The people
who know the work.

U.S. · Educator

19Keys

AI & Futurism

Futurist, AI educator and host of High Level Conversations. His work connects technology, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and personal development for a large global audience.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Aaron Samuels

Venture Capital & Media

Founder and managing partner of Collide Capital and co-founder of Blavity and AfroTech. He brings together venture investing, technology, media strategy and storytelling as an entrepreneur and nationally touring poet.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Abbey Wemimo

Fintech

Co-founder and co-CEO of Esusu and a fintech entrepreneur. He shares lessons about financial access, credit building, fundraising and scaling technology designed to improve economic mobility.

U.S. · Founder

Abena Boamah Acheampong

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder of Hanahana Beauty, creative entrepreneur and visual storyteller. She builds a consciously made skincare brand rooted in ethical sourcing, sustainability and economic opportunity for women.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Acquania Escarne

Wealth Strategy

Founder of The Purpose of Money, wealth strategist, real-estate investor and podcast host. She helps Black women build generational wealth through saving, investing, insurance and property ownership.

U.S. · Executive

Adrienne Trimble

Inclusive Business Leadership

Senior vice president and global chief inclusion officer at Visa and former CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. She shares expertise on supplier diversity, inclusion strategy and economic opportunity.

U.S. · Other

Adunola Adeshola

Career Strategy

Career expert, speaker and Forbes contributor who helps high achievers secure senior roles and build fulfilling careers. She publishes practical guidance on job search, visibility and advancement.

U.S. · Founder

Affiong Williams

Food Manufacturing

Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of ReelFruit. She shares operator lessons about food processing, agriculture supply chains, manufacturing, fundraising and building export-ready consumer brands.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Afua Osei

Women’s Entrepreneurship

Co-founder of She Leads Africa, executive and entrepreneurship educator. She built partnerships and a digital platform connecting African women with business education, community and opportunity.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Aisha Bowe

Aerospace Entrepreneurship

Aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, author and founder of STEMBoard and LINGO. She creates educational content about STEM careers, technology leadership, entrepreneurship and expanding access to technical opportunity.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Aisha Chottani

Wellness Beverages

Founder and CEO of Moment and a consumer-wellness entrepreneur. She publishes about product innovation, fundraising, mindfulness, retail and building a differentiated beverage company.

U.S. · Founder

Aisha Pandor

Technology Entrepreneurship

South African technology entrepreneur who co-founded SweepSouth and now leads Pandora Health. She shares lessons about marketplaces, fundraising, expansion, operations and health technology.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Akilah Cadet

Organizational Leadership

Founder, CEO, author and podcast host focused on organizational development and workplace culture. She creates direct guidance about leadership, inclusion, burnout and building healthier companies.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Akilah Thompkins Robinson

SEO & Technology

SEO strategist, author, technology founder and creator of SEO Assist. She teaches small businesses how to use search, content workflows, AI and automation to increase visibility and sales.

U.S. · Executive

Alfred A. Edmond Jr.

Business Media

Black Enterprise executive, business journalist, speaker and moderator. He analyzes entrepreneurship, economic trends, leadership, personal finance and the development of Black-owned companies.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Alicia Lyttle

AI & Automation

AI strategist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and CEO of AI InnoVision. She helps organizations and business leaders apply generative AI, automation and digital-transformation strategy to improve operations and growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Alicia Scott

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Range Beauty and a clean-beauty entrepreneur. She shares lessons about inclusive product formulation, fundraising, retail partnerships and growing a brand for underserved customers.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Amanda E. Johnson

Consumer Brand Strategy

Co-founder of Mented Cosmetics and a strategic adviser to consumer brands. She shares operator lessons about product development, fundraising, retail, brand growth and founder transitions.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Amanda Spann

Technology Entrepreneurship

App entrepreneur, innovation strategist, author and educator for nontechnical founders. She teaches entrepreneurs how to turn ideas into scalable technology products and reports coaching more than 30,000 founders.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Amber Cabral

Leadership & Culture

Leadership consultant, bestselling author, TED speaker and founder of Cabral Co. She teaches leaders how to improve culture, communication, inclusion and everyday organizational behavior.

U.S. · Consultant

Amrote Abdella

Technology Leadership

Business leader and strategist at Amazon Web Services with experience scaling multi-country growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. She shares expertise on cloud technology, partnerships and regional digital transformation.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Angel Gregorio

Food & Retail Entrepreneurship

Founder of The Spice Suite and Black and Forth, educator and community retailer. She teaches through food, product storytelling, retail experimentation and incubation.

U.S. · Founder

Angela Benton

AI & Data

Entrepreneur, creative technologist and essayist exploring artificial intelligence, data ownership and building a more human internet. She founded NewME and later led Streamlytics, bringing operator experience to her technology analysis.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Angela Jackson

Future of Work

Founder of the Future Forward Institute, Harvard lecturer and bestselling author of The Win-Win Workplace. She helps organizations connect talent strategy, technology, economic mobility and business performance.

Founder and CEO of The Shade Room and a media entrepreneur who built a social-first publishing company. Her interviews explore audience development, monetization, storytelling and creating culturally resonant media brands.

U.S. · Founder

Aniyia L. Williams

Technology & Philanthropy

Grantmaker, serial entrepreneur, inventor and technology ecosystem builder. She shares expertise on inclusive innovation, founder support, philanthropy and systems change.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Anne Chow

Leadership

Author, speaker, board director and former AT&T Business CEO. She teaches inclusive leadership, organizational transformation, culture and how leaders can create stronger teams and business results.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Anne-Marie Imafidon

STEM Leadership

Computer scientist, author, speaker and founder of Stemettes. The British-Nigerian technology leader advocates for inclusive STEM education, future skills and women’s leadership in technology.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Annie Jean-Baptiste

Inclusive Product Strategy

Author, product-inclusion leader and founder who helps companies design for historically excluded customers. She publishes about belonging, product development, responsible technology and inclusive innovation.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Anthony O'Neal

Personal Finance

Personal-finance educator, bestselling author and host of The Table with Anthony O’Neal. His content helps people reduce debt, build wealth, strengthen relationships with money and make intentional life and business decisions.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Antoine Dupont

Digital Marketing

Digital-marketing strategist, agency owner and speaker. He teaches businesses how to use video, content and digital campaigns to attract prospects and generate leads.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Anton Gunn

Leadership & Culture

Leadership adviser, author and former senior presidential adviser and healthcare executive. He teaches executives to build stronger workplace cultures and lead through consequential change.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Anton J. Gunn

Executive Leadership

Executive leadership expert, former senior government official, author and founder of 937 Strategy Group. He advises boards and executives on culture, accountability and high-performance leadership.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Arian Simone

Venture Capital

Venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author and founding partner of Fearless Fund. She teaches founders about courage, capital, leadership and creating opportunity for women of color in business.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Ariel Lopez

Hiring & Startups

Entrepreneur, career and startup coach and founder of recruiting-technology company Knac. She shares guidance about hiring, networking, ecosystems and equitable talent systems.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Arielle Loren Palmer

Capital Access

Founder and funding strategist who helps underestimated entrepreneurs access grants, credit, loans and crowdfunding. She creates practical education about capital readiness and business finance.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Arlan Hamilton

Venture Capital

Founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, author and investor focused on expanding capital access for underestimated founders. Her work combines venture investing, founder education and wealth-building advocacy.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Arsha Jones

Consumer Brands & Ecommerce

Co-founder and CEO of Capital City Mambo Sauce, a family-owned consumer brand rooted in Washington, D.C. She shares operator lessons about ecommerce, retail distribution, bootstrapping and scaling a culturally distinctive food product.

Financial educator, keynote speaker, bestselling author and former banking executive. He teaches culturally responsive wealth building, financial freedom, estate planning and generational legacy, and hosts Inside the Vault with Ash Cash.

U.S. · Founder

Ashlee Ammons

Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology entrepreneur, speaker and co-founder of Mixtroz. With Kerry Schrader, she built a data-driven networking platform and shares lessons about fundraising, events, customer discovery and startup resilience.

U.S. · Executive

Ashleigh Chanel

Digital Marketing

Digital marketer and CEO of Make Your Mark Digital Marketing Agency. She helps business owners grow revenue and authority through organic marketing, paid advertising and integrated digital strategy.

United States · Founder · Speaker

Ashley Kirkwood

Speaking & Business Growth

Founder of Speak Your Way to Cash, attorney, author and business strategist who helps experts turn speaking, intellectual property and corporate relationships into revenue.

U.S. · Creator

Ashley Menzies Babatunde

Careers & Podcasting

Attorney, storyteller and creator of the No Straight Path podcast. She explores the human stories behind careers and success and shares lessons about podcasting and human-centered work.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Ashley Nicole Kirkwood

Speaking & Sales

Attorney, entrepreneur, corporate speaker and founder of Speak Your Way to Cash. She teaches experts how to build paid-speaking businesses, create premium offers, sell services and secure corporate clients.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Aubrey Blanche

AI Ethics & Workplace

Founder of The Mathpath, equity-centered AI ethics adviser, speaker and early-stage investor. They publish about responsible technology, organizational systems and designing fairer workplaces.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Austin Clements

Venture Capital

Co-founder and managing partner of Slauson & Co. He works with early-stage founders and shares insights about venture capital, inclusive entrepreneurship and building companies in overlooked markets.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Ayana Parsons

Business Leadership

Entrepreneur, investor and former senior corporate executive who advises leaders on growth, transformation and inclusive business strategy. She brings experience across consumer brands, operations and board leadership.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Ayanna Dutton-Diaz

Brand Strategy

Founder of AD Consulting, brand strategist and storyteller for founders and multi-hyphenate leaders. She publishes actionable guidance about positioning, narrative clarity, visibility and intentional growth.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Ayori Selassie

Agentic AI

AI strategist, venture capitalist and founder known as the Selfpreneur. She publishes about the agentic economy, entrepreneurship, workforce transformation and responsible business adoption of AI.

U.S. · Author

Baratunde Thurston

Technology & Media

Writer, host, producer and technology commentator exploring how people, power, media and digital systems shape society. His work helps leaders think critically about technology, citizenship and organizational responsibility.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Beatrice Dixon

Consumer Brands

Co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company and a consumer-brand entrepreneur. She shares lessons about product innovation, retail growth, customer community and building mission-driven wellness companies.

Financial educator, author, speaker and media producer known as a financial hype woman. She creates humorous, accessible content about budgeting, debt payoff, banking and building healthier relationships with money.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Bershan Shaw

Leadership

Technology founder, speaker, coach and mental-health advocate. Her work focuses on resilience, leadership, personal growth and business success.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Bola Sokunbi

Personal Finance

Financial educator, author, speaker and founder of Clever Girl Finance. She teaches women budgeting, saving, investing and long-term wealth building through books, courses, video and podcast content.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Bonin Bough

Marketing Innovation

Marketing executive, investor, author and television host with leadership experience at major consumer brands. He publishes about growth, digital transformation, media ownership and innovation.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Boyce Watkins

Financial Education

Finance PhD, bestselling author and founder of The Black Business School. He publishes financial education about investing, ownership and wealth-building for Black families and entrepreneurs.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Brent Leary

CRM & Technology

CRM industry analyst, advisor, author, speaker and partner at CRM Essentials. He explains how CRM, customer-engagement technology and digital transformation reshape relationships between growing businesses and their customers.

U.S. · Investor

Brian Brackeen

Venture Capital & AI

General partner at Lightship Capital, entrepreneur and investor. He works with underrepresented founders and shares expertise in venture funding, entrepreneurial training, artificial intelligence and emerging ecosystems.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Brian Hollins

Venture Capital

Founder and managing partner of Collide Capital. He shares investor perspectives on early-stage companies, fundraising, economic mobility and building a venture firm focused on overlooked founders.

U.S. · Executive

Bridgette Heller

Business Leadership

Executive, board leader and social-impact entrepreneur with experience growing global consumer businesses. She publishes about leadership, community investment, youth development and organizational performance.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Brittany N. Cole

Leadership Branding

Keynote speaker, bestselling author and CEO of Career Thrivers. She teaches leadership branding and workforce development, with an emphasis on translating expertise into influence and organizational impact.

