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Great Women's History Month Speakers
"Shaping Minds One Speech at a Time"
In today’s society, women are gaining more status than
ever before. More women are attending college, entering the work field, and
becoming entrepreneurs by the minute.
However, is our society overjoyed with the slow rise of women’s power or
reluctantly accepting it? The speakers below talk about overcoming the
stereotypes of women being subordinate and weak, once believed to be true. They
rule out double standards from the 19th
century and provide solutions for women to advance in American society!
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 Donna
Brazile - Political Commentator; Chair of the
Voting Rights InstitutePrice Range: Call For Quote Categories: Women in Society, Politics and Gov't, Education Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former chair of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Last, but never least, she is a native of New Orleans.
Aside from working for the full recovery of her beloved New Orleans, Ms. Brazile’s passion is encouraging young people to vote, to work within the system to strengthen it, and to run for public office.Read More... |
 Shaun
Robinson - Emmy Award Winning
Journalist, Author, and Television HostFee: Call for Quote Topics: Media, Image/Self-Esteem, Women in Society, Inspirational, Motivation Emmy Award-winning
journalist and author Shaun Robinson is the weekend co-host
and correspondent for the syndicated entertainment news show,
"Access Hollywood”. Shaun is also the author of the new
book, “Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid
Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe
in Yourself”. Born out of Shaun’s passion to help
girls be more comfortable in their own skin and become tomorrow’s
leaders, “Exactly As I Am” is the collected wisdom
of both superstar women and everyday teenagers on building self-esteem.
Shaun has contributed reports to the Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, and NBC Nightly News, and been a panel guest on “Larry King Live”. She also served as a guest co-host on “The View” and guest host on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Read More... |
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 DeShawn
Snow - The Real Housewife of AtlantaPrice Range: Call for Quote Categories: Image/Self-Esteem, Celebrity, Entrepreneurship, Women in Society, Spirituality DeShawn Snow is a philanthropist, a businesswoman
and a busy mother of three boys, but she’s probably best
known for her starring role on Bravo’s Reality Show “Real
Housewives of Atlanta.” A respected public figure in her
own right, DeShawn is the wife of celebrated fourteen-year NBA
veteran, Eric
Snow. DeShawn truly hopes that every girl will understand and realize that they must possess a healthy dose of self-love, a real acceptance and the power to forgive to become the woman that every young girl is meant to be. These goals are realized through two distinct programs: the DSF Angels and the Annual Empowerment Camp for Girls. Read More...
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After graduating from Emory University School of Law and completing a coveted clerkship in the U.S. Federal Courts, Glenda Hatchett accepted a position at Delta Air Lines, as the company’s highest-ranking African-American woman. She served in dual roles as a senior attorney for Delta, litigating cases in federal courts throughout the country, and Manager of Public Relations, supervising global crisis management, and media relations for all of Europe, Asia and the United States. In fact, her outstanding contributions were recognized by Ebony Magazine, which named Glenda Hatchett one of the “100 Best and Brightest Women in Corporate America.” |
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Judge Karen Mills Francis - Television Personality “See It, Believe It Do It!” Fee:
call for quote Judge Karen Mills-Francis
has a colorful and engaging style that is as distinctive as
her bold burgundy robe and her bright blonde hair. As quick
to aid the helpless as she is to dismiss the harebrained, Judge
Karen confidently dished out justice to a national television
audience with the half-hour syndicated courtroom series, JUDGE
KAREN which can currently be seen on BET. She is famous
for the lines “Stay in your Lane, I know how to Drive";
" Justice isn't always Black and White";" God
protects babies and fools and you no baby"; "Stop
looking for a man to validate who you are" and God don't
like Ugly" (and He ain't that crazy about pretty-other
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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. |
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 Marshawn
Evans - Beauty Queen turned Corporate Attorney; NBC's
Apprentice ContestantPrice Range: $4000 - $6000 Categories: Women in Society, Attitude, Law, Motivation, Education As one of the nation’s leading
experts on the art of maximizing human potential, Entertainment
Attorney MARSHAWN EVANS is Founder of MEU
Consulting, a corporate life-enrichment consulting firm
focusing on peak performance, diversity, workforce readiness,
and dynamic leadership strategies.
