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I make sure folx who know me well, know that I don’t cook on purpose, not even for my child. That didn’t stop me from owning two bbq restaurants with my husband, Bigmista. As much as I hated being in the kitchen, I Ioved being around good people and making sure they got some love that day. In my role as Mrs. Mista, I was not only the boss mother to my staff, I was the manager mother to my customers. It was during my times of holding someone’s baby while they ate and checking on folx who had been MIA for a while that my mother vibe would shine. I supported them in their business endeavors as much as they supported mine. This was never more evident then when Bigmista and I showed up at a head banger club to support one of our customer’s bands. We were two big old black folx in a sea of white 20-something kids with spiked hair, black clothes and loud ass punk music. But, as much as I loved my restaurant family I knew it wasn’t for me. I started studying to become a certified business coach to get away from the restaurant world. In my effort to get clients I suppressed my mother vibe. I put on some fake ass persona in order to appear more professional. I ended up giving away more coaching than I got paid for. When I got started on my 4th certification I fell into my happy place. The information they gave me to become a brand coach was not enough. I had to go all in. I began to dig in and research to understand branding. I paid for classes, read books and watched videos. I knew this was the life for me but imposter syndrome was kicking my ass. I didn’t feel qualified or worthy to tell folx about their brand especially since my shit was raggedy. It was at my raggediest that I found brand strategy. Brand strategy helped me embrace my Ghetto Country. Telling folx I was raised hood adjacent by a country momma is a homage to my roots. It's a deeper meaning than most folx would believe and has its own origin story. Saying I'm Ghetto Country is not something I say without thought. Embracing my ghetto country allows me to be bold in how I speak (bad English and all) and how I represent the hood. The more I owned that part of my brand, the more people (leads) began to gravitate towards me. I also knew I had to bring back my mother vibe and embrace family, especially my family. It wasn’t until I put a some effort into my personal brand that the Brandmother emerged. The Ghetto Country Brandmother® is so much a part of me but not all of me. She’s a bit bolder in her pursuit to help introverted late bloomers get authentically branded as fuck. She is persistent where I might walk away. She’s caring where I sometimes don’t give a fuck. Nevertheless she’s just as vulnerable and transparent as me. The Ghetto Country Brandmother® journey is still unfolding.
$5,001 - $10,000
Hanifa L. Barnes, Esq. is Chief of Staff and Operations at New Jersey’s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) – the largest state agency of student higher education funding in the country. She is responsible for five units: Legal & Government Affairs, Human Resources, Information Systems, Communications and Facilities. Before joining HESAA, she had several opportunities in the legal field, non-profit organizations, policy shops, and political campaign financing, building her skills in operations, communications, and strategy. Prior to that, Hanifa served as an educator to elementary, middle, and high school students in Newark, NJ and Decatur, GA. During her years as a Dean of Students, she initiated several student programs that facilitated career awareness, college planning, and character development. Creativity, compassion and leadership are Hanifa’s greatest strengths. She thrives on all kinds of challenges, especially those that expand her ability to impact the lives of young people. Her most recent project at HESAA – in collaboration with NJ Governor’s administration and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education – involved the implementation of the Community College Opportunity Grant or free community college which will result in an additional 13,000 – 17,000 NJ students pursuing their college education in the Spring 2019 school semester. Hanifa is an avid creative practitioner and a former professional actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild. Though it has been more than ten years since she has appeared on the theatrical stage or television camera, she embraces opportunities that would empower and inspire young people to pursue their most authentic and creative selves. Hanifa holds a Bachelor’s in Communication and Theatre from Georgia State University, a JD from Rutgers Law School and will complete her MBA from Cornell in 2019. She lives in Hopewell Township, NJ with her husband, their four children, one dog, and one cat. In her free time, Hanifa enjoys writing historical fiction, that has yet to be published, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and other professional and volunteer groups.
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Stephanie Craig, has built her reputation as a crisis expert by guiding some of the world’s most prominent people and organizations through their most trying moments. Combining her deep experience in politics, media and business, she mitigates crisis, repairs reputations and inoculates against future crises. Stephanie has counted former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the mayor of the nation’s 10th largest city and some of the most notable global brands as clients. When not handling crisis, Stephanie supports causes she cares about by helping to establish the groundbreaking group — I Am ALS and chairing the Force to End Harassment in Advocacy as an effort during the #Metoo movement. In her career, Stephanie has guided media organizations, Fortune 50 tech companies and members of the House and Senate in the United States and Canada through some of their most trying days. She sharpened her crisis skills on several campaigns including three presidentials. She is a battleground specialist and likely the only person to have worked in both houses on Capitol Hill and Parliament Hill.