U.S. · Author

C. Nicole Mason

Women & Economic Leadership

Author, researcher and organizational leader focused on women’s economic security and advancement. She shares expertise on policy, leadership, workplace systems and building institutions that expand opportunity.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Calvin Mackie

STEM Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, inventor, author, former engineering professor and founder of STEM NOLA. He speaks and creates content about STEM education, innovation, workforce opportunity and building community-centered organizations.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Cameka Smith

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of The BOSS Network, speaker, investor and entrepreneur focused on helping Black women build businesses and careers. Her platform provides entrepreneurial education, networking, capital programs and practical founder resources.

U.S. · Other

Cameo Roberson

RIA Operations

Fractional chief operating officer and former operations leader serving registered investment advisers. She publishes practical guidance on systems, staffing, client service and scaling advisory firms.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Candace Junée

Digital Marketing

Keynote speaker, digital marketing strategist, agency owner and business coach. She teaches entrepreneurs and organizations content strategy, automation, lead generation, email marketing and executive leadership.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Candace Junée Armour

Creator Marketing

Marketing strategist, keynote speaker, creator and CEO of 15Five Collective. She teaches creators and brands about content, digital campaigns, audience growth and measurable online impact.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Carla Harris

Leadership & Finance

Banking executive, author, speaker and leadership adviser. She shares practical guidance on performance, sponsorship, authenticity, influence and navigating consequential career and business decisions.

U.S. · Executive

Carla Vernón

Consumer Brand Leadership

CEO and board director of The Honest Company and an experienced consumer-business leader. She shares operator perspectives on brand growth, transformation, innovation and executive leadership.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Carla Walker-Miller

Clean Energy Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services and a clean-energy entrepreneur. She shares operator-level lessons about supplier growth, workforce development, energy efficiency and building values-driven companies.

U.S. · Founder · Advisor

Carter Cofield

Tax Strategy & Wealth Building

CPA, Personal Financial Specialist and co-founder of Melanin Money. Carter Cofield helps entrepreneurs use tax strategy, financial education and investing to build wealth. In 2026, Melanin Money reported that its community had surpassed $1.1 billion in collective audited net worth.

Investor educator, author and founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society. She teaches women how to understand markets, build investment confidence and use long-term strategies to create wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Cassandra Worthy

Change Leadership

Founder and CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, author, chemical engineer and keynote speaker. She helps leaders and organizations navigate change through emotion, curiosity and resilience.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Cedric Bobo

Real Estate Education

Co-founder of Project Destined and an investment professional who expands access to commercial real-estate careers. His work blends finance education, mentorship and workforce development.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Cedric Nash

Finance

Wealth coach, entrepreneur and author focused on wealth creation and business ownership. His official site presents coaching and education around financial growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Chantel Powell

Consumer Products

Founder and CEO of Play Pits and a speaker and consumer-products entrepreneur. She shares practical lessons about natural-product development, parenting-inspired innovation, retail and business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Charis Jones

Retail & E-commerce

Founder, CEO and chief designer of Sassy Jones. She shares operator lessons about direct-to-consumer retail, livestream selling, product development, brand community and scaling.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Charles Hudson

Venture Capital

Founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures and an experienced technology investor. He writes and speaks about seed-stage funding, founder development and the mechanics of building venture-backed companies.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Che Brown

Sales

Sales strategist, entrepreneur and creator of the Sales Department System. He teaches owners to build repeatable sales engines, strengthen teams and create consistent revenue.

U.S. · Founder

Cherae Robinson

Travel Technology

Founder of Tastemakers Africa and a travel and technology entrepreneur. She shares insights on African tourism, community-led experiences, venture building and changing global narratives through business.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Cherilynn Castleman

AI & Sales

AI sales thought leader, executive sales coach, author and speaker. She teaches revenue leaders and sellers how to combine relationship intelligence, modern tools and disciplined sales execution.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Cheryl Contee

AI & Social Impact

Technology entrepreneur, investor, author and co-founder of BrightWorks AI. She publishes about artificial intelligence, digital transformation, inclusive entrepreneurship and nonprofit innovation.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Cheryl Wood

Communication

International speaker, bestselling author and speaker-development coach. She trains corporate and entrepreneurial women to communicate their expertise with clarity, confidence and impact.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Chika “CN” Nwobi

Technology Investment

Nigerian-American technology entrepreneur, investor and founder of Decagon. He publishes about software talent, venture building, education and scaling African technology companies.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Chloe B. McKenzie

Financial Trauma

Founder of BlackFem, author and financial-trauma researcher. She examines how money systems, education and institutional practices shape financial well-being and opportunity.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Choncé Maddox Rhea

Personal Finance Writing

Certified financial education instructor, personal-finance writer and creator of My Debt Epiphany. She publishes guidance about debt, budgeting, saving and freelancing.

Financial educator, content producer and host of the award-winning Popcorn Finance podcast. He makes personal-finance topics understandable through concise episodes covering budgeting, debt, investing and everyday money decisions.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Chris Senegal

Real Estate Development

Real-estate developer, investor and entrepreneur who teaches community-centered development, ownership and investment strategy. He shares practical lessons from acquiring and redeveloping property.

U.S. · Founder

Christina Funke Tegbe

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder of 54 Thrones, a luxury beauty entrepreneur and product storyteller. She shares lessons about sourcing across Africa, retail, brand identity and building an ethical consumer-products company.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Christine Souffrant Ntim

Startup Strategy

Entrepreneur, keynote speaker, adviser and three-time founder. She teaches founders about launching companies, building global ecosystems, fundraising and turning expertise into scalable opportunities.

U.S. · Founder

Clarence Wooten

AI Entrepreneurship

Serial technology entrepreneur, futurist and founder building AI tools for company creation. He publishes about product design, artificial intelligence, startups and inclusive innovation.

U.S. · Consultant

Claud Williams

AI & Transformation

Technology leader, entrepreneur and transformation adviser. He creates practical content about artificial intelligence, organizational change, leadership and building technology inside complex businesses.

U.S. · Consultant

Cliff Worley

AI & Technology

AI speaker and strategist who helps leaders move from AI anxiety to practical action. His work emphasizes accessible experiments, useful tools and real business workflows.

U.S. · Founder

Cora Miller

Consumer Brands

Co-founder of Young King Hair Care and a consumer-products operator. She shares lessons about purpose-driven branding, retail growth, family entrepreneurship and building products for Black and Brown boys.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Courtney Adeleye

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Beauty entrepreneur, registered nurse, investor and founder of The Mane Choice and Watch and Sea Beauty. She shares high-scale product, retail and brand-building lessons.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Courtney Caldwell

Beauty Technology

Co-founder and CEO of ShearShare, a technology platform serving salon and barbering professionals. She shares expertise in beauty-tech, marketplaces, marketing, fundraising and company building.

U.S. · Consultant

Courtney Sanders

Business Coaching

Entrepreneur, speaker and business coach who helps women build profitable service and knowledge businesses. She creates practical content about offers, sales, mindset, money and sustainable growth.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Crystal Etienne

Femtech Entrepreneurship

Founder of Ruby Love, inventor, angel investor and consumer-products entrepreneur. She shares lessons about femtech, product innovation, ecommerce, manufacturing and scaling a venture-backed brand.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Crystal Washington

AI & Future of Work

Certified futurist, technology strategist, author and Hall of Fame speaker. She makes AI, social media, apps and emerging business technology understandable and actionable.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Cynthia Barnes

Wealth & Sales Leadership

Founder of Black Women’s Wealth Lab and a sales and leadership educator. She helps accomplished professionals connect income, investing, confidence and long-term wealth strategy.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Cynthia Pong

Career Strategy

Founder of Embrace Change, author, speaker and career strategist. She helps women of color strengthen negotiation, leadership, career transitions and access to opportunity.

U.S. · Founder

Damilola Olokesusi

Mobility Entrepreneurship

Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Shuttlers, a technology-enabled transportation company. She shares lessons about mobility, fundraising, operations and scaling African technology businesses.

U.S. · Other

Damon A. Young

AI Transformation

AI transformation and program leader who focuses on implementation, operating discipline and the human side of change. He publishes practical guidance on enterprise AI and organizational adoption.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Damon Brown

Entrepreneurship

Author, coach, speaker and two-time startup founder who helps side hustlers, solopreneurs and nontraditional entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses. His work emphasizes practical progress with limited time and resources.

U.S. · Author · Creator

Danielle Desir Corbett

Podcasting

Podcast host, author and creator behind The Thought Card. Her work connects travel, personal finance, podcasting and content-led entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Founder · Creator

Danielle Leslie

Creator Economy

Entrepreneur, course creator and founder of Culture Add Labs. She helps experts turn their experience into online courses and businesses while building wealth, freedom and sustainable creator-led companies.

U.S. · Educator

Danielle Z. Hughes

Personality Branding

Chief Personality Officer, copywriter and creative director who helps leaders and organizations communicate with a genuine, distinctive voice. She teaches personality branding, messaging and employee engagement.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Dante Lee

Marketing & Public Relations

Entrepreneur, author, business coach and CEO of Dante Lee International. He teaches publicity, multicultural marketing, digital publishing and visibility strategies for Black entrepreneurs and organizations.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Dara Treseder

Marketing Leadership

Chief marketing officer of Autodesk and a global technology and growth executive. She leads commerce, brand, communications, demand generation and education-business strategy.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

Business Growth

CEO of Incredible One Enterprises and a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale through messaging, marketing, sales, systems and leadership. Her work centers on building profitable, sustainable companies.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Dasarte Yarnway

Wealth Management

Financial adviser, author and founder of Berknell Financial Group. He shares guidance on holistic planning, multigenerational wealth and expanding opportunity for underrepresented clients and advisers.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Dasha Kennedy

Personal Finance

Financial activist, author and creator of The Broke Black Girl. She teaches Black women budgeting, debt reduction, financial boundaries and stability while addressing the systemic realities shaping money decisions.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Dave Anderson

Business Coaching

Business coach, professor, speaker and founder of The Business Bully. His daily show and educational work focus on entrepreneurship, execution, leadership and business growth.

U.S. · Other

David Shands

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, speaker and host of the Social Proof Podcast. His work helps entrepreneurs strengthen brands, teams, content and business growth.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Dawn Dickson

Technology & Capital

Serial entrepreneur, inventor, author and investor with experience building technology, retail and real-estate businesses. She teaches founders about crowdfunding, capital strategy, product development and creating durable companies.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Dawn Fitch

Wellness Entrepreneurship

Author, speaker and founder and CEO of Pooka Pure and Simple. She shares candid lessons about product entrepreneurship, wellness, resilience and sustaining a handcrafted consumer business.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Dawn Myers

Beauty Technology

Founder and CEO of THE MOST and Richualist, entrepreneur and textured-hair technology innovator. She shares lessons about product development, fundraising, consumer brands and serving overlooked markets.

United States · Founder · Investor

Daymond John

Entrepreneurship & Investing

Founder of FUBU, investor, author and television business personality who teaches branding, sales, entrepreneurship, negotiation and the discipline required to scale a company.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Deanna Singh

Leadership & Inclusion

Leadership consultant, keynote speaker, author and social entrepreneur. She helps organizations strengthen culture, accountability, inclusion and purpose-driven operations.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Dedric Polite

Real Estate Investing

Real-estate investor, serial entrepreneur, educator and co-star of 50/50 Flip. With Krystal Polite, he teaches wholesaling, renovation, business systems and property-based wealth creation.

U.S. · Creator

Deena McKay

Technology Careers

Technologist, speaker and creator and host of Black Tech Unplugged. She shares career stories, resources and skills to help Black professionals enter and advance in technology.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Deena Pierott

STEM Workforce

Founder and CEO of iUrban Teen and a nationally recognized STEM advocate. She develops education and career pathways connecting historically excluded young people with technology and innovation opportunities.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Delane Parnell

Technology Entrepreneurship

Founder of PlayVS and an entrepreneur in education, gaming and technology. His experience includes scaling a national esports platform, raising venture capital and leading a large team.

U.S. · Author

Delatorro McNeal II

Leadership

Peak-performance expert, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author. He works with organizations and also trains speakers and entrepreneurs through professional-development programs.

U.S. · Consultant

Dell Gines

Economic Development

Economic-development strategist and nationally recognized specialist in entrepreneurship ecosystems. He develops research and practical frameworks for inclusive urban and rural business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Denise Woodard

Food Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Partake Foods and a consumer-products entrepreneur. She shares lessons about allergen-friendly product development, retail growth, fundraising and inclusive company building.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Derick Pearson

Technology Ecosystems

Co-founder and executive director of the Center for Black Innovation. He builds entrepreneurship and technology ecosystems and shares lessons about capital access, community infrastructure and inclusive innovation.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

DeShuna Spencer

Media Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of kweliTV and a media entrepreneur. She shares lessons about platform ownership, streaming economics, creator opportunity and sustainable pathways for Black storytellers.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Desiree Verdejo

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Hyper Skin and a former attorney turned beauty entrepreneur. She shares lessons about product development, fundraising, retail and building inclusive skincare brands.

U.S. · Executive · Creator

Detavio Samuels

Media Leadership

CEO of REVOLT and Offscript Worldwide and a media and marketing executive. He shares insights about creator-driven media, culture, audience growth, ownership and organizational leadership.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Dethra Giles

Leadership

Executive coach, author, speaker and founder of ExecuPrep. She teaches leadership communication, workplace performance and how leaders can navigate power, culture and high-stakes conversations.

U.S. · Educator

Devon Brown

Event Hosting & Public Speaking

Professional event emcee, keynote speaker and stage-performance educator who has hosted business, entrepreneurship and personal-development events since 2006. He teaches event organizers, speakers and aspiring emcees how to improve audience engagement, stage confidence and live-event execution.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

De’Ara Balenger

Strategic Communications

Communications strategist, entrepreneur and co-founder of Maestra. She works across philanthropy, culture, civic engagement and brand narrative, sharing lessons on influence and public trust.

U.S. · Founder

Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Beauty marketer, founder and operator with experience building Ami Colé and leading within major consumer companies. She shares candid lessons on fundraising, product, brand and the realities of entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Dielle Charon

Sales

Sales educator and business coach serving women of color. Her work focuses on sales systems, client acquisition and growing coaching and service businesses.

U.S. · Consultant

Dominique B. Fluker

Business Journalism

Journalist, editorial strategist and content marketer covering leadership, careers, entrepreneurship and culture. She publishes reporting and interviews for Forbes and other business and lifestyle outlets.

U.S. · Educator

Dominique Broadway

Finance

Personal-finance educator and entrepreneur behind Finances Demystified. Her work makes investing, planning and wealth education more accessible.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Dominique Brown

Personal Finance

Financial planner, author, real-estate investor and creator of Your Finances Simplified. He publishes practical education about credit, financial planning, debt reduction and building wealth.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Donald Burns

Restaurant Business

Restaurant consultant, author and speaker known as The Restaurant Coach. He teaches independent restaurant owners leadership, operations, profitability, team development and sustainable growth.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Donald C. Kelly

Sales

Founder of The Sales Evangelist consulting firm, sales trainer and host of The Sales Evangelist podcast. He helps small companies improve sales processes, pipeline development and business growth.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Donald Thompson

Leadership

Executive, author and leadership adviser whose work addresses entrepreneurship, inclusion and organizational growth. His official site documents his speaking and advisory work.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Donna Maria

Indie Business

Founder of the Indie Business Network, attorney, podcaster and business educator. She teaches product entrepreneurs about community, marketing, operations and sustainable small-business ownership.

U.S. · Executive

Donnell Williams

Real Estate Leadership

President and CEO of Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance and a former president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. He shares expertise on homeownership, brokerage leadership and Black wealth.

Entrepreneur, business educator and podcast host who helps founders build profitable companies. Her content emphasizes business models, sales, leadership, wealth and disciplined execution.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Douglas Eze

Wealth Strategy

Wealth strategist, entrepreneur, author and speaker who advises business owners on protection and long-term planning. His content covers insurance, legacy, business finance and generational wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Duke Alexander Moore

Tax Strategy

Tax educator and founder of Duke Tax who creates entertaining, practical guidance for creators, influencers and entrepreneurs. His content covers deductions, compliance, business structure and wealth strategy.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

D’Wayne Edwards

Design Entrepreneurship

Footwear designer, educator and president of Pensole Lewis College. He shares expertise on creative careers, product design, industry access and building education pathways into consumer brands.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Ebony Joyce

Career Strategy

Career coach, consultant, speaker, instructor and corporate trainer. She helps mid-career professionals improve positioning, negotiate advancement and make strategic career moves.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Eddie Turner

Executive Coaching

Executive coach, leadership consultant, author and speaker. He publishes about leadership development, coaching, emotional intelligence and improving executive performance.

U.S. · Investor · Author

Egypt Sherrod

Real Estate & Media

Real-estate broker, investor, author and television host. She creates content about property ownership, renovation, entrepreneurship, family wealth and building a media-driven business.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Elayne Fluker

AI & Leadership

Certified AI consultant, executive coach, author and LinkedIn Learning instructor. She helps leaders adopt AI thoughtfully while strengthening confidence, support systems and workplace performance.

U.S. · Executive

Eloho Gihan-Mbelu

Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Entrepreneurship ecosystem leader and founding managing director and CEO of Endeavor Nigeria. She supports high-impact founders and shares lessons about scale, mentorship and African business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Emlen Miles-Mattingly

Financial Planning

Founder and senior adviser at Gen Next Wealth and host of Minority Money. He focuses on financial planning, practice development and improving wealth access for people and families of color.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Emmet Scott

Dental Business

Dental-industry entrepreneur, author and host of the DSO Secrets podcast. He teaches practice leaders systems, leadership, organizational design and growth strategies for dental service organizations.

U.S. · Investor

Eric Osiakwan

Technology Investment

Ghanaian technology entrepreneur and investor who has helped build internet and startup ecosystems across Africa. He shares expertise on venture capital, infrastructure and regional innovation.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Eric Thomas

Leadership

Speaker, author and performance educator known for leadership and motivational content. His work emphasizes execution, resilience, personal development and peak performance.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Ericka Hines

Workplace Strategy

CEO of Black Women Thriving and an organizational strategist focused on workplace well-being, race equity and inclusive leadership. She translates research into practical tools that help employers create healthier cultures.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Ericka Young

Financial Wellness

Financial coach, author, speaker and host of For Better and Worth. She helps couples and families align money and relationships, reduce debt and build confidence.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson

Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech. She supports scalable founders and shares insights on startups, capital, community and technology-business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Everett Harper

Technology Leadership

Author, speaker, board director and former co-founder and CEO of Truss. He shares expertise on uncertainty, adaptive leadership, technology organizations and building resilient teams.

U.S. · Executive · Creator

Everette Taylor

Leadership & Crowdfunding

CEO of Kickstarter, entrepreneur and marketing leader working at the intersection of technology, culture and the creator economy. He shares practical perspectives on leadership, crowdfunding, creative businesses and sustainable growth.

U.S. · Author

Felecia Hatcher

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and ecosystem builder focused on inclusive innovation. Her work supports founders and strengthens entrepreneurial communities.

U.S. · Creator

Fisayo Fosudo

Technology & Finance Media

Nigerian visual storyteller and technology and finance creator. He explains mobile technology, personal finance, the creator business and the Nigerian economy through accessible video analysis.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Fred Swaniker

Leadership & Technology

Ghanaian entrepreneur and systems thinker who founded organizations across leadership education, technology, talent and AI. He teaches ambitious institution building.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Gabby Beckford

Creator Entrepreneurship

Travel and lifestyle creator, keynote speaker and founder of Packs Light. She teaches creators about brand partnerships, audience strategy, travel opportunities and building diversified creator income.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Gayle Jennings O’Byrne

Venture Capital

Founder and CEO of Wocstar Capital and an investor focused on women of color. She shares expertise on venture investing, fund building, capital access and founder readiness.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Geneva J. Williams

Leadership & Reinvention

Leadership strategist, nonprofit adviser, coach, author and podcaster. She helps experienced leaders navigate succession, reinvention, governance pressure and purpose-driven next chapters.

U.S. · Founder · Advisor

George Acheampong

Wealth Management & Financial Education

Financial adviser, entrepreneur and co-founder of Melanin Money. George Acheampong teaches investing, financial planning and business ownership. In 2026, Melanin Money reported that its community had surpassed $1.1 billion in collective audited net worth.

U.S. · Founder · Author

George C. Fraser

Networking

Author, entrepreneur and speaker specializing in strategic networking, wealth-building and Black business development. He founded FraserNet and created the long-running PowerNetworking Conference.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Gina Charbonnet

Experience Strategy

Founder of GeChar, executive producer and strategist who builds experiences at the intersection of art, entertainment, storytelling and public engagement. She shares lessons on cultural production, partnerships and experiential business.

United States · Founder · Executive

Glenn Lundy

Automotive Business Growth

Automotive executive, author, speaker and founder of 800% Elite Automotive Club. After helping grow a small-town dealership by 800 percent into one of the country's largest used-car franchise dealerships, he built training, media and events that serve dealership owners, general managers and automotive teams across North America.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

God-is Rivera

Audience Strategy

Marketing and media executive, strategist, consultant and speaker. Her work covers audience intelligence, inclusive marketing, ethical AI product development and digital culture.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Gwen Jimmere

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Naturalicious, inventor and consumer-products entrepreneur. She shares lessons on intellectual property, retail, manufacturing, product positioning and business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Hadiyah Mujhid

Venture Ecosystems

Founder and CEO of HBCUvc, investor, author and former software engineer. She builds pathways into venture capital and entrepreneurship for HBCU students and alumni.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Hans Boateng

Investing Education

Founder of The Investing Tutor and an educator who simplifies personal finance and investing. He teaches professionals and families about debt management, markets and long-term wealth-building.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Henri Pierre Jacques

Venture Capital

Co-founder and managing partner of Harlem Capital. He teaches founders and investors about fundraising, early-stage company building and expanding capital access for diverse entrepreneurs.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Ian Dunlap

Investing Education

Investor, market educator, Red Panda founder and co-host of Market Mondays. He teaches long-term investing, market research, risk discipline and wealth-building strategy.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Ibukun Awosika

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Nigerian entrepreneur, author, executive coach and founder of The Chair Centre Group. She teaches values, governance, company building and women’s business leadership.

U.S. · Founder

Imani Ellis

Creative Economy

Founder of CultureCon and CultureCon Collective. She creates resources, events and professional-development content that help Black and Brown creatives build community, careers and businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Ingrid Best

Wine & Consumer Brands

Founder of IBest Wines and a wine and spirits executive. She shares lessons about multicultural marketing, distribution, brand partnerships, entrepreneurship and creating culturally resonant consumer products.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Isaac Hayes III

Technology & Creator Economy

Founder and CEO of Fanbase, entrepreneur and media producer focused on creator ownership and monetization. He teaches and advocates for subscription-based social media, community funding and building technology platforms for creators.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Technology & Investing

Entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Andela and Flutterwave and later founded Future Africa. He shares perspectives on technology ecosystems, capital and building high-growth African companies.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

J. Massey

Real Estate Entrepreneurship

Founder, author, speaker and host of Cashflow Diary. He teaches real-estate investing, short-term rentals, business systems and building cash-flowing assets.

U.S. · Founder · Creator

Jackie Aina

Beauty & Creator Business

Beauty creator, entrepreneur and co-founder of FORVR Mood. She combines product entrepreneurship with long-form and social content about beauty, representation, partnerships and brand building.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Jade Warshaw

Personal Finance

Personal-finance educator, author and co-host of The Ramsey Show. She teaches debt payoff, budgeting and wealth building, drawing on her experience eliminating more than $460,000 in debt.

U.S. · Educator

Jala Eaton

Estate Planning

Estate-planning attorney, financial educator and entrepreneur. She teaches families and business owners about trusts, legacy planning, asset protection and building intergenerational wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Jamar Jones

Brand Strategy

Founder of Foureva Media, author, keynote speaker and brand strategist. He helps entrepreneurs, speakers and creators build positioning, media and podcast-led businesses.