MEU consults with Fortune 500 Companies and
human resource departments on leading peak performance strategies,
while offering unique insight from her experiences working with
professional athletes, practicing as an employment
lawyer, and as a national competitor. As a pioneering
woman in the world of professional sports, she is President
of EDGE 3M Sports & Entertainment (www.edge3m.com) ‑
a brand management firm responsible for elevating the profile
of elite entertainers and athletes in the NBA and NFL, helping
make her clients peak performers on and off the field.
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 Roxanne
Jones - Senior Vice President; ESPN and Founding Editor
of ESPN The MagazinePrice Range: $3000 - $5000 Topics: Journalism, Entertainment, Sports and Society, and Media ESPN The Magazine welcomed Roxanne Jones to the staff in December 1997 as the senior editor of its professional football and boxing coverage. She was one of a small team journalists who helped to successfully launch ESPN The Magazine in March of 1998.
In October 1999, she was promoted to deputy editor
and in March 2000 she moved on from football and boxing to oversee
The Magazine's ever-expanding lifestyle coverage, including
"The Life" department and special expanded sections.
Other areas under Jones include the popular "Total Access"
and "Outtakes" departments. In addition to her role at The Magazine, Jones is executive editorial producer of ESPN television The Life and oversees editorial content for show. Part of the ESPN Original Entertainment unit, the weekly series debuted in January 2001 and examines the ways in which sports meets popular culture. The Life takes viewers beyond the game and into the lives of today's top athletes, to see and hear about the relationships, families, hobbies, fashions, music and realities that comprise the modern sports star's Life. Read More... |
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Dr Elaina George is Board certified Otolaryngologist who started Peachtree ENT Center with a mission to practice state of the art medicine that is available to everyone. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Biology. She received her Masters degree in Medical Microbiology at Long Island University, and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr George completed her residency at Manhattan, Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. Her training included general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, pediatric ENT at The NY-Presbyterian Hospital, and head and neck oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She has published in several scientific journals and presented her research at national meetings.
Known as "The Patient's Advocate," Dr. George has dedicated her career to the practice of excellent medicine that is built on a strong doctor patient relationship that empowers the patient through education. Her philosophy of the importance of treating the problem and not the symptom has led her to incorporate an integrative approach that emphasizes wellness and prevention as the first line of treatment. Read More...
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Fee: $2000 - $7500
Dr. Laquita C. Blockson, also known as the “Business Renaissance Guru,” is a business/organizational ethics expert as well as an entrepreneurship and urban economic development scholar. She has extensive experience providing lectures for, facilitating workshops for, and providing guidance to small businesses, community development corporations, executive education programs, affiliates of national nonprofit organizations, and aspiring minority and women business owners.
As the Business Renaissance Guru, Dr. Blockson’s specialty is to encourage and guide organizations as they transform themselves during periods of growth or turbulence.
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 Lakeisha
McKnight - Life Coach, Mentor, Author, Licensed Minister,
and Motivational SpeakersPrice Range: Call for Quote Topics: Motivation, Inspiration, Youth/Children, Leadership Lakeisha is a 26 yr old life coach, mentor, author, licensed minister, motivational speaker and social worker by profession. Lakeisha knew she was a natural born leader since the age of five when she first had a microphone in her hand. At an early age, Lakeisha knew she was set apart from others.
Residing in Virginia with her husband Keith, Lakeisha has received training from Norfolk State University and Spencer’s Institute for social work and life coaching. She graduated from Penn State University receiving a B.A. in both Psychology and Political Science. Lakeisha WILL receive a doctorate in strategic leadership at Regent University by year 2011.
