Rebellious Pins

Ambra Jordan is a solopreneur and senior product manager at GoDaddy. Passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive, she has shipped impactful products for small businesses at top companies. Ambra also runs Rebellious Pins, an amazing pin and charm brand celebrating Black culture and identity. She channels her incredible business expertise into this deeply personal, community-driven creative venture.

Autistic Culture Institute

Dr. Angela Kingdon is an autistic advocate, author, and the founder of the Autistic Culture Institute and the Late Diagnosis Club. 
A late diagnosed autistic adult, she creates incredible storytelling and community-based programs grounded in lived experience and research. Angela also serves as a peer support educator and youth counsellor, passionately championing neurodiversity and building supportive communities for autistic individuals.

Wexist

Anita Pingue is the founder behind WEXIST, a brand focused on solving the fashion gap for tall women. Offering essential clothing for women 5’9” and up, WEXIST is scaling into a global brand. Anita is deeply passionate about empowering tall women to feel confident, seen, and beautifully represented in the fashion world.

Planting People Growing Justice

Dr. Artika R. Tyner is an educator, award winning author, and the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Press. She is transforming the publishing landscape to expand access to diverse children’s literature. With over 40 titles to her name, Dr. Tyner leverages storytelling to empower children to see themselves in books. She is deeply committed to advancing literacy, equity, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Whip It Goods Skincare

Ashley Morgan is the founder and CEO of Whip It Goods Skincare. She created her plant-based, clean skincare line after seeking safe solutions for her daughter’s eczema. Blending her products with hands-on, experiential workshops, Ashley prioritizes accessibility and community. With 20+ years of marketing experience, she is redefining skincare through incredible, personalized customer connections.

Ashunta Inc.

Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks is a 2x Emmy-nominated celebrity makeup artist and the founder of Ashunta Sheriff Beauty. With 25+ years working with icons like Alicia Keys and Zendaya, she’s redefining inclusive, skin-conscious performance beauty. Ashunta built her brand's massive following entirely organically. As a global keynote speaker, she passionately champions innovation, inclusion, and empowerment for the next generation of beauty founders.

Emerald City Flowers

Bao-Tram “BT” Do is the founder and CEO of Emerald City Flowers, an award-winning floral design studio in Seattle. BT specializes in creating immersive, unforgettable floral experiences for weddings and events. Beyond her stunning modern designs, she is a passionate advocate for small businesses, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive partnerships across the creative economy.

BrickRose Exchange

Bianca Jackson is the founder of BrickRose Exchange, a strategic innovation firm. She helps organizations brilliantly redesign jobs, training, and systems for the age of AI. A former project manager on a Pulitzer 
Prize winning tech project, Bianca works with universities and nonprofits to translate emerging tech into practical workforce strategies. She's passionate about helping people identify and monetize their skills.

Newsberg Media

Branden Andersen is a passionate journalist and the founder of Newsberg. Starting his career in high school, he has worked as a reporter, editor, and freelancer for various regional and national publications. Branden's deep love for local news journalism drives his dedication to serving the 
Newberg Dundee community with important, high-quality reporting.

Siyanse

Brandon Okpalobi is a 
Nigerian American edtech entrepreneur and the founder of Siyanse, based in Miami. He redefines STEM education through hands-on, culturally relevant learning for underserved youth globally. Brandon also founded Dibia DREAM, reaching over 45,000 students, and hosts Hands-On STEM, impacting 600,000+ learners. He is an award-winning, recognized leader dedicated to advancing equitable access to STEM education.

Grants For Creators

Danielle Desir is a grants strategist and the founder of Grants For Creators. Her amazing platform helps U.S. and Canadian creatives discover and access non-dilutive funding to bring their projects to life. Supporting a community of over 20,000, Danielle is passionate about expanding access to capital and empowering creatives to successfully navigate the world of grant funding.