U.S. · Investor

James Edward Feagin IV

Economic Development

Economic-mobility leader, investor and ecosystem builder working in Detroit. He shares expertise on entrepreneurship, neighborhood development, small-business capital and inclusive regional growth.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

James Norman

Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology entrepreneur, investor and founder with experience building media-research and venture platforms. He shares insights on startups, fundraising, product development and Black technology ecosystems.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Jamila Souffrant

Finance

Financial educator, author and host of Journey to Launch. Her work focuses on financial independence, investing and intentional lifestyle design.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Janell Stephens

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Camille Rose, a natural haircare and beauty company she grew from an original family need into a nationally distributed consumer brand. She shares lessons on product innovation, creative direction, retail and brand building.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Janice Bryant Howroyd

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, author and entrepreneur. She shares lessons about company building, talent, leadership, innovation and sustaining a global enterprise.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Janice Omadeke

Mentorship & Leadership

Author, entrepreneur and founder of The Mentor Method. She teaches mentorship, workplace culture, leadership and how professionals and organizations can build more effective networks of opportunity.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Jasmine Crowe-Houston

Social Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Goodr and a technology entrepreneur addressing food waste and hunger. She teaches founders about logistics, social impact, corporate partnerships and scaling mission-driven companies.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Jasmine Escalera

Career Strategy

Career expert, coach and founder of the Institute for Generational Healing. Her work spans career clarity, professional branding, salary negotiation, leadership and workplace well-being.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Jasmine Romaine

Speaker Development

International keynote speaker, bestselling author and speaker coach. She helps professionals develop their voice, strengthen stage presence and turn expertise into influential communication.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Jasmine Star

Marketing

Speaker, podcast host, technology founder and business educator who teaches entrepreneurs marketing, lead generation and sales strategy. Her current platform publishes practical guidance for growing expert-led companies.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Jason Brown

Stock Market Education

Founder of The Brown Report and Power Trades University, author and stock-market educator. He teaches everyday investors about stocks, options, risk and disciplined market participation.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Jason O. Harris

Leadership & Trust

Retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, professional pilot, author and leadership speaker. He teaches trust, accountability, psychological safety and high-performance teamwork.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Jatali Bellanton

Finance & Investing

Financial educator, global investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She teaches the relationship between financial health, mental health, real estate and long-term wealth.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Ja’Net Adams

Debt & Financial Wellness

Financial educator, author and entrepreneur known for paying off substantial debt and teaching others to improve their finances. She speaks about student loans, budgeting, employee financial wellness and wealth.

U.S. · Founder

Jeff Nelson

AI & Technology

Co-founder and COO of Blavity and AfroTech and founder of Cinchapi. He publishes practical guidance about enterprise AI, software architecture, startup leadership and technology operations.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Jeffrey L. Bowman

Marketing Strategy

Enterprise growth strategist, author and founder of Reframe. He teaches leaders to reach diverse markets, modernize customer experience and connect inclusive strategy with revenue.

United States · Founder · Entrepreneur

Jennifer Jasper

Retail Entrepreneurship

Founder of God Ain’t Petty, But I Am, an entrepreneur who built a faith-and-humor apparel concept into a retail and ecommerce brand while sharing lessons about merchandising and marketing.

U.S. · Consultant

Jereshia Hawk

Business Coaching

Strategic adviser and business coach serving experts and service-based entrepreneurs. Her work focuses on offers, sales, leadership and sustainable business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Jermaine Griggs

Online Education

Founder of Hear and Play Music, entrepreneur and online-education pioneer. He shares lessons from building digital learning products, automated marketing and a large global student community.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Jessica Jones

Digital Health

Registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and co-founder and CEO of Diabetes Digital. She previously built Food Heaven into a large wellness media and podcast platform.

U.S. · Author

Jessica Nabongo

Travel Entrepreneurship

Ugandan-American author, photographer, travel entrepreneur and global storyteller. She creates content about tourism, luxury, cultural understanding and building a distinctive personal brand.

U.S. · Founder

Jessica O. Matthews

Energy Innovation

Inventor, entrepreneur and founder of Uncharted Power. She speaks about infrastructure innovation, renewable energy, technology entrepreneurship and designing companies that address community-scale problems.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Jessica Spaulding

Food Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Harlem Chocolate Factory. She shares lessons about artisan manufacturing, neighborhood-rooted branding, retail, financing and building a culturally distinctive food business.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Jewel Burks Solomon

Venture Capital

Managing partner at Collab Capital, former Head of Google for Startups U.S. and founder of Partpic. She speaks and writes about venture capital, innovation and improving access to funding for Black founders.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Jewel Love

Executive Leadership

Founder of Black Executive Men and an executive coach and psychotherapist. He creates guidance on leadership, career advancement, workplace relationships and the experiences of Black men in corporate life.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

John Hope Bryant

Financial Inclusion

Founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, entrepreneur, bestselling author, CNBC contributor and podcast host. He publishes about financial literacy, inclusive economics, AI-era opportunity and community wealth.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

John Lawson

E-commerce

President and CEO of ColderIce Media, ecommerce professional, author, entrepreneur and international speaker. He teaches practical online-selling, social-commerce, marketing and small-business growth strategies.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Jonathan Sprinkles

Communication & Leadership

Founder of The Connection Lab, keynote speaker and 14-time author. He teaches leaders how to communicate, build trust, increase influence and create stronger organizational connection.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Jotaka Eaddy

Strategy & Social Impact

Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, investor and movement strategist. She teaches coalition building, advocacy, leadership and network-driven influence.

U.S. · Founder

Joy Buolamwini

Responsible AI

Computer scientist, artist and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League. Her work examines algorithmic bias and advocates for accountable, equitable artificial intelligence.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Joyel Crawford

Executive Coaching

Executive coach, leadership speaker and former HR professional with more than two decades of experience. She helps leaders navigate career growth, communication, change and organizational performance.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

Jubril Agoro

Creator Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, filmmaker and travel creator who built media, education and community businesses around global storytelling. He shares lessons about audience building, content production and location-independent entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Julia Collins

Climate Entrepreneurship

Founder of Planet FWD and Moonshot, technology entrepreneur and climate advocate. She teaches founders and brands about regenerative supply chains, carbon measurement and building mission-driven consumer companies.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Julien Saunders

Finance

Author and creator who teaches financial independence, investing and intentional living through rich & REGULAR. He creates the platform with Kiersten Saunders.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Jullien Gordon

Real Estate Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and real-estate investor who teaches ownership, financial independence and intentional career design. His content connects property strategy with personal and business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Justin Jones-Fosu

Meaningful Work

Founder of Work. Meaningful., author, researcher and international speaker. He teaches leaders about meaningful work, engagement, respectful disagreement and inclusive teams.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

Justin Shaifer

AI & STEM

STEM thought leader, enterprise AI trainer, media creator and keynote speaker. He makes AI, innovation and the future of work accessible to professionals and students.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kamila Elliott

Wealth Management

Founder and CEO of Collective Wealth Partners and a certified financial planner. She shares expertise on investment planning, firm leadership, client relationships and expanding representation in wealth management.

U.S. · Executive

Kamilah Mitchell Thomas

Human Resources Leadership

Chief human-resources officer and board leader who advises companies through scale and transformation. She publishes about executive leadership, talent, culture and organizational change.

U.S. · Author

Kamilah Taylor

Engineering Leadership

Engineering leader, author and board member who leads mobile-core engineering at Gusto. She shares insights about software leadership, mobile development and women’s careers in technology.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Kanika Tolver

Career & AI

Career coach, author, speaker and senior AI product leader. She helps professionals rebuild personal brands, navigate transitions and use technology to pursue meaningful work.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Kanyi Maqubela

Venture Capital

Managing partner at Kindred Ventures and an early-stage technology investor. He shares perspectives on company formation, product markets, founder relationships and long-term venture strategy.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Kaplan Mobray

Leadership Branding

Leadership speaker, career consultant and author of The 10Ks of Personal Branding. He teaches professionals to build recognizable brands, leadership presence and business influence.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kara Stevens

Financial Wellness

Founder of The Frugal Feminista, financial educator, author and speaker. She creates culturally grounded guidance to help Black women improve their relationship with money and build financial confidence.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Karen Civil

Digital Marketing

Digital-media strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Always Civil Enterprise. She shares experience in brand visibility, entertainment marketing, audience development and creating culture-centered campaigns.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Karen Young

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of OUI the People, an inclusive body-care brand now sold through major beauty retailers. She shares expertise on bootstrapping, product development, consumer experience and culturally rooted brand storytelling.

U.S. · Executive

Karla Trotman

Manufacturing Leadership

President and CEO of Electro Soft, an electronics manufacturer serving defense and government clients. She shares practical insights on succession, manufacturing, supply chains and leading a family enterprise.

U.S. · Author

Kathryn Finney

Entrepreneurship

Author and entrepreneur whose work supports inclusive innovation and underestimated founders. Her official site documents her writing, speaking and entrepreneurial leadership.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Keenan Beasley

Entrepreneurship & Brands

Founder and CEO of Factory Holdings and founder and chairman of Venture Noire. He works across consumer brands, entrepreneurship support, investment and culturally informed business strategy.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Keenya Kelly

Marketing

Video and monetization strategist and keynote speaker who teaches entrepreneurs to grow and monetize through short-form video. Her official site reports a multi-platform audience exceeding 700,000.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Keirsten Greggs

Talent Acquisition

Talent-acquisition executive, strategist and founder of TRAP Recruiter. She publishes direct, practical guidance for employers, recruiters and job seekers about hiring systems and workplace trust.

U.S. · Educator

Keisha Mabry Haymore

Networking & Entrepreneurship

Connector, convener, educator and social entrepreneur. She helps founders and professionals build relationships, strengthen ecosystems and turn meaningful connections into opportunity.

U.S. · Executive

Kellee James

Agriculture Technology

Entrepreneur and executive working across sustainable agriculture, markets and technology. She shares insights about climate-smart business, food systems, certification and mission-driven company building.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Kendra Barnes

Real Estate Investing

Real-estate investor, author and founder of The Key Resource. She teaches first-time investors and homeowners how to use property ownership and rental income to build wealth.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson

Brand Strategy

Entrepreneur, investor, author and brand builder with deep experience developing beauty, wellness and influencer-led companies. She teaches founders how to align purpose, community and sustainable growth.

U.S. · Consultant

Kendra L. Conyers

Real Estate

Real-estate adviser and broker serving residential and luxury clients. She publishes practical guidance about property transactions, market positioning and building a relationship-driven real-estate practice.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Kerel Cooper

Marketing Leadership

Chief marketing officer of MarketCast, professor, board adviser and marketing strategist. He publishes about media, advertising, audience insights, growth and leadership.

U.S. · Founder

Kerry Schrader

Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology entrepreneur, speaker and co-founder of Mixtroz. With Ashlee Ammons, she shares lessons about building a venture-backed company, networking technology, leadership and navigating startup ecosystems.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Kesha Cash

Impact Investing

Founder and general partner of Impact America Fund. She shares investor perspectives on economic opportunity, community-centered technology, venture capital and backing overlooked founders.

U.S. · Executive

Kevin Cohee

Banking & Financial Inclusion

Owner, chairman and CEO of OneUnited Bank. He shares expertise on banking, financial literacy, technology, community development and closing the racial wealth gap.

United States · Founder · Chief Executive

Kevin Hart

Entertainment Entrepreneurship

Chairman and CEO of Hartbeat, entertainer and entrepreneur who has built a multiplatform entertainment company spanning production, distribution, live experiences and brand partnerships.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kevin L. Matthews II

Investing Education

Bestselling author, former financial adviser and founder of BuildingBread. He helps first-time investors understand the stock market and build confidence through straightforward, practical investing education.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kezia M. Williams

Entrepreneurship Education

Founder and CEO of The Black upStart and an educator serving Black entrepreneurs. She builds culturally relevant programs about business creation, AI skills, wealth and economic ownership.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Kiersten Saunders

Finance

Author and creator who teaches financial independence, investing and intentional living through rich & REGULAR. She creates the platform with Julien Saunders.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kike Oniwinde Agoro

Career Technology

Founder and CEO of BYP Network and a technology entrepreneur. She builds career, mentorship, events and opportunity infrastructure for Black professionals and shares lessons about community-led company growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kim Roxie

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of LAMIK Beauty, licensed esthetician and speaker. She teaches clean beauty, inclusive product design, retail growth and mission-driven consumer-brand building.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kimberly B. Cummings

Career Leadership

Founder of Manifest Yourself, career and leadership expert, speaker and author. She teaches professionals how to navigate advancement, build strategic relationships and lead with greater influence.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kimberly Blackwell

Marketing & Agency Leadership

Founder and CEO of PMM Agency and a strategist helping brands connect business growth with culture and community. She shares lessons on marketing, partnerships, leadership and supplier diversity.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kimberly Brown

Career & Leadership

Career and leadership strategist, author, keynote speaker and founder of Brown Leadership. She teaches professionals to navigate work, build influence, earn more and prepare for their next move.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kimberly Bryant

Technology Education

Engineer, technology entrepreneur and founder of Black Girls Code and the Black Innovation Lab. She speaks and creates content about inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship and expanding pathways into technology.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Kimberly Seals Allers

Health Technology

Journalist, author, maternal-health advocate and founder of the Irth platform. She combines storytelling, community data and technology to improve health experiences and accountability.

