JANIECE EVANS-PAGE

Janiece Evans-Page is the Chief Executive Officer of Tides Janiece Evans-Page is the Chief Executive Officer of Tides, a nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice. She leads the organization in strengthening the power of BIPOC community leaders and others who face systemic barriers to opportunities. Prior to joining Tides, she served as the inaugural Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer at Fossil Group and Head of Fossil Foundation. In this role, she launched Fossil Group’s global philanthropy practice, leading the strategic modernization of its social impact investment portfolio and environmental sustainability framework.

Ms. Evans-Page was selected as one of the honorees of the San Francisco Business Times’ 2021 Most Influential Women in Business. In 2018, she was honored by Ebony Magazine as one of its Power 100 awardees in the “Women Up” category. She currently serves on several boards including Southern New Hampshire University, IDEO.org, Echoing Green, and numerous advisory councils. She holds a B.S. in Social Sciences/Organizational Behavior from the University of California at Berkeley, and an Executive M.B.A. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco., a nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice. She leads the organization in strengthening the power of BIPOC community leaders and others who face systemic barriers to opportunities. Prior to joining Tides, she served as the inaugural Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer at Fossil Group and Head of Fossil Foundation. In this role, she launched Fossil Group’s global philanthropy practice, leading the strategic modernization of its social impact investment portfolio and environmental sustainability framework.

Business Times’ 2021 Most Influential Women in Business. In 2018, she was honored by Ebony Magazine as one of its Power 100 awardees in the “Women Up” category. She currently serves on several boards including Southern New Hampshire University, IDEO.org, Echoing Green, and numerous advisory councils. She holds a B.S. in Social Sciences/Organizational Behavior from the University of California at Berkeley, and an Executive M.B.A. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

Ordination Class to become a Licensed Minister!!

I am blessed to use my influence and position to benefit the Southern Region!!

Just to name a few VIP and Platinum Sponsors include, Desoto Chamber of Commerce, Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, Desoto Parks and Recreation, BSWP Legislative Breakfast, Desoto Back to School Fair and “Focus Newspaper, Seven Years, “Best Banker!” WOW! God is awesome!!

My formal recognitions are 2016 Woman of the Year, Desoto Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador and Volunteer of the Year, was instrumental of getting “Best Place to Work- Bank of Desoto. My leadership positions have included, two term Desoto ISD Education Foundation President, Desoto ISD Golf Chair from 20102016, Desoto Chamber of Commerce Gala Chair, Desoto Living Committee, Tri-City Animal Shelter! My favorite and sacred calling is, CEO-Girlfriends P.A.C. Ministries. Other involvements include Non-Profit Awardee for Girlfriends PAC Ministries.

My favorite scripture is, “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16.

“Stay the course, tell your story, walk in your truth…….be you………. everyone else is taken!”

I am looking forward to my next Leadership Position, Best Southwest Partnership 2023, incoming Chair!

Patricia is from the “Show Me State,” of St. Louis Missouri!! She is the third of 7 siblings!! She’s married to “Oswald M. Coleman, Sr.” together, they have 1 daughter, Oschuwa Cleo Coleman.

Patricia attended Indiana University, and majored in Business Administration, and has a Masters in Marketing!!

My faith is important and is the focus of my life! I’m in the process of completing

Ms. Sherrika R Hunt has been a State Farm insurance representative/ office manager with over twenty years’ experience in auto home and life. In 2019 she started her own PR Company, A Diamond In a Rough Management LLC., where she provides marketing and management services to entrepreneurs while assisting with promotions of life events and concerts.

Sherrika is a major community leader, motivational speaker, public figure, and advocate for Sickle Cell Anemia and The Alzheimer’s Association. She brings awareness to the cause by, public speaking, walking for the cause, donating, raising funds, and her annual event, Ride 4 Alzheimer’s. Her community work and dedication, resulted in her receiving a proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner and Sheila Jackson Lee, as well as receiving several leadership awards for business, community service, and her mentorship for youth in business management and marketing. She became the Vice President of For His Glory Christian Alliance, where they raise scholarships for college students each year, and is also a member of the NAACP and, The Promote Her Chapter of Exclusive Business Sorority, where they offer a national network of sisterly support in the business industry. With all the responsibility she has, she still finds time to manage the Mike-N-Ike Dance Ministry for over five years.