$NP Designs

Denise deLaSNP Coke is a Caribbean-American creative director and digital 
augmented reality artist. Her artistic journey began at age 2 and has led to her being the host of immersive AR art shows across the country. With commissioned pieces for Nike, Madison Square Garden, and more, Denise masterfully blends graphic design and technology to create stunning, interactive visual experiences.

MyBeeBear

Elena Ducoin is the founder and CEO of MyBeeBear. A former 
in house lawyer, she created innovative, reusable potty-training and bedwetting underwear to help children transition from diapers, while reducing landfill waste. Launching her company just before she turned 40, Elena proves it’s never too late to reinvent your path and build something meaningful for parents and the planet.

Made to Measure Matching

Francesca Hogi is a love coach, educator, and 2x TED speaker. With over a decade of experience, she helps people transform their relationships. The founder of The True Love Society and author of "How to Find True Love," Francesca brings a passionately pragmatic approach to romance. A former corporate attorney, she is dedicated to making true love accessible to absolutely everyone.

Cafecito Social

Gabriela Tejada is the Guatemalan founder of Cafecito Social. A former VP of Creative at L'Oréal, she launched her Brooklyn-based specialty coffee brand to elevate Guatemalan coffee culture. Through a vibrant neighborhood café, Smorgasburg NYC markets, and a growing direct-to-consumer line, Gabriela beautifully shares her rich heritage and incredible coffee with the world.

Bullfrog Recruiting Solutions

Heidi Foy is the founder of Bullfrog Recruiting Solutions. A former college rodeo athlete, she built her platform to help Western 
student athletes navigate the recruiting process. Through education, coaching, mentorship, and technology, Heidi is passionately creating new pathways and providing crucial access to information for students pursuing college and competition opportunities.

Studiomatic

Jason Jenkins is the owner of Studiomatic and the inventor of the world's first live-compositing One Button Studio. He delights in breaking down technical barriers to democratize high-quality presentation recording. When he's not innovating in video production, Jason loves hanging out in the kitchen baking bread and making up puns for the benefit of his wife and five children.

Rizo Radiance

Jeffrey Stewart is the CEO of Rizo Radiance, an amazing drinkable beauty company. He infuses skincare’s best ingredients into ready-to-drink beverages, like the signature Liquid Collagen-Infused RTD Tea. Jeffrey is on a mission to democratize skincare, making high-quality, glowing skincare accessible to everyone from the inside out.

Quest Craft

Jen Chiou is the founder of Quest Craft, an amazing AI-enabled 
role playing platform. She helps youth build creativity, confidence, and social-emotional skills through collaborative storytelling. Jen also founded CodeSpeak Labs, a social enterprise that has taught over 25,000 students to code. A TEDx speaker and passionate educator, she is dedicated to leveraging technology to foster meaningful human connections and empower the next generation.

Kids Grief Support

Jessica is a Certified Child Life Specialist, author, and the founder of Kids Grief Support. She provides global therapeutic sessions to grieving children and families through expressive activities and developmentally appropriate education. A bereaved mom herself, Jessica has authored four beautiful children's books to aid in processing and coping with various grief experiences.

Class Act Cats

Joey Lusvardi is an IAABC certified cat behavior consultant and professional cat trainer based in Minneapolis. Through his business, Class Act Cats, Joey helps cat parents solve tricky behavior problems to improve the lives of both cats and their humans. Whether through private consultations, his award-winning blog, or his YouTube channel, Joey is dedicated to fostering happier relationships between cats and their people.

Kiyamel Inc.

Jocelyne Firmin is the founder of Kiyamel, a clinically tested natural skincare brand. Focused on safe solutions for eczema and sensitive skin, her company is the first 
Black owned skincare brand accepted by the National Eczema Association. Having served tens of thousands worldwide, Jocelyne also mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and advocates for inclusive dermatological care.

The Vegan Knife

Julie Butcher is the founder of The Vegan Knife. After being diagnosed with multiple food allergies as an adult, she left her career as an attorney to create delicious, 
allergy friendly baking mixes. Julie works tirelessly to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy sweet treats. She is incredibly focused on developing innovative products that make dessert time fun and accessible for all.