United States · Entrepreneur · Producer

Kirk Franklin

Music Entrepreneurship

Recording artist, producer and entrepreneur whose career spans music creation, touring, television, publishing and culture-shaping business partnerships.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

KJ Miller

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Co-founder and brand president of Mented Cosmetics. She shares operator insights on beauty products, retail distribution, fundraising, brand growth and consumer strategy.

U.S. · Creator

Koereyelle Mallard

Media & Entrepreneurship

Award-winning podcast host, entrepreneur, travel-agency owner and real-estate professional. She creates business, lifestyle and ownership content for ambitious women.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kofi Nartey

Luxury Real Estate

Founder and CEO of GLOBL and a luxury-real-estate executive, author and speaker. He shares expertise on high-end property, sales leadership, client experience and performance.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Kris Haskins

Real Estate Investing

Real-estate investor, educator and owner of Block Builders. He creates practical content about wholesaling, rehabbing, financing and building property-based income.

U.S. · Founder

Kristen Dunning

Consumer Products

Founder of Gently Soap, plant scientist and Shark Tank entrepreneur. She shares expertise on product formulation, sensitive-skin wellness, agriculture and growing an early-stage consumer brand.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Kristen Martin

Author Entrepreneurship

Bestselling independent author, content creator, writing coach and podcaster. She teaches aspiring authors about publishing, creative systems, audience development and building sustainable writing businesses.

U.S. · Executive · Creator

Kudzi Chikumbu

Creator Marketing

Creator-economy and entertainment executive who helps media companies and brands grow through creators. His work covers platform strategy, partnerships, audience development and cultural storytelling.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Kunbi Tinuoye

Technology Media

Journalist, broadcaster and founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz and Geekz Ventures. She covers technology, startups and business while supporting first-time founders.

U.S. · Educator

Kwame Christian

Negotiation

Negotiation expert, attorney and host of Negotiate Anything. He teaches conflict resolution, persuasive communication and difficult-conversation skills.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Kyara Gray Uqdah

Community Development

Co-founder of Charm City Buyers and a Baltimore real-estate developer and educator. She teaches ownership, neighborhood development and community-centered wealth-building.

U.S. · Creator

Kéla Walker

Creator Business

Emmy-nominated television host, producer, storyteller and digital creator. She builds media and brand partnerships across fashion, beauty, lifestyle and Black consumer culture.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Lamar Tyler

Entrepreneurship

Creator of Traffic Sales & Profit and co-founder of Tyler New Media. He teaches entrepreneurs how to increase traffic, sales and profit while building scalable businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

LaShonda Brown

Technology Education

Technology educator and founder of Bootstrap Biz Advice. She teaches service providers to use technology and content marketing to work more efficiently and grow sustainably.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Latasha James

Creator Economy

Business coach, content creator and marketing strategist based in Michigan. She teaches freelancing, social-media management, video and creator entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Executive

Latesha Byrd

Career

CEO, keynote speaker and career thought leader. Her work focuses on leadership, career advancement and helping professionals navigate the workplace.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Lauren Maillian

Growth & Transformation

Growth and transformation executive, investor, adviser and author with experience scaling consumer, media and innovation companies. She publishes about leadership, partnerships, career evolution and building durable brands.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Lauren Simmons

Personal Finance Media

Former NYSE trader, author, host and financial-wellness speaker. She teaches women and younger audiences about investing, confidence, careers and money.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Lauryn Williams

Financial Wellness

Four-time Olympian, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, speaker and founder of Worth Winning. She teaches young professionals how to organize their finances and make confident money decisions.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

Lawrence Delva Gonzalez

Personal Finance

Auditor, financial educator and creator of The Neighborhood Finance Guy. He shares transparent strategies for debt reduction, cash-flow management, investing and building long-term family wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Lazetta Rainey Braxton

Financial Planning

Certified financial planner, founder, speaker and business strategist. She connects wealth, culture and leadership while advancing equity in financial planning and advisory services.

United States · Founder · Investor

LeBron James

Sports & Media Entrepreneurship

Athlete, entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of The SpringHill Company whose work connects sports, entertainment, media ownership, consumer brands and community investment.

Financial educator and entrepreneur known as the Wallstreet Trapper. Through courses, books, community programs and the weekly Trappin Tuesday show and podcast, he teaches first-generation investors about stocks and long-term wealth building.

U.S. · Author

Les Brown

Leadership

Motivational speaker and author whose work focuses on resilience, communication and personal achievement. His official site presents his speaking and educational work.

U.S. · Founder

Lindsay Peoples Wagner

Media Leadership

Editor in chief of The Cut, co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council and a media leader. She shares expertise on editorial strategy, fashion business, audience, culture and industry access.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Lisa Ealy

Career & Business Coaching

Executive coach, career strategist and AI consultant. She helps experienced professionals and women entrepreneurs navigate transitions, improve leadership and use technology profitably.

U.S. · Other

Lisa Gelobter

Technology Leadership

Computer scientist, entrepreneur and New York City chief technology officer. Her work connects digital innovation, artificial intelligence, public service and more equitable workplace and technology systems.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Lisa Nichols

Leadership

Speaker, author and founder of Motivating the Masses. Her work centers on communication, personal transformation, leadership and purpose-driven achievement.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Lola Bakare

Responsible Marketing

Author of Responsible Marketing, CMO adviser and award-winning strategist. She teaches marketing leaders to connect growth, inclusion, trust and cultural responsibility.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Lola Banjo

Luxury Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Silver & Riley and a business leader building a luxury travel-goods company. She shares lessons about product design, global sourcing, brand building and entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Lori Hall McKissic

Multicultural Marketing

Co-founder and head of creative at Pop’N Creative and a former entertainment marketing executive. She shares expertise in multicultural campaigns, audience insight, digital storytelling and agency leadership.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Lucinda Cross

Business Coaching

Entrepreneur, bestselling author, certified business coach, speaker and media personality. She teaches activation, leadership, personal development and building opportunities after adversity.

Four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and founder of The Book Academy. She teaches leadership, communication, courage and how experts can develop books that extend their ideas and impact.

U.S. · Executive

Lydia Pope

Real Estate Leadership

Past president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and a real-estate leader. She advocates for homeownership, professional development and expanding access to property-based wealth.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Lynn Richardson

Personal Finance

Multi-licensed financial expert, author, entertainment executive and educator. She teaches practical approaches to income creation, budgeting, credit, entrepreneurship and family wealth through frequent social and video content.

U.S. · Consultant

Madison Butler

Workplace

Workplace strategist and advocate for psychological safety and authentic leadership. She designs people-first employee experiences and scalable culture strategies.

United States · Founder · Chief Executive

Magic Johnson

Investment & Enterprise

Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, investor and entrepreneur whose portfolio has included entertainment, food service, real estate, sports and community development.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Mahisha Dellinger

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of CURLS, author and business adviser. She draws on more than two decades of consumer-brand experience to help women entrepreneurs build scalable companies.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Makisha Boothe

Business Coaching

Founder and head business coach of Sistahbiz Global Network. She helps Black women entrepreneurs create clear plans, build scalable and sellable companies and grow without depending on constant hustle.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Malcolm Ethridge

Financial Planning

Certified financial planner, managing partner, author, podcast host and CNBC contributor. He advises high earners on retirement, investments, taxes, equity compensation and executive benefits.

U.S. · Founder

Malik S. Lee

Wealth Management

Certified financial planner and founder and managing principal of Felton and Peel Wealth Management. He shares expertise in planning, investing and philanthropy.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Mandela Schumacher-Hodge Dixon

Startup Funding

Startup executive, investor and founder-educator known for creating Founder Gym and later leading All Raise. She teaches underrepresented founders how to navigate venture capital, pitch investors and scale technology companies.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Mandi Woodruff-Santos

Careers & Personal Finance

Career coach, personal-finance expert, journalist and co-host of Brown Ambition. She teaches women how to negotiate, make strategic career moves, save, invest and build wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Mandy Bowman

Black Business Commerce

Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. She builds technology, commerce and community tools that help consumers discover Black-owned businesses and help entrepreneurs scale.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Marc Russell

Financial Education

Founder of BetterWallet, former financial adviser and financial educator. He creates approachable content about budgeting, investing and wealth-building for underserved communities.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Marceau Michel

Venture Capital

Founder of Black Founders Matter and an investor advocating for more equitable capital markets. He shares insights on fundraising, venture ecosystems and the barriers facing underestimated entrepreneurs.

U.S. · Creator

Mario Armstrong

Technology & Creator Economy

Two-time Emmy-winning host, technology expert, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. He produces content and platforms that help creators and entrepreneurs market, monetize and grow their work.

U.S. · Author

Marisa Moore

Nutrition & Media

Registered dietitian nutritionist, author and food-marketing expert. She creates evidence-based wellness content and shares lessons about media, partnerships and building an expert-led professional brand.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Mark Whitten

Real Estate Investing

Real-estate investor, developer and educator who shares lessons on acquisitions, financing, construction and portfolio growth. He focuses on turning property knowledge into repeatable business systems.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Marlin Williams

Nonprofit Technology

Founder of Intentional Technology and a strategist helping small and midsize nonprofits make aligned technology decisions. She publishes about digital transformation, people, process and practical AI adoption.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Marlon C. Nichols

Venture Capital

Co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital. He shares investor perspectives on seed-stage companies, market shifts, fundraising discipline and the infrastructure required to scale.

U.S. · Investor

Marlon Nichols

Venture Capital

Venture capitalist, former operator and founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital. He shares perspectives on early-stage investing, culture-driven markets and helping technology founders scale.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Marquel Russell

Business Growth

Founder and business-growth educator who helps experts and CEOs build profitable, scalable companies. His content focuses on lead generation, sales systems and founder independence.

United States · Creator · Entrepreneur

Marques Brownlee

Technology Media

Technology creator, reviewer, podcaster and entrepreneur known for building a large independent media operation around consumer technology, product analysis and digital production.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Marsha Barnes

Financial Wellness

Certified financial social worker, financial-therapy practitioner and founder of The Finance Bar. She teaches money behavior, confidence and long-term wellness.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Marshawn Evans Daniels

Business Coaching

Reinvention strategist, influence expert and bestselling author who mentors women at the intersection of faith and business. Her programs teach entrepreneurs to market and monetize their message.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Martinique Lewis

Travel Business

Travel consultant, technology founder, author and host of Black Travel Across America. She builds tools and partnerships that connect travelers and brands with Black-owned tourism businesses.

U.S. · Founder

Marty McDonald

Community & Brand Building

Entrepreneur, designer and founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia. She builds brands and communities that help women and families of color pursue growth, purpose and possibility.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

Matt Garland

Real Estate Finance

Mortgage professional, real-estate educator and media creator known as MG the Mortgage Guy. He teaches financing, homeownership, property investing and building wealth through real estate.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Mattie James

Creator Economy

Lifestyle entrepreneur, bestselling author, podcaster and creator educator. She teaches content systems, personal branding, influencer marketing and the business practices creators need to build sustainable online brands.

U.S. · Consultant

Maya Elious

Branding

Brand story and messaging strategist who helps experts clarify their message and strengthen their positioning. Her official site centers on brand strategy and expert-led businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Maya Feller

Nutrition Entrepreneurship

Registered dietitian, author, media expert and founder of Maya Feller Nutrition. She builds a professional practice and educational platform around culturally responsive nutrition and health communication.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Maya Horgan Famodu

Venture Capital

Founder and partner of Ingressive Capital and an investor in African technology companies. She shares expertise on early-stage venture capital, ecosystem building, fundraising and scaling startups.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Maya-Camille Broussard

Food Entrepreneurship

Founder of Justice of the Pies, culinary artist, author and creative entrepreneur. She shares lessons about product storytelling, community impact, retail and growing a mission-driven food brand.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

McKeever "Mac" Conwell II

Venture Capital

Founder and managing partner of RareBreed Ventures, former software engineer and entrepreneur. He shares transparent lessons about fundraising, early-stage investing and networks.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

McKeever Conwell II

Venture Capital

Founder and managing partner of RareBreed Ventures, former software engineer and repeat founder. He publishes candid guidance about venture capital, fundraising and backing overlooked founders.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Melinda F. Emerson

Small Business

Known as SmallBizLady, Melinda Emerson is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and small-business educator. She teaches business development, social selling and online marketing while advising brands that serve small businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Melissa A. Mitchell

Creative Entrepreneurship

Artist, author, speaker and founder of Abeille Creations. She shares lessons about licensing, collaborations, visual branding and turning original art into scalable products.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Melissa Bradley

Venture Capital

Investor, professor, exited founder and founder of 1863 Ventures. She teaches entrepreneurs about capital, business development and growing New Majority companies from high potential to high growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Melissa Butler

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of The Lip Bar, investor and speaker. She teaches through the experience of building an inclusive beauty company from a kitchen experiment into an eight-figure national retail brand.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Melissa Hanna

Health Technology

Co-founder and CEO of maternal-health technology company Mahmee. She shares lessons about health innovation, startup leadership, care coordination and scaling mission-driven technology businesses.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Melissa M. Proctor

Sports Marketing

Executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, author and speaker. She shares lessons on brand strategy, sports business, creativity and leadership.