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 Valerie
Coleman Morris - Financial Literacy ExpertPrice Range: Call for Quote Categories: Personal Finance, Media, Journalism Emmy award winning journalist, Valerie Coleman Morris is a former Business Anchor for CNN domestic and CNN international. In her latter years at CNN Morris reported primarily on Personal Finance issues with a daily segment called ‘Smart Assets’. In 2007, Morris decided to follow her passion and focus exclusively on financial literacy as an aspect of business and social economics. Her core interest is financial literacy for women and people of color, two of the most disenfranchised segments of the population concerning money issues. A sought-after lecturer on financial literacy and money management, Morris also works as a facilitator, keynote speaker and Mistress of Ceremonies for senior executive conferences and corporate staff and employee special events. Valerie has recently expanded the focus of her message from financial literacy to financial self reliance, motivating women to understand the path to financial independence. |
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Ruth W. Brinkley is President and Chief Executive Officer of Carondelet Health Network in Tucson, Arizona and West Ministry Market Leader for Ascension Health. She provides strategic and operation leadership for Carondelet while promoting alignment among Health Ministries within the Western Region and the System Office on issues related to Mission and Vision. Ms. Brinkley shares accountability for strategic positioning and operation performance for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, Idaho, and Lourdes Health Network, Pasco, Washington. Read More...
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 Dr.
Elon Bomani - From Homeless Mom to Millionaire within 1 1/2
yearsPrice: Range: $5000 - $1000 Topics: Financial Planning, Health and Nutrition, Women in Society, Religion Dr. Elon Bomani has developed into a dynamic international transformational leader and sought after inspirational speaker---her rags to real estate riches story will astound you. This woman went from being a homeless mom to over a net worth of more than one million in just a year and a half. Her extraordinary journey began with just $36.00 in her checking account and a dream.
Most recently, Dr. Elon Bomani had a cameo appearance in the newly released Louise Hay movie, "You Can Heal Your Life" where she shares her prosperity secrets. Elon Bomani has appeared on Live with Montel Williams, The Michael Baisden radio show, and she has been featured in Jet and Essence Magazine. |
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 Nikki
Taylor - Teenage Mother turned Lawyer and EntrepreneurPrice Range: $1500 - $3500 Categories: Education, Motivation, Women in Society, Image/Self Esteem “Nikki” Taylor-Compton, a former teenage mother, is a native of Louisville, KY and the eldest child of eight. She is also a graduate of Berea College and just recently graduated from the University of Louisville with both her law degree (J.D.) and her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Nikki enjoys using her experiences to motivate others. She openly speaks of her successes and failures in hopes to make a difference in the lives of many. Nikki’s speaking style is straight-forward, thought-provoking, and honest. She is very knowledgeable and HER MESSAGE IS POWERFUL! She is captivating and you will enjoy every moment. Her speeches are tailored to inspire, motivate, and give each individual valuable tips and tools for the present to pursue their own future. She is valuable to all age groups. Read More... |
S. Tia Brown- Editor, Writer, TV Correspondent
S. Tia Brown has spent more than a decade following her passion of journalism. As an editor, writer, and TV correspondent, you may recognize her face from CNN, E! or MSNBC. Brown's done everything from interviewing Alicia Keys and commenting on the daily dalliances of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to writing about personal finance and self-help. She's worked at an array of pop culture magazines, including Entertainment Weekly, Teen People and In Touch Weekly. In addition, Brown's a trained life coach and authored the book titled Do Better, Be Better, a weekly advice column where we she tackles issues with her signature candor and practical tips. Read More |
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 Sophia
Nelson - Political StrategistPrice Range: $5000 - $10000 Topics: Politics, Media, Women in Society, Law Sophia A. Nelson is the founder & President of iask, Inc. a national organization dedicated to the service-self-success of professional black women in the United States. Sophia is a unique speaker with a unique point of view in today's modern political world. She is a longtime Republican political strategist, opinion writer, and attorney. She formerly served as Senior Counsel in the law firm of Holland & Knight's Public Policy and Regulation Group. Ms. Nelson's practice was focused in the areas of homeland security, intelligence and defense issues. However, Ms. Nelson successfully represented clients before all of the federal civilian agencies. Read More... |
Nikki Giovanni - Poet
Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty years, her outspokenness, in her writing and in lectures, has brought the eyes of the world upon her. One of the most widely-read American poets, she prides herself on being "a Black American, a daughter, a mother, a professor of English." Giovanni remains as determined and committed as ever to the fight for civil rights and equality. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the Black community. Her focus is on the individual, specifically, on the power one has to make a difference in oneself, and thus, in the lives of others. Read More... |
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 Deborah
Stroman, PhD. Sports Entrepreneur and Marketing Leadership Professor at UNC Chapel Hill Fee: call for quote Topics: Entrepreneurship, Business, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports/Athletics, Women in Society Travels from: NC Dr. Debby Stroman is a faculty member of the Sport Administration specialization of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Her teaching focus is the theory and practical application of economics and finances, leadership, and the marketing of sport. Her research interests are leadership, entrepreneurship, and social issues of sport. Additional responsibilities include faculty advisor to the Carolina Business Club, director of the undergraduate sport administration internship program, and academic advising.
