Wanda Adams was first elected as Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7, Place 1, in 2020 after serving seven years on the Houston Independent School District Board of Education and the limit of three two-year terms as a member of the Houston City Council for...

With a passion for sports and empowering young women, Rashan Ali has established herself as a revered multimedia personality within the sports and entertainment industries. An Atlanta native and graduate of Florida A&M University, she gave her candid perspective...

Tesha Allison, Esq., is hailed as the "Grit and Grace Guru," epitomizing the essence of turning profound adversity into remarkable achievements. Originating from Jamaica, her life's journey took a pivotal turn at the tender age of 15, when she faced the daunting...

Monique Ammons is an energic and inspiring fitness instructor who brings more than just physical training to her classes. Born and raised in Texas, Monique is a proud alumna of Texas Southern University, where she majored in Criminal Justice. However, her true passion...

Massy Arias, born on November 23, 1988, in the Dominican Republic, is a fitness influencer, certified personal trainer, and entrepreneur. Widely known as "MankoFit," Massy has become a prominent figure in the fitness industry, inspiring millions around the globe with...

Erica Ash is an award-winning actress with notable stage, film, and television achievements. Her acting credits include playing Bessie Lee in “The Outlaw Johnny Black,” Melanie Presley in “We Have a Ghost,” M-Chuck Calloway in the Starz hit comedy “Survivor’s REMORSE”...

Taurea Vision Avant is an entrepreneurial powerhouse that has significantly impacted the world of books and coaching. In 2019, she founded Book Profits Club™, a game-changing initiative that helps speakers and coaches leverage their books for enhanced exposure and...

Darlena Banas, FNP, APRN, CNN-NP, is a dedicated and accomplished nephrology nurse practitioner whose passion for patient care and continuous education has led her to an illustrious career spanning over three decades. Beginning her journey in the medical field as a...

Brandi Benson’s life underwent a dramatic change when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer (Ewing Sarcoma) during her deployment in Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2009. Despite facing daunting odds of a mere 15% chance of survival and a prognosis of eight to twelve...

Aisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist, a global motivational speaker, and the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering powerhouse recognized twice by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. A serial entrepreneur passionate about...

BreAnna Boyd, founder and CEO of FeedWells, is a certified dietary manager and food protection professional. She leads a nationally recognized organization dedicated to tackling food insecurity by providing nutritious, locally sourced meals and educational initiatives...

In the luminescent glow of her husband Tim Brown’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, Sherice Brown emerges as a supportive spouse and a powerhouse in her own right. Founder of She’Brown Fitness, Sherice stands at the intersection of health and enterprise, embodying...

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant stands at the forefront of transformative change, weaving her extensive expertise in psychology into the fabric of society. As a renowned Life Coach and the influential co-producer of MTV’s celebrated “Teen Mom Family Reunion,” Dr. Bryant has...

Hailing from Jamaica, Dr. Tanya Clarke is an accomplished MBBS graduate from UWI. She is recognized as the top of her class with both pre-clinical and clinical accolades. Graduating with distinction marked Dr. Clarke as the first woman and second person ever to do so....

Chalon Clark-Thomas is an award-winning attorney and equity partner at Husch Blackwell, LLP, specializing in commercial litigation, product liability, and employment law. She has received numerous accolades and honors, including the Women in Business Award (Dallas...

Dr. Casey-Ann Collins is a doctorally- prepared Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctorate at Downstate Health Sciences University and her master’s degree at Long Island University (C.W. Post). With over 13 years of healthcare experience, Dr....

Louis Cook hails from Silver Springs, Maryland, where her love for football was ignited during her childhood. It was the first sport she ever played, and it quickly became her passion. Her journey in football took a significant turn at Clark Atlanta University, where...

Amid the soulful echoes of Houston’s vibrant music scene, Coline Creuzot emerges as a symphony of passion and perseverance. From her early days as a three-year-old dancer to becoming a powerhouse singer and songwriter, Creuzot’s journey is a testament to her...

Morgan DeBaun began her career working on product management and business development at Intuit. She kept her full-time job at Intuit but spent all her nights and weekends working on Blavity. She ultimately left Intuit and committed to Blavity full-time due to her...

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Sarah Desamours has made Miami her home and excelled at building a global professional network here. Sarah is a realtor and an advisor who goes above and beyond for each client. A skilled communicator and negotiator, she has spent her...

