Khaos & Konvos

College sweethearts Alli and Nickia met on the campus of North Carolina A & T State University in 2003. They both graduated in 2007, Alli with a BA in Accounting and Nickia with a BS in Journalism. They both went on to earn their Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. They currently live, work and serve in the Washington metropolitan area, alongside their two daughters and own their own real estate investment and management firm (The Alli Group, LLC), a property management firm whose portfolio includes an estimated AUM of $4.5 million over the last five years. 

Although juggling two small kids, federal government careers and a business, Alli and Nickia always felt a call to pour into their family and the people within their community. Whether starting non-profits to uplift and provide resources for young women and men or having an in-depth conversation with friends, couples, and even clients about how to navigate their current “space” in life, they have become proactive in strengthening their own relationship as well as those around them. Ultimately, their desire is to equip couples and individuals with the tools they need to communicate well, love selflessly, and build wealth.

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As the founder and author behind Awakened-Woman, a digital platform designed to inspire and invigorate females, author Yvette Bodden writes with endless empathy. In just two years, AW has amassed tens of thousands of followers, thanks to a combined 500+ articles centered around celebrity profiles on relationships, love, abuse, motherhood, and Latino culture, infused with a signature blend of Yvette’s pragmatism and compassion. 

Yvette’s words have also appeared on Thrive Global, media maven Arianna Huffington’s portal dedicated to ending the global stress and burnout epidemic, and BELatina Magazine, where she profiles celebrities like Latin Grammy Award-winner Luis Fonsi, television actor, Joe Minoso and ABC's "The Baker and the Beauty, actress, Nathalie Kelly. 

In July, Yvette interviewed Lisa Vidal for AW, Actress from The Baker and the Beauty and BET's Being Mary Jane, Nikki Boyer, Actress, 3-Time Emmy winning Media Personality and Host, Dying for Sex Podcast, as well as, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Actress, ABC’s United We Fall, as part of the AW Empowerment Series. Her debut book, A Journey to Becoming the Best Self (Black Rose Writing)—part memoir and part prescriptive fiction, inspired by Yvette’s own post-divorce path from devastation to joy—was published in 2019, and received praise from The U.S. Review of Books.

As a single mother based in New York City—a metropolis she credits for her open mind—Yvette regularly channels her own growth experiences, she has contributed to outlets like SmartCoparent and DivorceHub.com, authoring articles that focus on maintaining financial health through personal crises. Ultimately, Yvette’s writing, which seeks to empower and encourage women searching for personalized definitions of success, is an effort to build strong communities through vulnerable and powerful storytelling.

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Jessica Zimmerman is an educator, author, wife, mom, and serial entrepreneur who teaches her students and followers how to set healthy business boundaries, invest in themselves, and create businesses and lives they absolutely love. Her work has been featured in People, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc. and her new book, Sleeping With A Stranger, has hit Wall Street Journal bestseller, USA Today bestseller, Barnes and Noble bestseller, and #1 Amazon bestseller. 

When Jessica Zimmerman survived a childhood car crash that took the life of her only sister, she knew even then, she couldn’t waste her life. After meeting her husband at the University of Arkansas, she returned to her hometown and built a successful wedding floral design business, Zimmerman Events, that grew alongside her three young children. When her husband fell tragically ill, Jessica realized that she had to begin earning more than just the “fun money,” transforming her zero-profit events company into a seven-figure business, all while caring for her ailing husband. She’s a floral designer turned educator and author who spends her days chasing kids, recording podcasts, creating courses, and teaching students how to find life's purpose.

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Allistar Banks was born and raised in McCormick South Carolina. Ms. Banks is a graduate of Lander University in Greenwood, SC, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications in 2013. The Author has been featured in the Index-Journal, The Press and Banner, McCormick Messenger, and in Lander University’s magazine for her books. Ms. Banks has been featured on various print and online media as well.

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Adanna Austin is a Business Coach and Consultant who works with entrepreneurs and businesses to get very clear on their goals, identify their ideal clients and develop strategies to grow their business. 

Over the past 10 years, Adanna has worked with over 500 entrepreneurs and over 50 companies to help them position themselves as market leaders in their respective niches with a series of tools and resources that she makes available once they work with her. Her clients include businesses in Retail, Finance, Consultancy, Information Technology, and Merchandising to name a few. Her clients experience as much as 25% in new business growth, 50% increase in profitability and 35% in new sales and clients. 

In 2016, Adanna started a social support system on Facebook called Dynamic Business Strategist, which now supports over 4000 entrepreneurs across the world by providing tools, resources, motivation, and support in business development and strategy. The group is an eclectic mix of business owners who have benefitted tremendously from engaging and growing in the space. 