Prior to her appointment at UNC, Dr. Stroman successfully owned and managed sports marketing, financial consulting, and nutritional supplement companies. She is the 2006 recipient of the state of Maryland's Top Minority Business Enterprise Award, which recognizes entrepreneurial success in business development, professional affiliation, client satisfaction, and community involvement. She also has experience as a grant writer, philanthropic development officer, and fundraiser for non-profit organizations. Dr. Stroman continues to accent her theoretical effort with practical application. Read more... |
“See It, Believe It Do It!” Fee:
call for quote Gwin Minter is a registered nurse, motivational speaker, educator, and the owner of Get Motivated with Gwin, Inc. Gwin has lectured to numerous audiences in various venues and on versatile topics all across the state of Kentucky and nationally. Currently she has completed her first book inspired by her motto, “See It, Believe It, Do It” which will be accompanied by an audio version on CD expected 2009. Her passion is being able to encourage and motivate others for change in order to visualize the gift inside of you and use it to be a blessing to others. Her interactive approach keeps her audience actively engaged and craving for more. Before becoming a full-time speaker Gwin enjoyed a successful career in the medical profession for over 20 years. Her areas of medical expertise include Family Practice Medicine, Private Duty/Home Health industry, Nurse management and Child Abuse Prevention. |
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Innovator, Entrepreneur, Networking Guru, Kimberly
S. Reed, Managing Partner of the now Reed Development Group
LLC specializes in the design and delivery of innovative solutions
that improve an organization’s ability to attract and
retain top diverse talent. RDG provides creative solutions in
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy development, Diversity Recruitment
& Talent Acquisition services, and Diversity Education Training
program design and delivery for fortune 500, global financial
services, professional services and not-for-profit organizations. Kimberly has over 12 years experience in Human Resources with a focus in diverse talent management planning/staffing, training & development and Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. Kimberly has held senior management roles at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and Merrill Lynch. Kimberly was appointed to the board of directors for JIMPACT Enterprises, specializing in Diversity, Leadership training and development. In addition to her above role, Kimberly is a senior adjunct consultant for Global Lead Consulting, a Diversity Consulting Firm. |
Sandra Johnson - Chief Technology Officer at IBM
Dr. Sandra K. Johnson is a Senior Technical Staff Member with IBM Systems and Technology Group. Her previous assignments include working as the Chief Technology Officer, Global Small and Medium Business for IBM Systems and Technology Group, the Linux Performance Architect, and managing the Linux Performance, WebSphere Database Development, and Java Server Performance teams within IBM development and research organizations. She has conducted research in a number of computer related areas and was part of the design team that developed the prototype for the IBM Scalable Parallel Processor (SP2), the base machine for "Deep Blue", IBM's world famous chess machine.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, which consists of the top 300 of IBM's over 200,000 technical professionals. She has received numerous technical and professional awards, and is a Master Inventor, with over 40 issues and pending patents. She has authored and co-authored over 80 publications, is Editor-in-Chief of the book Performance Tuning for Linux Servers, and is author of Inspirational Nuggets and GREGORY: The Life of a Lupus Warrior.
