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Angelle Clarke

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Robin Hughes

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TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

Kearn Cherry Speaker, Coach, and Author When one door is closed, try the next one; if it’s closed, go around to the back; if not open, Create Your OWN, but never give up.”

Inspiring Speakers to Level Up

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Known as the “Butts in the Seats Queen,” I help individuals share their stories, on a stage, in a book, or in the media.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

KC: It is said that your gifts will make room for you and sit you at the table of great men. Proverbs 18:16. I encourage individuals to start a business using their gifts and talents.

Kearn Cherry is called the “Butts in the Seats Queen”. She is a speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and 10 x #1 Bestselling author. She is the creator/host of Power

Up Summit and Level Up Summit. She is cofounder and director of Success Women’s Conference with over 17,000 virtually. She is the owner of PRN Home Care for 24 years with over 35 years in healthcare. She is a Visibility Coach and Creates Your Event Coach, especially virtual. Mrs. Cherry is the visionary author for her #1 Bestselling book anthologies entitled “Make It Happen.” She is also the visionary of “Trailblazers Who Lead I & II.” She has

been featured twice in Essence Magazine as the “Comeback Queen” and Black Enterprise Magazine. She often says, “When one door is closed, try the next one.

If it’s closed, go around to the back; if not, Create Your OWN, but never give up.”

“A Courageous Woman is fearless and audacious.

Always willing to step up and say what needs to be said or do what needs to be done. www.kearncherry.com

TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

Tina D. Lewis The BottomLine Queen, Business Strategist

After it’s all said and done, the main question is “What’s the BottomLine?”

The 6 Figure Incubator The Hub & Launching Pad of individuals committed to earning a 6 Figure Income, building Passive Revenue, and creating a Legacy!

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

TL: You have exactly what it takes to bring that idea to fruition. Jump off the cliff and grow your wings on the way down!

You are Equipped & Qualified!

The blueprint is already in your DNA! Watch it unravel!

Tina D. Lewis is a 7X International Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Philanthropist, Sales and Marketing

Genius, the CEO of Royalty Coaching LLC, and the creator of The 6-Figure Incubator, an exclusive membershipbased community that nurtures you and your business into a SixFigure powerhouse entity. Affectionately known as the “Bottom Line” Queen, Tina specializes in creating tangible wealth opportunities in the lives of both budding and vetted entrepreneurs, helping them eliminate minuscule thinking, give CPR to a stagnant business, and providing

a proven blueprint to pivot. She has helped countless entrepreneurs overcome the delusion of underperformance, shift their mindset, implement systems to automate their processes, and gain the confidence necessary to transform their lives and businesses forever.

“Her Mantra is simple: After it is all said and done, the most important question is... “What’s your Bottom Line?”

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CHIDELL WATKINS International Speaker, Author, Enthusiast Somehow, your smile helps to get you through even when you wonder if you can.

You can get through this. Push past your pain; it'll get better." #Youregoingtobeok

Quitting Is Not An Option

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Through their power of resilience overcoming traumatic experiences, they'll know for sure they're worthy! Don't give up, no matter what!

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

CW: No matter what, vision is YOUR vision!

People may not understand it, but God didn't give it to them.

Go for what YOU believe in. NEVER allow anyone to talk you out of your dream(s)!

Chidell Watkins, known as Chidell Speaks, is a sought-after international speaker and best-selling author who delivers compelling

stories of resilience in the most powerful way!

She shares the power of resilience in overcoming a painful experience of rape when she was 18.

She is fun, entertaining, and engaging! Even if you shed a tear, she will somehow make you smile, laugh, and encourage you to know that you will be OK! She is also the founder of Girlfriends Connected and Etiquette Plus.

She began to see how sharing her stories and experiences connected women across the globe

and positively impacted other people's lives.

She is passionate about helping others in any capacity she can.

The more she spoke to people, at the end of the conversations, they'd say, "Thanks, coach"! Then her journey began!

"A Courageous Woman is one who despite her challenges and obstacles goes for it anyway, whatever 'IT' is." www.chidellspeaks.com girlfriendsconnected

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Carol Boss Wealth Curator I am where I am because I allowed it. Not only did I allow it, but I am also committed to it, regardless if it is serving me well or not.”

