17 Jun, 2026
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Mary Lee Vance ~ Mic Check 

Mary Lee Vance is a wife, author, entrepreneur, founder and creator of virtue with Vision The Podcast, and the Founder and creator or Pods in Excellence. She took the leap of faith at the age of 22 and moved across the country from California to Georgia away from her family and friends to go after […]

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“Around the Way Girl”: A Tribute to Mothers

~ L. Renee’ Chubb I’m telling my age in the title here, but indulge me a moment. 31 years ago, LL Cool James, whom the ladies still love, was rapping about an “Around the Way Girl” and why he needed one. Back then I took that song for granted but as I got older and […]

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The Renaissance Woman and Media Mogul Donia Duchess Shares Insights and Experiences of Being in Media

Donia Duchess is an award-winning, two-time Emmy nominated producer, host, model, actress and motivational speaker. Having carved her own path to success, Donia is known in entertainment circles for her determination, outgoing flair, and fearless demeanor. Hailed as “one to watch,” Donia is using her distinct gift of gab to make a name for herself […]

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Pretty and Oh So Ambitious: Francesca Ellana

Francesca Ellana is a former Miss Northern Virginia Teen USA and Miss Teen Icon winner who began competing in beauty pageants which launched her career followed by red carpet hosting. She has interviewed celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, John Stamos, Terry Crews, Meagan Good, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart and many more. She is the owner […]

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Kimmie Denise ~ Sucré Couture

Kimmie Denise is known as “Kimmie” in the fashion world and is a 10-year fashion entrepreneur, jewelry designer, and an African American woman in technology. Her passion for jewelry is attached to childhood memories and her undying love for the 90’s alongside a career in digital product development, where she only saw fit to merge […]

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Seanne Wilson ~ The Ultimate Alumna

Seanne Wilson is Director of the Women’s Center at Tennessee State University. She is a third generation alumna as her mother, Gydean Fisher and grandfather, John Patterson also graduated from the University. After graduation in 2009, Seanne was immediately hired by the President’s Office at Tennessee State University as Executive Office Assistant. Seanne was promoted […]

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Stephanie Polite launches Topline Royalty to cater to All Women

Stephanie Polite is the owner of Topline Royalty Boutique which caters to women of all shapes and sizes. She stated that it has always been a passion of hers to become either an entrepreneur or a nurse. After working in the healthcare field as a medical assistant for nearly a decade, she decided to pursue […]

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2021 Business to Watch – The Brei’Yon Collection

Aina Brei’Yon is an Award Winning Music Producer, Independent Artist, Creative Director, Author and Entrepreneur from the South Side of Chicago. Aina’s career in Entertainment began at the tender age of nine. As the second youngest of nine children her relationship with music and lyrics blossomed quickly. In 2017, Aina Brei’Yon took hold over music […]