Her latest achievement is the writing of an amazing inspirational book titled, “Smiling Through My Tears.” It bases her story on actual experiences dealing with the afterlife. Through her pain of loss, she found meaning and has adopted the motto: “Together we are stronger, let’s educate, and help each other heal, by sharing our story with others.”

Author Sherrika Hunt is the director and host of her new tv/radio show The Authors Lounge Show, where she provides an intimate platform for authors of all genres to share the stories behind their books with the purpose to inspire, motivate and encourage the viewers as well as other authors. This show gives other entrepreneurs and companies the opportunity to play a part in growing their business through advertisements and sponsorships. Her channel PromoteHer has eight streaming platforms, three hundred million viewers, seventy-two million of those being household. She also helped to launch a radio station called, Go Be Great, which is an inspirational source of uplifting music and motivational stories told by some of the world’s most influential people.

Sherrika is presently taking her career to the next level and continuing her education to become a certified licensed grief counselor at the Wisdom Coaching University, where she shows her passion by helping others through their journey of grief.

Needless to say, Sherrika Hunt has a great business sense, but nothing gives her greater joy than helping others, which is why she believes, “we are better together.”

DR. SHARON D. SAULS

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DR. JERI GODHIGH

- sultant, Coach, and Speaker, combines prowess and transformational strengthzational leaders who desire to GROW their businesses and effectively LEAD people. This Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Small Business and Entrepreneurship coaching. She is President & CEO of The BE LED Group and The BE LED Academy, Senior VP of Training & Leadership Development for Chick-fil-A (MNE, LLC), and Adjunct Professor in Business Administration and Organizational Leadership at SNHU. Sharon specializes in Business Management and Organizational Leadership and asserts, “Every Leader MUST BE LED!!”

We are a group of distinguished gentlemen who use our platform to teach our youth the importance of image; we created programs called SPG of the Week for students along with an annual Tie & Belt from Boys 2 Men event. Along with participating in numerous charitable events such as Dillard’s Fashion Show, several local news stations, numerous Podcasts, local radio stations, middle and high schools as well as Career Day at Elementary Schools. This year, we have selected two Senior Citizen homes for a program called Queens for the Day.

When you see an SPG member just know that you see a man that believes in the Lord, family, and our community, while leaving a positive impact on our youth.

Dr. Jeri Godhigh is a Best Selling Author, President Biden Lifetime Achievement recipient, driven leader, a dynamic public speaker and a life changing coach and nominated to be a Global Peace Ambassador. Godhigh is exhilarating, humorous and engages her audience with charisma and passion.

Dr. Godhigh is the CEO & Founder of the Godhigh Agency Management Consultant Firm, Founder & Broker of Godhigh & Associates Realty Company for past 25 years and the CEO and Founder of Josie’s Girls Lead, a for profit and non profit company. She is a Licensed Instructor and Ordained Minister.

Godhigh is scheduled to appear on the Good Morning America Show and she is featured in many magazines, radio shows, conferences and more. Dr. Godhigh just released her newest book, Amazon Best Seller, entitled “Who’s Sleeping with Your Husband?” and is available online to include major national and international retailers.

Unique. Limitless. Loving. Intelligent. Educated. Determined. Rosemary’s athletic clothing line for men and women is called SWOLLE (Strength, Wisdom, Overcomer, Loyal, Loving, Empowering).

As a multi-faceted entrepreneur and innovator, Rosemary was moved in 2019 to create Hoodies 4 Healing Foundation, Inc. (501c-3), a modern brand that went viral and assisted in saving her daughter Dyanna DeNae’s life. By raising over $60K through hoodie sells from various supporters near and far, Dyanna DeNae was granted the opportunity to have the necessary procedure to remove a life-threatening cyst in her brain. Rosemary made a heartfelt promise to God that after her daughter’s successful surgery she would dedicate her life every day positioning herself to be a blessing to others. Each week, Hoodies 4 Healing Foundation commits to paying it forward in the community.

