The phrase “It’s expensive to be poor” is a cliché, but it’s one that rings truer than ever in today’s world and economy. While many people associate poverty with a lack of material possessions, the reality is that it’s a complex web of financial burdens that can be overwhelming. TheContinue Reading
BIANCA CRAWFORD Bianca Crawford – Summed up into one word, it is nothing short of POWERHOUSE. Born in Cleveland, OH, and hailing degrees in ‘Justice Studies’; ‘Criminology” and ‘Master of Human Development/Family Services’ this powerhouse is on a mission to change lives and pave the way for others to doContinue Reading
For many of us, sports and education have been and still are polar opposites, never the twain to meet except when in need of attaining a passing grade or surviving gym class. And we’ve certainly heard about the disdain each has for the other. Yet there are many who thriveContinue Reading
JACQUES O. SMITH, SR. Jacques O. Smith, Sr. is a distinguished higher education leader with over 25 years of experience at Cuyahoga Community College, where he has made a significant impact as Program Manager of the Black American Council and as an adjunct professor. Throughout his career, Jacques has excelledContinue Reading
There are many ways to describe life: It’s a journey, a voyage, a process of discovery, or a marathon. However one defines it, it’s going to have its ups and downs, challenges and obstacles, opportunities and celebrations. What it takes to reach the finish line is all about perception andContinue Reading
TIERRA BANKS As a mother-daughter coach and chief of probation, Tierra Banks excels in relationship reconciliation through her unique ability to make everyone she engages with feel seen, heard, and understood. This distinct approach, used in her work with the Mended Inc. foundation and the court system, creates a transformativeContinue Reading
JIMMY FOWOSE Jimmy Fowose helps companies identify, create, and deliver on growth strategies that drive high performance and value creation, both organically and inorganically. Collaborating with executive leaders and senior stakeholders typically within Consumer & Industrial companies, he oversees strategic planning, drives strategic initiatives, and spearheads corporate development (i.e., MergersContinue Reading
COURTNEY SMITH Courtney Smith is an accomplished educator from Cleveland with nearly 15 years of experience spanning from infancy to adulthood education. Holding a bachelor’s degree in English and education from Cleveland State University, and a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from Adler University, she has a robust background.Continue Reading
Dr. Deanna Kimbrel has established herself as a strategic and transformative leader, accumulating over seventeen years of experience across various sectors, including higher education, corporate, and government. Her initiatives have focused on driving change in leadership, organizational culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Kimbrel is recognized as a visionary leaderContinue Reading
People often wonder who the world’s leaders and professionals turn to when they need guidance. The answer is they turn to Dr. Norma Denise Mitchem — the strategic business partnership and community affairs consultant who helps the business and political elite build strategic relationships, and create impactful marketing strategies toContinue Reading