Karmetria Dunham Burton is the senior director of Global Supplier Diversity for McDonald’s Corporation. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing a global Supplier Diversity program and enhancing the processes to assist McDonald’s in achieving its...

Ellen Ector is an accomplished Fitness Entrepreneur, C.E.O., and founder of Gymnastics Fitness. Recognized as the first Black women-owned gym in Atlanta, Gymnastics Fitness leads with a profound commitment to health and wellness and over 30 years of experience in...

Kara Egwuatu is the owner and Managing Attorney for The Law Office of Kara K Egwuatu PLLC, located in Sugar Land, TX, serving both Fort Bend and Harris counties. Kara focuses her practice exclusively on family law and is an aggressive advocate in divorce, child...

Dr. Simone Ellis, known affectionately as “The Real Deal” in the dental community, embodies a vibrant blend of expertise and enthusiasm. Her infectious smile and down-to-earth approach to dentistry have made her a beloved figure at Smile Design Studios in Missouri...

Dr. Aungel Evans is a distinguished obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) renowned for her unwavering dedication to women’s health and wellness. With a compassionate heart and a brilliant mind, Dr. Evans has become a trusted figure in the medical community, offering...

Yolanda Nicole Fargas is an American basketball coach and executive. She is the president of the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and was formerly the head coach of the women’s basketball programs at UCLA and LSU. Born Yolanda Nicole Caldwell in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Fargas...

Arvia Few, a visionary, emerged at a pivotal moment in the narrative of Black families and relationships. She founded DOTTIE during a global pandemic that has highlighted challenges, inherent biases in technology, and shifting cultural landscapes. This bespoke...

La Quita D. Frederick, Ed.D., joined Georgetown University as faculty director and associate professor of the practice for the Sport Industry Management (SIM) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program in January 2020. Dr. Frederick is an accomplished higher...

As an anti-racism educator, DEI consultant, speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator, and writer, Janice Gassam Asare helps businesses and institutions develop interventions to make the workplace more equitable. Much of her work focuses on anti-racism and...

Kayla Gilchrist is a Christ-centered professional model and actress with a communications, media, film, and digital marketing career. Having moved around a bit growing up, Kayla describes herself as New Jersey-born, Maryland-bred, and Texas-raised. She values...

Judge Tamecia Glover, a native Houstonian raised in Alief, has a remarkable academic and professional background. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and Bauer College of...

Vibrant, creative, dedicated, and passionate are not only words that describe Houston-native Shanquita Greggs, but they also transcend and embody her products and, as a result, her company − Simply Scents Candle Company. Fourteen years ago, Greggs started making...

Terrinee Gundy is a mom, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a lawyer, a judge, and the daughter of a junkie. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Terinee’s family life was disrupted by her father’s addiction to crack cocaine, leading to a move to South Georgia that...

Keyandra Hall is a counselor, public speaker, author, and pageant queen who values dedication, service, and the well-being of others. Keyandra is a two-time Graduate of Southern University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in human services in Spring 2015. She earned...

Kyra Rénel is the founder and Managing Consultant of The Kyra Company, LLC, an operation, and business development-focused consulting firm. She is an author, speaker, and consultant with highly developed strategic and analytical skills and the ability to train and...

Stacy Hawkins Adams is an award-winning author and speaker who crafts fiction and nonfiction that helps readers find relevance in their stories. She has penned nine women’s fiction novels, a nonfiction devotional book, a book of original quotes and musings, and most...

Tomeka B. Holyfield is a powerhouse brand synonymous with empowerment, inspiration, and transformative leadership. As the mastermind behind the HELPPPPing Hands Foundation, established in 1997, Holyfield has carved a niche as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for...

Lisa Hurley is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and award-winning activist. Her work centers on Black women and encompasses self-care, introversion, and Black joy. Ms. Hurley is the Founder of The Great Exhale™, a private membership community where Black women can...

Joy M. Hutton, a visionary entrepreneur, is the Founder of two impactful ventures, Joy of Consulting, a management consulting firm, and on-the-go GLAM™, a cutting-edge on-demand platform revolutionizing beauty services delivery for both men and women within the...

Becoming an independent insurance broker can be challenging and scary without proper guidance. Brandy Jackson made the courageous choice to be independent and is now regarded as one of the most well-respected insurance brokers in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding...