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Jaclyn Strauss, CPA is the founder of her own company called My Macro Memoir and has become a leading efficiency expert by putting her skills and knowledge to work by creating a secure place for families to digitally organize themselves with the thinking done for them. She has also recently launched a physical binder that allows for space for every original document that must be retained based on her professional guidance as a CPA all secured in a fireproof/waterproof envelope. Jaclyn leads with her heart in all that she does and has a passion to serve the greater good of her local community and beyond.
Kristin Kruk is the host of the "i tried it podcast". As someone who has always dabbled in health, wellness, beauty, lifestyle, and spirituality, she wanted a platform to inspire others to try something new so we can all live our most optimal lives. Listeners can expect honest stories and first-time experiences from Kristin and her podcast guests. Kristin is based in Chicago but interviews folks across the US (and some international guests as well!).
and an ABD-PhD in Business from Emory University’s Laney Graduate School. Stephen is presently pursuing additional graduate studies from Johns Hopkins University."
Sharon Carter is a Career Agent with US Health Advisors in the Sterling, VA. In her 3 short years with US Health, Sharon has achieved some impressive milestones. In 2017, she was the #1 Agent in her office and generated $700K in sales for the year. Sharon is continuing her hot streak and is currently the #1 Agent in 2018 and is on track to generate more revenue than she did last year. Sharon wasn't always the CEO! Prior to her career in insurance sales, Sharon began her career in accounting/finance from the age of 17 and decided to do something different after being downsized one too many times. The company's motto of helping other people everyday, the flexibility and unlimited earning potential that sales offers, is what motivated her to make the switch. As an Agent as US Health, Sharon helps individuals, families and small businesses with health insurance options outside of the Affordable Care Act. She is licensed in 14 states and sells both locally and virtually.
Denise Casagrande is the President and COO of PCG Digital. Her days are spent leading and growing the digital agency while making advancements in digital marketing that her team can provide for their clients. She wrote her first book 'Can You See Me Now?' in 2017, is an international speaker, a 40 under 40 award recipient, and a thought leader in social media marketing and advertising. Denise resides at the Jersey Shore with her husband George, and can always be found at the local beach.
Bofta Yimam is an Emmy® & Murrow Award-Winning Journalist, DC-based News Correspondent, International Speaker and Executive Coach. She was recently honored with the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry International Leadership Award and the Black Business Review’s Top 40 Under 40 Professionals Award. From London to Africa, Bofta has also captured global crowds with her dynamic style and presence.
From teenage depression to an award-winning broadcasting career — including reporting from the White House and Capitol Hill — to building a successful business from scratch, Bofta works to inspire others that anything is possible. She firmly believes that adversity has its advantages and there’s incredible power in owning your story — that’s what her clients learn to embrace, too. Bofta helps change agents and industry transformers increase their confidence, develop their compelling story, deeply connect with audiences and speak their mission!
From teenage depression to an award-winning broadcasting career — including reporting from the White House and Capitol Hill — to building a successful business from scratch, Bofta works to inspire others that anything is possible. She firmly believes that adversity has its advantages and there’s incredible power in owning your story — that’s what her clients learn to embrace, too. Bofta helps change agents and industry transformers increase their confidence, develop their compelling story, deeply connect with audiences and speak their mission!
Allison Hare is the creator and host of Little Left of Center podcast, and has been a high achieving high tech sales professional for 15 years. Allison's insatiable curiosity and obsession with helping entrepreneurs, executives, and business professionals disrupt the status quo, led her to sharing the compelling stories of culture-changers through her podcast. Little Left of Center delivers perspective-shifting conversations with the most fascinating CEO's, founders, entrepreneurs, doctors, political leaders, religious figures, educators, comedians, authors, artists, seekers, and change makers.
Anthony Bolognese is a full-time entrepreneur who has planted himself firmly and forcefully in the DC area by founding both Capitol Hill Photo and Capitol Hill Clothiers. He has taken photos for brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, and Walmart and his work has been featured in publications including DC Modern Luxury, Capitol File Magazine, and Washingtonian. He has also created custom suits for DMV executives, members of congress, and the occasional local athlete.
In 2014 Dr. Darrien Jamar obeyed a spiritual call to begin Chiropractic school in Marietta, Georgia. For the optics and sake of seeming sane, Dr. Darrien explained to family and friends that this was always an unspoken dream, but truthfully—it was the answer to a desperate cry for inner healing. Today, Dr. Darrien is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic and an Integrative Life Coach with a Masters in Positive Psychology and extensive Reiki training here in the DMV—all of which informs his unique approach to life, well-being, and healing. Dr. Darrien believes trusting our inner guidance is the ultimate path to peace and purpose.
Jeremy has run multiple eCommerce stores as a side hustle before he quit his job as a marketer in an FMCG company. Having realized the opportunity in eCommerce, he quit his job in 2015 to start Vape Club (https://vapeclubmy.com) and is currently generating $1m in revenue each year without paid advertising. His eCommerce business now runs autonomously with the help of software and his team of 7. Currently, his mission is to 1,000,000 people follow his footsteps in building online hustles with his blog and podcast - HUSTLR.com and The HUSTLR Podcast.
