Grace Sandra, Author, Host, Mental Health & Survivor Advocate
bySurvivor is the word you’re looking for when describing Grace Sandra. As founder of her Out Here Tryna Survive platform, which includes a podcast…
Women
Antoinette L. Rayburn, M.ED – Career Academy Lead at Rich Township – District 227
byA testament to the adage “Life is a journey with many paths“, Antoinette L. Rayburn has traveled down multiple roads and succeeded in multiple…
11 Minutes of Fame: Women in Space…
byAs of today, six women made history by going into space on the Blue Origin New Shepard Mission, NS-31. Blue Orgin is owned by…
Samantha Dockery – Owner, LOVELUVV Sparkling Wines
bySometimes life can swing you in unexpected directions, and sometimes those swings can lead you to new passions and callings. For instance, Samantha Dockery,…
Ari Fulton – Costume Designer, Children’s Theatre Company’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
byAri Fulton is an award-winning costume designer for stage, film, opera, and dance that has dedicated herself to building a diverse career designing costumes…
Dr. Mildred Dixon, Panache Holyfield & LaGena Cain – Your School of Beauty
byFounded by Dr. Mildred Dixon in 1966, Your School of Beauty Culture, then known as Mildred’s Beauty College, originated on Chicago’s west side and…
Q&A – Cherish Hicks – Founder, Beyond Wellness
byCherish Hicks is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a wellness collective that offers classes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching to help people start and sustain…
Juliana Stratton – Illinois First Black Lieutenant Governor
byJuliana Stratton has served the State of Illinois as the 48th Lieutenant Governor since 2019. She previously served as a Democratic member of the…
Q&A – Erica Hubbard, Actress, The Family Business: New Orleans
byBorn and raised on Chicago’s south side, actress and producer Erica Hubbard got her start in the entertainment world while still a preteen doing…
Q&A – Knyja Gadson, Public Speaker & Communications Specialist – Knyja Gadson, Inc.
byKnyja (pronounced Nee-sha) Gadson is a trusted and highly sought-after communications specialist, event moderator, and keynote speaker. The Milwaukee native got her start in…
Q&A – Brittney Dorey Hernandez, Owner – The Tank Shoppe
byA versatile professional with a vibrant career spanning entertainment, entrepreneurship, and event management, Brittney Dorey Hernandez not only puts her heart into all of…
Q&A – Stacy Patrice, Multifaceted Healing Artist – Soul Yogini SP
byA native of Chicago’s south side, Stacy Patrice is a multifaceted healing artist and spiritual awakener who has dedicated her life to helping others…