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Adelaide is a wife and mom who has served the Natural Hair Community in Phoenix for 20+ years. As Essence’s successor as of 2019, she aims to continue to cultivate transformative experiences for the Rare Essence Studio family. She is a master stylist and educator and seeks to bring the heart to anything God calls her to.
Barbie The Welder is an American metal sculptor, skilled trades advocate, & author from Pompano Beach, Florida. Barbie's hand sculpted masterpieces have been installed by cities & companies & are collected by discerning clients across the globe. Barbie's use of repurposed metal in her masterpieces honor her Mother & Father & the creativity they instilled in her.
Bryan Clayton isn't just another CEO; he's a visionary and a groundbreaker. As the mastermind behind GreenPal, an innovative online marketplace dubbed the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine, he's revolutionizing the way homeowners connect with local lawn care pros. Boasting over 200,000 active users, GreenPal pulses with thousands of transactions daily, a testament to Bryan's knack for understanding market needs.
But here's the twist: Gre…
For Daveed Benito, art is more than capturing moments; it’s about creating them—infusing vibrant color, boundless imagination, and a deep connection to his subjects into every project he touches.
Born in Santa Fe and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Daveed's journey isn’t one of a "childhood dream realized" but a tale of forging his own destiny. After graduating high school, Daveed enlisted in the United States Air Force, where exposure to diverse cultures and experi…
Through this time of working with and promoting the era’s hottest rock stars (including my idol Eddie Van Halen), the music industry began to change, and I couldn’t keep up with the partying lifestyle. I returned to Arizona to work at my father’s insurance company, Ambassador Group, where I started out as an agent and eventually created my own niche — Bar and Restaurant Insurance. I’ve since grown that niche into a successful business of its own and eventually bought my father’s firm. Today,…
Young entrepreneur starting a brand that glorifies God with my best friend and business partner. Aspiring filmmaker who has small experience working as a production assistant in the industry
Erin Rodgers is a storyteller, writer, workshop facilitator and a founding member of The Pathfinders Collective. She has appeared on stages across North America and on Bell Fibe TV’s “Raconteurs”. Her one-person show “Tough” appeared at The Toronto Storytelling Festival & Winnipeg Fringe. Erin’s mission in life is to create space for more people to share their stories and be able to connect with the life-changing power that brings. You can find out more about her at
Essence China is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, and women empowerment speaker. As an entrepreneur for over 20 years Essence founded Rare Essence Studio and Rare Essence Academy a natural hair salon and education platform in Phoenix, Az.
Essence work as a stylists and business owner has been highlighted in Essence Magazine as well as other international publications.
In 2003, she fought the State Board of Cosmetology in the state of Arizona which …
James I. Bond is one of America’s leading behavioral management specialists, and author of the award-winning book, BRAIN GLUE – How Selling Becomes Much Easier By Making Your Ideas “Sticky.”
BRAIN GLUE is a finalist as BEST BUSINESS BOOK of the YEAR by Publishers Weekly.
For thirteen years he ran one of Southern California’s leading behavioral management firms, working with a who’s who of American business.
Early in his career, he ran an advertising agency in Montre…
Municipal judge, Host Divorce Court. Marriage BootCamp Author: My Mother's Rules and Dar Sonali, Letters to the Daughter I Never Mad.
Ryan Diaz, an emblem of commitment, discipline, and unparalleled prowess, has firmly established his name in the annals of martial arts. As the founder of DCS Vancouver and a pivotal partner at the renowned MMA LAB in Arizona, his contributions to the sport are both immense and multifaceted.
Born with an innate passion for combat sports, Diaz swiftly rose through the ranks to earn some of the sport's most distinguished titles. With the KOTC Bantamweight World Championship, AFC B…
Mom, entrepreneur, creator, Sahar is connector and a catalyst to relationships. Her goal is to help those on her path of growth and bring success to as many people as she can.
Scherrie L. Prince is an attorney and asset protection coach who teaches entrepreneurs how to merge their business plan with their estate plan to create a moat around their assets. For over a decade she has taught, led, and counseled entrepreneurs at every phase of their business. Scherrie has the keen ability to deliver uncommonly original and useful tools in a dynamic and engaging way. She brings to your audience experience in asset protection, estate planning, and business planning.
Opening a roadside peach stand seemed like a crazy idea at the time, since most people thought the business model was long dead. Opening 100 roadside peach stands with over 200 workers across 3 states seemed like an insane idea--but that's exactly what I did.
And now, a decade later, I am still doing it. Today my son, Finn, who grew up selling peaches, is my business partner and together, we teach students how to earn college tuition over the summer by selling peaches.