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Bridgett Herring Williams received her undergraduate degree in Construction Management from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master’s in public administration from High Point University.  While a student at A&T, Bridgett was an active student leader, serving in many capacities and represented her alma mater as Miss North Carolina A&T State University, 1997-98. Upon graduation from college, Bridgett began a career in construction as an assistant project manager while also pursuing her passion for inner-city youth, by volunteering for the local Boys & Girls Club. Through her volunteerism, Bridgett learned more about the non-profit sector which eventually led to her career change. 

Dedicating almost 20 years to the non-profit sector, Bridgett has vast experiences as a program director to an executive director. She demonstrated expertise has been in program development, grant writing, facilitating partnerships, consulting, and leading fundraising campaigns for nonprofits of various sizes and missions. Working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, and the Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation, Bridgett learned the challenges of non-profit leadership from many different points of view. Additionally, she facilitates leadership development and management seminars and workshops for other community and faith-based organizations. Having returned to her roots, Bridgett is currently the Director of Development for the College of Science & Technology at A&T and the Vice President of Albri Logistics, a transportation business she co-owns with her husband and President of New Visions Management, a small business, and non- profit consulting company.  Bridgett is certain her primary purpose in life is to serve young people, most especially young women. She has served on several boards and held committee leadership positions within community organizations including Friends of Macedonia, JAL3 Ministries, Goodwill Industries, Project Potential, Cabarrus Charter Academy, Next Generation-The Movement, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Homeless Shelter Network and Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful. Her volunteer service has also expanded internationally with Samaritan’s Feet in White River, South Africa.  

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Council for Negro Women, the National Association of Women Professionals, Queen City Alumni Chapter of North Carolina A&T State University, the Advisory Board of 1,2,3 JUMP and serves as a consultant for several brands in the fashion and entertainment industry as well as nonprofit organizations. Bridgett is a contributing author in ‘The HBCU Experience Anthology-The North Carolina A&T State University Edition’ and 'The HBCU Experience-The HBCU Royal University Queens Edition'.  Though her life serving the community is fulfilling, her greatest joy comes in spending time with her husband and daughter.

Teriece Cherell is a New Orleans native. She is a mother, minister-elect, speaker, relationship coach and author of Live, Learn, Love: With an Open Heart, co-author of Unshakable Faith, and the Co-Editor of QRTM Magazine. She is the Founder of Transforming Consciously where she inspires and teaches others how to set healthy boundaries, stay true to themselves, and maintain healthy relationships in their lives. Life has many lessons to teach and through our relationships, we discover who we really are. 

Nothing and no one can exist alone in the world. Relationships are the greatest lessons and blessings in our lives, whether good or bad. She loves to network, connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs and spread the message of love, hope, and how to practice harmonic prosperity.  Teriece Cherell teaches us that relationships are critical and necessary to our existence and development as successful, loving, and happy human beings.

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Helping fight the ability of millions of Americas to save their credit, is Dr. Michael C. Grayson who in 2014 made the cover of REI Wealth Magazine as their editors voted him as “the world’s leading credit expert”.

Dr. Grayson explains that there is hope and he is on the front lines, behind the cameras fighting to eliminate socio-economic injustice. Dr. Grayson has successfully sued creditors and the credit bureaus to hold them accountable.  Currently, he is involved in the largest Pro Se litigation in history.  Dr. Grayson is suing Equifax for malicious reporting, fraud, and discriminatory practices.

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Ms. Deborah Price, who was Miss North Carolina A&T State University from 1977-1978, currently resides in Willingboro, NJ, and works as a Bank Regulatory Compliance Executive in the NY Metropolitan Area.  She entered into the banking industry once leaving NCATSU in 1978 and amassed years of industry, audit, regulatory, business knowledge as well as strong leadership and relational skillsets that enables her to manage and govern regulatory compliance across the largest domestic and international financial enterprises.

Ms. Price established the SeedsFoundation Inc, which is a behind the scenes’ organization designed to touch the lives of children enabling the unimaginable resources and experiences happen which often plant life-changing 'seeds' that will be paid forward. Ms. Price also serves as a Board Member/Advisory Council for Education Africa.  She has been affiliated with Education Africa since 2010.  Established in 1992, Education Africa strives to reach and uplift the poorest of the poor. With education as the cornerstone for all projects, EA aims to assist disadvantaged South Africans in their quest to obtain a quality, relevant education in order to ensure that they are in a position to become global citizens and a competitive, productive element in the local job market. Education Africa aims for an educated nation, which in turn will lead to a progressive nation that is able to sustain economic growth.

Jessica Nathan Brown is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She is currently the Assistant Director of Student Activities in the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She provides leadership development and campus engagement opportunities for students and plans events for students. Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, where she served as Miss Stillman College 2012-2013. She received a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of South Alabama. She will begin pursuing her doctoral degree in August 2020.  

Jessica is happily married to her husband Brandon. She is very involved in activities at her church and in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for NASPA Alabama and is a member of other student affairs professional organizations. Jessica has a passion for developing young people and looks forward to growing in the field of student affairs.

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