Stanley Lumax is currently the Executive Director leading Talent and Cultural Partnerships at JP Morgan Chase. Prior to this role, he partnered with Complex Media Networks to create Climate, an agency built to help brands harness the power of youth culture. He has also worked with brands such as Nike Basketball, National Basketball Association, Converse, […]

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta with 12+ years in marketing. She is the founder and head of creative at The Em Dash Co, a social-first creative agency leading strategic and creative campaigns for global brands, including Netflix, Timberland, LinkedIn, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She’s also the host […]

Rosanna Durruthy is a trailblazer, a change igniter, and currently the Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIBs), Employee Experience and Talent Development at LinkedIn. Her career spans the Technology, Finance, Healthcare, and Media & Entertainment industries, reflecting her versatility and depth of expertise across human capital disciplines. Beyond her corporate leadership, Rosanna is […]

Ty is Director, The B2B Institute & LinkedIn Brand Expert, co-founding LinkedIn’s think tank focused on building famous brands in B2B. She partners with academics to prove what works in B2B marketing, then translates it into actionable strategies. With 20+ years at Google, IBM, Nestle, and her consultancy Spectacled Marketer, Ty bridges the gap between […]

Omar Goff is President of Mielle, the fastest-growing textured hair care brand, where he drives growth through innovation, supply chain excellence, and brand-building. Since taking the helm, he has led milestone achievements, including Mielle’s first national TV commercial, a historic WNBA partnership, and a transformed media strategy. A 20+ year P&G veteran and FAMU MBA […]

Melvin Rodriguez is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist whose leadership spans beauty, wellness, tech, and community development. As Co-Founder and COO of Mielle, he helped grow the brand from one product in 2014 to a global powerhouse empowering women of color. With two decades of engineering experience at UPS, he brings operational excellence and […]

Monique Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Mielle, the fastest-growing Black-founded and woman-led beauty brand, available in over 100,000 U.S. stores and 90+ countries. Under her leadership, Mielle secured a nine-figure investment from Berkshire Partners and later partnered with P&G Beauty, solidifying its global reach. With a community of over 1M Mielle Mavens, Monique […]

Michele Ghee is the Chief Content Officer at Essence Ventures, overseeing content strategy for Essence Magazine, Essence.com, Essence Music Festival, Essence Studios, and the Essence YouTube Channel. A dynamic media executive, she has generated over a billion dollars in revenue at Ebony and Jet, Allen Media Group, CNN, A&E, The History Channel, and BET Networks, […]

CJ is a commanding voice in media and digital culture, known for creating sharp, stylish, and irresistibly entertaining content that blends satire, luxury, and charisma. His videos offer a playful critique of status, privilege, and perception. With a proven track record in both corporate marketing and creative leadership, CJ seamlessly bridges the worlds of boardrooms […]

Tarik Nally is a Chicago-based creative director, designer, inclusive housing developer, entrepreneur and social impact investor. He is a Founder/Partner in Kale & Flax, TKT Collab, Re:land Group (MBE/Neighborhood Developer), Small Thyme Fund, Work Four Days Inc, advisor to U.S. Senate/Congressional candidates, YLAI Exchange Member in the Dominican Republic, and founding boardmember of Wild Accelerator. […]