Featured Entrepreneurship Speakers

David Anderson - Entrepreneur and a 15 year radio veteran.

Price Range: $2500 - $4500

Topics: Entrepreneurism, Motivation, Media, Wealth Building, Youth/Children

David Anderson is an Entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA and a 15 year radio veteran. David’s company ENTREPRONEGRO INTERNATIONAL, LLC produces a program entitled “BLACKANOMICS” which is a Business Finance Talk Hybrid in which guest can call in and talk directly to people that are successful in a variety of Business areas. The entire show is step up to exchange entrepreneurial ideas and concepts on a global level. “BLACKANOMICS” not only opens up the can of worms but it spearheads an economic revolution which is taking place in the birth place of civil rights… Atlanta, GA. “Everybody is on the radio talking about how much money they are making in business but no one is showing people how to do it step by step”. “BLACKANOMICS” is a very powerful show that impacts the minds of all people! The quickest way to get your concept and or platform out to the people is to be consistently on the radio! You can catch David Anderson on XM SATELLITE RADIO CHANNEL 169 THE POWER Saturdays from 6am - 10am EST. Read More...

 Shane and Shawn Ward - Twin designers from New York City who launched their innovative shoe collection

Price Range: $6,000 - $7,000

Topics: Celebrity, Entrepreneurism, Marketing/Merchandising, Motivation, Business Trends

Innovative. Tenacious. Charismatic. These are just a few words that describe the talented tour de force that is SHANE & SHAWN WARD. The talented twin designers from New York City, by way of Detroit, launched their innovative shoe collection, SHANE&SHAWN in the Fall of 2003 with the goal of making the most comfortable - hip - fashion shoes ever! A modern, edgy dress/casual shoe and accessories line for men and women that combines hip/stylish silhouettes with athletic comfort.

Shane & Shawn Ward speak to audiences with the primary goal of traveling the globe to colleges and universities in order to share our experiences and expertise with the next generation of entrepreneurs. With a vast amount of experience in manufacturing, logistics, design, merchandising, marketing, public relations, investor relations, business plan building, social media, product development, sales and finance, they are looking to help students understand the trials, hurdles, and ultimately the American Dream of entrepreneurship.Read More...

Lawrence Watkins - Founder of Great Black Speakers Bureau and Leading Entrepreneurship & Personal Achievement Expert

Price Range: $3000 - $5000

Topics: Business, Marketing/Merchandising, Entrepreneurism, Motivation

Lawrence Watkins is one of America's leading entrepreneurship and personal achievement experts. His journey has taken him from an ultra-underachiever in high school to a graduate of an Ivy League business school as well as the owner of Great Black Speakers, Great Latino Speakers, and Great Gospel Speakers Bureaus. Currently, Lawrence is a money & finance writer for AOL Black Voices and is set to release his first book ,"Frame Your Future: 8 Principles to Effectively Focus on the Future and Not Dwell in the Past", in August 2010. The book will teach individuals how to remove mental barriers from their business and personal lives to achieve a greater level of success and happiness. This Fall, Lawrence is excited to venture out on a 52 city, 52 week speaking tour with the goal of inspiring and educating the nation.

Lawrence was born and raised in Louisville, KY to a police officer father and a mother who was a counselor for pregnant teenagers. Due to his lack of self confidence, lack of interest, and pressure to fit in with his peers, Lawrence underperformed in middle school and the early part of high school. He still remembers feeling stupid and worthless when he bought home 4 F's, a D, and an A in gym on his 8th grade report card. It wasn't until his acceptance into the Math and Science for Minority Students program at the prestigious boarding school, Phillips Academy at Andover, that his academic trajectory changed. Here he found educators who believed in his abilities, motivated him to achieve, and exposed him to new opportunities that he did not know existed.Read More...

