Sonya Haywood

Sonya Haywood of Huntsville, AL, was born and raised in Dallas, TX. The true southern girl, is also a veteran of the United States Army, and in 2012, she transitioned to the “Rocket City” to pursue a career in the field of Logistics. Sonya graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Troy University.

     Lucy Taylor is a Charlotte, NC, native who grew up on the West and Northside of North Carolina’s Queen City. She is a mom to three wonderful young men and expresses that her faith is extremely important, so much so that Lucy credits it with helping her achieve what God placed in her heart to do. 

Dr. Telisa Franklin of Memphis, TN, is a remarkable individual whose impact extends far beyond her accomplishments in various fields.  She is a passionate advocate for influencing what is known as the “seven mountains of influence,” which encompass family, religion, education, media, entertainment...

For Ramona McCoy, fashion has been an integral part of her life, through and through. The Chattanooga, TN, resident is the owner of Blooming Pot Daycare and Learning Center. For 38 consecutive years, it has functioned as

an educational facility for working parents to drop off their children for educational activities and preparation for kindergarten. 

Brea Robinson is the owner of Life Faith

Love. Her company sells gemstone bracelets

and other faith-based merchandise. Their

motto is “In LIFE, choose your FAITH, and

walk in LOVE.” The guiding scripture for

Brea’s company is Matthew 17:20: “If you have

faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing is

impossible for you.”

   Rhonda Aaron is the Founder of Sister Friends United Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering minority women to serve the community better.  Established and incorporated in Arkansas in October 2007, the organization has left an indelible mark on the community. 

Ahjanea Walker of St. Louis, MO, is a 32-year-old mompreneur and soon-to-be wife to her supportive partner, Anthony Phillips.  Together, they have a vibrant family of seven children: three wonderful boys and four lovely girls. 

     Tammy Kennard is a child of God.  She is also the daughter of Shirley K. Terrell and the late Kassow Terrell Sr.  Tammy is the proud wife of Sgt. Benjamin Garrett Kennard Jr., and mother of Benjamin Garrett Kennard III. 

 Basil Foster of Charlotte, NC, is the owner of Be A Winner Insurance Group. As a Broker Agent, Basil provides his clients with an array of insurance products and services, such as Life Insurance, Index Universal Life Products, Health.. 

   The city of Nashville has long been famous for its famous Hot Chicken.  With establishments such as Prince’s Hot Chicken and Hattie B’s serving up their signature varieties, a delicatessen that is loved by many has made its way to the “Hot Seat”.  

     Keisha Saunders-Waldron is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, professor, coach, and co-author with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field.  Keisha offers an extraordinary holistic counseling approach to creating a safe and therapeutic environment for..

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..