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Find the voices
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The BBD Expert Voices Index helps journalists, entrepreneurs, event organizers and business leaders discover credible Black experts and authorities across industries. Published profiles are curated and reviewed against the sources shown.

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CURATED PUBLIC PROFILES
502
RECORDS IN THE EDITORIAL DATABASE

Expert Voices and the BBD 100 are different. Expert Voices is an expanding discovery database. The BBD 100 is a separate annual recognition reserved for 100 leaders with exceptional, measurable business and economic impact.

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203CURATED EXPERTS
1BBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ASBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ABBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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AOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ACBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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APBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ACBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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AGBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ABBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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AJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ANBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Founder · Executive

Angelica Nwandu

Media Entrepreneurship

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.

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AIBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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AJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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AOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ALBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ACBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Executive · Educator

Ash Cash Exantus

Wealth Education

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.

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ABBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ASBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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BABBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Educator · Author

Berna Anat

Personal Finance

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.

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BWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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BHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CCBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Other

Carter Cofield

Tax & Finance

CPA, Personal Financial Specialist and owner of Cofield Advisors. He helps creative entrepreneurs with tax strategy, financial guidance and wealth-building decisions.

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CCBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Founder · Investor

Cassandra Cummings

Investing Education

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.

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CWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CCBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CCBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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C“BBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CBBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Educator

Chris Browning

Personal Finance

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.

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CABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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CBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DLBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DTBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DKBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DDBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DPBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DPBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DNBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DWBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Educator · Creator

Donni Wiggins

Business Coaching

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

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DEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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DEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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EJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ETBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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ESBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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EFBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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EOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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FFBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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GBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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HBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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IDBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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IABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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IEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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IHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JGBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JNBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JLBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JGBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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JSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KTBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KCBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KKBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KGBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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KMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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KMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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KWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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U.S. · Educator

Leon Howard

Investing Education

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LABBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Founder · Educator

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Leadership & Publishing

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.

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LRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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MWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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MRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MLBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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MHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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M"BBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MCBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MFBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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MTBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MFBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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MDBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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NJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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U.S. · Educator · Consultant

Nicky Saunders

Creator Economy

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.

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NPBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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NPBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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NRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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NOBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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NGBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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OLBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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OBBBD EXPERT VOICE
U.S. · Founder · Author

Omi Bell

Capital Access

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.

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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.

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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.

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PBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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QWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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RRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RRBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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RWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RSBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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RLBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SHBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SNBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SEBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SWBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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SBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TDBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TBBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TMBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TFBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TYBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TABBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TIBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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TJBBD EXPERT VOICE
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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U.S. · Author · Consultant

Tina Wells

Marketing & Retail

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.