Tai Beauchamp - One of the media industry's finest and most sought after style and beauty experts

Price Range: Call for Quote

Topics: Media, Entrepreneurism, Writing/Publishing, Youth/Children, Women in Society

Tai Beauchamp is one of the media industry's finest and most sought after style and beauty experts. A seasoned beauty journalist and editor, Tai is known for her savvy sense of style and ability to deliver of-the-moment, consumer-friendly tips. Even more, Tai has an unparalleled philosophy that transcends mere aesthetics but speaks to lifestyle. "Whether people admit it or not, true style - not fashion - is part of everyone's life. It's how one designs her home, where you dine, shop, lounge, and with whom. I want women to embrace and feel comfortable with that reality. It's not what you do or wear but how. " Tai says.

A humanitarian and social entrepreneur Ms. Beauchamp also consults with a New Jersey-based grant-making foundation devoted to youth development, global poverty relief, and the redevelopment of Newark, New Jersey. In 2007, Tai's philanthropic work led her to start her own integrated cause-related marketing consulting firm, The BluePrint Group, LLC. which focuses on bridging the gap between philanthropy and the fashion, beauty, and entertainment fields. Tai is stylish, savvy, smart, strategic and service-minded.  Read More...

Lashan Browning - Executive Producer and owner of a full-service production company

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Topics: Entertainment, Entrepreneurism, Gender Issues, Motivation, Family

Lashan Browning began her career under the mentoring of Spike Lee. Her productions credits include Spike's popular Nike and Levi's commercials, as well as "The Autobiography of Malcolm X." Some other films include "Waiting to Exhale," "Sleepers," "Flirting with Disaster" and "Great Expectations," to name a few, where she would continue to be trained about the business of filmmaking with mentors Ezra Swerdlow, Barry Levinson and Peter Giuliano. She and director Spike Lee produced an acclaimed short film directed by Lee Davis called "A Gut Feeling," starring Tony and Emmy award-winner actor/producer Ruben Santiago-Hudson, actor Thomas Byrd and poet/actor Saul Williams.

In 1999, Gayle King, Editor-at-Large of O, The Magazine recruited Lashan to become an integral part of the start up of Oxygen Media, led by Oprah Winfrey, Geraldine Laybourne, and Carsey-Werner-Mandabach. Producing, directing and shooting compelling stories on contemporary icons such as, author/poet Dr. Maya Angelou, activist Cheri Honkala, multi-platinum artist Missy Elliot, and Miriam Makeba to name a few.Read More...

Chris Cooper - Author, speaker, coach, and President/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC

Price Range: $3,500 - $7,500

Topics: Peak Performance, Entrepreneurism, Empowerment, Leadership, Motivation

Christopher Joseph Cooper (Chris Cooper) is one of the most dynamic, engaging and accomplished speakers, trainers and coaches in America. With three academic degrees (Morehouse College, The Georgia Institute of Technology and New York University), countless professional certifications, and numerous awards and honors Chris has dedicated his life to the service of others!

Chris is the President/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC- an Atlanta based professional services firm specializing in motivational seminars and leadership and professional development training and services. The firm offers innovative ways to assist in the complete development of individuals and organizations through innovative coaching practices and techniques, best in class training solutions, and subject matter expertise focused speaking services. Read More...

Marshawn Evans - Beauty Queen turned Corporate Attorney.

Price Range: $5000 - $7500

Topics: Women in Society, Business, Media, Black History, Entrepreneurism, Diversity

The journey for entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn Evans, J.D., stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine’s and USA Today’s top women in America. Now known to audiences as “Miss Peak Performance,” Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS. As President and Chief Branding Officer of EDGE 3M, a media, marketing and management firm for celebrities and professional athletes, she represents some of the nation’s top personalities in entertainment, the NFL and NBA.

With her savvy business brawn, Marshawn attracted the attention of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump whom handpicked her as a cast member on NBC’s popular show The Apprentice, and enabled her to lead Trump’s all-women team to their only victory as the project manager. She has worked on televised promotional projects and marketing campaigns for companies such as Sony Pictures, Lucas Films, Lamborghini, Bally Total Fitness, The Learning Annex, and Dairy Queen. Read More...

