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Ting Lin is a multitalented and creative entrepreneur in the DMV area. She is a fashion consultant for Ting Lin Fashion, specializing in wardrobe audit, personal shopping, and fashion styling. She is a singer songwriter for Ting Lin Music, creating and performing original songs with multicultural and cross-genre elements. She is the founder of The Ting Times, striving to support creatives who want to pursue unconventional careers, by providing resources, mentorship and opportunities.
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!
Tom Scarda hosts The Franchise Academy Podcast and is the author of three books: the #1 bestseller Franchise Savvy: 6 Strategies Pros Use to Pick a Top Performing Franchise, The Road to Franchise Freedom and The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. A self-made small business expert and Certified Franchise Expert, Tom has owned and operated five businesses both franchised and non-franchised. Tom was the #1 franchisee of the year in one franchise concept and failed miserably in another concept. The lessons he learned from failure is what makes him such an expert. Named one of the top 50 business leaders on Long Island, Tom has helped over 1500 people figure out if franchising is for them since 2005. He’s been featured in dozens of magazines and newspapers and is a sought-after radio, Podcast and TV guest.
2016 Client Choice Award USA and listed in IAM Strategy 300."
Tanner entered the digital marketing industry in 2018, starting his own digital marketing agency while he was still attending college at The University of Utah. What started as a side business/hobby has quickly transformed into what Ranksey Digital Marketing is today – a fast growing marketing agency that specializes in web design and search engine marketing.
Tim Toterhi is not your usual HR guy. He is a TEDx speaker, certified career coach, and the author of several books including The HR Guide to Getting and Crushing Your Dream Job and The Introvert's Guide to Job Hunting. As a project-focused, no-fluff CHRO, he craves practical solutions and tangible results. He helps professionals rise to their full potential and lives by the mantra: Learn, Teach, Rinse, Repeat.
Tanner Chidester owns and operates an 8 figure consulting company where they help business owners take their skills online.
they work with aspiring entrepreneurs in The 9-5 Escape Plan coaching program."
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.
Tom Murry is the retired CEO of Calvin Klein, where ran the company for 17 years and facilitated the brand’s growth from 2.8 billion to $8 billion. Prior to that, he spent the majority of his career working for iconic fashion brands including Tahari and Evan Piccone. He has worked with (and learned from) the most recognized names in fashion, as well as titans of the business world. With the same no-nonsense approach that he applies to fashion, Tom shares his knowledge about business, leadership, and creating a career that one can be both proud of and one that is of service to others. He and his beloved junior-high sweetheart, Lynda Murry, recently celebrated 43 years of marriage and now reside in Palm Beach, Florida.