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InEvent, an integrated end-to-end platform for events, travel and communities, providing companies with briefing, budget, template workflows, check-in, access control, data management, forms, websites, communication, live interactions and digital services, all compliant with GDPR, SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Companies who use and recommend include Bayer, Amazon, Coca-Cola, KPMG, Santander, Unilever, MSD Merck, Merz, Cielo, Claro, Pearson, Stefanini, and others. The act of building a software company not only demands conscious development and resilient work, but also remarkable leadership and strong presence. I've founded my first company when I was just 15 and, from this moment on, I've started developing software on multiple platforms and lead different groups across the companies that I have founded. Also engaged into some long-established companies to improve business and communication skills. Companies are built to generate more value for society members. Clients always seek innovative solutions which yield better results. My job is then to take great people and provide great ideas to existing problems. Understanding customer business models are the most effective way to deliver relevant solutions.
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Asher Carr is a first-generation college graduate with a passion for serving people through the world of real estate, and inspirational speaking. Growing up in the public school system, Asher overcame the limited beliefs placed on him, deeming him “slow”, compared to his cohorts. By high school, he achieved honors and gained leadership experience through multiple clubs and organizations. During his college career, Asher's success skyrocketed as a business major and he received multiple awards and accolades for his character, scholarship, student leadership, and citizenship. After graduating from Penn State in 2016, he started his career in financial operations before shifting to real estate operations in 2019. In his first year in real estate, Asher acted as the Client Engagement and Operations Coordinator for a team at Keller Williams Capital Properties, a top 1% real estate brokerage in Washington, DC. During his first year in real estate, Asher brought in millions in sales volume for his team. He is also a licensed Realtor in New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Through real estate, Asher learned the art of “service before sales” under Keller Williams and continues to transform the lives of clients by meeting and exceeding their needs. As a speaker, he leverages his faith, and wisdom to spread optimism and passion for inspiring others to create their success stories through faith, family, and business.
$251 - $1,500
Joel is expert in the proper implementation and management of Google AdGrants and Ads, Joel is also expert in WordPress and Web Design, SEO and Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and E-Newsletters. With over 20 years of website design, digital marketing, and web hosting experience, his personal areas of expertise range across a very diverse range of web related opportunities. "I am proud to have owned and operated successful web development and hosting companies since 1996."
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I love making things better. I love setting light bulbs off for people. I love weird counterintuitive truths that help in navigating the world. I love learning. I love connecting high-minded theory to grounded common sense. I love seeing people succeed. I love how much there is that I still don't know. I love having fun while getting things done. Through most of my career, I have worked on trying to help people work more effectively, whether through building tools or tweaking processes. Over the decade, I have shifted his focus from directly creating products to helping coach others in doing so. I values a strong theoretical understanding of Agile, Lean, systems thinking, and other ideas, but believe it important to marry that with lessons learned through hands-on experience in getting things done. For me, that experience has spanned film and theater, software development, project management, political activism, and renovating my 150-year-old house. Although currently on hiatus to bring up my two young daughters, I am also a professional actor. Read my blog at growingtruffles.wordpress.com and follow me on Twitter @growingtruffles.
$251 - $1,500
The Honorable Walt Blackman is a combat veteran and former Arizona House of Representatives member. With his election win, Walt was the first Republican African American in the history of Arizona elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. Walt is a constitutional scholar who served as Chairman of the Judiciary committee. Legislative Career: During Walt's Time in elected office, Walt served on several committees. Chairman of Judiciary, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Reform, Vice Chairmen of the State and International Affairs and Regulatory Affairs committees. In 2019, Governor Dough Ducey appointed Walt as the Education Commissioner and education of States. Walt is a public policymaker and a combat veteran with two decades of operational and military leadership in the military. Walt served his country with distinction and honor throughout his career. Military Career: Walt earned several military awards while serving his country, the Bronze Star Medal for combat actions in Iraq and the Meritorious Service Medal for 21 years of honorable active-duty service. Post-Military: After his retirement in 2016, Walt founded and is President & CEO of WB Mediation and Consulting Services. Speaking Experience: Walt has spoken at over 350 events throughout Arizona and the country, with audience sizes from 100 to 5,000, this past year in 2022. Mr. Blackman has extensive experience speaking to large crowds on leadership, motivational topics, critical thinking, company growth, public policy, election security, and veteran issues. Additionally, Walt has a wide range of experience doing workshops on motivational leadership at symposiums for high school students, university students, and Arizona House and Senate members. Recognitions: The Freshmen Rookie of the year in the 54th Legislative Session, 2019 Legislator of the Year, Best of the Best at the Capitol, and 2020 Best Political Rising Star. Media & News Interviews: Walt has been interviewed by national news outlets on Fox News, New Max, ABC Arizona Central, Cronkite News, and HBO profiles. Walt has done numerous radio and podcast interviews and local news. Over the past few years. Literary Work: Walt is writing a book,' A Soldiers' Promise my 17 Days in Fallujah, Iraq, which is due to be released in late March 2023. A Soldier's Promise is a story about the fight for Fallujah, told through the eyes of one man who was there during the Iraq war. It is not just a story about fighting in Iraq but about leadership, sacrifice, personal courage, and integrity. The book explores what it means to be an American soldier at war and at home. It asks questions: What does it mean to be an American? How do we live up to our ideals? And how can we make sure that all Americans share those ideals? Articles: Over the past few years, Walt has written 14 articles and ops on his Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walt-blackman-67a268119/.