Towanna Freeman - Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Author and Founder of The Young Women's Empowerment Network.

Price Range: $3000 - $5000

Topics: Leadership, Family, Women In Society, Image/Self Esteem, Motivation

Life Coach, Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and Author. Principal consultant of Towanna Freeman & Associates and founder of the Young Women’s Empowerment Network, Towanna Freeman is a proven leader in developing and implementing successful leadership, teambuilding and strategic change initiatives in major corporations. Her particular expertise is in shaping corporate strategy and developing quantitative and qualitative measures of bottom-line benefits.

Experience & Expertise. Towanna, who is often a keynote presenter on the subject of women in corporate America and on issues of diversity and inclusion, has a combined 20 years’ project management experience with organizations including the Central Intelligence Agency, General Dynamics and Verizon Business. Read More...

Kwame Jackson - Entrepreneur, speaker, media personality, and former cast member of NBC's television show "The Apprentice".

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Topics: Entrepreneurism, Motivation, Leadership, Peak Performance, Media

Kwame Jackson is polished, confident and credentialed with prestigious Wall Street experience and business lessons he learned from Donald Trump in front of 22 million people each week, on the hit show “The Apprentice.”

As a New York City based entrepreneur, professional speaker and media personality, he is poised for global aspirations.

Equally proud to have been born in our nation’s capital Washington, D.C., Jackson was also raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, which he considers his hometown.

Kwame holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.

Although he was flattered to make both People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People and its 50 Hottest Bachelors list in 2004, Kwame is a businessman first!

His professional experience includes co-founding several Internet start-ups during his time at Harvard, sales and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble, and most recently, on Wall Street as an Investment Manager for Goldman Sachs. It was his no nonsense attitude and ability to be a team leader that made him stand out on "The Apprentice" and it is his affable nature and street smarts that make him stand out in life.

Keppler Speakers Bureau list Kwame as one of the highest paid and most in-demand speaker amongst those in reality television. He continues to be courted by Fortune 500 firms, major television networks, fashion houses, sports teams, marketers, advertisers, community, civic and political leaders for his input and expertise.Read More...

Terica Kindred - Global millionaire and CEO

Price Range: $4000 - $6000

Topics: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship, Women In Society, Real Estate, Technology

Terica Kindred is a global millionaire! An Author, Speaker, Business Consultant and investment strategist; Kindred is the CEO of OutEstate Investments. A high-end investment firm specializing in hands free real estate and international investment opportunities. A true globe trotter, Kindred has developed businesses in five continents. With clients ranging from retired athletes to seasoned real estate investors, and CEO’s. Additionally, Kindred has helped dozen’s of entrepreneurs across the world develop or improve business systems and strategies that generate increased profits. A serial innovator, Kindred’s unique ability to blend an entrepreneurial spirit with intense corporate development and strategic planning strategies stems from her days at Deloitte. A standout for the international consulting powerhouse, Kindred served as a Training Developer, Recruiter and IT specialist. Her diverse portfolio of clients at Deloitte included city governments, fortune 500 companies, entertainment agencies, and nonprofits.

Kindred is currently penning The Next Global Millionaire, a book focusing on 9 secrets to becoming a successful overseas investor or entrepreneur. Additionally, Kindred plans to share with readers some of the real estate secrets that have made her a successful investor despite a downturn in the American Real Estate market.Read More...

Ellin Lavar - Celebrity stylist and creator of her own haircare line

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Topics: Entrepreneurism, Women in Society, Inspirational, Motivation, Careers

She travels the globe transforming the locks of glamour icons needing no mention of last names: Whitney, Donatella, Iman, Naomi. Her inventive approach to hair design and style have landed her a coveted place on Oprah, countless movie sets, and even scored her an Emmy award nomination.

