Posts Tagged ‘Sisters with superpowers’
Alexis Kerr’s inner strength and determination led her to Hallmark
In February 2021, Alexis Kerr was named the new vice president of Hallmark’s Mahogany brand, a greeting card line that has honored and celebrated Black culture for more than 30 years. This move comes as the company invests in building the brand up as more than a greeting card line. Mahogany launched a giveaway of…
Read MoreTuskegee alumna and veterinarian Dr. Autumn M. Madden knows her worth
Rolling out recently spoke with veterinarian Dr. Autumn M. Madden, a 2016 graduate of the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine who works at the Adams Morgan Animal Hospital in her hometown of Washington, D.C. Not only does she care for animals at work, but she also shares her home with four of her own:…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Adonica Shaw encourages ‘intention setting’ to achieve success
Adonica Shaw is an app developer and the founder of Surrender Circle, a California-based self-care and wellness tech company. She is the owner of the Self-Care Everyday Bookstore, and the host of the “I Surrender” and “Self-Care Saturday,” podcasts. She’s also an intentional mental health and self-care advocate dedicated to cultivating spaces that inspire and…
Read MoreLife coach Dawn Johnson helps people connect with their inner light
After 20 years in corporate America, Dawn Johnson decided it was time to do what she does best — motivate, mentor and help people to connect with their inner light. As a John C. Maxwell-certified life coach, Johnson helps others define their purpose. Johnson spoke with rolling out about her superpowers, As a Black woman,…
Read MorePowerhouse businesswoman Lalanii Wilson-Jones is proud to employ people
Lalanii Wilson-Jones is an author and a powerhouse businesswoman within the health care, education, beauty and wellness sectors. With more than 25 years of experience, Wilson-Jones has been either the chief executive officer or executive director of more than a dozen companies, making her a nationally recognized leader in business and entrepreneurship. Read on to…
Read MoreCynthia A. Trigg is focused on helping at-risk youth in Texas graduate
Cynthia A. Trigg is the founder and CEO of Evolution Academy, a charter high school in Texas that serves as a dropout recovery center for at-risk youth. With her 25 years of experience in education from serving as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, Trigg knew there was a need for a different approach to…
Read MoreFlorida Democratic congressional candidate Pam Keith reveals her superpowers
Pam Keith is a Democratic congressional candidate for the 18th District in South Florida. The former U.S. Navy JAG officer recently won 80% of the votes in the Democratic primary. With a win she will become the first Black woman to serve that congressional district. She grew up living around the world as her father is…
Read More‘HearSay’ is the inspiration for Ruby Y. Davis
Ruby Y. Davis ESQ explains the vision and inspiration behind her new book, HearSay with CEO Munson Steed.
Read MoreComerica Bank exec Vanessa T. Reed is serving her customers in a special way
Vanessa T. Reed is the regional external affairs manager for Comerica Bank. Reed, who has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of New Orleans, joined Comerica Bank in 2000 as a credit specialist in the commercial real estate division. Today, she leads a team that works closely with the bank’s nonprofit partners.…
Read MoreTara Jenkins explains why failure should never be deemed ‘final or fatal’
Tara Rawls Jenkins, Ed.D., is the very definition of a sister with superpowers. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, she earned her bachelor’s in mass media arts, and then a master’s in biblical studies at Moody Bible Institute. Jenkins continued her educational and spiritual quest when she secured a Doctor of Education in leadership at…
Read MoreHui Lin is taking Dallas by storm with inspired art and floral design
Hui Lin is quietly taking Dallas by storm with creative floral arrangements. Along with working in the financial industry and traveling extensively, Lin is an entrepreneur and the owner of Linspired Creations- Art and Floral Design. She says she gets a chance to eat in her spare time while continuing to grow her 3-year-old business. Lin…
Read MorePowerful images from Dallas’ 2019 Sisters With Superpowers
Rolling out‘s 2019 Sisters with Superpowers event honored the most prominent women in the Dallas area. Held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, a historic Black-owned theater in the heart of downtown Dallas and curated by Curtis King, Sisters with Superpowers was coordinated by Cheryl Polote-Williams of Soul Reborn and co-hosted by author Roni…
Read MoreDallas’ most influential women honored at 2019 Sisters With Superpowers
Several of the leading women in Dallas were honored at rolling out‘s 2019 Sisters with Superpowers event. Held Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, a historic Black-owned theater in the heart of downtown Dallas and curated by Curtis King, Sisters with Superpowers was coordinated by Cheryl Polote-Williams of Soul Reborn and…
Read MoreFor serial entrepreneur Rachel Mathews, ‘mediocrity has never been an option’
Rachel Mathews is a serial entrepreneur who is unwavering in her commitment to helping women. The Dallas native followed her passion in 2000 and enrolled in cosmetology school after spending several years in corporate America. Once she graduated from beauty school, she hung out her shingle and opened Diva Styles Salon to promote health and…
Read MoreCarting Kidz CEO Carla Laney says taking risks is a requirement for success
Carla Laney is the owner and CEO of Carting Kidz, a secure rideshare service that provides safe and reliable transportation of young people to their appointed and prearranged destinations. Currently residing in Forney, Texas, Laney recently decided to leave the corporate world and explore alternate choices to fulfill her personal and professional ventures to impact…
Read MoreMajic 94.5’s Cindi B is inspiring the next generation of female broadcasters
Majic 94.5 radio personality Cindi B has worked in the Dallas-Fort Worth market for more than 30 years. The Fort Worth native and graduate of Tarrant County College began her broadcasting career working with radio legend Tom Joyner as a producer of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” in Dallas. She went on to work at…
Read MoreVonna Matthews celebrates mompreneurs and supports female-focused causes
Vonna Matthews is a marketing and branding expert with more than 10 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and small businesses. She received her bachelor’s in radio, TV and film from the University of Texas at Austin and her MBA in marketing from Dallas Baptist University. As a wife, mother and entrepreneur, Matthews understands…
Read MoreAnn L. Esters-Stevenson promotes passion and purpose for a good life
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 BAK Networking Associates LLC. The compassionate leader uses both platforms to coach clients in developing and maintaining healthy relationships personally, professionally and spiritually. Stevenson is a philanthropist at heart, and…
Read MoreFashion consultant Leah Frazier has the inside track on success
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 notable brands. She received the “Rising Star Award” from Fashion Group International of Dallas in 2017 for fashion blogging and is the co-author of The Success Factor (with Cheryl Polote-Williamson),…
Read MoreYvette Williams cooks up sweet success deep in the heart of Texas
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, the budding entrepreneur took a leap of faith and set out to turn her talent for baking into a business. Williams cheerfully refers to herself as the CTO, the chief…
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