U.S. · Executive

Mellody Hobson

Investing & Leadership

Co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, board leader and financial-literacy advocate. She explains investing, leadership, governance and the business importance of building broader economic participation.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Michele T. Ghee

Media Business

Media executive, president and equity owner of PlayersTV and business-transformation strategist. She publishes about ownership, digital media, innovation, sales and leadership.

U.S. · Author

Michelle Singletary

Personal Finance Journalism

Award-winning personal-finance columnist for The Washington Post and author. She publishes practical guidance about budgeting, debt, retirement, scams, family money and financial behavior.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Michelle Thames

Social Media Marketing

Visibility and monetization strategist, business coach, author and host of Social Media Decoded. She teaches entrepreneurs to create content, attract clients and monetize attention.

U.S. · Author

Mick Hunt

Leadership

Leadership speaker, USA Today bestselling author, entrepreneur and host of the Mick Unplugged podcast. His content explores modern leadership, emotional intelligence, purpose, personal growth and practical lessons from founders and high performers.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Mignon Francois

Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, author, speaker and business coach. She shares lessons from building a multimillion-dollar food company through family participation and disciplined reinvestment.

U.S. · Founder

Miishe Addy-Asare

Logistics Technology

Co-founder of Jetstream Africa and a logistics-technology entrepreneur. She shares lessons about trade, supply chains, fundraising and building digital infrastructure for African businesses.

U.S. · Author · Creator

Minaa B.

Workplace Wellness

Licensed social worker, author, speaker and creator focused on healthy relationships, community care and workplace well-being. Her work helps leaders and professionals understand boundaries, burnout and sustainable support.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Minda Harts

Workplace

Author, speaker and workplace consultant focused on trust, communication and equity at work. Her content helps leaders and professionals build healthier workplace relationships.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Mo Abudu

Media Entrepreneurship

Nigerian media entrepreneur and founder and CEO of EbonyLife Group. She shares lessons about building African media companies, creative talent and global partnerships.

U.S. · Creator

Monet McMichael

Creator Business

Beauty and lifestyle creator and entrepreneur known for high-engagement short-form content and major brand partnerships. She offers a useful creator-business lens on audience, campaigns and personal-brand growth.

U.S. · Consultant

Monique Bryan

Branding

Brand-authority strategist and entrepreneur who helps experts strengthen positioning, visibility and content. Her current work also includes AI-supported brand systems.

U.S. · Executive

Monique Carswell

Social Impact

Corporate-philanthropy and social-impact executive with more than two decades of experience. She publishes about partnerships, community investment, nonprofit strategy and aligning purpose with business.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Monique Idlett-Mosley

Venture Capital

Entrepreneur, investor and founder of Reign Ventures and the Always Believing Foundation. Her work supports women and minority-led companies through capital, mentorship and business development.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Monique Malcolm

Business Coaching

Coach, author and host of Take Tiny Action. Her work helps entrepreneurs and creatives use practical planning and consistent action to reach meaningful goals.

U.S. · Founder

Monique Rodriguez

Entrepreneurship

Founder of Mielle and a business voice on brand building, product innovation and scaling consumer companies. She grew Mielle from a kitchen vision into a global textured-hair brand and continues to lead it.

U.S. · Investor

Monique Woodard

Venture Capital

Founding partner of Cake Ventures, former entrepreneur and technology investor. She writes and speaks about demographic change, venture capital, consumer markets and building technology for tomorrow’s users.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Morgan DeBaun

Media & Technology

Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., serial entrepreneur, investor and corporate adviser. She teaches founders and small-business owners about systems, AI, media, marketing and building scalable companies.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Mutale Nkonde

Responsible AI

AI policy researcher, founder of AI for the People and public-interest technology strategist. She explains how governance, bias and representation shape artificial intelligence and its business and social impact.

U.S. · Consultant

Myleik Teele

Business Coaching

Entrepreneur, coach, mentor and community builder who helps high-achieving people and founders strengthen self-management, purpose and sustainable success. She also publishes a weekly podcast and newsletter.

United States · Entrepreneur · Author

Myron Golden

Sales & Business Growth

Business educator, author and speaker who teaches sales, offers, wealth creation and business growth through training programs and digital content.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Nadia Boujarwah

Fashion Technology

Co-founder of Dia & Co and investor focused on inclusive consumer businesses. She shares expertise in ecommerce, fashion technology, venture building and serving customers overlooked by traditional retail.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Naseema McElroy

Personal Finance

Nurse practitioner, author, financial educator and host of Financially Intentional. She teaches debt reduction, wealth building and intentional money choices.

U.S. · Founder

Nashlie Sephus

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial-intelligence scientist, technology evangelist and founder working to expand innovation in Mississippi. She explains machine learning, entrepreneurship, economic development and pathways into technology.

U.S. · Other

Natalie Madeira Cofield

Small Business Policy

Entrepreneur, economic-development leader and small-business policy expert. She shares insights about capital access, ecosystems, policy and small-firm growth infrastructure.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

Food Systems & Social Enterprise

Nigerian-American entrepreneur, author and business leader with deep experience in food systems, consumer goods, consulting and social innovation.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Necole Kane

Entrepreneurship

Media entrepreneur, newsletter writer and founder of My Happy Flo. She shares candid lessons about reinvention, ownership, ecommerce and building mission-driven consumer businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Nehemiah Davis

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and community builder who teaches business ownership, digital products, events and wealth creation. He shares lessons from building multiple ventures and founder communities.

U.S. · Author

Netta Jenkins

Workplace Inclusion

Author and workplace-inclusion leader whose work connects inclusive culture with retention, engagement and business performance. She wrote The Inclusive Organization and advises organizations on practical inclusion strategy.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Nicaila Matthews Okome

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur and host of Side Hustle Pro, a podcast centered on Black women entrepreneurs. Her platform shares founder stories, practical lessons and side-hustle education.

Content strategist, entrepreneur and creator educator known for helping experts turn ideas into high-performing social content. Her work covers audience growth, personal branding and building creator-led businesses.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Nicole Garner Scott

Financial Planning

Certified financial educator, money coach, author and serial entrepreneur. She helps business owners connect protection, income optimization, tax strategy and wealth accumulation through integrated financial planning.

U.S. · Other

Nicole Handy

Real Estate Entrepreneurship

Houston-based real-estate broker, entrepreneur and team leader. She publishes about brokerage growth, homeownership, sales leadership and building a service-centered property business.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Nicole Price

Leadership & Empathy

Founder of Lively Paradox, engineer-turned-leadership strategist and author. She teaches empathy, accountability, communication and practical culture change for leaders and teams.

U.S. · Investor · Consultant

Nicole Purvy

Real Estate & Private Credit

Real-estate fund manager, entrepreneur and business strategist. She publishes about property investing, private credit, business systems and building income-producing assets.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Nicole Walters

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and business educator who teaches everyday founders to increase income and monetize their expertise. She built a multimillion-dollar education business after leaving a corporate sales career.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Nikki Porcher

Black Business Development

Economic and labor strategist and founder of Buy From a Black Woman. She builds funding, retail-access, education and advocacy infrastructure that helps Black women entrepreneurs grow.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Nikki R. Lanier

Future of Work

Labor attorney, workforce strategist, author, speaker and CEO of Harper Slade. She advises organizations on economic inclusion, employee engagement, equity and the future of labor.

U.S. · Consultant

Nkiru Balonwu

Strategic Communications

Nigerian communications strategist, entrepreneur and advocate working across leadership, reputation and women’s advancement. She shares insight on narrative, influence and institution building.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Nnamdi Okike

Venture Capital

Co-founder and managing partner of 645 Ventures. He publishes about early-stage investing, firm building, portfolio support and helping technology founders scale.

U.S. · Executive

Nneka Rimmer

Consumer Business Leadership

Board director and former senior operating executive with extensive experience across global food and consumer companies. She shares expertise on growth, transformation, governance and inclusive leadership.

U.S. · Founder

Nyakio Grieco

Beauty & Retail

Founder of Relevant: Your Skin Seen and co-founder of Thirteen Lune. She shares expertise on inclusive beauty, retail curation, product development and building consumer brands.

U.S. · Executive

Nzinga “Zing” Shaw

People & Culture

Human-capital, culture and communications executive with leadership experience across sports, entertainment and major corporations. She publishes about people strategy, inclusion, reputation and transformation.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Octavia Goredema

Career Leadership

Award-winning author, adviser and founder of Fire Memos. She helps professionals and organizations strengthen career visibility, leadership impact, promotion readiness and workplace confidence.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Odunayo Eweniyi

Fintech

Co-founder and chief operations officer of PiggyVest, investor and ecosystem builder. She shares insights on fintech, company operations, fundraising and supporting women in African technology.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Omar L. Harris

Organizational Leadership

Author, leadership strategist, keynote speaker and founder of Intent Consulting. He draws on more than two decades of global executive experience to teach culture and team performance.

Founder of Black Girl Ventures, speaker, author and human-performance strategist. Her work helps entrepreneurs access community, business capacity and capital while connecting company building with sustainable leadership and well-being.

United States · Founder · Producer

Oprah Winfrey

Media Entrepreneurship

Media entrepreneur, producer, investor and founder whose career demonstrates audience building, intellectual-property ownership, publishing, production and brand expansion.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Pam Perry

Public Relations

Communications strategist, publicist, publisher and podcast host who helps experts and entrepreneurs build visibility and authority. She publishes SPEAKERS Magazine and teaches media positioning, branding and publicity.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Pamela Capalad

Financial Planning

Certified financial planner, accredited financial counselor and co-founder of Brunch & Budget. She creates culturally relevant education about money, racial wealth gaps and values-based financial decisions.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Pascale Sablan

Architecture Leadership

Architect, CEO of The Third Office and founder of Beyond the Built Environment. She publishes about design leadership, representation, professional practice and building more inclusive cities and firms.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Patrice Washington

Finance

Author, speaker and business educator whose work connects money, purpose and personal well-being. She teaches a purpose-centered approach to wealth and entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Investor · Author

Patricia Bright

Creator Economy

Entrepreneur, investor, author and digital creator. She creates content about money, careers, beauty, brand partnerships and turning audience trust into durable creator-led businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Patrina Dixon

Financial Education

Founder and CEO of It'$ My Money, certified financial educator, author and speaker. She creates practical guidance on money management, investing, entrepreneurship and access to grants.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Peace Itimi

Marketing & Technology

Marketing strategist, creator and host who explains technology, startups, careers and business growth across Africa. Her interviews and educational videos translate founder and operator lessons for emerging professionals.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

Fintech & Social Impact

Co-founder and CEO of Promise and an experienced civic and technology leader. She publishes about fintech, public systems, entrepreneurship and designing services that improve economic mobility.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Phyllis Newhouse

Cybersecurity & Leadership

Technology entrepreneur, investor, board director and retired Army cyber officer. She teaches operating systems for wealth, influence, cybersecurity and organizational performance.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Pierre Quinn

Leadership

Leadership speaker, author and workplace consultant who helps managers and teams improve communication, culture and performance. He publishes practical guidance for leading with clarity and intention.

