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Photo provided As the saying goes, behind every successful man, there is a strong, determined, intelligent and brilliant-minded woman. This is certainly the case for
Rebekah Marie Andrews-Rushing is hard working, energetic, a chocoholic and possesses a positive spirit. As an avid traveler, she loves to embrace new experiences. Her
Viola Thompson, CEO and president of Information Technology Senior Management Forum, has a passion for technology but an even greater passion for the advancement of
As the chief diversity and inclusion officer of the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena, Nzinga Shaw is the first person to hold the position in
While the majority of 20-somethings are struggling to land a job interview, Entertainment mogul-in-the-making Sammye Scott is effortlessly navigating her way to becoming one of
Tammy Edwards is vice president of Community Development and Strategic Engagements and director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion for the seven states
Youthprise is a youth-centered philanthropic organization in Minnesota that prides itself on placing the next generation on a path to success and prosperity by advocating for
Rashauna Scott is a millennial thought leader with superpowers in real estate and financial literacy. Her goal as a real estate investor is to build long-term
Innovative natural hair care brand Naturalicious is headed to the shelves of Sally Beauty Supply. Sally Beauty is the largest retailer of professional beauty supplies in the world. Naturalicious’
Victoria Rowell is best known for her TV roles on “The Young and the Restless” and “Diagnosis: Murder.” You may not know it, but she’s
There isn’t much you can say to Jeannell Darden that will throw her off her game. You can say it’s because she has a crown
It takes highly motivated people to lead. It takes caring and thoughtful people, to nurture and extract the absolute brilliance out of someone. Dr. Paula
Dr. Jackie Walters is more than an inspirational media personality on BravoTV’s reality series “Married to Medicine.” She’s an Atlanta based practicing OBGYN and has