Wealth Literacy & Emotional Intelligence I am committed to sharing my fundamental research and skills to create generational wealth through awareness & stock options.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

herself and working on her attitude through selfdevelopment mindset training. In 7 months, she generated over 6-figures CB: Be committed to from only $2,300 and consistently making daily a stock options signal progress no matter how service business that small the step is. Events has been proven to be will happen, and you have 90% accurate since a choice to move through Oct 2020. Carol has all things gracefully and released over 100 lbs in focus on the result.

14 months, cultivated new relationships, and Carol is a mother and mended broken ones that a grandmother. She mattered. Carol is also a has experienced a Best Selling Author. multitude of losses in Carol is hosting a a short period. Carol is Generational Self consistently investing in Discovery Event. A

path to transform your mindset and finances from Oct 22-25, 2021, in Raleigh-Durham.

This will be an impactful proven life-changing weekend, with Keynote Speaker Courtland Warren. For info email thebosscalls@gmail.com “A Courageous Woman is willing to do whatever it takes to create the life she chooses to live, no matter her current or past circumstances.”

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Xandrea Garay Realtor

Don’t be afraid to be you because God only made one you”

Teaching Generational Wealth Through Real Estate

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I’m a professional real estate agent that prides myself on offering superior personal service before, during, and after each transaction.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

XG: You have exactly what it takes to bring that idea to fruition. Jump off the cliff and grow your wings on the way down!

You are Equipped & Qualified!

The blueprint is already in your DNA! Watch it unravel!

Xandrea Garay has been a resident of Southern

California for over 40 years. She is a wife and mother who believes you can achieve all your dreams. Xandrea is passionate about teaching generational wealth through real estate. Xandrea is a serial entrepreneur who also operates an event planning company Ultimate Event Planning for eighteen years.

Xandrea also helps in the community and works for her local

school district. She has been active in her communities school districts to make sure black children have the same equity as everyone else. During her downtime, Xandrea loves to spend time with family and friends and go on vacations with her family.

“A Courageous Woman is fearless and powerful.” www.xandreagaray.com

TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

Zhe Scott The SEO Queen

I Love SEO because it levels the playing field. It allows small businesses to compete with big ones.”

It’s Time to Grow We love helping our clients dominate their niche so that they get more clients and revenue.

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TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

Renee Ambush Impartation Strategist

Where you are is not necessarily where you ought to be”

Out The Box Strategies

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We teach strategies thru coaching and consulting, helping you get out of the box with the power of your pen.

Renee Ambush is the founder of Out Tha Box, LLC. which focuses on teaching and imparting hope, inspiration, and encouragement for building a positive holistic self. I believe a healthy horizontal and vertical relationship is most important for navigating through life.

I AM… A Relentless Overcomer from Sexual Abuse, Teen Pregnancy, Suicide

Attempts, Domestic Violence, Divorce Homelessness, Death of Child health and family challenges.

I AM… A Degreed Social Worker with over 25 years of experience to include Behavioral and Mental Health services and almost 15 years as an Ordained Licensed Minister.

I AM… A Publishes Author, Film and TV Writer, Singer, Actress, and Momager.

I AM WHO GOD SAYS I AM

“A Courageous Woman is a Relentless Woman who, despite any challenges, refused to give in or up!”

Www.RebirthofRenee.com

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AYESHA GOODALL Author, Speaker, Wellness and Fitness Expert

Focus on progression, not perfection. Daily progress is where transformation happens.

It’s All About Mindset Mastery, Fitness, Nutrition, and Self Love

I am a premium boutique wellness and fitness brand that promotes mind-body connectivity to fitness and nutrition.

CW: What encouraging brand, “GetZenFit w/ within, and re-center, words would you give Coach Eesh,” which restore, and reclaim their to a woman starting a promotes mind & body lives. business? connectivity to fitness & nutrition.

With her incredible AG: To take her time philanthropic foundation, and do the research, As an author and “ Repairing Roses, she become an expert in her speaker, Ayesha has empowers other single craft. Get a mentor or successfully written moms worldwide to business coach. Don’t be two books. She selfembrace their power and afraid to invest in your published in 2018, “The walk in their purpose business; the return will Single Mom Survival with her incredible be rewarding.

