Dr. Marcus Jackson has been involved as a leader in education for 20 years. He was raised by a single mother who had eight children, six boys and two girls. Dr. Jackson was the second youngest of those six boys and the concept of accountability was something he learned from…
Edawn Coughman is a former NFL player who initially signed on with the Seattle Seahawks. He was the first player from Shaw University to play with the NFL. He subsequently played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins. Edawn currently owns and manages a trucking company and runs…
Yvette Kendall is an American Author and Publisher from the south side of Chicago but currently calls Atlanta, Georgia her home. Kendall is the author of “The GOD Maps” SciFi Series and the creator of the new SciFi sub-genre “Biblical Futurism”. Her initial offering of The GOD Maps, Volume One…
Eddy Perez, CMB, is President and CEO of Equity Prime Mortgage based in Atlanta, Georgia where he oversees overall operations, sales, revenue, marketing, compliance, and technology. As co-founder of Equity Prime Mortgage, recognized as part of the Inc. 5000, he has excelled within the mortgage industry being named one of…
Sierra Hillsman is a licensed Associate Professional Counselor and is credentialed as a National Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Her platform, Legacy Speaks, focuses on increasing awareness of mental health issues, creating conversations with marginalized communities, and increasing access to local and national resources by advocating for both…
Ismail A. Sirdah is a business owner and entrepreneur residing in Duluth, GA. Ismail launched his career in 1998 as the owner of several Mexican restaurants in the Metro Atlanta area. Through his work as a restaurant owner, Ismail Sirdah became astute at branding and marketing his restaurants through social…
Jason Cox is the co-owner of Brightstone, a coaching and mentoring residential facility for young adults with autism. Jason oversees the executive directors and the administrative team at Brightstone. Jason studied Political Science in college and then took a job working with inner city youth for the state of Georgia….
Paula Wallace founded SCAD in Savannah, Georgia, in 1978. As president of SCAD, she has led the university’s expansion to locations in Atlanta, and Lacoste, France, and pioneered the award-winning SCAD eLearning program. With more than 100 academic degree programs and 15,000 currently enrolled students, SCAD is the preeminent source…
Dr. Frank Roach has been practicing dentistry in the Atlanta area since 1998. Over the course of his career, he has cultivated a high-quality dental practice with many loyal patients. He also believes in hiring a top-notch staff of office managers and dental assistants. Dr. Roach’s goal is to provide…
Ashley is the creator and founder of Southern Sunshine that creates custom furniture and decor for clients across the country. She has been an advocate for small businesses she works with and non-profits that she founded with Fearless271 Ministries, Inc. Where did the idea for Southern Sunshine come from? I…
Chelsea Rivera co-founded Honest Paws and currently serves as Head of Content for the brand. Chelsea graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Radio-Television-Film & Advertising. Her role at Honest Paws stems from a love of digital content and the adoration she has for her…