Find the voices
who know the work.
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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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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AI & FuturismFuturist, AI educator and host of High Level Conversations. His work connects technology, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and personal development for a large global audience.
Aaron Samuels
Venture Capital & MediaFounder 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.
Abena Boamah Acheampong
Beauty EntrepreneurshipFounder 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.
Afua Osei
Women’s EntrepreneurshipCo-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.
Aisha Chottani
Wellness BeveragesFounder and CEO of Moment and a consumer-wellness entrepreneur. She publishes about product innovation, fundraising, mindfulness, retail and building a differentiated beverage company.
Aisha Pandor
Technology EntrepreneurshipSouth African technology entrepreneur who co-founded SweepSouth and now leads Pandora Health. She shares lessons about marketplaces, fundraising, expansion, operations and health technology.
Amber Cabral
Leadership & CultureLeadership consultant, bestselling author, TED speaker and founder of Cabral Co. She teaches leaders how to improve culture, communication, inclusion and everyday organizational behavior.
Angel Gregorio
Food & Retail EntrepreneurshipFounder of The Spice Suite and Black and Forth, educator and community retailer. She teaches through food, product storytelling, retail experimentation and incubation.
Angela Benton
AI & DataEntrepreneur, 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.
Angela Jackson
Future of WorkFounder 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.
Angelica Nwandu
Media EntrepreneurshipFounder 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.
Anne-Marie Imafidon
STEM LeadershipComputer 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.
Annie Jean-Baptiste
Inclusive Product StrategyAuthor, product-inclusion leader and founder who helps companies design for historically excluded customers. She publishes about belonging, product development, responsible technology and inclusive innovation.
Anthony O'Neal
Personal FinancePersonal-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.
Ariel Lopez
Hiring & StartupsEntrepreneur, career and startup coach and founder of recruiting-technology company Knac. She shares guidance about hiring, networking, ecosystems and equitable talent systems.
Ash Cash Exantus
Wealth EducationFinancial 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.
Aubrey Blanche
AI Ethics & WorkplaceFounder of The Mathpath, equity-centered AI ethics adviser, speaker and early-stage investor. They publish about responsible technology, organizational systems and designing fairer workplaces.
Ayori Selassie
Agentic AIAI strategist, venture capitalist and founder known as the Selfpreneur. She publishes about the agentic economy, entrepreneurship, workforce transformation and responsible business adoption of AI.
Berna Anat
Personal FinanceFinancial 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.
Boyce Watkins
Financial EducationFinance 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.
Brian Hollins
Venture CapitalFounder 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.
Calvin Mackie
STEM EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur, 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.
Candace Junée Armour
Creator MarketingMarketing strategist, keynote speaker, creator and CEO of 15Five Collective. She teaches creators and brands about content, digital campaigns, audience growth and measurable online impact.
Carter Cofield
Tax & FinanceCPA, Personal Financial Specialist and owner of Cofield Advisors. He helps creative entrepreneurs with tax strategy, financial guidance and wealth-building decisions.
Cassandra Cummings
Investing EducationInvestor 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.
Cassandra Worthy
Change LeadershipFounder and CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, author, chemical engineer and keynote speaker. She helps leaders and organizations navigate change through emotion, curiosity and resilience.
Cedric Bobo
Real Estate EducationCo-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.
Charis Jones
Retail & E-commerceFounder, CEO and chief designer of Sassy Jones. She shares operator lessons about direct-to-consumer retail, livestream selling, product development, brand community and scaling.
Cherilynn Castleman
AI & SalesAI 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.
Cheryl Contee
AI & Social ImpactTechnology entrepreneur, investor, author and co-founder of BrightWorks AI. She publishes about artificial intelligence, digital transformation, inclusive entrepreneurship and nonprofit innovation.
Chika “CN” Nwobi
Technology InvestmentNigerian-American technology entrepreneur, investor and founder of Decagon. He publishes about software talent, venture building, education and scaling African technology companies.
Chris Browning
Personal FinanceFinancial 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.
Courtney Adeleye
Beauty EntrepreneurshipBeauty 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.