Public Schools Raised Me

Kevin McKnight is the founder of Public Schools Raised Me®, a novel brand celebrating public school roots. Blending immense pride with modern progressive design, his brand gives back with every single purchase. With over 12 years of creative agency leadership experience with brands like Nike, Kevin partners with athletes and communities to build a loyal, mission-driven following that resonates culturally.

Hoopsy

Lara Solomon is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Hoopsy. After successfully launching and exiting multiple brands, Lara saw the huge amount of plastic waste from pregnancy tests during her IVF journey and decided to make a change. Hoopsy was born to combat this waste, providing eco-friendly alternatives. She is passionate about creating innovative products that make a positive environmental impact.

The Scholarship Mama

Laverne Mickens is a veteran educator and the founder of Scholarship College Mama LLC. She has helped families nationwide win over $5 million in scholarships, including securing $2 million for her own children. An author and nationally recognized scholarship coach, Laverne is passionately dedicated to helping middle-class families navigate and fund college completely debt-free.

The Traveling Black Women Network

Dr. Nadine C. Duncan is the founder of Traveling Black Women, an incredible travel resource network. She provides curated goods, services, and experiences for novice to seasoned Black women travelers. Leveraging her background as an educator, Dr. Duncan empowers women to explore the world with confidence. Her work beautifully centers access, representation, and global connection through community and curated travel.

Adinkra Charms

Nakia Duncan is the founder and creative director of Adinkra Charms. Her cultural jewelry brand translates traditional Adinkra symbols into modern, wearable pieces rooted in Akan heritage. Having authored a book on their meaning, Nakia brilliantly blends ancestral wisdom with accessible luxury, inviting the diaspora to wear their rich heritage daily.

Floofah

Phoebe Yu is the founder of Floofah, a sustainable self-care brand. She reimagines the everyday bath sponge through circular design, making low-impact living feel natural, beautiful, and accessible. Floofah’s products are made from 100% plant fibers and are completely plastic-free. Phoebe beautifully combines her business strategy background with a deep commitment to environmental impact, turning daily routines into mindful acts of sustainability.

In the Cut

Rae Benjamin is a talented screenwriter and the founder of In the Cut. Her organization provides low-cost resources, classes, and networking for BIPOC screenwriters. A co-producer on Netflix's THE WITCHER, Rae is a passionate advocate for emerging writers. She works tirelessly as a mentor and judge for various programs to increase representation and access in the entertainment industry.

Brown Girl Made That

Raina Abraham is the founder of Brown Girl Made That, a creative design studio that specializes in luxury custom signage and live engraving experiences for events and brand activations. Growing her business as a solopreneur, Raina beautifully blends craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and technology to create meaningful, personalized guest experiences for weddings and celebrations.

Rooted Living

Rachel Domb is the founder and CEO of Rooted Living, a 
plant based snack company. Having started the brand from her college dorm at 19, she is on a mission to redefine the 
plastic laden packaged food industry. Rachel has sold over 25,000 bags of her eco-friendly granola, saving just as many plastic bags. Her inspiring work sits at the perfect intersection of food justice, sustainability, and consumer activism.

Chipmunk Robotics

Ray Sang is the founder of Chipmunk Robotics, CPACoders.ORG, and 
Second Foundation.ORG. With a multidisciplinary background in law, accounting, and engineering, he develops incredible solutions that help companies reduce manual work and boost efficiency. Ray also holds leadership roles in tech, steering enterprise AI adoption and improving financial system maturity.

Explanations From Exile

Sean “2ruTh7” Evelyn is a multidisciplinary creative, social justice advocate, and the founder of Explanations From Exile (EFE). EFE is a powerful multimedia 
arts justice initiative committed to amplifying marginalized voices and challenging systemic inequities. Blending art, research, and activism, Sean uses his platform to bridge personal experience with collective struggle, inviting audiences to imagine futures rooted in justice, healing, and restoration.