LaVar's achievements and recognition reflect the profound passion and devotion she exhibits for her craft. Her commitment and drive to always advance and improve led to her invention of the Invisible Braid - a technique that revolutionized the hair extension and weaving category - changing the lives and looks of everyone from celebrities to chemotherapy patients.

It was this signature innovation that established Ellin as the authority in this arena, but she continues to extend her mastery to a variety of venues. Aside from running her own salon - Lavar Hair Designs - on Manhattan's Upper Westside, where they specialize in textured hair and extensions, Ellin has expertly manned the manes of Whitney Houston in the Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale and The Preachers Wife. She has created transformative looks for everyone from Mary J. Blige and Iman to Oprah and Naomi Campbell.Read More...

Shannon Leon - Entrepreneur with more than a business mind; she is the model mentor for entrepreneurs

Price Range: $3500 - $4500

Topics: Entrepreneurism, Women in Society, Motivation, Vision/Purpose, Peak Performance

For Ms. Shannon Leon the journey to achieve success as an entrepreneur included an equity partnership in both a Hampton Inn and a Marriot Courtyard property in Atlanta; the sole proprietor of a Cold Stone Creamery in Atlanta; co-owner of BreathLes Printing and BreathLes Publishing, both based in Miami; owner of Clover Entertainment, a television and film production investment company; and several commercial buildings. Ms. Leon is a member of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners and Developers and is on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce. She is also an international speaker and soon to be author.

As a child, Ms. Shannon Leon grew up in a humble, working class family striving to achieve their dreams of financial independence. As a student at Clark Atlanta University, not only was she a biology major, she also worked several jobs from receptionist to hostess and landed an internship at Arista Records. It was through these experiences, Ms. Leon learned the skill of challenging herself by working long hours, financial planning, and listening to successful entrepreneur mentors including Andy Ingraham, Founder and President of The National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) and Dr. Farrah Gray, Award Winning Entrepreneur, Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Read More...

James Lowry - Visionary management consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Modern Minority Business Development.

Price Range: $8000 - $15000

Topics: Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Diversity

Visionary management consultant and entrepreneur James H. Lowry was born to Chicago postal workers William and Camille Lowry. He graduated from the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago and Grinnell College in Iowa. Lowry served in the Peace Corps in Tanzania and Puerto Rico before earning a master's degree in public international affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1968, Lowry was McKinsey Consulting's first African American recruit.

At McKinsey, Lowry convinced corporate clients of the value of investing in minority communities and sought to increase the firm's number of African American consultants. He continued this work while attending Harvard Business School, where he served as class president in 1973. On assignment from former Commerce Secretary Juanita Morris Kreps, Lowry produced a report on the status of minorities in the twenty-first century that attracted the attention of numerous municipal and corporate clients, including PepsiCo and Ford. He founded James H. Lowry & Associates in 1975. Lowry's strategic partnership with Ford led to the automotive giant sourcing more than $3 billion dollars of goods and services to more than 300 minority suppliers. In 1981, he approached his former employer, McKinsey, about its disappointing number of African American consultants, which he helped increase to nearly 100 by 1999. Read More...

Ryan Mack - President of Optimum Capital Management

Price Range: $5000 - $7000

Topics: Education, Finance, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational

President of Optimum Capital Management, Ryan Mack, has a life mission to build and develop a durable financial empire geared towards educating his community and beyond. In addition to being a financial advisor working with many prominent clients across the U.S., he charitably lends his support to inner-city communities by coordinating workshops and creating economic empowerment initiatives that teach the principles of understanding the power of financial literacy. Unions, churches, government-subsidized housing communities, municipal programs, nonprofits, inner-city organizations, international communities and especially colleges and universities have benefited from the financial workshops/programs that he has developed and instructed through Optimum Capital Management. As a renowned public speaker he has provided keynote presentations to organizations across the country. With a strong sense of philanthropy he flew to South Africa to teach economic empowerment principles to those in need and has partnered with the local District Attorney’s office to teach financial literacy to previously incarcerated community residents with the aim of lowering recidivism rates. He can be regularly viewed on television networks such as GMTV, CNBC, CNN and BET discussing economic/social issues that impact American citizens. Read More...

