Rachel Noerdlinger is the first Black equity partner at Actum, where she leads strategic communications, crisis management, and community engagement. Throughout her almost 30 years
Mel Carter is a top music executive owns his own label, Second Estate Records, and 18 Bojangles restaurants. Carter also serves as a consultant to
Ashley Young took a viral moment all the way to “Shark Tank.” Young co-founded Bridal Babes with her husband, Charles Young, to provide bridesmaid dresses
As P&G’s chief communications officer, Damon Jones helps ensure the world’s largest consumer goods company acts and is recognized as a force for growth and
Vernon Lee Jr. is a partner at the Marathon Fund where he is primarily responsible for developing deal origination outreach, fund investor relations and reporting,
Eric Freeman is an account executive with Audacy Communications. He helps small businesses with advertising strategies, sports marketing, as well as urban and digital promotions.
Bryant “Chef Baul” and Daniella Williams, are an Atlanta couple who established the restaurant Binky’s Eatery. After Bryant experienced a bad business deal from investors
Angel Gregorio is the founder of the Black-owned strip mall Black + Forth, which houses her specialty spice shop, The Spice Suite, as well as
Rhonda Spears Bell is the chief marketing officer for the National Urban League with over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, media relations, brand
If you haven’t heard of Keisha Perry Walker, then get to know her. Located in Atlanta, she is one of the top entertainment lawyers in
s Juice and Self, a dynamic husband and wife team, are renowned life and career coaches and co-owners of CEO Self Coaching, a firm dedicated
Felicia Hale is the chief of staff, North America, in the office of the president for The Coca-Cola Company Company. During the Essence Festival of
Under the leadership of Miquel Purvis McMoore, kpCompanies has been committed to creating a standard of excellence in employment services for corporate clients in Minnesota.
Most mothers and daughters have a special relationship, but Dr. Melissa Jones and daughter Ariel Jones have used their special bond to build a unique
Detroit native Mikiah Westbrooks is the founder of Brix Wine. After a stint in marketing, she knew her calling was in entrepreneurship and combined it
With new times comes the need for positions. Sheila Minetola is doing exactly that for advertising company, Doner. Minetola serves as the vice president and
Lisa Lunsford is the co-founder and CEO of GS3 Global, a manufacturer headquartered in the metro Detroit area. GS3 is a supply chain integrator that
Lamiya Williams is the senior operations manager for StockX. Williams attended Clark Atlanta University and started her career shortly after in the footwear and apparel
Tamira Chapman is an accomplished attorney, visionary entrepreneur, and successful business leader who is also the founder and CEO of the Storehouse portfolio, which includes
Jomaree Pinkard is the CEO of Pronghorn, a business dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Black founders, executive leaders and entrepreneurs in the spirits industry.