Courtney Sanders
Business CoachingEntrepreneur, 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.
Cynthia Barnes
Wealth & Sales LeadershipFounder 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.
Damilola Olokesusi
Mobility EntrepreneurshipNigerian entrepreneur and founder of Shuttlers, a technology-enabled transportation company. She shares lessons about mobility, fundraising, operations and scaling African technology businesses.
Dante Lee
Marketing & Public RelationsEntrepreneur, author, business coach and CEO of Dante Lee International. He teaches publicity, multicultural marketing, digital publishing and visibility strategies for Black entrepreneurs and organizations.
Dara Treseder
Marketing LeadershipChief marketing officer of Autodesk and a global technology and growth executive. She leads commerce, brand, communications, demand generation and education-business strategy.
Dasha Kennedy
Personal FinanceFinancial 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.
Dave Anderson
Business CoachingBusiness coach, professor, speaker and founder of The Business Bully. His daily show and educational work focus on entrepreneurship, execution, leadership and business growth.
Dawn Dickson
Technology & CapitalSerial 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.
Deanna Singh
Leadership & InclusionLeadership consultant, keynote speaker, author and social entrepreneur. She helps organizations strengthen culture, accountability, inclusion and purpose-driven operations.
Dedric Polite
Real Estate InvestingReal-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.
Deena Pierott
STEM WorkforceFounder 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.
Detavio Samuels
Media LeadershipCEO 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.
Devon Brown
Event Hosting & Public SpeakingProfessional 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.
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye
Beauty EntrepreneurshipBeauty 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.
Donni Wiggins
Business CoachingEntrepreneur, business educator and podcast host who helps founders build profitable companies. Her content emphasizes business models, sales, leadership, wealth and disciplined execution.
Douglas Eze
Wealth StrategyWealth 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.
Duke Alexander Moore
Tax StrategyTax 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.
D’Wayne Edwards
Design EntrepreneurshipFootwear 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.
Ebony Joyce
Career StrategyCareer coach, consultant, speaker, instructor and corporate trainer. She helps mid-career professionals improve positioning, negotiate advancement and make strategic career moves.
Eddie Turner
Executive CoachingExecutive coach, leadership consultant, author and speaker. He publishes about leadership development, coaching, emotional intelligence and improving executive performance.
Egypt Sherrod
Real Estate & MediaReal-estate broker, investor, author and television host. She creates content about property ownership, renovation, entrepreneurship, family wealth and building a media-driven business.
Elayne Fluker
AI & LeadershipCertified AI consultant, executive coach, author and LinkedIn Learning instructor. She helps leaders adopt AI thoughtfully while strengthening confidence, support systems and workplace performance.
Eric Osiakwan
Technology InvestmentGhanaian technology entrepreneur and investor who has helped build internet and startup ecosystems across Africa. He shares expertise on venture capital, infrastructure and regional innovation.
Fisayo Fosudo
Technology & Finance MediaNigerian visual storyteller and technology and finance creator. He explains mobile technology, personal finance, the creator business and the Nigerian economy through accessible video analysis.
Gabby Beckford
Creator EntrepreneurshipTravel 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.
Hans Boateng
Investing EducationFounder 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.
Ian Dunlap
Investing EducationInvestor, market educator, Red Panda founder and co-host of Market Mondays. He teaches long-term investing, market research, risk discipline and wealth-building strategy.
Ibukun Awosika
Entrepreneurship & LeadershipNigerian entrepreneur, author, executive coach and founder of The Chair Centre Group. She teaches values, governance, company building and women’s business leadership.
Imani Ellis
Creative EconomyFounder of CultureCon and CultureCon Collective. She creates resources, events and professional-development content that help Black and Brown creatives build community, careers and businesses.
Isaac Hayes III
Technology & Creator EconomyFounder 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.
Jackie Aina
Beauty & Creator BusinessBeauty 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.
Jade Warshaw
Personal FinancePersonal-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.
Jamar Jones
Brand StrategyFounder of Foureva Media, author, keynote speaker and brand strategist. He helps entrepreneurs, speakers and creators build positioning, media and podcast-led businesses.
