RISE Urban Nation: Amplifying Black & Pan-African Voices Worldwide

Bio:

Seneca Hampton is a Wed Designer who has also dabbled in the Real Estate Investing Industry. He currently lives in sunny San Diego, where he runs a successful Sports Medicine Company. Seneca loves learning but, even more so, he loves doing and likes getting things done. Making Hampton Adams the official sports tape in sports & Real Estate investing is his passion and life's goal.

Connect with Seneca Hampton! 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://hamptonadams.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamptonadams_

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

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

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BIO: 

A mathematics graduate of King's College London, Ego always dreamt of starting her own business. Following graduation, she joined Ford Motor Company's graduate recruitment  

program (her one and only corporate job) where she spent a few years before "escaping" to start her first beauty business on London's busy Oxford Street. Developing the then new concept of easy, open-plan nail bars located right where you shop, Ego pitched the idea to big high-street brands such as Selfridges&Co and Topshop, securing  premium ground-floor space.  Ego went on to own and co-own 9 salons in the UK and South Africa, and  authored two books on salon business.

Realising the difficulty of scaling a service-based business, in 2016 Ego launched a proprietary cosmetics line  with her sister Natasha Iwegbu. Natasha had been hand formulating and testing a sublime super clean  foundation range since 2005. Having suffered from severe teenage and adult acne, Ego was passionate about  offering women confidence boosting beauty solutions that worked no matter what skin type or condition they  had. So under the brand name Ms London Natasha’s super clean formulations were enthusiastically launched in  the salons to thousands of women and rave reviews. As with all of Ego’s businesses the cosmetics brand grew  a cult following in Johannesburg attracting the attention of giant retailers in 2017 and a venture capital funding offer in 2020. 

The 2 salons and cosmetics line hit the $1.1 million turnover mark in 2018; the growth was so sudden that the  companies struggled with inadequate infrastructure around manufacture, logistics, salon management and  beauty counter management. A major learning curve for Ego through 2019 into 2020 when the pandemic hit  and temporarily closed the salons and counters. Forced to pivot and rethink the market Ego decided to use the  VC funding to grow the cosmetics line digitally and in a new market, the US. 

Together with Natasha and Enygma Ventures backing, Ego rebranded and re-packaged Ms London Cosmetics to  The Good Mineral launching in August 2021 online direct-to-consumer.  

As CEO, Ego‘s focus is strategy, sales, marketing and building the organization to scale The Good Mineral; all  while maintaining the South African based salons and cosmetics brand. 

An energetic, natural communicator and inspirational leader in her career so far, Ego has employed and  trained over 250 women. Written for Professional Beauty and Scratch magazine. Been a Professional Beauty  Awards judge for 2 years. Been asked to speak at many entrepreneurial and women-focused events and  panels including WEConnect with Ernst & Young, The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity  Association (SAVCA), Cosmo Hustle and many more. Featured in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, Grazia,  Modern Beauty and on the cover of Destiny Magazine. Ego is a fire starter and all about team spirit! Popular  with her friends and respected by her peers and employees, she is a born entrepreneur, mother and single parent of two outstanding boys.

Connect with Ego Iwegbu!

• Ego Instagram - @egoiwegbu 
• Ego Website - www.egoiwegbu.com 
• Ego Books on Amazon - Open Your Own Salon - The Right Way 
• Ego Books on Amazon - Kick Start Your Salon Into Profit 
• Ms London Cosmetics Instagram - @mslondonmakeup 
• Miss Salon London – Instagram - @misssalonSA 
• MSL Group – Website – www.misssalon.co.za

Links + THE GOOD MINERAL 

THE GOOD MINERAL is a range of super clean cosmetic powders – founded 

and formulated by two sisters with acne-prone sensitive skin, customers 

finally get to detox their makeup routines and experience lightweight, 

natural coverage that feels like nothing but looks like everything! With over 

50,000 face matches this is truly makeup that LOVES YOU BACK. We know it! 