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A sought-after speaker, career and business coach, Coach Dee
Marshall is the founder of Raise The Bar, LLC a coaching, training
and development practice dedicated to helping women achieve
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Lai Abrams- Empowerment SpecialistPrice Range: $3500 - $7500 Categories: Inspirational, Empowerment, Motivation, Women in Society, Self-Esteem Sil Lai Abrams is an empowerment specialist and is currently the resident relationship expert for Men’s Fitness magazine relationship. Her first book, No More Drama: Nine Simple Steps to Transforming a Breakdown Into a Breakthrough was released by Sepia Press Publishing in October 2007. No More Drama vividly illustrates the SEPIA process, a simple method of self-inquiry that empowers the reader to radically change their perspective one clear step at a time. Artfully blending spiritual teachings with heart-wrenching personal stories, Sil Lai openly shares her personal experience with overcoming disempowerment issues such as addiction, domestic violence, and depression to illustrate a revolutionary approach to self-help. Read... More |
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Mary Major has proven her versatility and ability to flow in many media environments. Currently , Mary is President of Major Jack productions, a television and live-event production company. Mary is also Creator and Executive Producer of “Quiet on the Set”. An hour-long celebrity interview series airing internationally. She has successfully written, produced, and directed several television specials that include, Turner Broadcast’s “The Trumpet Awards”, Lifetime Television – “Intimate Portrait: Vanessa Williams”.
Her role as a reporter for Lifestyles with Robin Leach includes interviews with notable personalities such as Lena Horne, Halle Berry, Michael Jordan,. Similarly, she was a reporter, anchor, and producer for Screen Scene, a BET celebrity news magazine show. Additionally, she reported for nationally syndicated shows such as Ebony Jet Show Case, and the World Bodybuilding Championships on the ESPN Network.
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Categories: Education, Youth/Children, Consulting, Peak Performance, Motivation
RUTH B. LOVE is an educator’s educator; having worked at all levels of education: local, state and federal. Dr. Love began her career as a teacher and has held positions of counselor, consultant, and administrator. At the CA State Department of Education, she became the youngest Bureau Chief in the department’s history. There, she organized and led a group of professionals in providing services and technical assistance to the 1100 school district in California. Under her leadership, the bureau’s staff developed program guidelines, implementation procedures and ways to improve basic skills for underachieving students. Dr. Love also championed the involvement of parents and community in the education of their children. Read More... |
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Kimberly Brown is a certified personal trainer and the co-owner of Keep It Moving Fitness, LLC. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science-Kinesiology and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Brown has a passion for fitness and knows the powerful impact fitness has on the human body. She focuses on total body conditioning with a primary emphasis on the well-being of both the inner and outer body. Ms. Brown was previously a Division 1 athlete in women's track & field, women's cross-country, and a former semi-pro figure skater. Read More... |
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Tanya Kersey- Hollywood and Urban Entertainment Journalist
As one of Hollywood's most respected and well-regarded entertainment journalists and commentators, Tanya has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world of urban entertainment. Throughout her career, Tanya has developed and earned a reputation for covering the entertainment industry, focusing on celebrities, film, television, music, fashion, award shows, special events and the business of entertainment in a trend-setting, groundbreaking format.
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Intense determination to implement God’s purpose for
her life would describe the character of Pastor Suzette Caldwell.
She has committed her life to achieving excellence through biblical
living. She strongly believes that any person who is willing
to “walk by faith” and trust God will achieve their
dreams and desires. |
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Shannon Leon - The Entrepreneur
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 also a member of the National Association
of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers. |
Fee: $4000 - $6000
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. |
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Along the way, Amy Freeman has served as an engineering professional in many capacities. She was a business owner for four years providing subcontracting and project management services for various clients in the Northeast. On a larger scale, she was employed by Rockwell International where she operated as an Industrial Engineer and, later, as a Construction Engineer at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
She has spoken at schools, churches and correctional institutions, and received a commendation from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for her contribution to African Americans in North Central Pennsylvania. Her poetry was twice featured in ESSENCE Magazine. She has written and presented several papers on the importance of math education and diversity in technical fields. |
Danielle is a professional speaker who inspires companies and individuals to live a healthy and productive life. She has captivated audiences across the U.S. speaking about her passion of living a heart healthy life style and preventing heart disease and strokes. Danielle has 15 years experience in the emergency medical field and 7 years as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She has taken her expertise and put together a powerful keynote speech and a workplace wellness consulting company.
