CONTRIBUTORS

ALEGNA CREATES

ALEGNA CREATES is a writer who writes in between juggling her 9-5 and life. She is the founder of Connected Woman Magazine. She is the owner of nothing, a graduate of nowhere and the author of a dozen or so incomplete masterpieces. She does other creative stuff too including daydreaming about marrying Idris Elba (well before he got married), hitting the lottery and moving to Dubai!

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Alita Fulford

Founder

Alita Fulford is the Founder of Hidden Treasures Blog, LLC. She’s a teacher by profession, faith-based blogger, and motivational speaker whose focus is to spread God’s love and light throughout the world. Her experiences in life at a young age sparked her hunger for Christ. Her motto is, “I Am H.E.R.” (healing, evolving and rising.) She believes that when we align ourselves spiritually, we are able to Heal, Evolve, and Rise to our God-given purpo

Allistar Banks

Multigenerational Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Women’s Empowerment Advocate

Allistar Banks is a multigenerational author, creative entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate dedicated to helping others reconnect with their voice, confidence, and purpose through storytelling.

Andrena Phillips

Master Life Strategist, Transformation Speaker and Published Author

Andrena Phillips, Master Life Strategist, Transformation Speaker and Published Author is known for her empowerment to encourage women to live their best life with no apologies. She is woman filled with victories and laughter along her own journey.

Billie Bowe

Billie Bowe is the President and CEO of Benchmark Consulting Services, a human resources consulting firm located in Freeport, The Bahamas. Billie is the Founder of the Coco Chanel Principles of Business for Women, a LIVE event bringing women from all over the world for a weekend of empowerment. Billie is a syndicated author and international speaker. She works with small, medium, and large businesses as a strategic business partner helping them align their business goals with their financial objectives. She has spent most of her adult life empowering women. An entrepreneur at heart, she has coached and mentored many women in their careers and businesses. Billie’s ultimate goal is to create a ripple effect among women, young and the young at heart, by cultivating their gifts and sharing their talents with the world. If asked what makes Billie tick, her response would be “Helping women turn the passion into purpose and their purpose into profits.”

Cathy Staton

As seen on Dr. OZ, Cathy Staton is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and life coach. She is the CEO and founder of MyHelpMyHope Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization that assists women and children in crisis situations. She is the CEO of Dorcas, LLC., that provides affordable life-coaching to those who want to reach their maximum potential. For more information visit lovesgoteverythingtodowithit.com.

Cheryl Polote-Williamson

Highly sought after motivational speaker and coach, Cheryl A. Polote-Williamson is a 4 time Amazon best-selling author. Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Shaw University. Deemed a savvy business woman after having owned Boxing Club Franchises within North and Central Texas and as partner of 924 Sports Management, LLC., Cheryl has been nationally recognized for her client relationships, entrepreneurial skills, and strategic partnerships; and, she has been selected as one of Dallas Top 25 women and received the honor as one of the Female Success Factor award recipients for 2016. For more information visit cherylpwspeaks.com.

Angela Whitehead

School Administrator and Author

Angela Whitehead is an elementary school administrator by day and a self-published author by night (and weekend). She feels lead by a God-planted seed in her spirit fourteen years ago to write literature that encourages and inspires young ladies to live for Christ and is bound and determined to succeed! She resides in the Atlanta metro area with her husband and two children.

Crystal Joyel Batiste

Founder and Coach

Crystal Joyel Batiste unapologetically empowers everyone she comes in contact with through her teaching, speaking, mentoring and coaching. She is the Founder and President of The Nakid Foundation; a charitable organization that provides character building and positive self-worth to youth girls ages 9 to 18. Living in Truth Coaching was birthed from this organization to equip women with the tools necessary to excel in all areas of life. Crystal has been in the field of Human Development for more than 10 years and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lamar University in Family & Consumer Science with a focus on Family Studies. Crystal is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in counseling.

CWM Featured Expert

CWM seeks out expert knowledge from experts in their selective field. These women provide valuable information, tips and points to articles featured on our website and in our printed issues.

