Name: Paulana Lamonier Business Name: Black People Will Swim Current Title: Founder Location: Long Island, NY Educational Background: B.A. in Journalism About Paulana: Paulana Lamonier is the founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. After learning how to swim with the […]
Name: Rita Olds Age: 35 Business Name: Rita Olds & Co. Current Title: CEO & Sr. Copywriter Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: BA in English Writing with a concentration in Corporate Communication About Rita: Rita Olds is a copywriter who helps women develop their signature voice so they can sell more authentically and generate […]
Name: Fanta Traore Business Name: The Sadie Collective Current Title: Co-founder and CEO Location: New York, NY Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics from Howard University Pending Masters in Business Administration and Public Policy from Yale University About Fanta: Fanta’s commitment to championing economic inclusion is ignited by her fascination with […]
Name: Eboné Almon Business Name: The PHG (Professional Homegirl) Podcast Current Title: Founder and Creator Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: MBA in General Management and Entrepreneurship About Eboné: Eboné Almon is an entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling that has inspired her to create a platform where women of color don’t have to […]
Name: Devyn Clayter Business Name: BizGuru Devyn Current Title: Business Credit Coach Location: Delaware Educational Background: I’m an experienced Business Analyst with certification in Business Credit. About Devyn: Devyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, […]
Name: Tiffany Washington Current Title: Founder of Transformation7 Location: Houston, TX Education: Masters Degree: the University of Texas at Austin, M.Ed, Focus: Anti Racist Leadership Bachelor’s Degree: Dillard University, Psychology Certified Cognitive Coach About Tiffany: With over 16 years of sought-after experience and knowledge in business and education, as well as a relentless drive […]
Name: Keina Newell Current Title: Financial Coach – Wealth Over Now Location: Washington, DC About Keina: Keina Newell is the founder of Wealth Over Now, where she works with professional women and solopreneurs to create new possibilities with their money so they can save more, pay off debt, invest in themselves and stress less […]
Name: Abu Fofanah Current Title: Digital Marketing Strategist Location: Miami, FL Educational Background: Penn State Schreyer Honors College- Bachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain and Information Systems About Abu: Abu Fofanah is a digital strategist and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of a digital marketing agency called House of Fofanah, which is aimed at developing technology-focused […]
Name: Sakita Holley Current Title: CEO, House of Success PR Location: NYC Educational Background: Howard University Alum About Sakita: Sakita Holley is an award winning publicist and the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. The ten year old firm has worked with a wide array of clients that include Luster’s Pink, African Pride, Lottabody, […]
Name: Andrena Sawyer Current Title: President P.E.R.K. Consulting About Andrena: Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses. For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review’s […]
