In a time where young black and brown girls, have to search high and low to find dolls that represent them, Brilliant Girl's founder Shaneisha Dodson is changing the narrative and letting the world know that little girls with afro puffs can be superheroes too......

www.thebrilliantgirl.com

Shaneisha Dodson is the founder of Black Girlz Productions. She has been called a modern-day renaissance woman. Born in Arkansas and raised in a matriarchal household. At a young age, her mother instilled in her the value of hard work. She admired her mother’s strength and determination to succeed. Therefore, she pushed herself to reach her full potential. Her hard work paid off and resulted in her being the first person in her family to graduate from college. Dodson earned degrees in psychology and education. She believes everyone should have an opportunity to attend college so she gives back to the community by offering an annual scholarship to a deserving high school or college student. She hopes to one day award a full scholarship.

www.blackgirlzproductions.com

Iantha Ussin has served in the Richmond County School System in Augusta, GA for 15 years, being repeatedly named a highly qualified middle grades ELA teacher.

Not only has Ms. Ussin been instrumental in raising academic achievement for over 2,000 students, but she has consistently fostered a well-managed, fun, safe and orderly environment that has been conducive for learning for all students.

It’s her mission, now, to EDUCATE, EMPOWER, and EQUIP other teachers with the same classroom management practices and skills she has successfully employed in her own classroom, year after year.

www.msussinteaches.com

Natasha Carroll is a full time realtor in the Houston and surrounding areas. She has a background in Information Technology with Master of Business Administration in International Business, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems.

Natasha has a passion for real estate and is driven to find clients the perfect home or sell their existing home to the perfect buyer. Natasha leverages her international business experience and the latest Digital Marketing Strategies across multiple platforms to help get her clients homes sold in the least amount of time with less stress. Natasha has experience working with first time home buyers, luxury clients, new home builders and investors. Her multiple designations (Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), e-Pro, Seller representative Specialist (SRS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and Certified luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and her consultative approach to client relations prove that, if there’s something to learn, Natasha will embrace it. Your Houston, Tx Real Estate Agent!

www.natashacarolrealty.coms

Raised in Louisiana and a graduate of Grambling State University, Ketra understands the numerous benefits of living in the South. Kentra is a real estate agent serving the NOLA Metro area. She takes pride in providing excellent service making sure her clients are well informed, and prepared for the buying/selling process as her top priority.

As a resident of St. Charles and an educator for 9 years, she is well-connected and actively involved in the community. Kentra is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented and will be along side you every step of the way.

Phone: (504) 201-1236

Email:kmontgomerysells@kw.com

Style Therapist Shirah Ray, is widely known as the Queen of Scene. A true style maven, Ray, is the owner and founder of David Lee’s Boutique. David Lee’s, is named for her late father, David Lee Ray, who was known for being a sharp dresser. Her mother, Elizabeth Ray is known for her fashion sense so it seems that her talent is genetic. Ray has styled the likes of TV reporters, Melanie Hebert, Sheba Turk, April Dupre, Rosa Dee Flores, HGTV personalities Anicka Jones Marshall and Shauna Williams, the State Director of Miss Black Louisiana Organization, Tiffany Magee, Event Stylist and Coordinator, Delia King and President, CEO, & owner at Spears Group, Cleveland Spears.

www.facebook.com/davidleesbtq

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Tranice is a hardworking, praying wife and mother focused on breaking many generational curses. Doing her best to lead by example for her daugthers which doesn’t come without a challenge but she is up for it.

She started her candle business Faith and Wicks in 2020. The love and support has been amazing. Burning and buying different candle is one of her fetishes. She fels a great smelling candle sets the mood and tone right after a good cleaning.

Faith and wicks is on shelves in New Orleans at all 4 The Woodhouse Day Spa locations.

www.faithandwicks.com

Tiffany Michelle Wise a.k.a The Glo Getta is an Aveda Institute Esthetics Graduate & Licensed Esthetician. A New Orleans Native, Tiffany’s mission is to inspire and motivate young black women while spreading the knowledge of the importance to not only glow on the outside; but the “GLO” must start from within. She’s a master skin care therapist and also the Owner of Glopire Aesthetics & Skincare. Tiffany has an Associates Degree in Hospitality Management from Southern University & A&M College. She sells various skincare products for several skin types, which are all organically handmade.

www.facebook.com/tiffanys.glo.cosmetics

Nebu Halliburton is as highly skilled ns. As early on as a toddler it was inevitable that she would be an entertainer. Her influences are widely diverse nspired by such artist as Queen, Donne Hataway, Sybil, SWV, Wilson Phillips, Cathy Dennis and vocalist whose always had music in her vei Whitney Houston. She has toured as a opening act for major artists such as Ginuine, Avant, Jon B, Urban Mystic and many more.

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Eliza Marie Eugene has achieved accomplishments thought unattainable, because of her faith in God and determination toem brace her untapped potential. Eliza’s remarkable 30+ year-career of providing strong leadership, expert advice, and general counseling is highlighted by a personal dedication to empowering others to succeed beyond expectation. Eliza’s life is a living testimonial on how faith, dedication, and hard work can take you from being reared in a single parent household in public housing and becoming am teenage single mother, to being a God fearing woman of success".

Blessing To Be A Blessing

Deishonda Greenwood was raised in Kenner,LA. She earned her BSW from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge,La in 2009 and her MSW From Southern University @New Orleans in 2012. Deishonda is licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Board Approved ClinicalDeishonda is the owner of Forever care Resource Center also a Group Practice. Deishonda provides psychotherapy, consultation, clinical supervision, Sponsor for Continuing Education for LABSWE. In addition she offers a variety of services including credentialing, consulting, business start-up, and much more.

Forever Care Resource Center

Angela is a Technology/Communication Extension Associate for LSU AgCenter. She is a former Middle School Math teacher, for 11years, who was passionate about teaching students Math, Science, and STEM related courses (Pre-Engineering, Robotics and Computer Science). She is a native of St.John Parish where she was raised, but resides in St. Charles Parish.