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Renowned producer, songwriter, and artist Deezle has been a powerhouse behind countless hits for years. Now, he is boldly stepping into the spotlight with fresh music and an expansive vision. In this compelling conversation, he passionately explores his growth, his purpose, and the exciting next chapter of his career. You’ve shaped major hits behind the…
Charlotte Jackson created The Curve Authority to challenge gaps in luxury fashion. In this conversation, she discusses representation, purchasing power, and why plus-size consumers remain overlooked. What inspired your transition from acting and singing into luxury fashion, and how did that journey lead to founding The Curve Authority? It wasn’t a direct transition. I stepped…
Tammeca Rochester launched Harlem Cycle nearly a decade ago to provide fitness and address health needs in Harlem. She discusses how the studio fosters wellness, community, and empowerment. What inspired you to launch Harlem Cycle, and what community need were you trying to address? I started Harlem Cycle almost 10 years ago—we’re coming up on…
Leslie Short knows what it means to move through spaces where she stood alone—and to keep going anyway. In her memoir, Someone Has to Be The First, she reflects on a path shaped by persistence, hard choices, and moments that demanded she speak for herself when no one else would. In this conversation, Short shares…
Shaneka Boucher is raising concerns about risks facing children in online gaming spaces, drawing on her background in public service and education. She points to ongoing reports from parents who say they are losing visibility into their children’s digital activity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic drove a surge in screen time. Families have described patterns…
In an industry where access often defines opportunity, Chris and McKenzy Bowers set out to change the equation. What began as a need for a production space evolved into Tivid TV Studios, a creator-driven environment built with intention and community at its core. From immersive set design to strategic storytelling, the husband-and-wife team has developed…
Jereshia Hawk, a prolific entrepreneur and business coach known as the millionaire maker, built a seven-figure business based on helping founders move from early revenue to structured financial systems, focusing on pricing, positioning, and business strategy. With over 5.6 million businesses formed in 2025, many owners will be filing taxes for the first time. And…
Filmmaker Joslyn Rose on Bay Area roots, the alchemy of creativity, and why the courage to tell the truth is the only currency that matters. Interview by Tonya McKenzie Before Joslyn Rose called herself a filmmaker, the Bay Area was already doing the work. Teaching her how light bends, how community resists, how imagination becomes…