Ann L. Esters-Stevenson is a best-selling author, a renowned relationship expert and sought-after speaker. She is the owner of A.L.E.S. Consulting LLC and co-owner of
Attorney-turned-fashion guru Leah Frazier has built an empire as an award-winning fashion journalist, media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert and in-demand fashion consultant to
Yvette Williams is the founder of Lady Yvette’s Teacakes in Grand Prairie, Texas. After enjoying a successful career in sales at both PepsiCo and Sprint,
LaDonna High is a licensed cosmetologist and the owner of Accessory Junkie, a boutique in Desoto, Texas, offering an assortment of show-stopping dresses, edgy separates,
Charity Evans is a marketing professional with a passion for bridging the cultural gap in the wine and spirits industry. The University of Texas at
Dallas native Regina Taylor is an accomplished and award-winning actress, director, playwright and producer. Her amazing talent has opened doors to her in academia, on
When he’s completed a night’s work and the music finally stops spinning, DJ ASAP has a habit of turning down at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The
Alicia T. Grinage is a Dallas-based changemaker who has lived life according to her own formula: Faith + Talent + Service = Impact with Kindness.
Pasha Carter is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer and business strategy expert, who took a $500 investment and turned it into a multimillion-dollar empire. She
Dallas native Tonya Stafford is a survivor of human trafficking who has been using her voice for more than 10 years to help rescue, restore
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert is the chief of staff for the city of Dallas, which has a total workforce of more than 13,000 employees. She oversees
Nwanye Barnes currently serves as the chief of staff for Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall. Prior to joining the NBA franchise, Barnes spent years working
Danyel Surrency Jones is a business strategist and philanthropist. As a serial entrepreneur, Jones is the co-founder and chief executive officer of POWERHANDZ Inc., a
Texas state Rep. Toni Rose is a committed and passionate public servant. At an early age, the Dallas native developed a passion for civic engagement,
La Toya T. Haynes is a strategic human resources professional who serves as an ecosystem partner at Intuit. She has a bachelor’s in business management
Sipho Gumbo is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the founder of Yangu Beauty, a beauty line that promotes the use of ancient African oils
Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall is a trailblazer and a dedicated law enforcement executive with more than 20 years of experience. She was appointed
Letitia Owens is vice president of marketing at Presidential Business Center, a premier provider of office space to more than 170 companies and individuals. Owens
Quiana McDaniel is the founder of the House of Dasha, a woman’s clothing line, and Dasha Cosmetics. She used her foundation in business to build
Catrina Pullum is the founder of PullCorp Media and Business Consulting Group. As a strategist and an executive producer, her goal is to create a
