Sacha Walton is a powerhouse business strategist, speaker, TEDx event curator, and CEO of SWI Management Group. She is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs—especially women and creatives—build sustainable, profitable businesses through strategic planning, marketing, and branding, all while balancing mental wellness.  

With a sharp business acumen, Sacha quickly scaled to six figures in her first year as a government contractor in event services. She now equips business owners with the tools to secure government contracts and create thriving business ecosystems. Her expertise also extends to corporate event production, small business development, and strategic brand positioning.  

As the author of The Ugly Truth About Entrepreneurship: Keys to Managing Mental Wellness, Sacha is a leading voice in reshaping the conversation around entrepreneurship and mental health. She has been featured in **Forbes, Authority Magazine, Associated Press, Amazon Live, Roku, American Express, Women RISE in Paris, and other major platforms.  

Through her signature initiatives, Biz Her Way Series, Business Plans & Mimosas and the Sacha Walton GPT Collection on OpenAI’s platform, she helps women entrepreneurs take strategic action to increase their visibility, scale their businesses, and achieve long-term success in a thriving ecosystem.

Dr. Lashonda Wofford is a powerhouse of resilience, leadership, and empowerment. As a visionary entrepreneur, she has built a legacy through ventures such as EmpowerHer Legacy; Purposeful Collective, All Bets On Me Academy, and former owner of Akins Helping Hands, a 7-figure home care business in North Carolina. A ten-time best-selling author. Some of her transformative literary works, including Pain Equals Purpose and Breaking the Chains: Liberating Your Lineage From Generational Curses, inspire readers worldwide to rise above life’s challenges.  With a PhD in Christian Education and an array of certifications, including executive leadership, life recovery coaching, and mental health counseling, Dr. Wofford equips others to embrace their full potential. Her award-winning contributions include the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award x2 and International Impact Book Award. Through her All Bets On Me platform and podcast, she creates spaces for personal and professional growth, empowering individuals to thrive.  Deeply rooted in faith and family, Dr. Wofford cherishes time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, leaving a legacy of love, hope, and purpose. 

LaShawnda Rodgers, a visionary in change management, DEI, and leadership development, stands at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings a rich 20+ year history of guiding multi-million-dollar global projects, technical consulting, coaching, career growth, business growth, and stakeholder management. Her expertise in enhancing customer engagement, leadership development, and employee experience is quantifiable, with statistics showing marked improvements in employee satisfaction and innovation. LaShawnda serves as the Vice President of Community Outreach for Blacks in Technology, where she partners with organizations to increase African American representation in the technology fields. LaShawnda is also a Microsoft Partner and a member of Microsoft’s Black Partner Initiative.

As a Founding Member of Tech Ladies, she has had the opportunity to mentor and equips women with the tools to grow their career in tech. She has been instrumental in helping many professionals to confidently negotiate their salary, clearly articulate their value add, receive the compensation and career they desire. In her local community and globally, she works with organizations to provide career development and opportunities for BIPOC communities so they can compete and have financial stability. LaShawnda's commitment to creating equitable, inclusive work environments has led to significant increases in profitability for organizations. Her recognition with the 40 under 40 Award and features on platforms like Hired.com, Mentor Me Tech Summit, Power To Fly, and others underscore her impact as a thought leader dedicated to uplifting individuals and businesses alike. When LaShawnda is not speaking, consulting, or coaching she can be found horseback riding, hiking, and enjoying time with her family.

Chef LaSheri McGee has been cooking for more than a decade and has great things on the horizon.  She is a mom of two, a minister, author, executive chef and entrepreneur. She holds degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University. She also has a Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Her new cooking show, "But First, Let's Eat" debuted on YouTube in 2021.  In the near future, she will be launching a non-profit organization for young girls called, "You Cook Like a Girl" which will focus on teaching young girls the basics of cooking, while creating an environment that will motivate and inspire them to strive for greatness.  Helping people to unlock their best self and show up in the world, through the power of love, food and divine inspiration is her life's mission.