Guide- Moving on After philanthropic foundation, Ayesha Goodall is Divorce,” and her second “Repairing Roses.” an author, speaker, book that launched and wellness expert 11/11/20, “Dating the “A courageous woman from Los Angeles, Single Mom-What Men stares fear in the face California. With a Need to Know and What and relentlessly goes professional background Women Need to Do.” after her goals, using her in Psychology, she With these books, she challenges as stepping has embraced an has created a movement, stones. indestructible passion a platform for single for empowering others mothers to have a voice, www.getzenfit.com through her signature help create confidence 13

TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

DEBORAH GLASS Entrepreneur, Author, Business Coach, Patent Consultant, Speaker, and Faith Coach

ASK God!”

Pray Your Dream into Existence!

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Her design prevents further damage that many women experienced when sewing or gluing hair extensions onto their hair.

As a Believer and consistently on a journey for growth and discovery, Deborah Glass focused on her passion for entrepreneurship.

She ASKed God what she should do after retirement, and God always provided the answer.

Deborah was able to design and patent an innovative product called Comb-N-Weave for all ethnic groups of women. It would prevent

further damage many women experienced when sewing or gluing hair extensions onto their hair.

Like writing a business plan, the ASK God Journal was designed to write out your plan and make it plain. Therefore, you would go to God in prayer and ASK God for all you needed.

She uses the ASK God Journal as the business plan and foundational guidebook for anyone

with a dream—to always start by writing their prayer in their personal ASK God Journal. ...ye have not because ye ask not. – James 4:2 (KJV)

“A Courageous Woman is the woman who never gives up.”

www.deborahglassenterprises.com

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Angelle Clarke CEO/Artist for Beat.Snap.Fierce

Keep going!”

Your Face is My Canvas A luxury brand of color cosmetics that work on all skin tones.

Using art, beauty, and fashion. Life is an inspiration.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

AC: Learn who you are.

Learn your audience.

Never stop learning. Keep going!

Angelle is a make-up and hair artist. With a fashion background, Superstar as she is known used her gift to start a line of makeup that is rich with color.

The brand’s focus is

creating beauty. Growing up around music and fashion, Supastar has taken her experience from a child to create a beauty line that speaks to the artsy, glam, subculture. Supastar is also a visual painter.

Her Dominican father and African American mother encouraged her gifts to develop into strong marketable fields.

She has one daughter.

Supastar’s next project is dropping her clothing line in November. The

line is called Art by Supa Star. The line is based on her art. Her hair product is also sold in her hair salon. Tying all these things together making art.beauty.fashion.life.

“A Courageous Woman is one who sets herself apart by being unique as possible”. www.beatsnapfierce.com

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TOP 12 WOMEN to know in 2021

Robin Hughes Business Consultant

They said I couldn’t so I showed them how it’s done!”

It’s Time To Raise Your Bar

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A client-based business that provides business consulting services for certifications, Human Resources, compliance, and personal and professional development.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

RH: Find your niche. Do your homework. Pursue it with passion and never give up!

People will tell you do not pursue your passion.

Believe in yourself! You got this! Now, show them how it’s done!

Robin Hughes is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in business, HR, and legal consulting.

She is recognized as a subject-matter-experts in her consulting areas

and has managed over $800M in construction projects and assisted minority and women in securing over $30M in contracts through certification and business development.

She is passionate about helping people reach their full potential personally and professionally.

Robin has been featured in business journals, Commercial Appeal, Star Tribune, McGrawHill South Central Construction Magazine, and many forums.

She is a motivational speaker, trainer, coach,

and advocate endorsed as a LEAD (Leader & Executives Advocating for Diversity) Candidate

by North Texas Lead.

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Walden University and possesses a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Strayer University.

“A Courageous Woman is strong and speaks her truth, and stands for what is right in the face of adversity. www.rhughesandassociates.com

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Jeanell Fitzpatrick Real Estate Investor, Author, Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Community Director and Credit Specialist

Good things are coming even if we can’t see it.. Don’t quit you’re almost there.”

Back from Broken Exodus Investment Group buys homes for cash such as forecloses, probate, distressed properties, and more. Specializing in credit restoration.

CW: What encouraging words would you give to a woman starting a business?