Janell Stephens
Beauty EntrepreneurshipFounder 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.
Jasmine Escalera
Career StrategyCareer expert, coach and founder of the Institute for Generational Healing. Her work spans career clarity, professional branding, salary negotiation, leadership and workplace well-being.
Jason Brown
Stock Market EducationFounder 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.
Jason O. Harris
Leadership & TrustRetired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, professional pilot, author and leadership speaker. He teaches trust, accountability, psychological safety and high-performance teamwork.
Jatali Bellanton
Finance & InvestingFinancial educator, global investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She teaches the relationship between financial health, mental health, real estate and long-term wealth.
Jermaine Griggs
Online EducationFounder 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.
Jessica Jones
Digital HealthRegistered 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.
Jessica Nabongo
Travel EntrepreneurshipUgandan-American author, photographer, travel entrepreneur and global storyteller. She creates content about tourism, luxury, cultural understanding and building a distinctive personal brand.
Jewel Burks Solomon
Venture CapitalManaging 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.
John Hope Bryant
Financial InclusionFounder, 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.
John Lawson
E-commercePresident 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.
Jonathan Sprinkles
Communication & LeadershipFounder 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.
Jotaka Eaddy
Strategy & Social ImpactFounder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, investor and movement strategist. She teaches coalition building, advocacy, leadership and network-driven influence.
Jubril Agoro
Creator EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur, 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.
Jullien Gordon
Real Estate EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur, 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.
Justin Jones-Fosu
Meaningful WorkFounder of Work. Meaningful., author, researcher and international speaker. He teaches leaders about meaningful work, engagement, respectful disagreement and inclusive teams.
Justin Shaifer
AI & STEMSTEM thought leader, enterprise AI trainer, media creator and keynote speaker. He makes AI, innovation and the future of work accessible to professionals and students.
Kanika Tolver
Career & AICareer coach, author, speaker and senior AI product leader. She helps professionals rebuild personal brands, navigate transitions and use technology to pursue meaningful work.
Kaplan Mobray
Leadership BrandingLeadership speaker, career consultant and author of The 10Ks of Personal Branding. He teaches professionals to build recognizable brands, leadership presence and business influence.
Kara Stevens
Financial WellnessFounder 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.
Karen Civil
Digital MarketingDigital-media strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Always Civil Enterprise. She shares experience in brand visibility, entertainment marketing, audience development and creating culture-centered campaigns.
Keenan Beasley
Entrepreneurship & BrandsFounder 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.
Keenya Kelly
MarketingVideo 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.
Keirsten Greggs
Talent AcquisitionTalent-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.
Kendra Barnes
Real Estate InvestingReal-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.
Kerel Cooper
Marketing LeadershipChief marketing officer of MarketCast, professor, board adviser and marketing strategist. He publishes about media, advertising, audience insights, growth and leadership.
Kezia M. Williams
Entrepreneurship EducationFounder 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.
Kim Roxie
Beauty EntrepreneurshipFounder and CEO of LAMIK Beauty, licensed esthetician and speaker. She teaches clean beauty, inclusive product design, retail growth and mission-driven consumer-brand building.
Kimberly Brown
Career & LeadershipCareer 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.
Koereyelle Mallard
Media & EntrepreneurshipAward-winning podcast host, entrepreneur, travel-agency owner and real-estate professional. She creates business, lifestyle and ownership content for ambitious women.
Kristen Martin
Author EntrepreneurshipBestselling independent author, content creator, writing coach and podcaster. She teaches aspiring authors about publishing, creative systems, audience development and building sustainable writing businesses.
Kéla Walker
Creator BusinessEmmy-nominated television host, producer, storyteller and digital creator. She builds media and brand partnerships across fashion, beauty, lifestyle and Black consumer culture.
Lauren Maillian
Growth & TransformationGrowth 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.
Lauren Simmons
Personal Finance MediaFormer NYSE trader, author, host and financial-wellness speaker. She teaches women and younger audiences about investing, confidence, careers and money.
Lauryn Williams
Financial WellnessFour-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.
