Aleece McKnight

  Aleece is very active in and around her community.  She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she currently holds several positions, including serving as the advisor for the collegiate chapter at Middle Tennessee State University.  In 2025, she was honored with the National Advisor of....

       Amanda Roseborough of Huntsville, AL, is the Founder and CEO of Lux Bar Catering.  Her company specializes in a fusion of flavors between multiple cuisines and promises unforgettable experiences for her array of clients and supporters.  

 Robert Hillman of Charlotte, NC, is proof that when we give with good intentions, all good things will return.  Rob is the Chief Executive Officer of Queen City Robotics Alliance, Inc (QCRA).  QCRA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Charlotte that is engaged in competitive robotics – think AAU robotics.  

     Pastor Andria S. Hudson of Chicago, IL, is an acclaimed speaker who has risen to national and international prominence by delivering a message of hope and transformation for all people.  She has also made it her life commitment to serve others.

 Toya Danielle Yarbrough, of Tempe, AZ, is the owner of Tricky Royalty, a mobile coffee bar and empowerment center focused on the whole woman—mind, body, and spirit.  Her company serves specialty coffee and creates spaces where women can connect, grow, and be......

Jacquin Long is the owner of Long Lasting Life LLC.  Her company is a dual mobile service that provides Targeted Cryotherapy Services and CPR & First Aid Training courses.  Her mobile one-stop wellness business combines lifesaving skills and recovery options that assist in improving survival rates, reducing healthcare and drug costs, and enhancing quality of life for her....

     Without question, the path that William has traveled has come with many twists and turns.  Finding stability and his footing would take time. At the young age of 15, he had his first brush with the legal system.  His encounter with the system would cause William to change schools, and eventually, he wouldn’t be there at all. 

Urenia Ricks-Johnson, of Detroit, MI, is the founder of Ricks & Associates, PLLC, located in West Bloomfield, MI.  She describes herself as a woman of faith and purpose.  She also has a strong love for family and community. 

         Yolanda M. Smith of Indianapolis, IN, is a personal branding expert and business strategist, a four-time best-selling author, and an international speaker known for helping professionals and entrepreneurs turn their expertise into influence, opportunity, and long-term growth.  Known as the Brandthrupist, she...

   Zirconia Vansawau, along with her husband, Deseape, are the owners of Vansauwa’s Tacos and Vegan Eats.  Their company’s mission is to make its Caribbean flavors available everywhere. Along with making island dishes accessible with some vegan variations, they strive to highlight Black culture

Dr. Erika Hendrix grew up in the fear and admonition of the Lord at St. James Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC.  During her early formative years, she participated in the Youth and Young Adult Choir and was very active in the youth department. Her parents, Deacon Warren and Deaconess Barbara Hendrix.....

Tiffany describes her experience with Vitiligo as a long-going love/hate relationship. She adds, “Growing up, I didn’t really understand or know what I had. In Elementary school, kids would ask me why my fingertips and toes were lighter than the other parts, and I had no answer. I was insecure and didn’t want to draw attention to..