JF: Starting a business is like giving birth. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

Don’t be tempted to quit, be determined to thrive, succeed, soar and RISE. Jeanell Fitzpatrick is the founding partner and CEO of The Exodus Investment Group LLC. She is a Domestic Violence Survivor who strives to share her story and encourage other victims to seek help. The enemy doesn’t stand a chance if the victim decides to survive.

She attended the Westford College of Real Estate and runs the business with her children. Credit Restoration services were recently added to assist those individuals with challenging credit.

They can remove repossessions, chargeoffs, late payments, and much more.

In addition, they can report your rent to the credit bureau. They can assist anyone in the country to rebuild their credit and begin a legacy of homeownership for their families.

With no shortage of customers! She does have a shortage of Credit and Financial Education Consultants. These positions are great for building residual income.

Motto “ You are Set apart and Chosen and God’s Masterpiece” “Courageous Women are talented by birth, excellent by choice, and destined to make a difference (Sis you’ve got this!).”

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COURAGEOUS Women IN BUSINESS Kearn Cherry

Tina D. Lewis

Zhe L. Scott

Known as the “Butts in the Seats Queen.” She is the creator of Power Up and Level Up Summit.

She is co-founder of Success Women’s Conference.

World-Renowned Business Strategist, The BottomLine Queen, created $100K+ in 45 days, Founder of 6 Figure Incubator, AirBnB Queen, Speaker, 7X International Best Selling Author.

Helps companies get more clients and revenue via website design, mobile app development, and search engine optimization.

www.kearncherry.com

www.The6FigureIncubator.com

www.seoqueen.com

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Ayesha Goodall

Robin Hughes

Author, Podcaster & Owner of Positive Vibes & Visions... The Upside, who enjoys sharing her transparent truth to uplift and encourage.

Author, speaker, and wellness expert from Los Angeles, California. She has authored two best-selling books that inspire single mothers.

Serial entrepreneur recognized as a creative visionary subject-matter expert with a 20-year career in business, HR, and law distinguished by commended performances and proven results.

www.positivevibesandvisions.com

www.getzenfit.com

www.rhughesandassociates.com

Renee Ambush

Xandrea Garay

Angelle Clarke

Founder of Out Tha Box Enterprises. Out Tha Box is a media and coaching platform that teaches impartation strategies to the nation.

Xandrea is a wife and mother who believes you can achieve all your dreams. Xandrea is passionate about teaching generational wealth through real estate.

Award-winning makeup artist, hairstylist, product developer.

A native from Los Angeles, Supastar, known, is a creative who also paints.

www.RebirthofRenee.com

www.xandreagaray.com

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COURAGEOUS Women IN BUSINESS Deborah Glass

Jeanell Fitzpatrick

Carol Boss

Designed/patented the CombN-Weave for all ethnic groups of women. She created the ASK God Journal--business plan and guidebook for anyone with a dream.

An American Real Estate Investor, Credit Specialist, author, and speaker. Best known for changing the face of affordable housing in Dallas, and The TellJeanell Podcast.

CEO of The Boss Calls, a signal service for trading options. Her clients have multiplied hundreds into over 6-figures in less than 7 months.

www.deborahglassenterprises.com

@exodus.jeanell

www.thebosscall.com

Chidell Watkins

Karen S. Brown

Duania Hall motivational speaker, bestselling author, and empowerment coach whose mission is to help women begin after trauma and reclaim their WHOLE identity.

A sought-after speaker for empowerment, encouragement, and beating the odds. Her words have inspired people to overcome and want to start their healing journey.

Do you need assistance with scheduling appointments, collections, or research? If you answered yes, then my service could be just the ticket you need. Virtual Assistant 4 You.

www.duaniahall.com

www.chidellspeaks.com

www.virtualassist4you.com

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Terolyn Phinsee

Jeanette Abney

Founder of Bodacious Black Woman.

A lifestyle and self-development company for Black Women Over 50 who are ready to reinvent themselves and regret-proof their lives!

CEO-Zip & Go Assist. Providing staffing to support businesses.

We provide women with technical and workplace readiness training customized to align with employment opportunities.

I have a passion and desire to assist individuals to improve in many areas of life and within relationships.

www.lindashusser.com

www.zipandgoassist.com

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