Get to know Tamika Williams, Founder and Executive Direct or Beautiful I Am - a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to empower and inspire women of all ages to achieve their dreams, overcome life’s challenges, and grow professionally. Tamika shares her life journey from being a rebellious teen to a determined woman who welcomes any person to challenge what she is made of on the road to achieving her goals. She drops some major gems on the many ways that she overcame obstacles and ho...
Get to know Camille Mazelev, CEO of Maze Consulting, LLC, a company that offers a range of consulting services designed to help individuals and organizations meet their potential. Camille caught the entrepreneurial bug while working in an organization that ultimately became her first client! Since then, Camille has been bringing innovative ideas to life with her other emerging brands called A Cultivated Woman, Savvy Buttah, and Color Perspectives. Camille drops so many gems on her exper...
Get to know Ashlie James, Founder and Executive Director of Atlanta GLOW. Ashlie is a MOMpreneur juggling family, Atlanta GLOW and her work as President of Thrive Mission Resources, LLC - a consulting company that works with nonprofit startups and leaders. Ashlie is passionate about creating a platform to help young women find their voice and build their capacity to not only lead, but transform their communities through Atlanta GLOW. Learn more about the creative ways that Ashlie ...
Get to know Laura Bacon, Founder & CEO of The 3rd, Inc., a DMV-based nonprofit organization focused on building a community for Women of Color entrepreneurs. Laura talks about how she raises her voice to advocate and pour into Women of Color entrepreneurs so that they can grow their super dope businesses. Learn more about how she used the many skills that she gained as an educator to show up and show out for her community! Laura is definitely a SassyChicGeek! Laura Bacon's In...
Get to know Sandra Vilevac, Founder of Glucose Design Studios, a DMV-based company focused on catalyzing educational innovation in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) space. Sandra talks about being unapologetic about taking up space in male-dominated environments, all while designing a life that honors her love for both art and science. Learn more about how her passions fueled a journey that took her to exciting places as an educator, to NASA and beyond! Sandra is defi...
Get to know Alicia McCarthy, Founder & CEO of Genevieve's Cheesecakes, a DMV-based (DC-MD-VA) cheesecake company that makes mouth-watering desserts (from scratch) that are sure to please any palette and shipped across the US! Alicia did not start out as a lover of cheesecake, but with the expectation to NOT show up empty-handed to family gatherings and events, she transformed into "The Cheesecake Lady." Learn more about her journey to Genevieve's Cheesecakes and how she gets it popp...
Get to know Jen Curry, CEO of Change Impact, a social impact consultancy and minority- and woman-owned business. Since launching in April 2017, Change Impact has trained over 2,000 professionals, raised $100 million in multi-year grants for clients, and designed organizational and program strategies for more than 25 partners ranging from start-up non-profits to school districts to international mission-driven companies. Jen gets the conversation poppin' about growing up in Queens, NY - New Yo...
Get to know Janelle Winston, an attorney for the National Football League, representing the NFL and its 32-member clubs across the country in labor-management disputes. Janelle has also served as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School since 2007, where she has been teaching Fundamental Lawyering Skills. Janelle gets the conversation poppin' about showing up, unapologetically, in male-dominated spaces as well as the importance of women creating and taking up space of their own. Janelle is ...
Get to know Modi Kuti, Founder of Affirmation 101, a platform for BIG positive affirmations in your daily life. Modi gets the conversation poppin' about the power of positive affirmations in being able to create of life of purpose, meaning and to make a difference in the world. Modi is definitely a SassyChicGeek! If you see her in these #SassyStreets, she might drop affirmations that will set your day on a path to positivity and success. See Me Shine Book This Is For You Girlfriend Book Be E...
Get to know Lynn Rubin Traversa, Creator of the newly launched Hot Flash In The Pan Blog! Lynn gets the conversation poppin' in the best way that she knows how - with humor, honesty and nuggets of wisdom that she casually drops while having you get your entire life together! Lynn is definitely a SassyChicgeek! If you see her in these #SassyStreets, you might find her rockin' her favorite pair of high-top kicks! Hot Flash In The Pan Website: www.hotflashinthepan.com Hot Flash In The Pan Insta...
Get to know Cindy Lee Alves, Sexologist | Educator | Writer | Host of the Sex on Shuffle podcast! Cindy Lee gets the conversation poppin' at the intersection of sexuality, pleasure, gender and social justice. Cindy Lee is definitely a SassyChicGeek! This Afro-Latina drops science on sexology as well as the community of Black and Brown sexologists that are taking up space in this field fiercely and unapologetically. Cindy Lee's Website: www.cindyleealves.com Cindy Lee's Instagram: @cindyleea...