Connected Woman Magazine

Connected Woman Magazine is an online magazine that serves the female population in life and business. Our website will feature groundbreaking and inspiring women in news, video, interviews, and focused features from all genres and walks of life.

Demetra Moore

Coach, Trainer and Consultant

Demetra Moore is a certified coach, trainer, consultant, and speaker with a passion for helping clients reach their highest potential. This is a love she discovered over a decade ago while working as a mutual fund trader for a Fortune 500 company. Demetra, who always had a desire to be an entrepreneur, made the choice to explore opportunities and started her firm Moore Out of Life, Inc. At Moore Out of Life, Demetra partners with small businesses and rising leaders to offer Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Team Engagement.

Diana Richardson-Phillipus

Founder

Diana Richardson-Phillipus is the founder and CEO of Empowered Women Empower - a company that hosts pop-up shops, conferences, seminars, and lavish networking events for business-minded women. She is also the founder of Bronzed GLO Beauty, a luxury Organic Cosmetic and Beauty brand - currently sold online and available in six retail locations. An expert in women's empowerment and business, Diana is committed to helping other women reach their full potential. Through her work, Diana helped women discover their power and greatness, providing the tools, resources, and networks they needed to succeed. Diana has a Bachelor's in Communications and a Master's in Business Administration, and is the author of "Transformation: Finding Greater Purpose With Self-Knowledge."

Dr. Barbara L. Swinney

Dr. Barbara Swinney, Certified Personal Coach for Professional Success! An educational leader of 20 years and a student of personal and spiritual growth. I partner with individuals and organizations assisting in clarifying their vision and aligning their goals to ensure that they get from where they are to where they want to be. I developed The D.E.E.P.E.R. Strategy as I found my way back to me in both my personal and professional life. Using this strategy, my clients are able to acquire the thinking and action tools necessary to remain on a forward moving journey to their best future!

Dr. Crystal S. Lewis

Inspirational Speaker, Coach, and Author

Dr. Crystal S. Lewis is a TBN published author, speaker, mentor, and change agent. She has taught and ministered for teen leadership programs, research symposiums, teleconferences, and church events. Dr. Lewis has a passion for men and women to experience a closeness with God and pursue the life directed in purpose. Her book, the Diamond Formation: How to Survive and Thrive in Tough Times, talks about her trials in graduate school while correlating her experience with the growth stages of a diamond. Currently, Dr. Lewis is a scientist in the cosmetic industry in Massachusetts.

Dr. Damika Howard-Wayne

Executive Director/Founder of D.E.W Girl Power

Dr. Damika Howard-Wayne is the founder of D.E.W Girl Power, which was founded in 2005. The mission of D.E.W is to enhance the development of young girls and provide a research-based information and network with mentors to expose them to the benefits and the importance of positive self-image, responsible personal conduct, respect for self and others, educational achievement and cultural enrichment. Dr. Howard-Wayne is a certified life coach and cognitive behavior therapist who love empowering her young people to succeed.

Dr. Nicole S. Mason, ESQ.

Dr. Nicole Mason is a fiery and anointed preacher, prolific writer and passionate attorney. She is the author of 4 books and has been a contributing writer in more than 40 books. Dr. Nicole is the recipient of the 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Award and has been featured in the Chicken Soup for the Soul® Book Series.

Dr. Shekina Farr Moore

Dr. Shekina Farr Moore is an educator and gender & social justice advocate. She is the Founder and CEO of B2F Girls Worldwide, a gender empowerment incubator that produces advocacy initiatives, campaigns and events. She has spoken out against gender oppression and disempowerment since 1992, penning her first published article, "Blocking Out the Gender Gap", while a high school student. This article garnered the attention of the National Press for Women. She is also the author of Beautiful, Big-boned and Brown, Blah to Fierce and co-author of When Dark Chocolate is Bittersweet: Controversy Within A Culture. For more information please visit www.shekinamoore.com.

