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Making good, great, and great exceptional is what Cheddy Matthews does for individuals and organizations alike. This is not only his passion, but it is his gift, calling, and profession.

As an inspired, conscious-raising, eternally optimistic and faithful lover of people and life, Cheddy believes his work at HED Space Coaching is fulfillment of his life’s purpose. He is a John C. Maxwell Team Certified motivational and keynote speaker, transformational leadership coach, host of the Winning Inside Podcast, business growth strategist, serial entrepreneur, retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer, and most importantly proud father. His purpose for being on this planet, he says, is to leave the Earth better than he found it. Cheddy does this by empowering Business owners and leaders to increase revenues by taking precise actions that yield significant results.He also helps the leaders to better connect, inspire, and support their employees for sustained company satisfaction, growth and an overall improved quality of life. This in turn results in transformative leadership and significant business growth. He calls this powerful skillset his “superpower.” 

“Do it. Do it now. What are you waiting for?”

This quote, from his beloved, late sister Annette Smith, is Cheddy’s inner motto.

Of Jamaican descent, Cheddy was raised in London, England, grew up in New York, traveled the world during his military career, and considers himself a New Yorker. His ethnic, cultural, and global richness contribute to his unique perspective and approach. He is a Graduate of North Carolina State University.

Cheddy now resides in beautiful San Diego, California. As he would say, “Stay Amazing!”

Connect with Cheddy!!!

Web: www.HEDSpaceCoaching.com

Web: www.HEDSpaceBusinessGrowthSystems.com

Web: www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/cheddymatthews

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As the owner of Aroara global I have an intense passion to challenge myself and push the imagination to captivate, educate and excite. In my design work I continue to help others bring their inner vision to the surface by creating commissioned custom apparel/ costumes. During the pandemic I leaned into developing my writing skills and published several books and started a children’s book series. This venture, couple with my experience as a community advocate, led me on a path of seeing a whole new perspective in childhood literacy which inspired me to create a podcast aiming to energize parental partnership. I hope to continue to inspire others to meet new horizons and surpass their own expectations for a better global future.

Connect with Annette Perry! 

Website: https://www.aroaraglobal.com/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aroara.info

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroaracdmizzperry/

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N. Chloé Nwangwu is a Brand Scientist and Digital Diplomacy (like actual diplomacy!) advisor who believes brands not built with power dynamics and biases in mind need a good old Thanos snap.

She is in the business of making brands in pursuit of social progress impossible to ignore and it is her personal mission to get you better seen, heard and respected in the rooms that matter to you and your work.
Most recently, she advised the first refugee delegation to the UN.

Connect with N. Chloé Nwangwu!

Website: www.nobiworks.com

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncnwangwu

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobiworks/

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@nobiworks?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=lyovKdK5JkpI8_NPgtBBdA-154674

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwangwu/

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Carl is a problem solver at heart. Born to entrepreneurial parents, he's always had an eye for business and creating solutions that help people. When Carl moved from his home country, Haiti, to the US for his MBA, he found the search for housing as an international student extremely difficult. To solve that, he created HUGS, the future of international student housing. 

Website: https://hugsintl.com/

Email: [email protected]

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codumesle/

Twitter: co_dumesle

Instagram: @hugs.intl

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Amie Thompson is an executive, investor, mentor, and leader and the current President & CEO of Creative Allies, a minority-certified marketing firm for entrepreneurs. We offer a wide range of marketing services to grow our client's brand. We create best practices from the lessons learned over our 10-year history to connect our clients with buyers, fans, and followers to enhance the brand story.

Connect with Amie Thompson!

Websites: 

• http://amiethompson.com/
• https://creativeallies.com/

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @amie_ceo and @creativeallies

Instagram: @amie_ceo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-thompson/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-allies

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Poet, Author Lyricist, (P.A.L) born to teach and write revelatory insight to the masses of broken and traumatized individuals touched by the darkness we see in the world. They say, “there’s light at the end of the tunnel”. I pray this book will shed more than light but hope and redemption. I’ve walked through the “Valleys of Shadows of Death” only to reveal that there's life after trials and tribulations. By HIS (GOD’S) amazing grace I stand here today to testify of HIS goodness. I started writing poetry in 2000 while working in a factory, bored with everyday mundane life, I was inspired to write a piece called, “Roboticillicistatisis” , the state of acting like a robot, just going through the motions. In 2005 I discovered my true calling to write poetry. Over the last 16 years I’ve developed my craft of developing essays, prose, and lyrics. My goals are to continue to write masterpieces to bring healing to the hearts of humanity.  

Website: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Linkedin: Ron Britton

Facebook: Megas Adelphos 

Quote: When Power is Unleashed!

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Adesola Akindele is a 20-year international serial entrepreneur and novice angel investor who believes that entrepreneurship is the key to economic prosperity, especially for underestimated and under-represented economic groups. As an economist, she is never shy of looking ahead or at the bigger picture, examining key metrics that differentiate success and failure in business ownership and leadership. 

Adesola is on a mission to help Black & African founders learn how to face their internal and external struggles to overcome the emotional plus socio-economic barriers that hinder economic success, equity, and ownership. Adesola is keen on Pan-African collaboration to foster an exchange of skills, ideas, and solutions. These collaborations are opportunities for startups and investors to learn first hand from mistakes, processes, and resolutions to better products and services that help communities RISE to any challenge and thrive in any environment. 

Connect with Adesola:

Website Hygear: https://www.myhygear.com/ 

Website Adesola: http://www.adesolaakindele.com/connect

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Marya Wright Consulting provides innovative, high-value, and culturally responsive training content for professionals. Marya offers continuing education training (CEUs) for agencies who service system-involved youth, foster youth, children and families. Marya is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Marya is a Child Welfare Worker II with County Children and Family Services in the Dependency Investigation Unit. She conducts investigations and assessments based on the Welfare & Institutions Code §300 regarding child abuse, neglect and exploitation on the legality of court intervention.

Marya graduated from San Diego State University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Social Work with a focus on Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing. She then received her Master’s in Social Work from California State University, East Bay with a focus in Child Welfare Policy and research. Marya has also conducted research in Child Sexual Exploitation, Foster Care, and the use of algorithmics decision-making in child welfare. In addition, she is a seasoned lecturer in the Sociology Department at CSU, East Bay.

Connect with Marya Wright! 

Website: www.MaryaWrightConsulting.com

LinkedIn: Marya Wright, MSW

Instagram: @MaryaWrightConsulting

Email: [email protected]

YoutTube: My YouTube Channel 

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Irvin Spencer attended the US Naval Academy where he had a successful career playing defense on the varsity football team for 3 years. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 2008, and served 8 years active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer – he drove ships and led sailors. In 2015, while here in San Diego, CA he transitioned to the Naval Reserves and continued to serve in a new capacity as a Financial Advisor at his current company.

Irvin is married with two boys, who keep them busy with their sports and activities. He is actively looking to build relationships with others to help them create peace of mind through thoughtful planning. He is here in San Diego but works with people all over the country. Feel free to reach out to him on LinkedIn or schedule an initial meeting using the link below to start a conversation to see how he can be a resource for you.

Connect with Irvin Spencer!

Schedule initial meeting with me here: Initial meeting

Website: Home : Irvin Jewell Spencer : Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrvinspencerNM/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvinspencer

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Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna, affectionately known as Auntie Oyé, is a Liberian-born acclaimed master storyteller who transports her audience to West Africa through “imaginary” interactive storytelling. She is the Founder/Executive Director of Oyé Palaver Hut, a twenty-five-year-old established cultural arts organization that integrates storytelling performances with the culinary arts to focus on physical and emotional wellness. 

She tours nationally and internationally presenting her dynamic programs that includes high-energy African dance and the traditional djembe drums. This energetic cultural educator’s performances are designed to celebrate diversity. She is a four-time DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Fellowship Program recipient.

Connect with Auntie Oyé:

Website: https://www.oyepalaverhut.org

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna @Oyepalaverhut

Facebook: Oyé Palaver Hut

Instagram: Vera Oye Yaa-Anna 

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