• The Good Mineral Website – www.thegoodmineral.com 
• The Good Mineral Instagram - @thegoodmineral

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Bio:

“Our conditions are NOT our conclusions.” Jordan Harrison is a professional speaker, DEI consultant and international youth development specialist born in Chicago, IL. He earned his BS from San Diego State and his Masters in Education from Harvard University. Most importantly, he is a disruptor to make a difference. He lives a mission driven life focused on eradicating inequality with the constant reminder of our collective shared humanity. His work has allowed him to speak to over 250,000 people in boardrooms, classrooms, prisons and conferences on anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and how to build people and institutions to thrive across differences.

Website: www.jordanjharrison.com

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @jordanjharrison

Facebook: @jordanjeromeharrison

Instagram: @jordanjharrison

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

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In this Rise Urban Nation Episode, my brothas Ronald Preston Clark, Jordan Harrison, Eric Morison Smith, Michael Love, and I reflect on how our nation celebrates Black History Month, also called African American History Month. This annual observance commemorates African Americans’ achievements and honors their central role in shaping U.S. history. Join us as we discuss African American contributions through art and creative expression, discuss topics impacting Black communities, and imagine the possibilities of what can lie ahead.

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Bio:Jayton Harps is the President & Chair of the NSBE Professionals - San Diego Chapter. In his role, he oversees activities related to providing services, programs, mentorship, funding, and goals for the Professionals Chapter. Jayton helps establish multiple workshops, sessions, and specialized-knowledge topic discussions for hundreds of engineers in the San Diego community and beyond.

Jayton has over 10 years of experience in leadership, management, personal and professional development. Jayton also led a monthly networking event called First Tuesdays, which brought 50+ entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, professionals, and more to share knowledge and venture opportunities. 

During the day, he geeks out as a Software Integration Engineer II for Northrop Grumman Corporation by performing multiple tasks such as requirement analysis, unit testing, integration and development for the Aeronautics and Space Systems. At night, Jayton is also the CEO of Zero To Necessary, a company that delivers STEM education through DIY home robotic kits to youth in underserved communities. He’s mentored, empowered, and inspired 60+ students to build and program their first robot.

Jayton’s undergrad journey was filled with activities as he was involved with organizations on and off campus at San Diego State University (SDSU). He was Treasurer for the Afrikan Student Union, Secretary for the Beta Gamma Nu Fraternity, and finally President for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). He continued his involvement with NSBE as a professional and held roles such as a STEM GALA coordinator, Communications, Programs director, and Chairmen.

Jayton holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at SDSU and a Masters of Science in Management Information Systems from National University and a Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Southern California.

Instrumental to the San Diego Black community, Jayton continues to provide resources, tools, and career opportunities to like-minded individuals

Connect with Jayton Harps! 

• Website: www.zerotonecessary.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jharps007
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayton.harps
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jharps07/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayton-harps-274b9513/

Booklist:

How to Stop Hurting The People Who Love You - 

https://www.amazon.com/Choices-Program-Stop-Hurting-People/dp/0692722327/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JC656TJWBIMR&keywords=how+to+stop+hurting+the+people+who+love+you&qid=1642837699&sprefix=how+to+stop+hurting+the+people+who+love+you%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1UZFMR1FKMFDW&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1642837744&sprefix=7+hab%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3

5 Love Languages

https://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/B079B7PJMV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3IO8MNI1DHW65&keywords=5+love+languages+by+gary+chapman&qid=1642837783&sprefix=5+love+languages%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-2

No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No-Holds-Barred Kick-Butt Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Time Productivity and Sanity

https://www.amazon.com/B-S-Time-Management-Entrepreneurs-Take-No-Prisoners/dp/B0812BNW7G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QGK9U1K4F0SG&keywords=no+bs+time+management+for+entrepreneurs&qid=1642837814&s=audible&sprefix=no+bs%2Caudible%2C122&sr=1-1
 

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BIO 

Rachel Wyley is the Founder and CEO of Culture Kinesis, a coaching firm that does the work of cultural reimagination by creating containers in which individuals and organizations can: (re)build intentional community, engage in critical unlearning, embrace radical re-education, and reimagine a racially equitable future. Rachel began her career in the nonprofit sector as an educator in East Oakland, an experience that cemented her commitment to and love of community. She is above all an artist - a vocalist, a poet-songwriter, and a nonfiction essayist - and understands art to be the solution to racial inequity, not simply its mirror and megaphone. Rachel’s art and work are both earnestly and unapologetically anti-performance.

