Dr. Houda Abadi is a public scholar and peacebuilding practitioner who is creating waves of profound impact. As the founder and executive director of Transformative Peace, she has found her calling in providing communities with the tools to affect change. Cultivating the space for her own inner peace is an essential part of her success.
Four-time Emmy Award-winning producer Emerald-Jane Hunter, or EJ, understands what it means to live your why. As Ringleader of myWHY Agency, a Black-owned, women-led integrated marketing communications company, she helps purpose-driven brands, businesses, and game-changing leaders tell impactful stories with a specialized focus on the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Listen to her thoughts on creating boundaries, using sound frequency for self-care, and what it means to find deep joy.
Dr. Christine Izuakor is the youngest African-American female to receive a Ph.D. in Security Engineering and a master's in the art of start-up acceleration. Inspired to combat the shortage of diverse perspectives in the technology industry, her company, Cyber Pop-up, funded by Google, is creating the next generation of experts. Listen to how her personal focus on fulfilling her purpose drives every decision and why she is so intentional about who she holds space for.
Read MoreFormer Wall Street analyst, social entrepreneur, and coffee enthusiast Kris Christian knows how to attract what she wants. She has built Chicago French Press from a pop-up to a nationally recognized brand sold at Target and featured on The Food Network. Learn how Kris moves past limitations and has mastered cultivating the energy to attract what she wants in business and in life.
Take a moment to acknowledge the power of your breath. From projecting over a crowd at a noisy networking event to helping you release a long sigh after a frazzled work day, breath is your life force. Learning how to use your breath as a tool, not just a concept your yoga teacher encourages, is where your power lies.
Read MoreTop performers have one thing in common: their ability to balance emotion in times of stress. For those of us living in a fast-paced, urban, always on social media world, finding a sense of inner balance can sometimes provoke an increase in tension rather than a release.
Read MoreAfter 15 years working alongside some of the best creative minds on the world’s leading brands, there is one clear takeaway - almost every major campaign, piece of content, and interactive experience is built on inspiration from another brand.
Read MoreWhether you are looking to elevate your career or take your small business to the next level, articulating what makes your brand unique is essential. Defining your story starts with getting clear on your vision and the purpose of your vision, why does it matter and to who? What did you set out to accomplish, what is your vision?
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