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Gary Coichy is the founder and head of partnerships for Pod Digital Media. He obtained his bachelor’s from Berkeley College in White Plains, New York, and has an executive certificate from Cornell University. Coichy has worked for some of the nation’s largest media agencies and brands, including WPP Mediacom, Omnicom Resolution Media, Verizon, BMW and…

Lenée Voss, radio talk show host, writer, blogger and activist, has been in choice social media circles since bloggers were the only change agents challenging traditional media. Her alter ego, @DopeGirlFresh, Voss’ most public voice, has emerged on Twitter as a vicarious lionheart who speaks the people’s truth. Voss is fearless in the way she…

Donnell “Donny Savage” Blaylock Jr. “is a multi-talented millennial man. He is a model, an actor, a real estate investor, and a food enthusiast. The 27-year-old got his break in Hollywood in 2015 after starring in a Chris Brown music video. His career moved to the next level when he was featured in Ella Mai’s…

Social media strategist Michell Clark knows a thing or two about the pressure of entrepreneurship. Branching out on his own two years ago, he now creates sarcastic and witty content that has earned him more than 36,000 Instagram followers. But throughout his journey, Clark has realized that the ups and downs of being a creative is…

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Fourteen-year-old Donielle Hansley, better known as Lil Dee Dee, is an accomplished dancer and actor, who has performed worldwide on stages with some of the industry’s top artists, including Missy Elliott, Usher and Chris Brown. Watch his exclusive interview with rolling out below:

Georgia’s own Jayda Cheaves was born and raised in Savannah but moved to Atlanta two years ago to build her network and business. The young entrepreneur — also known as Amour Jayda — is the owner of a successful online company, AmourJayda Hair, where she sells wigs, bundles and hair-related products and accessories. To date, she…

Entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves, also known as Amour Jayda, shares the positive and negative influence social media has and what it’s like dating rapper Lil Baby.

Ivy Box has coined the phrase Go Get H.E.R.S because she is a woman who connects business, marketing, multimedia, entertainment and philanthropy with purpose. She is the chief executive officer of her nonprofit, Voice T.H.E. Movement Inc. Her passion is to encourage and inspire women and young girls. Ivy Box is also the author of The 365 Go Get H.E.R.S.® and…

We all are familiar with We The Best record label founder DJ Khaled. DJ Khaled is the No. 1 hype man, never failing to make an energetic appearance on the latest hit, red carpet or at an award show. Khaled is known for this famed ad libs like “Another one.” Known as the “King of Snapchat,”…

Often in the midst of turbulence, tragedy, technology and trends, most wouldn’t deny that our world is ever-changing — nothing remains the same. One thing is for sure, women are on the rise like never before. Back in the mid-’70s, Gloria Gaynor released the iconic hit “I Will Survive,” which set women ablaze across the…

On day two of the inaugural RIDE conference, Shalya Forte hosted a panel about the music industry and music economy as a whole. The panel featured Reggie Rouse, VP of urban programming and CBS Radio; Catherine Brewton, VP of writer/public relations at BMI‘s Atlanta office, and Vince Phillips, music and television attorney. They shared their…

In a copycat social media world, it is often difficult to break through the noise with a distinct and influential voice. Thankfully, this hasn’t been a problem for social media strategist Michell Clark. This Washington, D.C., resident has built a brand around remaining authentic on the web and in his community. From hysterically laughing at…

Markus Bold’s life had reached its lowest point. Bold found himself homeless and living in the infamous Skid Row section of downtown Los Angeles. But it was at his lowest point that he found the inspiration to work on his craft and change his life. “I was homeless and one of the older guys on…

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Pod Digital Media founder Gary Coichy making big moves with Angela Yee

How social media reformer Lenée Voss uses honesty as her ammunition

Influencer and model Donny Savage shares his favorite things list

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v: Watch: Lil Dee Dee discusses dancing on stage with icons Usher and Chris Brown

Ivy Box wants to encourage, inspire women

DJ Khaled cleans up social media post that promoted use of alcohol

Dr. Jazz Sculark empowers women to shift from surviving to thriving

RIDECon17: Shalya Forte hosts panel about the new music economy

Markus Bold reveals how becoming a chef saved him from homelessness