• Website: https://culture-kinesis.squarespace.com/ 
• Instagram: @culturekinesis
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-kinesis

Upcoming event: February's "Call-and-response with Culture Kinesis" session on Wednesday, February 23rd at 4pm PST/7pm EST.

"Call-and-response with Culture Kinesis" is a monthly virtual group space dedicated to community conversation around disrupting the status quo and tapping into our inherent power, specifically designed for Black women and women of color.

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Bio -  Eric Morrison-Smith, Policy Associate, manages California policy work for PolicyLink and the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC), a national network of community and advocacy organizations coming together to advance race and gender justice by transforming policies that are failing boys and men of color and their families. He is also the Creator of Borrowed Knowledge, a space that brings community together to ask questions, share knowledge and explore new radical ways of thinking. Borrowed Knowledge takes inspiration from the Radical Black Tradition that created learning and strategic planning spaces for those fighting to build a new and more just world. Eric is an abolitionist and focused on building, with community, a political economy that is centered around shared prosperity, equitable distributions of power, and anti-racism

Connect with Eric Morrison-Smith! 

1. Website: https://www.borrowedknowledge.com/
2. Email: [email protected]
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricAngelo_MS
4. https://www.instagram.com/ericangelo_ms/:
5. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorrisonsmith/

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This year I am partnering with @tailorbrands to help Pan Africans all over the world bring their dream business idea to life. No more excuses on why you can't create or afford certain important things your brand needs.

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Description:

This conference has been moved to Virtual due to health and safety concerns with the COVID Omicron surge

The 40 Acre conference will be the world's largest minority financial equity conference on MLK weekend!! The goal is to create 100 million dollars worth of business between all attendees during the weekend to decrease the wealth gap.

Friday January 14th- VIP Fireside Chat, VIP Networking, Performances

Saturday January 15th- Cashflow Day Guest Speaker 10 Panels, E sports Showcase, Fashion Show

RECON Fashion Show Details: 

Houston Stylists go head to toe for the Stylist  championship belt! A fun Spin on the modern Day Fashion Show.

Time: 5PM - 7PM 

City of Houston Vaccinations/shots) (must pre register,) (Free Haircuts must pre register)

Sunday January 16th- Community Day Guest Speaker 10 Panels, E sports Showcase, Hip Hop Showcase (Must Pre-Register) 

Monday January 17th- Culture Day , Live Stream MLK, Parade, Battle of the Bands, Live Stream Radio 1 Black Excellence Awards

This in-person and live stream experience will combine cashflow, community, and culture in an entertaining festival setting.

The unique differentiator for the 40 Acre conference is that we put the people and the money in the same room. All the actual transactions and impact for the weekend will be tracked through blockchain.

The 40 Acre conference will include corporations, government officials, celebrities, top minority entrepreneurs, and influencers that want to support black businesses giving them the keys to the dollars. In addition to that, there will be live and virtual vendor marketplace for minority businesses to capture revenue during MLK weekend. We do this while having a great time with live performances from top musicians, artists, awards to those supporting the black community, and capturing equity/cash given out every night!

Event Start Date: Jan 14, 2022 12:00AM EDT

Event End Date: Jan 17, 2022 10:00PM EDT

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12 new months ahead, housing strong intentions to make this year better than ever with new goals and new targets to hit. Start achieving your goals of building your Brand and Business using Tailor Brands. Tailor Brands is an official partner of RUN. Visit www.tailorbrands.com and use the discount code below to get started.  

For your discount code, please use this one for the holiday season (until mid-January): Taryell50 - It's a 50% discount code

After the holidays, all the discounts go down to 30%, and this would be your new code: TaryellSimmons 

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