Missouri MDBA Women's Brunch

        In honor of Women’s History Month, the Missouri Minority Business Development Agency will host its 3rd Annual Tribute to Women Business Leaders Brunch on March 25, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott-St. Louis Grand Hotel, located at 800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO.

For event planner and designer Donna Gullette, it all comes down to attention to detail.  A native of Huntsville, AL, Donna is the owner of Couture Creations Designs, LLC.  Couture Creations Design & Events and Couture Creations Pours & Potions operate under that same business name.  Her company provides Event Planning 

  Sarita Sharp hails from Indianapolis, IN, where she spent her formative years as the youngest of five siblings. Sarita obtained her secondary education from North Central High School and later pursued higher education at Benedict College in Columbia, SC. Subsequently, she attended Sherman College of Chiropractic...

   In order for things to happen, action must be involved. This concept has been grasped and is one of the core values of the Dallas, TX, based organization, 2 Inspire Peace Inc. 2 Inspire Peace is led by Nikiaha Handy, visionary and Executive Director. 

 Charity owns Walker Investment Financial Services LLC, an umbrella company with two smaller entities attached; Walker Realty and Comforcare-Hilton Head. With Walker Investment Financial Services, Charity provides real estate services in and around the Charleston, SC, community. 

 Born and raised in Tennessee but now residing in North Carolina, Christian is widely known for singing and ministering the good news of Jesus Christ to help build the Kingdom of God. She is a psalmist, student-teacher, preacher, and lover of life and God’s people.  Her genuine love for God has opened the door for her soulful...

     To truly connect with your inner core, it requires you to be willing to be open with yourself. This means removing every layer and misconception and revealing some things you may have never thought about doing. This is a true example of self-truth. Minister Shuntina Manuel has done just that and allowed her life... 

     The Detroit, MI, resident, and native is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She is a mom, a caregiver to her parents, and a leader in her community. She is also the owner of The  Latitude Training Center, also based in Detroit.

     Briana’s niche is working with investors and First Time Homebuyers. She’s a full-time real estate agent and asset manager who prioritizes putting her people and their needs first. Briana meets her clients where they are and works continuously to help them get to where they....

Wanda is the owner of several businesses. These are Printing Express & Designs, LLC, Blessed 24:7® Gift Shop, and Blessed 24:7 Foundation, Inc., Mentoring Program. Her printing company was launched in 1995 and still operates with the motto “We help YOU Brand YOUR Brand”.

 Roslynnee’s childhood trauma began to catch up with her as life progressed.  She became aggressive towards some men and experienced toxic relationships with others.  Roslynne went from witnessing all forms of abuse to living it herself.  Unfortunately, like many others.......  

     Nic, as he prefers, is a proud product of Newport News, Virginia.  As a man of Christ, he loves being able to show the love of Christ in everything he does.  Nic has several degrees, an undergrad, two master’s, and a doctorate.  Nic is a Qualified Mental Health Professional certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling.