Loren J. Blanchard is a Louisiana native who frequented Houston, TX with his family as a child. His father looked forward to celebrating the Astros games while Blanchard enjoyed trips to Astroworld. After many years and a 6-year stint in
KeAndre’ Jordan started as an engineer in Houston’s oil and gas industry, and as his career started to flourish, he was laid off. After being laid off a total of six times, he was drained spiritually, mentally, financially and emotionally.
Keri Rochelle is a NASM certified personal trainer. She specializes in helping corporate executives create space to take care of themselves from the inside out. Rochelle is based in Atlanta and also has an online training community to help women
Daniel Anthony Farris, better known as D Smoke, and Davion Farris come from a family of musicians. Their uncle played bass for Prince. their mother, gospel singer Jackie Gouche-Farris, sang backup for Michael Jackson and Anita Baker. Their brother, SiR,
“FBI: Most Wanted” debuts a new episode of season four on Sept. 27 at 10 p.m. EDT on CBS titled “Taxman.” This story features rookie agent Ray Cannon, played by Edwin Hodge, who joins the Fugitive Task Force as they
Jerry Mitchell Jr. went from winning the Liberty Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Cotton Bowl as a former college football athlete at the University of Arkansas, and becoming a scout for the NFL, to taking to the skies as “The Jet
Shawn M. Graham is Interim Chief Executive Officer for the National Black MBA Association, Inc and is bringing a plethora of knowledge, wisdom, and leadership to the office. Graham has 30 years of experience leading global and national corporations in
S. Brooks has been dubbed as both “Ms. Business 101” and the “Tax Expert” because of her extensive knowledge in accounting and finance. Brooks provides tax information and tips through social media and graced the Investfest BET stage to provide
Vibranium was proud to lend its substantial resources to Invest Fest 2022 as one of the premier sponsors of the event spearheaded by a Black organization to support Black tech companies. Tell us about the goal of Vibranium and your
The hilarious Lala Milan is a social media guru, entrepreneur and comedian who started out making content on Instagram and YouTube. Her following grew and she is now teaching others how to do the same. Milan is among the many
Ash Exantus, also known as Ash Cash, has been dubbed the “Hip-Hop Financial Motivator.” He employs a culturally relevant way of teaching financial literacy and promoting investing for all ages. Cash was a host for the Investfest Business and Entertainment
Ray Daniels is a 17 year music executive, creative coach, thought leader, and advisor. Daniels takes pride in knowing how to sell and build the dream, while showing others how to obtain their own dreams. Daniels has produced hit records
Zaria Russell is a passionate artist who is based in Atlanta. She expresses emotion with the vibrancy of different tones and pigments to not only capture of the eye of observers, but to also create conversation. She spoke on a
Petie Parker is an Atlanta-based artist whose work highlights the beauty of Black women. Parker’s work is mainly built on a black canvas and constructed with white outline as he builds it to reflect the imagery of his muse. His
Bonfire ATL is known for making smoke in the city with a big crown every Sunday evening. This past Sunday, they celebrated local artists who are doing the same, presented by Making Smoke and Dutch Masters. Kaheim Archer is a
Making Smoke and Dutch Masters teamed up at Bonfire ATL this past Sunday to showcase local, powerful artists who create for the culture. Fabian Simpson is one of the four artists included in a conversation about the universe of art
The phenomenal Grammy® Award-winning gospel artist Tamela Mann released Overcomer: Deluxe Edition, on all major streaming platforms on Friday, July 22, 2022. This edition of the album adds live renditions to the original version and is being recognized as some
Karra Thomas is a health advocate who is against smoking and wants the community to be against it as well. She invites you to join her in the fight to ‘End Menthol. Why are you a part of the “End
Derrick Milan is a Detroit-based choir director and community leader who encourages others to quit smoking and join the fight against menthol. Milan is a former smoker and acknowledges the difficulty involved in quitting smoking, but wants everyone to know that
Michael McDaniel is a native of Detroit and has performed to capacity crowds in various cities and states over the last decade. He is a comedian, actor, impressionist, and minister. McDaniel is a community favorite and wants his supporters and