Ms. Kristi Bellard Law is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Studies and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Kristi is also a Licensed Child Placing Administrator and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Kristi is the founder of TayBran Enterprises where she uses her skills and expertise as a Certified Life Coach, Grant writer, Master Trainer and Consultant. In addition, she has a dynamic and powerful testimony on how she transformed her many experiences with trauma, grief and loss into a passionate career that she loves. She has a powerful passion for working with children and women that have been abused, neglected and traumatized. She has worked in various arenas of child welfare and social services for over 20 years in state and federal government. Kristi is an author and her first published book will be available March 2023. Kristi has also been featured in Voyage Houston Magazine as a Trailblazer.

Last but not least, Kristi is the proud mother of two young men, Kamron (23)and Aaron Law(19). She is the daughter of Willie Bellard, Sr and the Late Patsy Valerie Bellard. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and a member of Top Ladies of Distinction-Houston Chapter. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves being a mother more than anything. She strives daily to be a godly example for others and aims for the light of God to shine through her daily.

DR. PATRICIA ROGERS

Dr. Patricia Rogers is a “Visibility Strategist” & CEO of Unityin Service, Inc., ‘Where People Need People!“ Unity In Service, host virtual events for entrepreneurs to speak, while they fill the seats. Their mission is to assist business owners raise their level of authority by speaking to the masses. Speaking build sconfidence and increase opportunities.

Dr. Rogers has spoken on over 150 speaking platforms, inspiring and energizing attendees around the globe. Retired Correctional Lieutenant after 29 years of service, 12 years in the US Army where she developed the disciplines of leadership.

Her zone of genius is inspiring you to get up, suit up & show up!

She is a member of Women’s Prosperity Network, Powerteam USA & Women with Vision. “Dedicated Entrepreneurs” with Sharon Lechter.

Dr. Patricia is the recipient of the “Social Business Icon Award” Featured in various magazines, Jean Lynch lifetime Achievement Award” Shining Star Award & Speech Competition Award. Interviews with Radio Host “Myra Goldick” WOW Wednesday Teleconference, Founder, Nancy Matthews.

Joahna Tupas

Joahna Tupas is a Speaker, Author, Coach, and Founder and Chief Advocate of School in a Backpack. As an experiential learning and character education thought leader, she encourages Courage 1st through her Four Keys to Courage coaching program and partnering with parents and educators in raising Gen C - the COURAGE Generation.

She enjoys innovating educational opportunities, inspiring others to take ownership of their learning journeys, and influencing everyone around her to carry around the one backpack we all need in our school called “LIFE”: the backpack called COURAGE.

Joahna is passionate about experiencing life to the fullest by living a courageous life, which exudes in her philanthropic contributions for her community and our society at large. She has migrated to the United States and genuinely served the White Mountain Apache Tribe while teaching at the Whiteriver Unified School District #20. Her work with various public service and nonprofit organizations in the state of Arizona and around the nation displays her philosophies towards holistic pedagogies and inclusion for all.

An intentional parent, her zest towards a life lived in wonder, wander, and wunder is evident through her son, whom she and her husband raise as a confident, courageous, and compassionate individual.

Authorships

Author, “Courage 1st: Raising Gen C – the Courage Generation” (December 2023 target launch) - upcoming

Author, “Courage the Seed” children’s book (May 2023 target launch) - upcoming

Co-Author, “LET presents Stories of the World’s Greatest Speakers” anthology book (April 2023 target launch) - upcoming

Best-Selling Author, “WORLDSCHOOLERS: Innovative Parents Turning Countries Into Classrooms” (2022)

Programs

Personal Coach: Four Keys to Courage

Parenting Workshop: Wunderparents

SEL-based Workshop for Parents, Educators, Learners: refraME

Parent Mentorship: Ownschooling 101

Educator Professional Development Trainings (3 topics readily available)

Conference/Summit/Webinar Presentations (3 topics readily available)