InterContinental Music Awards

Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA). As a solopreneur, he built ICMA into a global platform connecting independent musicians from over 70 countries. Shahed brilliantly combines music, creativity, and technology to help artists gain international recognition, access 
career boosting opportunities, and build incredible global connections.

MAUJH

Shruti Goradia is the founder of MAUJH, a BIPOC, woman-owned accessories brand. She creates stunning handcrafted jewelry and Apple Watch® bands that beautifully blend South Asian craftsmanship with modern design. Leveraging 15+ years of corporate design experience, Shruti empowers self-expression while supporting generational artisans in India. MAUJH's unique, 
show stopping pieces have earned a loyal US following and feature in major publications.

Sips

Stefania Marzelia is a coffee entrepreneur, digital creator, and the founder of Sips. With over a decade of barista experience, she brings the cozy coffee shop vibe right into your home. Stefania shares her passion for coffee education and hospitality with a massive online community, generating over 20 million views a month and partnering with major brands along the way.

Pamoja

Stephanie Evans is the founder and creative director of Pamoja, a luxury leather goods brand. She creates stunning, multi-functional handbags for modern professionals. After a decade building iconic global brands like Coach and Kate Spade, Stephanie is now using her expertise to build a purpose-driven brand from Houston. Pamoja beautifully blends thoughtful design, incredible global craftsmanship, and meaningful social impact.

Swelter Coffee Roasters

Stephanie Welter-Krause is the sole owner and operator of Swelter Coffee Roasters. With 15+ years of experience in design and communications strategy, she manages everything from supply chain partnerships to roasting and marketing. She also co-founded TWICE, a fantastic non-profit focused on building equitable coffee quality education resources for women producers globally.

Louisiana Creole Candy

Terrence Jones is the founder of Louisiana Creole Candy, home of Creole•ish ®.️ He celebrates Creole heritage through his 
award winning, handcrafted pralines and sauces. Recognized globally with the #1 Praline in the World, Terrence even provided pralines for Super Bowl LIX. Blending his Fortune 50 strategy background with rich cultural storytelling, he's building a phenomenal, nationally recognized food brand.

Otto's Grotto

Therese Waechter is the founder of Otto’s Grotto, a premium sticker and gift brand. As a solopreneur, she combines original artwork with humor-driven products for her nationally distributed line. Therese beautifully blends creative design with modern e-commerce tools to scale her brand, and she loves sharing her valuable insights on solo entrepreneurship and creative commerce.

WellBalance

Troy Norris is the founder of WellBalance and the WellBalance Institute for Positive Wellbeing. After overcoming severe burnout during his successful career in life sciences, Troy developed a scientifically validated experiential wellbeing model. Today, he translates the latest science of positive psychology into personalized, practical tools. Troy is on a mission to improve lives, relationships, and workplaces, creating a healthier, happier world.

The Mane Wildling

Verushka Wilson is the Owner and Founder of The Mane Wildling, a stunning floral and lifestyle brand. With a background in storytelling and curated micro-events, she weaves together nature, light, and emotion to create memorable spaces. Verushka beautifully reimagines the modern flower shop as a vibrant hub for beauty, community, connection, and creative expression.

The Donna Jean Hair Restoration Clinic

Victor Scotti, Jr. is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Donna Jean Hair Restoration Clinic in Arlington, VA. Combining his corporate background at Google and Netflix with his cosmetology expertise, Victor engineers trauma-informed, medical-grade prosthetics for marginalized patients facing alopecia and oncology treatments. He is deeply dedicated to closing the dignity gap in healthcare, ensuring everyone receives 
life affirming, culturally respectful care.

The Botanical Bar

Victoria is the founder & CEO of The Botanical Bar, a stunning plant and lifestyle brand in Indianapolis. Built on the belief that nature is therapy, she grew her business from a $500 farmers market stand into a nationally recognized destination. Rooted in her grandmother's floral legacy, Victoria beautifully centers culture, wellness, and community.