Lazetta Rainey Braxton
Financial PlanningCertified financial planner, founder, speaker and business strategist. She connects wealth, culture and leadership while advancing equity in financial planning and advisory services.
Leon Howard
Investing EducationFinancial 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.
Lindsay Peoples Wagner
Media LeadershipEditor 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.
Lisa Ealy
Career & Business CoachingExecutive coach, career strategist and AI consultant. She helps experienced professionals and women entrepreneurs navigate transitions, improve leadership and use technology profitably.
Lola Bakare
Responsible MarketingAuthor of Responsible Marketing, CMO adviser and award-winning strategist. She teaches marketing leaders to connect growth, inclusion, trust and cultural responsibility.
Lucinda Cross
Business CoachingEntrepreneur, bestselling author, certified business coach, speaker and media personality. She teaches activation, leadership, personal development and building opportunities after adversity.
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Leadership & PublishingFour-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.
Lynn Richardson
Personal FinanceMulti-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.
Malcolm Ethridge
Financial PlanningCertified financial planner, managing partner, author, podcast host and CNBC contributor. He advises high earners on retirement, investments, taxes, equity compensation and executive benefits.
Mandi Woodruff-Santos
Careers & Personal FinanceCareer 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.
Mandy Bowman
Black Business CommerceFounder 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.
Marc Russell
Financial EducationFounder of BetterWallet, former financial adviser and financial educator. He creates approachable content about budgeting, investing and wealth-building for underserved communities.
Marlin Williams
Nonprofit TechnologyFounder 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.
Marquel Russell
Business GrowthFounder and business-growth educator who helps experts and CEOs build profitable, scalable companies. His content focuses on lead generation, sales systems and founder independence.
Marsha Barnes
Financial WellnessCertified financial social worker, financial-therapy practitioner and founder of The Finance Bar. She teaches money behavior, confidence and long-term wellness.
Martinique Lewis
Travel BusinessTravel 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.
Marty McDonald
Community & Brand BuildingEntrepreneur, 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.
Mattie James
Creator EconomyLifestyle 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.
Maya Feller
Nutrition EntrepreneurshipRegistered 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.
Maya Horgan Famodu
Venture CapitalFounder 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.
McKeever "Mac" Conwell II
Venture CapitalFounder and managing partner of RareBreed Ventures, former software engineer and entrepreneur. He shares transparent lessons about fundraising, early-stage investing and networks.
McKeever Conwell II
Venture CapitalFounder and managing partner of RareBreed Ventures, former software engineer and repeat founder. He publishes candid guidance about venture capital, fundraising and backing overlooked founders.
Melinda F. Emerson
Small BusinessKnown 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.
Melissa A. Mitchell
Creative EntrepreneurshipArtist, author, speaker and founder of Abeille Creations. She shares lessons about licensing, collaborations, visual branding and turning original art into scalable products.
Melissa M. Proctor
Sports MarketingExecutive 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.
Michele T. Ghee
Media BusinessMedia executive, president and equity owner of PlayersTV and business-transformation strategist. She publishes about ownership, digital media, innovation, sales and leadership.
Michelle Thames
Social Media MarketingVisibility and monetization strategist, business coach, author and host of Social Media Decoded. She teaches entrepreneurs to create content, attract clients and monetize attention.
Mick Hunt
LeadershipLeadership 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.
Mignon Francois
EntrepreneurshipFounder 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.
Minaa B.
Workplace WellnessLicensed 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.
Mo Abudu
Media EntrepreneurshipNigerian media entrepreneur and founder and CEO of EbonyLife Group. She shares lessons about building African media companies, creative talent and global partnerships.
Monet McMichael
Creator BusinessBeauty 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.
Morgan DeBaun
Media & TechnologyFounder 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.
Natalie Madeira Cofield
Small Business PolicyEntrepreneur, economic-development leader and small-business policy expert. She shares insights about capital access, ecosystems, policy and small-firm growth infrastructure.
Netta Jenkins
Workplace InclusionAuthor 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.
Nicky Saunders
Creator EconomyContent 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.
