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,…
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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…
Q&A – Kaye Fox – Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
byFor more than a decade, Chicago born artist Kaye Fox has been an undisputed force in contemporary music lending her voice and pen to…
What If Kamala Wore a Dress?
byThe November 5, 2024 presidential election is over. The shock wave shook. Indeed, it was historic in multiple ways. Oh, well. Here we are…
Q&A – Dr. LaShondra Kyle, Executive Director – Eden Career Institute
byFor more than 25 years, Dr. LaShondra Kyle has dedicated herself to the higher education of our youth as a business law professor, university…