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Lisa Mitchell is a Communications expert that specializes in Body Language and Non Verbal communication skills. She is a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and a Certified Body Language Trainer, and holds a Masters Degree in Management. Lisa works with companies and organizations world-wide to provide best-in-class Communications workshops, trainings, and keynote speeches. She has worked with clients such as Comcast, Eli Lilly, National Retail Federation, Indiana Wesleyan University, Pike Electric, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and the International Association of Interviewers to name a few. Lisa has been featured in many media outlets for her body language analysis, including segments on human lie detection, and to provide insight into the behavior of everyone from politicians, to criminals, to figures in pop culture. Lisa has a reoccurring segment on Indy Style where she shares how the science of Body Language can help people make better first impressions, stay safe in their environment, and be more influential and effective leaders.
$1,501 - $5,000
George Veater was raised on a cattle ranch in Coarsegold, California, where he learned the value and necessity of hard work. During college, George was recruited by A.L. Williams, a financial marketing company. He quickly found success and while still in his early twenties, was promoted to a National Sales Director responsible for 250+ people in his organization. When A.L. Williams was sold to a division of Citicorp, George decided to focus his attention on building a more traditional financial planning business as a Financial Consultant. Over the years, Veater has acquired more than 750 high net worth clients and built a team of professionals he considers the most competent in the industry. Throughout his life, George has been a highly sought-after mentor. His unconventional path to success in a number of arenas has given him a unique perspective and allowed him to develop tangible steps for becoming successful. After being a guiding force in the success of business colleagues, friends and family George is taking his teachings to a wider audience through motivational speaking and co-hosting the Fit Podcast.
$251 - $1,500
Based in Virginia, United States, I am Suzanne Cruz, a Speaker, Writer, and Coach specializing in the transformative skill of listening well. My passion lies in guiding groups, organizations, and audiences to harness the full power of their senses to listen deeply and effectively. This approach not only uncovers hidden opportunities but also helps prevent accidents and misunderstandings, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive engagement. Through my talks, writings, and coaching sessions, I emphasize the art and science of listening as a vital tool for success and safety in both professional and personal environments. My unique perspective bridges sensory awareness with practical application, empowering individuals and teams to unlock new potentials and navigate challenges with confidence and insight.
$1,501 - $5,000
Matthew Barnhill is an award-winning Market Researcher and marketing thought leader. He has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry and has led a number of brands to market leadership positions. - Founded the Market Research function at BET Networks and developed the largest suite of African American consumer insights that exists today - Led the Creative Services function at BET, resulting in the network’s first ever Emmy nomination - Helped launch the largest franchise in cable history among African-Americans – the BET Awards - Provided research that led CoverGirl cosmetics to become the #1 cosmetics brand Prior to BET, Matthew worked at Procter & Gamble, where he led global research for CoverGirl Cosmetics and led the Western European Personal Beauty Care Research division. In addition to that, he led P&G’s HBCU recruiting efforts for several campuses. Matthew Barnhill has a BS degree in Economics from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA in Marketing from The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University. Matthew has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School, The Johns Hopkins University, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Matthew served as executive vice-president of Market Research at BET Networks, where his work resulted in a number of accolades, including: - Named Market Research Executive of The Year by Target Market News - Cable & Telecommunications Association of Marketing Awards - National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications Awards - Several TELLY gold and silver awards Other achievements: - Was named one of the most influential minorities in cable television several times - Member of the Emmy Voting Academy - Board Member of the Michigan State University Broad School of Business Alumni - Member of North Carolina A&T State University Board of Visitors
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