CEO and Co-founder of TuffLuv Sports & Entertainment, a full service production that connects their clientele with resources to take their brands to the next level. Ms. Horton has set the tone for her career from the beginning; moving to California on her own at the tender age of 18 she proved she could take […]
Ariane Kirkpatrick is the owner and president of AKA Construction Management Team. The AKA Team is a union construction company. She attributes her success to the company tagline, Always Known As … the Team you can depend on by concentrating in detail. Entrepreneurship was ingrained in Ariane at an early age. The year 1969 made […]
Dr. Michelle Pierre-Farid is the Chief Academic Officer for Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Previously she was the Executive Director New Leaders Program in Washington, DC. While overseeing the development and support of growing strong urban school principals, Dr. Pierre-Farid was able to push the training of the resident principals because she was, herself, a New […]
Latoyia Jones is the founder of Alive On Purpose. She stands in the gap for the thousands of people who consider suicide as an alternative option to live each and every day. LaToyia Jones grew up in Cleveland, Ohio (where she felt she never quite fit in), and graduated from the University of Phoenix with […]
Monica Green, MBA Entrepreneur / Educator / Motivator / Platinum Public Speaker / Visionary / Consultant / Platform Artist With over 25 years in the beauty industry, Monica Green is on a mission to enhance business opportunities through mentorship, and providing educational opportunities to both licensed and aspiring cosmetologists, salon owners, salon managers, and other […]
Meltrice D. Borders, CPA, a native of Cleveland Ohio, is a Finance Manager in the Procurement Department at Forest City Enterprises. She is also responsible for the company’s Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives. With more than 10 years as a CPA, Meltrice has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of accounting, management and finance. She […]
Sheila M. Wright grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She has worked in the public sector most of her professional life. Ms. Wright worked for the City of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Office, Cleveland City Council and Cleveland Municipal Court. Working in these roles Ms. Wright served directly under various elected officials. She has also served on several […]
Meredith Turner is a native Clevelander, graduating from Shaker Heights High School. She is a former Special Education Teacher and coach for the Cleveland Metropolitan and Shaker Heights City School Districts. Currently, Meredith handles education, immigration, healthcare, homeland security, state department, customs and border enforcement issues for United States Senator Sherrod Brown. She also serves […]
Simone Jones Tyner provides domestic and parenting solutions that inspire women to elevate everyday living. As a lifestyle and mom maven, Simone enjoys nothing more than finding creative ways to combine her love of food, fashion and family. She has always had a passion for entertaining and views food as a catalyst to bring people […]
In November 2005, Miesha Wilson was sought out to initiate in-home fitness training by a group of friends who wanted to get fit for the holiday season. This first group of seven women successfully lost 10 to 40 pounds over the following months. From November 2005 to April 2006 Miesha continued to offer in-home training […]
On December 6, 1984, Yvonne’s 14 year old daughter Gloria was abducted, raped, and brutally murdered. That horrific episode in Yvonne Pointer’s life has catapulted her into the role of a local, national, and international activist working tirelessly towards safer communities. Yvonne was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where she has positively impacted countless […]
Millions tune in to hear her charismatic up close and personal style. More than a radio personality, listeners of the Quiet Storm on 93.1FM WZAK – Cleveland’s R&B Leader have in Kym Sellers, a friend and confidant. For Kym Sellers, the journey began in a small community near Akron, Ohio where her parents raised three […]