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Tricia Huntley is principal of Huntley & Co. Interior Design – an award-winning, boutique, residential design firm based in Washington, DC. Tricia received her master’s degree in interior design from George Washington University in DC and has worked in the industry for over 20 years. A natural aptitude and extensive work experience led to the launch of her own firm in 2006. However, it’s her Midwest upbringing with an ambitious father, conscientious mother, and three rambunctious (i.e. wild!) brothers to which Tricia credits much of her success.
Domestic Violence Surivor & Speaker. Thriving to share my message in the world through 3 self-published books. Now she encourages dreamers to doers of the world. With faith, courage and humility. Her message has been shared on Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, and several tv/radio outlets. Checkout the blog on GloUpGirl.com
T.W. Shannon is an accomplished leader with diverse experience in business, public service and community engagement. Today he leads one of the most unique banks in the country. As the CEO of Chickasaw Community Bank based in Oklahoma City, he leads a remarkably successful enterprise that is wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Under Shannon’s leadership, Chickasaw Community Bank completed the year 2020 with net income more than six-fold the projections – an incredible year of growth amid unprecedented volatility in the market and economy. Prior to leading the bank, T.W. made history by becoming the youngest Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as well as being the first Chickasaw and first African American to hold the post.
Passionate about helping people and businesses achieve their dreams of success, Troy has worked with hundreds of businesses to deliver value to their customers. With a background in Finance and Marketing, Troy dedicated the last few years to developing the website division of a marketing company in the Washington DC Area. His successes led him to focus in on those skills with Red Clay Creative. Troy believes that hard work, communication and integrity are integral to any relationship and strives to help businesses with those core values at his foundation.
I suffered from Endometriosis and have had many pelvic surgeries beginning at the age of 11. After creating a device to help with my Vulvodynia, a conditions that causes painful intercourse, My business partner and I started a company based in Sarasota, Fl. dedicated to helping the estimated one-in-seven women in the US who suffer from pelvic, vulvar pain. The VuVa Magnetic Vaginal Dilator has been clinically proven to relieve pelvic pain and sexual discomfort and has improved the lives of women seeking sexual normalcy. We have helped over 10,000 women in the past two years.
Thad started making balloon animals with a bag of balloons, a pump and a book of instructions as a fun hobby. Soon the balloon sculptures got better and people hired him for parties. That was twenty years ago. SAMMY J Balloon Creations has grown into a full-line entertainment and decoration company creating unique memories for corporate events, receptions and company parties. Thad has concentrated his efforts into learning the intricacies of building a buisiness. This includes marketing, SEO optimization, bookkeeping, and building a network of referral agents and business partners.
Teresa is the #1 international bestselling author of “Mass Influence - the habits of the highly influential”, which is now a bestseller in 7 countries. A 4X international bestselling author, Teresa teaches marketing courses around the globe to business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to create massively successful word of mouth campaigns. Teresa heads the Evolutionary Business Council, a global community of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success.
Tiaa is the creative, owner and chief product developer of TeTe’s Butter Company, a plant-based|handmade beauty and body product for the entire family. The product line includes body butters, soaps, scrubs, lip balms and a beard care line. Products can be purchased from her website , www.tetesbutterco.com or if you’re ever in DC, stop by one of her pop up events at The Spice Suite, a black owned spice store!
Tim Sun is the founder and owner of Sun Fitness. Sun Fitness is a concierge based in-home personal training company that provides training, online coaching and nutrition coaching services. They also train clients District Barbell, a private studio in Merrifield, VA. Working in tandem with medical professionals, Sun Fitness strives to better the quality of life and support the communities of the DMV.
Tonya McKenzie is an author and public relations consultant by trade, a child advocate by choice. Tonya started her career in public relations at the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA, where she needed media coverage to help grow and expand the services provided to the city. After constructing and selling corporate membership packages, she was nominated and elected to the Oakley Chamber of Commerce and appointed to Contra Costa County's Youth Commission by Supervisor Federal Glover. While Tonya serves on the Board of Directors for the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and as Vice President of the North Redondo Beach Business Association, she to continues helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits gain media attention and grow their brand recognition through the company that she founded in 2014, Sand & Shores PR.