Guest Contributor

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Jennifer Urezzio

Jennifer Urezzio specializes in helping people connect – to themselves, to each other, and to the Divine. She founded a new paradigm, Soul Language, which provides guidance for understanding our true nature and tools for accessing deeper levels of awareness. This new insight into how the Soul expresses itself is being embraced by top healers, lifestyle coaches, and CEOs all over the world as a method for helping people recognize their purpose and live from a place of power and truth. Jennifer is the author of two books: Soul Language – Consciously Connecting with Your Soul for Success and A Little Book of Prayers, both available on Amazon. To learn more visit: www.SoulLanguage.us.

Kama Burton

CEO, Kama Speaks

Kama Burton is THE entrepreneur! She is a speaker, that has launched a talk show “Pursuing your Passion” which she is the Host. She has always had a heart to help others develop and promote their businesses and found a way to reach the masses online. We discuss the obstacles, the struggles, and ultimately the breakthrough. Kama’s purpose is to inspire and motivate others to step out on faith and make their dreams reality. Being in an abusive relationship for 12 years of her adult life, she has found that no matter what she had gone through she would still Pursue her Passion and will help others do the same.

Katherine A. Young

Katherine A. Young is a Growth Advocate who encourages, empowers and uplifts lives to be lifelong learners. A native of Decatur, Illinois and a proud Saluki from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, she is a dedicated educator and positive philanthropist, having dedicated over two decades to urban education touching more than 3,000 young individuals at both middle and high school levels.

Kristie Kennedy

TEDx Speaker, Women’s Worth and Wellness Expert

Kristie Kennedy is an Audaciously Authentic Leadership TEDx Speaker, Women’s Worth and Wellness Expert, who provides confidence and clarity coaching to visionary leaders who are ready to shift from stuck to unstoppable! She is skilled in four areas of personal development: mindset mastery, massive momentum, magnetic messaging and potential maximization. Kristie has a passion for empowering timid women who have reached an internal plateau with the ability to turn their can'ts into cans and their dreams into plans. Her life is a testament that you can shift from mediocrity to magnificence one bold action step at a time.

Lani Shaw, Esq.

ICF Certified Executive Career Coach

Lani Shaw is an ICF certified executive career coach focused on supporting professionals as they position themselves for promotion and assisting them with developing sustainable systems to prevent burnout. Lani also consults on leadership development, employee engagement, wellness and other career related topics.

Martha Karelius

Martha Karelius has spent over four decades in the real estate industry as a successful real estate broker and corporate executive. Over the course of her career, she received numerous awards and earned a reputation as an exceptional agent, trainer, coach, and mentor. Martha is real, down-to-earth, and relatable. She advocates a balanced life and consistently works to improve her own talents and abilities, both personally and professionally. Martha and her husband, John, enjoy time with their big, active family. Between them they have six grown children and twelve growing grandchildren. She has published three non-fiction books including her most recent one, YOU, IMPROVED, A Daily Dose of Inspiration.

Mary Lou Stark

Mary Lou Stark, Book Enchantress, supports people in expressing their message through books, products, and services. She has the ability to focus a clear light on the core points of your message so that you can reveal those ideas that are dear to your heart in a way that your audience will respond to. At the same time she lovingly encourages you as you work through the fears that spring up along the way. She helped edit A Little Book of Prayers by Jennifer Urezzio. To learn more visit: www.bookenchantress.com.

Mirvatte Mtanos

Architect & Designer

Mirvatte Mtanos is a Lebanese interior architect and graphic designer, and the founder of Mirvatte Architect & Design. She specializes in creating cohesive visual identities that bridge branding, spatial design, and the psychology of human experience—helping businesses express their vision through both visual and physical environments.

Mykella Auld, M.Ed.

Founder and Executive Coach of Culture

Mykella Auld, M.Ed., is a pioneering thought leader in organizational culture and leadership. For a decade, Mykella has partnered with organizations to design culture strategies based on wellbeing and belonging research and principles to support employees and chart innovative growth - the secret ingredients for dynamic, high-performing businesses. As the Founder and Executive Coach of Culture and leadership at The Work Well Studio she propels organizations toward psychologically safe, equitable cultures prioritizing wellbeing and belonging. She has a proven track record in designing and implementing change management strategies for national and local organizations. As a consultant and speaker, with experience in communal wellbeing research, culture and equity strategy design, leadership coaching and development, she coaches leaders to develop innovative organizations that are responsive to their employee's whole person. She is committed to sparking transformative change.