U.S. · Founder

Porter Braswell

Career Technology

Founder-operator who co-founded, scaled and sold Jopwell. He shares lessons about career technology, inclusive hiring, company building, operations and acquisition.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Precious L. Williams

Sales & Pitching

International speaker, bestselling author and corporate sales trainer known as the KillerPitchMaster. She teaches professionals and entrepreneurs how to package, position and pitch ideas that win business.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Preston Cherry

Financial Planning

Financial adviser, financial therapist, author and creator of Financial Harmony. He teaches life-aligned planning across retirement, tax, investing, wealth psychology and major transitions.

U.S. · Educator

Quiana Watson

Real Estate & Brokerage

Real-estate broker, entrepreneur and educator who shares practical guidance about sales, brokerage leadership, property ownership and building a high-performance real-estate career.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Rachel Luna

Business Coaching

Bestselling author, speaker, business-confidence coach and host of Permission to Offend. She teaches entrepreneurs confidence, mindset, marketing and sales strategies for building visible, profitable businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Rachel Rodgers

Business & Wealth

Founder of Hello Seven, attorney, author and business educator focused on helping women—especially women of color—earn more and build wealth. She shares business and financial guidance through coaching, writing and podcasting.

U.S. · Founder

Rachel Roff

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Founder of Urban Skin Solutions and Urban Skin Rx and an experienced skincare entrepreneur. She shares lessons about inclusive products, clinical credibility and retail growth.

U.S. · Author

Rahkim Sabree

Financial Wellness

Financial therapist, accredited financial counselor, author and speaker. He focuses on financial trauma, culture, race and the behaviors that shape financial empowerment and workplace well-being.

U.S. · Executive

Rakia Finley

Technology Leadership

Executive technologist, fractional chief technology officer and entrepreneur. She helps organizations connect technology strategy, product development, operations and inclusive innovation.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Rakia Reynolds

Strategic Communications

Founder and executive officer of Skai Blue Media, brand strategist and keynote speaker. She advises companies and entrepreneurs on communications, multicultural business, media and brand growth.

U.S. · Author · Creator

Ramon Ray

Entrepreneurship

Small-business expert, author, speaker and media host who helps entrepreneurs grow with practical strategies. His work covers business growth, personal branding, technology and human connection.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Randal Pinkett

Business & Technology

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and chairman and CEO of BCT Partners. He teaches business growth, technology, data, leadership and practical strategies for professionals navigating high-performance organizations.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Rapelang Rabana

Education Technology

South African technology entrepreneur, founder of Rekindle Learning and co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide. She publishes about digital innovation, education systems, entrepreneurship and African economic development.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Rashad Bilal

Finance

Financial educator and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure. With Troy Millings, he creates business and financial-literacy content through podcasts, video, education and events.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Rashauna Scott

Real Estate & Investing

Chicago real-estate broker, investor and founder of Flippin’ In Heels. She creates practical education about property, stock investing and wealth-building.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Raven Solomon

Future of Work

Certified speaking professional, author, futurist and CEO of the Future-Ready Institute. She helps leaders navigate generational differences, inclusion and workforce change.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Rebecca Enonchong

Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology entrepreneur, investor and founder of AppsTech. She advocates for African technology ecosystems and shares expertise in enterprise software, entrepreneurship, policy and capital.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Rediet Abebe

AI & Social Impact

Computer scientist, professor and co-founder of Black in AI. Her work connects algorithms, inequality, public policy and the design of technology that improves social and economic outcomes.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Riana Lynn

Food Technology

Founder and CEO of Journey Foods, scientist and technology entrepreneur. She shares insights about artificial intelligence, food systems, data, product development and venture-backed company building.

U.S. · Creator

Rianka Dorsainvil

Financial Planning

Certified financial planner, entrepreneur and creator of 2050 TrailBlazers. She shares expertise on comprehensive planning, serving entrepreneurs and representation in the financial-planning profession.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Risha Grant

Workplace

Global culture keynote speaker, author and coach. She helps leaders and teams confront bias, strengthen culture and improve organizational performance.

United States · Founder · Chief Executive

Robert F. Smith

Private Equity

Founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, investor and philanthropist whose work centers on enterprise software, private equity, leadership and economic opportunity.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Roberto Blake

Creator Economy

Creative entrepreneur, founder of Awesome Creator Academy and CEO of Create Awesome Media. He teaches creators how to build reach, reputation and revenue through YouTube, personal branding and creator-economy strategy.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Robin McBride

Wine Entrepreneurship

Co-founder and president of McBride Sisters Wine Company and a wine-industry entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience. She shares lessons about product development, distribution, brand marketing and changing access within the wine business.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Rocki Howard

Talent & Workplace Culture

Talent strategist, operating executive and founder of The Humanity Practice. She publishes frequently about recruiting, values, leadership behavior, workplace culture and inclusive management.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Rodney Foxworth

Impact Investing

Entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Worthmore. He advises purpose-driven companies and directs capital toward inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth and economic development.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Rodney Sampson

Inclusive Innovation

Entrepreneur, investor, author and CEO of Opportunity Hub. He teaches inclusive entrepreneurship, technology ecosystems, venture capital and how underserved communities can participate in emerging wealth-creation opportunities.

U.S. · Founder

Rodney Williams

Fintech Entrepreneurship

Co-founder of SoLo Funds and founder of LISNR. He shares operator-level lessons about fintech, financial access, product innovation, capital raising and scaling technology companies.

U.S. · Executive

Ron Busby Sr.

Black Business Development

President and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers and a former high-growth business owner. He advocates for Black business growth, capital, certification and policy.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Ron Robinson

Beauty Science & Brands

Cosmetic chemist and founder and CEO of BeautyStat. He creates expert content about product formulation, skincare science, consumer trust and scaling a science-led beauty company.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Ronne Brown

Social Commerce

Entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches women how to build brands and monetize through social media. Her work covers digital products, beauty entrepreneurship, community and personal-brand growth.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Ross Simmonds

Content Marketing

Entrepreneur, author and marketing strategist who teaches brands how to use content, SEO, distribution and technology for organic growth. He leads Foundation Marketing and publishes across newsletters and podcasts.

U.S. · Founder

Ruben Harris

Career Technology

Technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Career Karma. He shares lessons about career mobility, technology training, startup building and helping workers navigate changing labor markets.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Ryan Leak

Leadership

Bestselling author, speaker, executive coach and leadership adviser. His work focuses on workplace culture, communication, collaboration, resilience and personal growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Sabrina Lamb

Youth Financial Education

Founder and CEO of Wekeza and WorldofMoney and a financial-education entrepreneur. She builds tools and programs that teach children and families about investing, money and ownership.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Selena Hill

Business Journalism

Award-winning journalist, media executive, host and consultant. She reports on entrepreneurship, leadership, wealth and culture and serves as an editor and on-camera voice for Black Enterprise.

U.S. · Investor · Creator

Sequoia Blodgett

Technology & Investing

Creator, operator, investor and technology correspondent. She publishes content about startups, money, productivity, pitching, business storytelling and building a strong personal brand.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Sevetri Wilson Taylor

Technology & Entrepreneurship

Serial entrepreneur, technology founder, investor and bestselling author. She shares operator-level lessons about venture-backed companies, capital, resilience and business building, and co-hosts the active Rich Lessons podcast.

U.S. · Author

Shana Minei Spence

Nutrition Media

Registered dietitian, writer and media expert who challenges diet culture and makes nutrition information more accessible. She shares lessons about content, expert communication and building an independent practice.

U.S. · Executive

Shannon Nash

Finance & Governance

Attorney, certified public accountant, board director and finance executive. She shares expertise on governance, business finance, technology companies and expanding the pipeline of Black accountants.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Sharmadean Reid

Beauty & Technology

British-Jamaican entrepreneur, author and founder of WAH Nails, Beautystack and The Stack World. She publishes practical ideas about business, culture, philosophy, beauty and women’s economic power.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Sharon Epperson

Personal Finance Media

CNBC senior personal finance correspondent, author and educator. She explains saving, investing, retirement, debt, college costs, insurance and estate planning.

U.S. · Executive · Consultant

Shavone Charles

Creative Technology

Technology executive, entrepreneur, musician and creative strategist. She shares perspectives on culture, creator opportunity, brand communication and building more inclusive pathways in technology and media.

U.S. · Other

Shawn Anthony

Podcasting & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur and host of the School’s Over...Now What? podcast. He interviews business leaders and creates content about entrepreneurship, networking, personal development and turning relationships into opportunity.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Shawn Dove

Leadership & Social Enterprise

Leadership adviser, author and managing partner at New Profit. He works with social entrepreneurs and publishes ideas about community building, narrative change, economic mobility and transformational leadership.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Shawn Harper

Performance & Leadership

Former NFL player, business owner, author and leadership speaker. He teaches organizations to create winning cultures and turn mindset, discipline and resilience into performance.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Shawn Walchef

Restaurant Media

Restaurant owner, media entrepreneur and founder of Cali BBQ Media. He teaches hospitality leaders how to use smartphones, social media, podcasting and consistent storytelling to grow their businesses.

U.S. · Founder

Sheena Allen

Fintech & Technology

Technology entrepreneur, product builder and speaker working across fintech, artificial intelligence and financial inclusion. She built a mobile-app studio, founded digital-bank startup CapWay and co-hosts the active Rich Lessons podcast.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Shellye Archambeau

Leadership

Technology executive, board director, author and former MetricStream CEO. She teaches leadership, risk-taking, career strategy and how professionals can intentionally build influence and executive success.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Sheneya Wilson

Tax & Business Finance

Certified public accountant, real-estate investor, educator and founder of Fola Financial. She makes tax strategy and business finance understandable for entrepreneurs and professionals.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Sheri Riley

Performance & Leadership

Keynote speaker, author and founder of The EL Solution. She teaches high performers and leaders how to pursue growth, peace and sustainable success without sacrificing what matters most.

U.S. · Author

Sherrell Dorsey

Climate Technology

Climate-tech journalist, author, speaker and media entrepreneur. She covers the intersection of climate, culture, capital, technology and the next economy.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Shirley Davis

Workforce Strategy

Global workforce expert, author, speaker and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises. She advises leaders on workplace culture, talent, inclusion and organizational transformation.

U.S. · Author

Shola Richards

Workplace Culture

Keynote speaker, author and host of The Kindness Extremist podcast. He helps organizations build kinder, more resilient workplaces through practical leadership and communication behaviors.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Sian Morson

Technology & Culture

Technology entrepreneur, community strategist and culture writer. She publishes about systems design, digital products, creative industries and building more inclusive innovation ecosystems.

U.S. · Educator

Simon T. Bailey

Leadership

Award-winning keynote speaker and leadership educator focused on resilience, strengths and meaningful performance. His work helps individuals and organizations adapt, thrive and improve customer and employee experiences.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Sonia Alleyne

Business Communication

Communications strategist, author and host of the Business First podcast. She helps entrepreneurs improve storytelling, career positioning and business execution through interviews and practical guidance.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Sonia Thompson

Inclusive Marketing

Inclusive marketing strategist, consultant and podcast host. She teaches brands how belonging, customer experience and representation can attract and retain more diverse and loyal customers.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Stacy Brown-Philpot

Technology Leadership

Technology executive, investor, board director and former CEO of TaskRabbit. She shares operator-level perspectives on marketplaces, scaling teams, governance and inclusive leadership.

U.S. · Other

Stephanie Humphrey

Consumer Technology

Technology and lifestyle expert, media personality and former engineer. She translates digital tools, online safety and consumer technology into practical guidance for everyday audiences.

U.S. · Executive · Investor

Steven Bartlett

Entrepreneurship & Media

Entrepreneur, investor, author and host of The Diary of a CEO. He publishes long-form conversations and business lessons about leadership, psychology, health, technology and company building.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Sydney Sykes

Venture Ecosystems

Global venture-capital partnerships leader at NVIDIA and an investor-community builder. She shares expertise on startup ecosystems, corporate partnerships, emerging technology and founder access.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Sylvia High

Performance Coaching

Founder and CEO of Aiming High, author, master coach and training strategist. She helps leaders and organizations improve performance, possibility, communication and personal accountability.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

T. Dallas Smith

Commercial Real Estate

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company and a commercial real-estate leader. He shares expertise on brokerage, development, supplier diversity and expanding opportunity in the industry.

United States · Founder · Consultant

T.M. Hyman

Leadership & Business Systems

Leadership strategist, executive coach and founder of T.M. Hyman & Associates. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, he helps high-responsibility leaders install decision, execution and accountability systems that improve operating clarity, sales performance, predictable growth and ownership wealth.