Sirena Moore - Multi-Million dollar business owner while still in her twenties

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Topics: Business, Success, Motivational, Success, Entrepreneurs

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the
Lord, not for men.” (Colossians 3:23 NIV)

At the age of seventeen, Sirena Moore, a self-motivated, highly ambitious teenage mother of twin girls entered the corporate world by working for industry leaders such as Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Advest and Palm, Inc. Her objective: obtain the skills necessary to fulfill her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. By age 21, with a business plan but no start-up capital, she joined with her father and brother to launch Elohim Cleaning Contractors, Inc., a full-service construction cleaning firm that provides a wide range
of services to general contractors and construction management firms throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Read More...

Jamika Pessoa - Celebrity chef and owner of Life of the Party personal chef services

Price Range: $2,500 - $5,000

Topics: Youth/Children, Health & Nutrition, Motivation, Women in Society, Entrepreneurism

Say the word "chef" and traditionally, it conjures images of a big white hat atop a restaurant chef. However, the recipe for this chef goes against all tradition. Chef Jamika Pessoa has burst on the scene dispelling the perceptions of what a chef is - and what they can be.

Turn on many network food shows and you're hard-pressed to find an image of a dynamic African-American woman establishing her mark in the food industry professionally. Well, Chef Jamika Pessoa is changing the face of food. "There is definitely a place for a young female chef of color in the media, and that's just where I'm headed."

As a highly sought after personal chef in Atlanta, Georgia, Jamika has cooked for numerous celebrities and professional athletes. She has been featured as the guest chef at several prominent events and has appeared on numerous television programs demonstrating her cooking skills and showing off her impressive style. Read More...

Demetrius Walker - The leader of a new breed of young entrepreneurs in America.

Price Range: $2000 - $3500

Topics: Business, Branding, Entrepreneurism, Motivation, Marketing/Merchandising

Demetrius Darnell Walker is a native New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Demetrius represents not only the merits of higher education, but street knowledge as well. Growing up in New York City, Demetrius was exposed to the struggles of the urban community. Avoiding the common pit falls of fellow friends and family members was a daily battle. An exceptionally gifted student, Demetrius left the city turmoil to study at the prestigious Taft School in the hills of Watertown, Connecticut. While away at the elite boarding school, Demetrius developed a keen sense of commitment to those in his home community neglected by America’s bourgeoisie. He went on to further cultivate his philosophies as a scholar at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. As a Vanderbilt leader, Demetrius served as the vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. During his college years he was fortunate enough to volunteer his services as a mentor to inner city middle schoolers. It was there that Demetrius coined his widely received principle “ambition plus determination equals success.” Read More..

Delano White - Philanthropic mentor and the founder of Reignmakers, Incorporated

Price Range: $2,500 - $5,000

Topics: Entrepreneurism, Leadership, Youth/Children, Motivation, Success

Delano M. White is an entrepreneur, author, educator, mentor and community activist. The philanthropic mentor is the founder of Reignmakers, Incorporated, a community organization, whose mission is to educate and empower a community of next generation leaders. He is also the founder of the One Strike Foundation, which assists ex-offenders in successfully re-entering society as well as works to underserved youth on a pathway towards success.

Delano encourages individuals of all backgrounds and situations to make the choices today that will lead to a successful future. At the age of 20, after leading what could only be described as an uneventful life and completing two years of college, Delano's world was unraveled after a series of poor choices and tragic circumstances led him to be incarcerated for two years.

Many were quick to come to his side in support of what was viewed as a great injustice. Delano instead used the experience to widen his lens and leverage it to expand the parameters of the path onto which he had been chosen to walk. Delano returned to and graduated from The University of Michigan with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He became extremely active on campus, fighting for equality and diversity for all students and was selected as one of 25 individuals invited to join the campus' Senior Leadership Society. Read More..