Rhonda Vetere

Rhonda is a seasoned global leader and has done over 23 mergers and acquisitions. She combines STEM and Sports to bring technology and joy to the world, making her the perfect match for her latest role as a board member for Laureus Sport For Good. Across industries, Rhonda has worked in global executive positions at

Anshia Crooms

Anshia “Briclyn” Crooms, M.A., runs the point position as the Co-Founder of her Non-Profit Organization, Project Hygiene, Inc and as CEO of her multi-faceted business, Briclyn Entertainment Group, LLC which is a Boutique Booking and Events Agency specializing in Talent Booking, Talent Buying and Event Programming. Briclyn’s roster includes: GRAMMY Nominated Artist Eric Roberson, Singer-Songwriter

Debbie Vu

Debbie Vu is an award-winning filmmaker based in Durham, NC. For five years, she has been running a video production company called IronWorx Media where the team produces award-winning scripted content and short documentaries for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Debbie has experience in a variety of roles in film production including screenwriter, director, producer, 1st Assistant Director,

Olivia Morgan

Olivia Morgan, also known as LIT LIV,  is an American Photographer from Baltimore, Maryland. Working with digital and film cameras with a focus on using art to unveil the beauty of all people. Olivia’s conceptual artworks are designed to place subjects in different realities that amplify their emotional and physical state.

Kelsey Nieto

Kelsey is a visual artist from Rockville, Maryland. She specializes in oil painting and pencil drawing with a focus in figure art and florals, influenced by famous artists like Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. She graduated from Montgomery College in 2014 with a Studio Art Associates and is currently pursuing her Studio Art B.A at

Ajia Monet

Ajia Monet, Founder and principal of Ablige Interior Design Group— Interior design firm based out of both the DMV + ATL has been a trailblazer in her industry for the past several years. While organically   growing her boutique design firm , Ajia has been able to take her business to new heights by way of strategic

Natalie May LaCour

Natalie May is the Principal/CEO of Chaise Management Group, LLC (Chaise), a leading woman-owned management consulting firm founded in 2013. She went from working the front desk to creating a multi-million dollar business enterprise and developed multiple businesses along the way. Natalie has been featured in AMEX Open, Black Enterprise, MBE & Sheen Magazine, where she also

Dr. Nikki Brooks-Seevers

Dr. Nikki Brooks-Seevers is an entrepreneur, community activist, and co-host of the Beads & Butter Entrepreneur Podcast from Washington, DC. Her study “The Kardashian Effect: The Impact of Selfie-Culture on Millennial Women” is the seminal work defining her interest in the connection between emotional wellness and social media engagement. A significant finding of this study was

Natalie May

Natalie May is the Principal/CEO of Chaise Management Group, LLC (Chaise), a leading woman-owned management consulting firm founded in 2013. She went from working the front desk to creating a multi-million dollar business enterprise and developed multiple businesses along the way. Natalie has been featured in AMEX Open, Black Enterprise, MBE & Sheen Magazine, where she also

Janishia Jones

Janishia Jones has spent a decade long career as a Data Analyst & Music Publishing expert working for some of the most revered music companies in the world from UMG & eOne to Kobalt & EMPIRE. As CEO, of Fresh ‘N Sassy Productions, she has created an ecosystem of safe spaces for WOC in the music industry including Pub

Brittanie Thomas

The ABC’s of Creativity: A guide to cultivating mutually esteeming partnerships in an increasingly creative, diversely aware & wellness-centered culture w/ Brittanie Thomas Affectionately known as Brittanie Tea, Brittanie Thomas is the founder of The Better Give Back Foundation, Inc. The foundation was established as a way to organizationally account for the lifestyle of faith, family, creativity, and

Timea Faulkner

Recognized for her work in arts & humanities by The Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, she is a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, social entrepreneur, creative director/producer, speaker, author, philanthropist, and certified professional marketer holding her M.A. in Strategic Communications. She has been featured in outlets such as NBC 4, JET Magazine, ABC 7, WUSA

Bobbie Michelle

Bobbie Michelle is an independent professional singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and all around creative. She was born in Alexandria, VA and grew up in Bowie, MD. Bobbie has traveled all over the nation from concert stages to TV screens with major label support and is now an independent artist excited to expand her brand and

Shan Dae

Shan Dae is a singer-songwriter-musician based in the NJ/Philly area. Drawing inspiration from many different genres and artists, Shan Dae also hopes to inspire and connect with any audience through her music.

PatriceLIVE

In 2023 (as she simultaneously pursues her MBA) PatriceLIVE will release a new EP entitled, Sequins, Suits & Sweatpants, launch a songwriting initiative with PG County Public Schools, relaunch a music-based educational series entitled “PassionWorks101” with co-host and bassist Candra Rutledge, author a book and produce other exciting creative projects.

Michaela Baldwin

Michaela Baldwin is a visual artist and writer, born and raised in Mississippi. She began her journey as a self taught artist in 2019. Her pieces are conceptualized through mediums such as acrylics, oils, sculpting, digital illustrating, and writing. Her pieces are untold stories, sightings, and feelings conveyed with a journey of existence through life.

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Debbie Vu

Debbie Vu is an award-winning filmmaker based in Durham, NC. For five years, she has been running a video production company called IronWorx Media where the team produces award-winning scripted content and short documentaries for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Debbie has experience in a variety of roles in film production including screenwriter, director, producer, 1st Assistant Director,

Roella Oloro

Roella Oloro is a British-born composer and multi-instrumentalist of Nigerian and Jamaican descent. She first moved to London in 2017 to study at Trinity Laban and quickly got involved with London’s vibrant scene, performing at venues such as Ronnie’s Scott’s and Pizza Express. As a composer, she has written for a variety of different ensembles. One of

Nya

Nya is an up and coming dancer from Washington, DC. She has been dancing since the age of three and plans to be a professional dancer. Currently she is senior training at The Baltimore School for the Arts and is a social media influencer for the major dance brand Bloch. At a very young age