Myown Holmes, MBA

Founder and CEO of The Prism Effect

Myown Holmes, MBA, is a business strategist, speaker, and advocate for minority women entrepreneurs. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, business, and wellness, she works to help women in leadership build thriving businesses without sacrificing the life they are working so hard to create.

Paula G

Paula G holds a Master's Degree in Education with a Concentration in School Counseling. She is a certified K-12 Professional School Counselor and has 15 years of experience on the high school level. Paula is passionate about education and believes all students deserve the opportunity to learn and be successful. Paula is pursuing a career as a voice talent, moderator, media correspondent and guest speaker.

Paula McDade

Paula McDade is the CEO of Stellar Creative and Founder of Captured and Crowned, a Christian lifestyle ministry. An inspirational speaker and writer, her latest release is Captured and Crowned, a devotional and journal for Christian women which is featured on YouVersion Bible app. Paula co-authored Igniting the Fire: Setting Ablaze in Ministry, Business and Life, scheduled for August release. Connect with her at paulamcdade.com.

Quandra Adams

Suffering many setbacks in Corporate America caused Quandra Adams to build her own empire instead of helping someone else build theirs. She is dedicated to showing entrepreneurs how to transition from their 9-5 to CEO of their own companies. Although she holds a BA and an MBA, her messages come from the prestigious school of the Hard Knocks. Find more information on Quandra at www.quandraadams.com and email at info@quandraadams.com.

Regina Robinson

CEO

Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author & Publisher, Inner Confidence Strategist and Champion of the Movement Unstoppable Woman On The Move. She is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping women with the tools to unlock their inner confidence and become Unstoppable Women. She is also respected for inspiring her audience through laughter and practical principles that empower women to take immediate action in their lives, businesses, and careers. After years of teaching, consulting, and coaching in the educational field, Regina built a platform where she provides education, strategies, and accountability for women. She inspires women to be unstoppable by empowering them to show up, own their greatness, and be unapologetic about who they are as they increase their credibility, visibility, and confidence.

Reva Hart

Life Strategist Coach

Reva Hart is a Life Strategist Coach and Childhood Domestic Violence Advocate and has had to overcome life-altering losses and changes of my own. Reva is a Business Management Professional, Strategist, Relationship Facilitator, Wife of twenty-six years, and Founder of Preddi U® & CO. Reva’s God given purpose and passion in Life is to teach, empower, and assist women. In addition to life experience, Reva is a Certified Personal Life Coach and holds a bachelor’s degree of Science from DeVry University in business management. Reva is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Christian studies.

Sharee McFadden

Sharee McFadden is a public relations and project visionary who helps business owners see their vision clearly and works with them to develop a mindset that will help them to manifest their vision and make it plain. She strongly feels her purpose is to help infuse joy, hope and light into everyone she meets along her life's journey. She thrives on connecting people and helping them bring their vision to life and holds a BA in Public Relations and concentrations in Professional Writing and Speech Communication. A mom with a heard for community and youth advocacy, she serves as a co-founder and mentor of YaYa Girls, an after-school mentoring and empowerment program.

Sharisa Robertson

Founder

Sharisa Robertson, your Emotional Midwife, knows that an even bolder and authentic, transparent approach is required and needed to not only talk about and create awareness on such a taboo topic that has been ignored and silenced many daughters. Sharisa is determined to be the leader of providing solutions, conversation, research, and awareness concerning the mother-daughter crisis and creating platforms dealing with toxic mothering and its negative effects.