Nicole Price
Leadership & EmpathyFounder of Lively Paradox, engineer-turned-leadership strategist and author. She teaches empathy, accountability, communication and practical culture change for leaders and teams.
Nicole Purvy
Real Estate & Private CreditReal-estate fund manager, entrepreneur and business strategist. She publishes about property investing, private credit, business systems and building income-producing assets.
Nikki R. Lanier
Future of WorkLabor attorney, workforce strategist, author, speaker and CEO of Harper Slade. She advises organizations on economic inclusion, employee engagement, equity and the future of labor.
Nnamdi Okike
Venture CapitalCo-founder and managing partner of 645 Ventures. He publishes about early-stage investing, firm building, portfolio support and helping technology founders scale.
Nyakio Grieco
Beauty & RetailFounder 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.
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw
People & CultureHuman-capital, culture and communications executive with leadership experience across sports, entertainment and major corporations. She publishes about people strategy, inclusion, reputation and transformation.
Octavia Goredema
Career LeadershipAward-winning author, adviser and founder of Fire Memos. She helps professionals and organizations strengthen career visibility, leadership impact, promotion readiness and workplace confidence.
Omar L. Harris
Organizational LeadershipAuthor, 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.
Omi Bell
Capital AccessFounder 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.
Pascale Sablan
Architecture LeadershipArchitect, 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.
Phyllis Newhouse
Cybersecurity & LeadershipTechnology entrepreneur, investor, board director and retired Army cyber officer. She teaches operating systems for wealth, influence, cybersecurity and organizational performance.
Porter Braswell
Career TechnologyFounder-operator who co-founded, scaled and sold Jopwell. He shares lessons about career technology, inclusive hiring, company building, operations and acquisition.
Quiana Watson
Real Estate & BrokerageReal-estate broker, entrepreneur and educator who shares practical guidance about sales, brokerage leadership, property ownership and building a high-performance real-estate career.
Rachel Rodgers
Business & WealthFounder 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.
Rachel Roff
Beauty EntrepreneurshipFounder of Urban Skin Solutions and Urban Skin Rx and an experienced skincare entrepreneur. She shares lessons about inclusive products, clinical credibility and retail growth.
Rakia Reynolds
Strategic CommunicationsFounder 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.
Ramon Ray
EntrepreneurshipSmall-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.
Rapelang Rabana
Education TechnologySouth 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.
Rashad Bilal
FinanceFinancial educator and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure. With Troy Millings, he creates business and financial-literacy content through podcasts, video, education and events.
Rashauna Scott
Real Estate & InvestingChicago real-estate broker, investor and founder of Flippin’ In Heels. She creates practical education about property, stock investing and wealth-building.
Raven Solomon
Future of WorkCertified speaking professional, author, futurist and CEO of the Future-Ready Institute. She helps leaders navigate generational differences, inclusion and workforce change.
Roberto Blake
Creator EconomyCreative 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.
Robin McBride
Wine EntrepreneurshipCo-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.
Rocki Howard
Talent & Workplace CultureTalent strategist, operating executive and founder of The Humanity Practice. She publishes frequently about recruiting, values, leadership behavior, workplace culture and inclusive management.
Rodney Williams
Fintech EntrepreneurshipCo-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.
Ron Busby Sr.
Black Business DevelopmentPresident and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers and a former high-growth business owner. He advocates for Black business growth, capital, certification and policy.
Ronne Brown
Social CommerceEntrepreneur, 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.
Ross Simmonds
Content MarketingEntrepreneur, 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.
Ryan Leak
LeadershipBestselling author, speaker, executive coach and leadership adviser. His work focuses on workplace culture, communication, collaboration, resilience and personal growth.
Selena Hill
Business JournalismAward-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.
Sequoia Blodgett
Technology & InvestingCreator, operator, investor and technology correspondent. She publishes content about startups, money, productivity, pitching, business storytelling and building a strong personal brand.
Sevetri Wilson Taylor
Technology & EntrepreneurshipSerial 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.
Shannon Nash
Finance & GovernanceAttorney, certified public accountant, board director and finance executive. She shares expertise on governance, business finance, technology companies and expanding the pipeline of Black accountants.