Get to know Nicole McGarrell, Founder and CEO of Sunny Day Marketing, Nicole is a proud Brooklynite who has had quite an interesting journey working in entertainment in places like The Food Network before taking the entrepreneurial leap. Through Sunny Day Marketing, Nicole provides integrated marketing services with an emphasis on helping clients develop strategies that set them up for long-term growth. Nicole is definitely a SassyChicGeek! Learn how Nicole journeys to Sasstopia to get it pop...
Get to know Janice Saunders, Account Manager at Lundbeck LLC. Janice is also an age group swim coach for Riverbank Redtales and Owner of One Jazzy Life Development Coaching Company. Growing up in New York City, swimming became the foundation that helped her dive into a life of service and helping young people find her voice. Janice is definitely a SassyChicGeek! Learn how she journeys to Sasstopia to get it poppin' in these #SassyStreets to live one jazzy life! One Jazzy Life Instagram...
Get to know Shaniya Lashley-Mullen, former member of the DC Divas, WFA football team. The Women's Football Alliance was designed to create the largest and most competitive women’s tackle football league in the world! Shaniya is definitely a SassyChicGeek. She talks about how football has helped the otherwise shy mother of two find her voice and get it poppin' in these #SassyStreets! Shaniya's Instagram: www.instagram.com/niya_mullen66 DC Divas Website: www.dcdivas.com DC Divas Facebook...
Get to know Dr. Sharon Brown, Founder & Life Coach of Rooted to Thrive. Dr. Brown gets the conversation poppin' by talking about the importance of getting to the root of our fears so that we can not only succeed, but thrive. Sharon is a passionate educator who is not afraid to be a voice for the voiceless, making her the true definition of a SassyChicGeek! Rooted to Thrive Website: www.rtthrive.com Rooted to Thrive Facebook: www.facebook.com/rtthrive Email: contact@rtthrive.com We...
Get to know Annie Aaroe, Owner of the Bagel Grove bagel shop in Utica, NY. Annie has a lot on her "plate" juggling the Bagel Grove business in the middle of a pandemic, family and a burgeoning career as a freelance writer. She is definitely a SassyChicGeek that has a lot to say about how she dares to go there to raise her voice; express herself by her own rules and use her brainpower to pivot in business and in life! The BaeGal Website: www.thebae-gal.com The Bagel Grove Website...
Get to know Semoine McQueen Boyer, Founder of CocoaLuxe Home & Spa - maker of bath, body and home fragrances using natural and natural-based ingredients while offering a luxurious experience. Semoine is the definition of SassyChicGeek, getting the conversation poppin' about her multi-hyphenate fabulous life as a mom, wife, IT consultant and maker of luxurious experiences through CocoaLuxe! CocoaLuxe Website: www.cocoaluxehs.com CocoaLuxe Instagram: @cocoaluxehs CocoaLuxe Facebook: ...
Get to know Tiffany Lee, Founder & President of Shades of Commerce - a marketplace for for both the socially conscious consumer, and the women and /or minority entrepreneur, wishing to promote businesses enterprises through patronage, love & commerce. Tiffany is definitely a SassyChicGeek that likes to get the conversation poppin' to celebrate diverse businesses and entrepreneurs! Shades of Commerce Website: www.shadesofcommerce.com Shades of Commerce Instagram: @shadesofcommer...
Get to know Olesha Haskett, Founder of Oh Experience, Oh Empower and Boudoir for Black Women. Olesha is a multimedia powerhouse celebrating the beauty of Black women. Olesha gets her SassyChicGeek on by empowering Black women to not only feel comfortable in the skin that they're in, but learn how to celebrate it! Oh Experience Website: www.ohexperience.com Oh Experience Instagram: @ohexperience Oh Empower Instagram: @ohempower Boudoir for Black Women Instagram: @boudoirforblackwomen W...
Get to know Ellarose Preston, Founder of J. Elise Tea, and learn about the many ways that she gets her SassyChicGeek on! Ellarose shares her journey to creating her refreshing teas and how she serves them up for wellness and relaxation. Ellarose also talks about her roadmap for advancing women in society. Her mantra: one woman at a time. Ellarose's Instagram: @bellyroze J. Elise Tea Website: www.jelisetea.com J. Elise Tea Facebook: @jelisetea J. Elise Tea Instagram: @jelisetea Website: www....