Cortes DeVito joined the Chicago Fire Department in April 2004 and was a recipient of their Outstanding Candidate award. She is a member of the National Association of Paramedics and the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team. She holds Illinois licenses as a paramedic and Lead EMS Instructor. She was recognized Governor Pat Quinn for her advocacy for placing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in businesses throughout the state. Read more.... |
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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." |
Laquania S. Graham is the author of My Soul on Paper, My Soul on Paper II: Even Deeper and My Soul on Paper III: Just When I Thought I Was Free. The My Soul on Literary Series is a collection of biographic memoirs dedicated to Laquania's journey of ultimate healing. A poetic prose coalesced with scriptural references; the My Soul on Paper Literary Series challenges readers to look beyond the surface as Laquania dares to survive in the classroom of life. With each development in the series, Laquania exhibits the growth necessary to forgive, heal and surrender to love, when it had become so easy to saturate in pain.
Deemed by some as an empowerment collection, the My Soul on Paper Literary Series is an unadorned version of a woman who fought to break the cycle of poverty in her family. Read more....
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With a name that means happiness and success, it is a mix of energy and igniting passion that Koyah brings to the stage and screen as she captivates her audiences, leaving them with a "can do" attitude and some strategies to "step it up" in various aspects of their lives.
Born in Upstate New York, Koyah has been in North Carolina since the 80's where she established herself as a track star in her teens-breaking records across the country, which landed her a spot in 'Teen Magazine' several times for her athletic and leadership accomplishes. Read more.... |
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. Read more...
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American soprano Marlissa Hudson has been described as a "superb lyric coloratura" (St. Loius Post-Dispatch). At home both on the operatic and concert stage, Ms. Hudson made her professional debut while a student, performing "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess with the Baltimore Symphony Pops Orchestra under the baton of Marvin Hamlisch. She later performed the entire role of Bess with Union Avenue Opera in St. Louis. Her other acclaimed role is Zerbinetta in Strauss'Ariadne auf Naxos, which she performed both as a student and professionally with The Summer Opera Theatre Company (DC). Her performances earned glowing reviews in both the Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun, which described her as "an endearing Zerbinetta...[who] nailed the pyrotechnic aria, "Grossmachtige Prinzessin," in bright, sure tones."
Ms. Hudson received her formal training at Duke University and the Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University. She earned awards for music at both schools, including a Peabody Career Development Grant. |
Empowering Speaker, Irrepressible Mold Breaker, Passionate Evangelist, Visionary, Innovator and Teacher are just some of the words used to describe the youth mentor and Christian speaker that is Bridgette Murphy. The President and CEO of Bridgette Murphy Enterprises, Murphy created the company with the mission to help men, women, and children understand their value, find their purpose in life, and reach their true potential. This global Christian enterprise headed by Murphy specializes in delivering practical purpose driven messages to religious organizations, educational institutions, women, young professionals and adolescents. Raised in Holly, MI, Murphy was all to well familiar with the strong-holds that hold both adults and children captive and can prevent them from finding their God-given purpose and reaching their true potential. Through out her youth, Murphy dealt with low-self esteem, depression, fear, failure, and sometimes suicide. Believing that she did not have to be shaped by her thoughts or circumstances, Murphy decided to dedicate her life to inspiring others and helping them accomplish come into their purpose.
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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. |
Dorothy Wright Tillman is driven by a passion to improve the plight of African Americans. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Tillman joined the civil rights movement at age sixteen and was christened "The Movement Baby". As a trainee and a field staff organizer for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), she fought for rights and political consciousness. She marched with Dr. King and was one of the first SCLC organizers to cross the Edmund-Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on the infamous Bloody Sunday, a turning point in the battle to ensure the right to vote for African American citizens. While in Chicago with Dr. King in 1965 to fight for the open housing plight, she met and married musician Jimmy Lee Tillman, with whom she has five children.
Tillman and her husband moved to San Francisco soon after they married. She brought the spirit of the civil rights movement with her, successfully mobilizing residents in her public housing community in a battle against the city for public transportation to their neighborhood, which she believed had been nonexistent based on racism and disrespect for the poor. |
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