“My education was the foundation for my success and advancement. I have degrees from UC-Berkeley in business administration and human resources management. I’ve always taken on new challenges enthusiastically, and that’s helped me become fearless.”
Peace Hyde is a native of London who quit her high-paying career in education and left her home to move to her ancestors’ homeland, Ghana.
The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Academy graduates have an 86 percent career and internship placement success rate. The WEEN Academy has produced some
The Black Women Film Network has a way of making National Women’s History Month festive with its annual summit. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, the
Cheryl Boone Isaacs was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday, July 30, 2013. She made history. Isaacs became only the
As program manager, supplier diversity at Wells Fargo, Tonia Woodbury exemplifies the model of a successful businesswoman. True to herself and the Charlotte, North Carolina, community,
Many people attempt to embark upon their passion but most don’t succeed. Every blue moon you meet an individual who is able to take their
Cledra Gross is a life coach, author, and a sought after speaker. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named one of Atlanta’s top
Publicist Clorissa Wright is serious about her business and clients. Wright’s relentless performance is intentional, with a deliberate focus on securing the “right” client. As CEO of
In May 2015, Jocelyn K. Allen embarked on what she calls “Jocelyn3.0,” partnering with friend and colleague Chandra S. Lewis to launch The Allen Lewis
Brittney King is a Los Angeles-based music business entrepreneur and founder of King Creative Group (circa 2016), a multifaceted entertainment company specializing in talent management
Multimedia personality Judy “Jae” Nash is the creator and host motivator of “Girl Power Hour” radio show. Nash has more than 12 years experience in
After discovering her gift while attending Hampton University, today, Ashley Gray is one of the most in-demand celebrity makeup artists. With a long list of
Is it really even possible to balance business and love? In a world that wants us to think we can’t have it all, I refuse to
Valeisha Butterfield-Jones leads Black community engagement at Google. During Google’s inaugural inclusion event, “A Seat at the Table: Inclusion and Innovation in Technology & Society,”
This boss lady is truly on the move. Michele Thornton is the senior vice president of Television Sales for BET’s sister network, Centric TV, which is
Think you have all millennials pegged? Then you haven’t met Walker’s Legacy CEO, Natalie Madeira Cofield. The award-winning executive and highly sought after public speaker serves as a spokesperson
Jae Nash, the Inspirational voice behind one of Atlanta’s fastest growing radio programs, Girl Power Hour Radio Show, kicked off the 2017 Power Breakfast series in
Entertainment strategist Rachel S. Jackson never dreamed of being a consultant. However, it is evident from her bubbly personality and ability to connect with people
Tamara Young has worn some noteworthy hats in her career: public relations practitioner (PR pro), award-winning culinary expert, traveler, wellness and finance executive, event planner,