Sharlene Prince

Royalty Mindset Coach and Speaker

Known as the The Royalty Mindset Coach and Speaker Sharlene R. Prince is a divorced mother of three and a Mentor to many. She is involved with numerous organizations that celebrate the lives of women as they Empower and Encourage. Sharlene is the founder and CEO of Women Rising Above, an organization that is For Domestic Harmony to Eradicate Domestic Violence, as it Empowers, Elevates, Embraces, Encourages, Enlightens as it Inspires; by providing resources and bridging connections for women to begin their lives ANEW.

Sierrah M. Chavis, M.Ed, Ed.S

EDUCATION ADVOCATE

An active education advocate, Ms. Chavis has a degree in Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership at the Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to this, she earned her degrees in Master of Science in Special Education in 2019 and Master of Education in Secondary Education in 2018 at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2014, she has been exemplifying educational leadership, having served as a SPED teacher, counselor, case manager, student service coordinator for various institutions and a curriculum specialist.

Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith is Australian based fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger. She is very passionate about organic beauty products, yoga and healthy lifestyle. Sophia writes mostly in beauty and lifestyle related topics, mainly through blogs and articles. She is regular contributor at High Style Life and Ripped.

Jana Titus

Jana Titus is a life coach, yogi, integrative and intuitive healer, guide and inspirer who been helping people live fuller, more energetic, pain-free, creative and happy lives for over 30 years. Jana shares her wisdom, intuition, coaching knowledge and yoga understanding in private sessions in person or by phone and in groups and through tele-seminars. She has taught seminars and workshops throughout Europe and the US. She lives and practices in New York City.

Stefanie Magness

Principal Publicity and Brand Exposure Expert

Stefanie Magness is a leading publicity and brand exposure expert with over a decade of experience helping industry leaders and organizations amplify their presence in the media. As the founder of Elevate U PR, she specializes in strategic public relations, media relations, and reputation management, empowering thought leaders, C-suite executives, and experts to effectively communicate their value and reach their target audiences. Recognized for her innovative strategies, Stefanie has secured placements in top-tier media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to client success makes her a sought-after partner for those looking to elevate their brand.

TB101 CONTRIBUTOR

Tina Hines

Tina C. Hines is a Life Transformation Specialist who empowers women to fulfill their dreams of happiness. Through speaking and her Caribbean retreats, Tina inspires women to heal old wounds in order to unveil their self-love. She is a member of Black Life Coaches, the Advisory Committee for the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. Tina holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a certification in mental health first aid. She is also certified as a life coach, empowerment coach and transformational coach from the International Instruction of Coaching Studies. To learn more about Tina visit www.tinachines.com.

Meochia Stills

Meochia Stills is the owner and operator of My Times Travel LLC, where she has excelled in the travel industry as a Cruise & Caribbean Vacation Specialist. Her committment to exceeding her clients’ expectations on land and sea has caught the attention of her family, friends, and peers. In addition to running her travel agency, Meochia is giving back through the efforts of her newly formed non-profit, Cruising with Autism, Inc. As a parent to a teenage son with autism coupled with her love of travel, she is working to provide cruise, resort and other vacations to teens and young adults living with autism to be taken with their family. Born and raised in Hampstead, North Carolina, Meochia currently resides in Jacksonville, FL.

Trelani Michelle

My great-grandma's version of freedom was escaping the plantation she'd sharecropped all her life. My grandma's was never biting her tongue. My mama's was not depending on a man. Mine is a blend of all three: leaving any environment I deem toxic, migrating as I please, speaking my mind in person and on paper, and earning a living doing so for myself and my babies. Dig it? Go to TrelaniMichelle.com for more

Valerie Pinette

Valerie Pinette is a State and Federally Licensed Life & Healthcare Advisor who works with individuals, families and small businesses in GA, MI, NH, NV, OK, PA, SC, WI & VT. Valerie assists her clients by sorting out the entire marketplace landscape, by eliminating the confusion for the client. Working with Valerie, you will find she is impartial, because she works with all the major carriers on the marketplace and is able to you offer you a choice in your plan selection that works for your needs, wants and budget. It costs you nothing to use Valerie’s services (yes, she is FREE to you as a consumer), but without using them, it could cost you a fortune. Valerie can be reached via phone at 508-386-9752.