Business/Entrepreneurship
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When a family friend asked her to write blog posts for his law firm, she realized she could make $$$ doing what she loves, & today, Alison is still writing blog posts, website landing pages & emails.
Alison Ver Halen
Content marketer, SEO strategist, Author & Professional Speaker
Interviewed: 01-17-2024
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He has been at the helm of Leading for Diageo Investments within the Black community to achieve the goal of generating $2.4 billion in economic value!
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American businessman & philanthropist, best known as owner of Gallery Furniture-a retail furniture chain based in Houston, TX. He has garnered fame for his entrepreneurial acumen & community service efforts!
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Robert is a Canadian-born American board game inventor who created the popular word-guessing game Pictionary in 1985. Since selling Pictionary, he has invented other board games & products.
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A visionary behind impeccable service, legendary steaks, & a passion for showmanship! Yet, from a humble beginning at 15, he took control of his life by leaving a fatherless & problematic home, & with mentorship of a high school coach, Ruby mainly raised himself & forged his destiny!
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Mrs. Eden Bridgeman Sklenar is owner, Chairwoman, & CEO of EBONY & JET & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Manna Inc
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She became a Champ on Hollywood’s 1st “Reality” TV show—American Gladiators! PLUS, her extraordinary passion for Wizard of Oz memorabilia, now boasts over 3,500 Oz items in her collection—perhaps the world’s most significant, & was a premiere exhibit at Judy Garland's Museum for 5 years!
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As Mayor of the City of Jeffersontown, KY. Bill has overseen a police department, public works, an economic development authority, parks & recreation, & all other city services.
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Craig is a proud Louisvillian, husband, father, entrepreneur, & community leader who believes in thinking big, working hard, and making things happen.
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Gant founded Gant Hill & Associates in 2002, which specializes in enhancing the best interests & outcomes of its clients that own, invest, lease &/or operate real estate.
Gant Hill, CCIM
President & Principal Broker of Gant Hill & Associates (formerly Venterra Realty)
Interviewed: 11-12-2021
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A 1st-generation Sri Lankan-American & Owner at Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites™ with Sam's spin on Southern classics & riffs on her mother's time-tested recipes. Tuk Tuk is 1 of the few Sri Lankan cuisine options in the U.S. & reflects Sam’s Sri Lankan upbringing in the American South.
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Being Master Distiller is something Brent Elliott says is hard to call a job because, to him, “it’s a privilege and a passion to be a part of Four Roses.”
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She qualified for Team USA taking her to Croatia, Prague, & Switzerland. After graduating, Leah became a professional figure skater with Holiday on Ice touring in Europe. She then became a Certified Personal Trainer back in the USA & started her own online fitness business.
Leah Travisano
Professional Figure Skater, Personal Trainer, Online Health Coach & Make-Up Artist
Interviewed: 07-30-2021
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Ankur Gopal’s desire to make an impact has fueled his success building a technology application company.
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Gill Holland’s curiosity has led to careers as an independent film producer, building developer, and former lawyer.