Sharon Epperson
Personal Finance MediaCNBC senior personal finance correspondent, author and educator. She explains saving, investing, retirement, debt, college costs, insurance and estate planning.
Sheena Allen
Fintech & TechnologyTechnology 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.
Sheneya Wilson
Tax & Business FinanceCertified public accountant, real-estate investor, educator and founder of Fola Financial. She makes tax strategy and business finance understandable for entrepreneurs and professionals.
Steven Bartlett
Entrepreneurship & MediaEntrepreneur, 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.
T. Dallas Smith
Commercial Real EstateFounder 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.
Tai Beauchamp
Brand Strategy & WellnessCreative executive, brand architect, media personality and entrepreneur. She connects business leadership, wellness, confidence, culture and purposeful brand building.
Tai McNeely
Personal FinanceCo-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.
Talaat McNeely
Personal FinanceCo-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.
Tara Fela-Durotoye
Beauty EntrepreneurshipNigerian beauty entrepreneur, author and founder and CEO of House of Tara International. She teaches brand building, leadership and women’s entrepreneurship.
Tarl Yarber
Real Estate InvestingFounder 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.
Tayo Aina
Creator EntrepreneurshipNigerian filmmaker, YouTube creator and entrepreneur whose documentaries explore African business, culture, travel and opportunity. He also teaches creators how to build sustainable video businesses.
Teri Ijeoma
Investing EducationInvestor 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.
Teri Johnson
Consumer BrandsFounder 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.
Tiffany Dufu
LeadershipPresident 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.
Tiffany James
Investing EducationInvestor, entrepreneur and founder of Modern Blk Girl and MBG360. She creates accessible investing education and community for women of color.
Tiffany Jana
Leadership & CultureAuthor, social entrepreneur, coach and speaker focused on courage, identity and organizational culture. They publish about leadership, belonging, personal development and workplace change.
Tiffany R. Warren
Media & Inclusive LeadershipExecutive 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.
Timnit Gebru
Responsible AIFounder 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.
Tina Wells
Marketing & RetailMarketing and retail strategist, entrepreneur and prolific author. She helps founders and corporations understand target markets, strengthen consumer connections and scale brands.
Toju Duke
Responsible AIFounder and CEO of Diverse AI, author, speaker and former Google responsible-AI leader. She advises organizations on AI strategy, fairness, representation and responsible deployment.
Tomi Davies
Technology EcosystemsAfrican technology investor, board leader and ecosystem architect. He publishes about angel investing, founder development, diaspora capital and building infrastructure for African entrepreneurship.
Tony J. Robinson
Short-Term RentalsReal-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.
Tosin Durotoye
Strategy & Social ImpactStrategy and innovation executive, management consultant and founder of The Bloom Africa. She publishes about technology, partnerships, social impact and investing in women and girls.
Toyin Crandell
Business Coaching & WealthAward-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.
Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji
AI & DevelopmentNigerian artificial-intelligence-for-development professional, social entrepreneur and policy leader. She publishes about AI governance, innovation, education and inclusive economic development.
Traci Lynn
Direct SalesEntrepreneur, speaker and direct-selling strategist who built Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry. She teaches sales leadership, team-building, customer loyalty and brand growth.
Troy Millings
FinanceFinancial educator and co-founder of Earn Your Leisure. With Rashad Bilal, he creates business and financial-literacy content through podcasts, video, education and events.
Vernice Armour
LeadershipHall 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.
Vusi Thembekwayo
Business StrategySouth 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.
Wayne Sutton
Startup CommunitiesStartup-community and technology-program leader with extensive experience connecting founders, investors and platforms. He publishes about community design, entrepreneurship, inclusion and ecosystem growth.
Wendy Lopez
Digital HealthRegistered 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.
Whitney White
Beauty EntrepreneurshipLicensed 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.
Yanely Espinal
Financial EducationFinancial educator, author and creator known as MissBeHelpful. She makes credit, saving, investing and retirement concepts understandable through videos, workshops and the Financially Inclined podcast.