John Graham – Founder, Author and Host – Upfront Marital Technologies Inc.
Having a goal of facilitating one million Black marriages may sound a tad ambitious to most, but through his company, UpFront Marital Technologies, John…
Aloyosius and Kenyetta Howard - Junk Shot of South Chicago
In both marriage and business, being on the same page as your partner is paramount. Chicago-based couple Aloyosius and Kenyetta Howard found themselves with…
Andre “Add-2” Daniels – Chicago Regional Director, Guitars Over Guns
Andre “ADD-2” Daniels is a critically acclaimed and highly lauded rapper in his own right, who has worked with luminaries such as Kendrick Lamar…
Cherrelle éLan – Actor, Creative, Author of ‘Black In The Future’
Since her preteens, Cherrelle éLan has known her path in life would be through storytelling. Over the years, her storytelling would manifest into many…
Dr. Alixis Rhodes – Applied Clinical Psychology Program, The Chicago School
Caring for and helping others is something Dr. Alixis Rhodes has just always done. Although she didn’t know that her innate empathy and concern…
LaShaundra Randolph – Manager of Education Instruction & Deployment, National Society of Leadership and Success
Already a natural empath, LaShaundra Randolph grew up in a home with not one but two educator parents, so her given instincts to help…
Christopher A. Akiwowo, MBA – Executive Director, Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services, Inc.
Throughout his life, Christopher A. Akiwowo, MBA, has been steadfastly committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. His advocacy work,…
Jennifer C. Smith – J. Cheree Bridal
For more than 20 years, Jennifer C. Smith and her J. Cheree Bridal brand have been the catalyst for helping brides find the right…
Ross Mac, Financial Educator – CEO/Creator of Maconomics
Ross Mac is a man on a mission. The Chicago native is recognized as one of today’s most influential financial educators. Through his brand,…
Q&A – Will Thompson, CEO, Urban Visionary Films
Will Thompson is an award-winning actor and filmmaker who is determined to use his platform via his company, Urban Visionary Films, to give voice…
Gary Green – Artist/Owner, SVNGRN
Gary Green is a community advocate, collector, curator, and art dealer with a deep passion for expanding access to the arts. He is the…
Actor, Author, and Singer Hattie Winston – A Gathering of Voices
For more than five decades, Hattie Winston has made a name for herself as an acclaimed actor, singer, producer, and veteran of the Broadway…