirlonda Nicole takes readers on a journey in her upcoming book, Are You House Ready, the Path to Homeownership.

Victoria Randle

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Victoria Randle MSN, NP-C is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, mother, wife, and entrepreneur. Victoria is the founder of The Secret Cocktail®, a healthcare school consulting firm that has consulted with over 100 healthcare training schools in the nation. She is also the founder of New Beginnings Career Center, a 501c3 that focuses on soft skills, career develop- ment, and entrepreneurship.