U.S. · Executive

Tai Beauchamp

Brand Strategy & Wellness

Creative executive, brand architect, media personality and entrepreneur. She connects business leadership, wellness, confidence, culture and purposeful brand building.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Tai McNeely

Personal Finance

Co-founder of His and Her Money, author, podcaster and financial educator. With Talaat McNeely, she teaches debt elimination, budgeting, investing, marriage and practical strategies for building family wealth.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Talaat McNeely

Personal Finance

Co-founder of His and Her Money, author, podcaster and financial educator. With Tai McNeely, he teaches debt elimination, budgeting, investing, marriage and practical strategies for building family wealth.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Tamara S. Melton

Health Education Leadership

Executive leader and program strategist with extensive experience designing and scaling healthcare-education initiatives. She publishes about leadership, nutrition workforce development and building inclusive professional systems.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Tameka Montgomery

Entrepreneurship Education

Entrepreneurship strategist, former senior SBA executive and host of Raising Entrepreneurs. She teaches entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, resilience and practical problem-solving.

U.S. · Founder · Author

Tamika Newhouse

Publishing Entrepreneurship

Author, publisher, producer and founder of AAMBC. She shares lessons about literary entrepreneurship, events, media production, audience building and creating opportunities for Black writers.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tanya Menendez

Manufacturing & Fintech

Entrepreneur and former co-founder and CEO of Snowball Wealth with earlier experience helping businesses manufacture closer to home. She shares lessons about fintech, operations, supply chains and founder pivots.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tara Fela-Durotoye

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Nigerian beauty entrepreneur, author and founder and CEO of House of Tara International. She teaches brand building, leadership and women’s entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Tara Jaye Frank

Workplace

Writer, speaker, teacher and founder of The Waymakers Change Group. She helps leaders address culture-based business challenges using strategy, data and collaboration.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tara Reed

No-Code Entrepreneurship

Founder of Apps Without Code and executive producer at Bosshouse Media. She teaches entrepreneurs how to validate ideas, build technology without traditional coding and turn expertise into scalable products.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Tarl Yarber

Real Estate Investing

Founder of Fixated Real Estate and an educator focused on flipping, rentals and scalable investing operations. He shares lessons from buying, renovating and reselling hundreds of homes.

U.S. · Consultant · Creator

Tasha Booth

Agency Growth

Coach, podcast host and former launch-agency owner who helps virtual-support professionals and online agency owners build profitable, sustainable companies. Her content covers teams, systems, pricing and client acquisition.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

Tayo Aina

Creator Entrepreneurship

Nigerian filmmaker, YouTube creator and entrepreneur whose documentaries explore African business, culture, travel and opportunity. He also teaches creators how to build sustainable video businesses.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Tayo Rockson

Global Leadership

Leadership consultant, behavioral-data practitioner, author and speaker focused on cross-cultural communication. He helps organizations and leaders use difference, inclusion and global perspective to improve performance.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tela Holcomb

Investing Education

Founder and CEO of Simply Put, stocks and options trader and investing educator. She teaches swing-trading strategy, financial independence and the use of technology to scale education businesses.

U.S. · Founder · Consultant

Temi Adamolekun

Strategic Communications

Founder of Pembroke PR and a strategic-communications adviser. She helps founders and consumer brands shape narratives, manage reputation and connect public relations with business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Temie Giwa-Tubosun

Health Technology

Nigerian entrepreneur and founder and CEO of LifeBank. She shares lessons on health logistics, technology, operations, fundraising and building companies that solve urgent infrastructure problems.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Teneshia Jackson Warner

Multicultural Marketing

Founder and CEO of EGAMI Group, author, marketer and speaker. She leads multicultural brand strategy and shares lessons on purpose, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial growth.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Teri Ijeoma

Investing Education

Investor educator, author and founder of Trade and Travel. She teaches stock-market fundamentals and risk-aware trading while sharing lessons about entrepreneurship, financial independence and designing a flexible life.

U.S. · Founder · Creator

Teri Johnson

Consumer Brands

Founder of Harlem Candle Company and Harlem Perfume Co., travel and lifestyle expert and brand creator. She shares lessons about luxury products, storytelling, retail and building culturally rooted consumer brands.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Tiana Sanchez

Leadership Development

Keynote speaker, author and leadership educator with two decades of experience. She creates guidance on confidence, talent development, workplace culture and leading through change.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Tiffany Aliche

Finance

Financial educator, author and founder known as The Budgetnista. She teaches budgeting, financial wellness and practical wealth-building skills.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tiffany D. Brown

Architecture & Talent

Founder of 400 FORWARD and executive director of the National Organization of Minority Architects. She shares expertise on architecture careers, mentorship, leadership and diversifying the design profession.

U.S. · Executive · Educator

Tiffany Dufu

Leadership

President of the Tory Burch Foundation, bestselling author and leadership educator. She shares guidance about women’s economic power, peer support, intentional leadership and achieving more through focused priorities.

U.S. · Educator

Tiffany Grant

Personal Finance

Financial educator, accredited financial counselor and host of Money Talk With Tiff. She creates accessible guidance on budgeting, debt, credit, investing and entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Tiffany Hardin

Creator Marketing

Founder of Gild Creative Group, creator-marketing strategist, investor and educator. She helps brands and creators turn relationships, cultural insight and content into measurable business growth.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Tiffany James

Investing Education

Investor, entrepreneur and founder of Modern Blk Girl and MBG360. She creates accessible investing education and community for women of color.

U.S. · Author · Consultant

Tiffany Jana

Leadership & Culture

Author, social entrepreneur, coach and speaker focused on courage, identity and organizational culture. They publish about leadership, belonging, personal development and workplace change.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tiffany R. Warren

Media & Inclusive Leadership

Executive vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Sony Music Group and founder of ADCOLOR. She shares expertise on talent, inclusive leadership and building opportunity across creative industries.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Timnit Gebru

Responsible AI

Founder and executive director of the Distributed AI Research Institute and a leading researcher on the societal effects of artificial intelligence. She publishes about data, accountability and responsible technology development.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Timothy Armoo

Influencer Marketing

Entrepreneur, investor, author and founder of Fanbytes. He teaches brand building, influencer marketing, fundraising and lessons from creating and selling a Gen Z-focused marketing agency.

Marketing and retail strategist, entrepreneur and prolific author. She helps founders and corporations understand target markets, strengthen consumer connections and scale brands.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tiyale Hayes

Marketing Leadership

Marketing and audience-development executive at BET and founder of Modulize. He shares expertise in consumer insight, inclusive brand building, media strategy and culturally relevant storytelling.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Toju Duke

Responsible AI

Founder and CEO of Diverse AI, author, speaker and former Google responsible-AI leader. She advises organizations on AI strategy, fairness, representation and responsible deployment.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Tomi Davies

Technology Ecosystems

African technology investor, board leader and ecosystem architect. He publishes about angel investing, founder development, diaspora capital and building infrastructure for African entrepreneurship.

U.S. · Investor · Educator

Tony J. Robinson

Short-Term Rentals

Real-estate investor, educator and co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast. He teaches entrepreneurs how to acquire, operate and scale short-term-rental portfolios.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Tonya Rapley

Personal Finance

Financial educator, author, entrepreneur and creator of My Fab Finance. She helps people address financial trauma, stop living paycheck to paycheck and create greater freedom.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tope Awotona

SaaS Entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of Calendly and a software entrepreneur. He shares lessons about product-market fit, perseverance, global SaaS growth and building technology that removes friction from business workflows.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Tosin Durotoye

Strategy & Social Impact

Strategy and innovation executive, management consultant and founder of The Bloom Africa. She publishes about technology, partnerships, social impact and investing in women and girls.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Toyin Crandell

Business Coaching & Wealth

Award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, consultant and founder of Toyin Crandell Coaching and The Self Mastery Academy. She teaches entrepreneurs and leaders to strengthen money mindset, performance, revenue growth and wealth-building through faith-informed and neuroscience-backed strategies.

U.S. · Founder

Toyin Kolawole

Food Entrepreneurship

Founder of Iya Foods and Kabod Innovations and a food-manufacturing entrepreneur. She shares lessons about product innovation, ingredients, supply chains and scaling packaged-food companies.

U.S. · Educator

Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji

AI & Development

Nigerian artificial-intelligence-for-development professional, social entrepreneur and policy leader. She publishes about AI governance, innovation, education and inclusive economic development.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Trabian Shorters

Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneur, author and creator of Asset-Framing. He teaches leaders and organizations to communicate about people through their aspirations, contributions and strengths while improving social impact.

U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Traci Lynn

Direct Sales

Entrepreneur, speaker and direct-selling strategist who built Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry. She teaches sales leadership, team-building, customer loyalty and brand growth.

U.S. · Author

Tricia Clarke-Stone

Marketing Innovation

Entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, brand builder and author with more than two decades across technology, media and entertainment. She shares expertise on innovation, cultural intelligence, revenue growth and agency leadership.

U.S. · Founder

Trinity Mouzon Wofford

Wellness Entrepreneurship

Co-founder of Golde and a consumer-wellness entrepreneur. She publishes about product development, retail, founder transparency and making wellness brands more accessible.

U.S. · Consultant

Tristan Layfield

Career

Career coach and résumé strategist who helps professionals improve résumés, LinkedIn profiles and job-search positioning. He leads Layfield Resume Consulting.

U.S. · Founder · Investor

Tristan Walker

Consumer Technology

Entrepreneur, investor and founder of Walker & Company Brands. He shares lessons about product development, culturally informed innovation, venture funding and building consumer companies for underserved markets.

U.S. · Founder · Educator

Troy Millings

Finance

Financial educator and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure. With Rashad Bilal, he creates business and financial-literacy content through podcasts, video, education and events.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Troy Sandidge

Growth Marketing

Growth strategist, keynote speaker, author and host of the iDigress podcast. He teaches marketing frameworks, positioning, sales strategy and AI-era growth for founders and established brands.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Valeisha Butterfield Jones

Media Leadership

Media executive, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network. She shares leadership insights across entertainment, technology, culture, inclusion and creator opportunity.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Vernice Armour

Leadership

Hall of Fame speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author and America’s first Black female combat pilot. She teaches leadership, courage, performance and making decisive moves through uncertainty.

Global · Investor · Author

Vusi Thembekwayo

Business Strategy

South African entrepreneur, investor, author and global business speaker. His work focuses on strategy, leadership, sales, venture investing and helping companies and entrepreneurs achieve meaningful growth.

U.S. · Other

Wayne Sutton

Startup Communities

Startup-community and technology-program leader with extensive experience connecting founders, investors and platforms. He publishes about community design, entrepreneurship, inclusion and ecosystem growth.

U.S. · Educator

Wendy Lopez

Digital Health

Registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and chief operating officer at Diabetes Digital. She co-built Food Heaven and shares expertise on health education, media and scaling digital care.

U.S. · Founder · Creator

Whitney White

Beauty Entrepreneurship

Licensed cosmetologist, creator and co-founder of Melanin Haircare. She combines a large content platform with product-development expertise in textured-hair care, retail and creator-led brand building.

U.S. · Creator

Will Lucas

Technology & Media

Entrepreneur, media creator and host and producer of Black Tech Green Money. His weekly show delivers actionable lessons about technology, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, ownership and generational wealth.

U.S. · Executive · Author

Will Moreland

Leadership

Leadership speaker, executive coach and author focused on leadership development, workplace culture and personal achievement. His official site also documents speaking, coaching and books.

U.S. · Educator · Creator

XayLi Barclay

Video Marketing

Video and camera-confidence educator who helps solo creators and business owners communicate clearly on camera. Her content covers livestreaming, video production, personal branding and creator-led sales.

U.S. · Educator · Author

Yanely Espinal

Financial Education

Financial educator, author and creator known as MissBeHelpful. She makes credit, saving, investing and retirement concepts understandable through videos, workshops and the Financially Inclined podcast.

U.S. · Founder · Executive

Yeshimabeit Milner

Data & Social Impact

Founder and CEO of Data for Black Lives, technologist and movement builder. She shares expertise on data governance, algorithmic power and using information systems to advance equity.

U.S. · Founder

Ylorie Taylor

Brand Strategy

Founder and chief brand officer of BrownGirlMarketing and curator of HUE Affair. She advises multicultural startups and beauty businesses on positioning, identity, partnerships and sustainable brand growth.