Building & Leaving A Legacy : A Chat with The Authors of MomPreneurs , Raising Businesses & Babies

Host Ariel Shaw, MBA invites Mompreneur Co-Authors Ashonte' Lyles, LaShondra Swanson, Monique Gibsn-Miller, Sandra Morse, Shirley Solomon, and Dr. Donna Patterson to discuss aspects of running a business with mothherhood, while building and leaving a legacy.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination.

Women, Wealth, & Entrepreneurship welcomes Mompreneurs on a SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 2024 Edition.

These ladies who are mothers, grandmothers, and entrepreneurs gather to share their views on this historical election of The United States 2024 Presidential Election, as the first Woman of Color is nominated to run for President on a major party's ticket.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. 

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination.

We have the pleasure of sitting with Dr. Gwennetta Wright of Xpert Tax Services. Dr. Gwennetta Wright is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and seasoned tax professional with 20 years of experience in the tax industry. Her leadership at Xpert Tax Service has generated 8 figures in revenue, and as the founder of the Xpert Taxpreneur Academy, she has trained over 100 tax preparers, many of whom now earn six figures.

Her extensive knowledge and expertise have earned her over 30 awards and features in esteemed publications such as Rolling Out, Impact Magazine, VoyageATL, and STSBranding.

Dr. Wright has also been a familiar voice in the media, contributing to over 50 podcasts and talkshows. Dr. Gwennetta Wright is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and seasoned tax professional with 20 years of experience in the tax industry. Her leadership at Xpert Tax Service has generated 8 figures in revenue, and as the founder of the Xpert Taxpreneur Academy, she has trained over 100 tax preparers, many of whom now earn six figures.

Among her many accolades are the Point of Light Award from Congressman Sanford Bishop, the Best of 2023 and 2024 Tax Preparation Company award, the Global Humanitarian Award, and the 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. These honors reflect her deep commitment to her profession and her remarkable ability to excel across multiple business arenas.

Dr. Wright’s career exemplifies the pinnacle of professional dedication and excellence, continually inspiring and guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs. Her achievements underscore her profound impact on the tax and entrepreneurial sectors, demonstrating what is possible with relentless dedication and expertise.

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Our 2024 Media Participants Include several key business professionals in the region. Enjoy our Women, Wealth and Entrepreneurship Podcast as we are in our 5th season with host, Ariel Shaw, MBA.

How Women Can Expand Their Portfolio While Expanding Their Families with Monique Gibson-Miller of Our Rising Angels PCH.

Monique Gibson-Miller was born in Florence, South Carolina. She is the loving wife of Harri L. Miller Sr, mother of 7 children (4 adopted), licensed Mortician and the owner of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home. Monique has been a resident of Jonesboro, GA since August 2001. She was raised by her Grandmother Alice Cooper-Millers along with 17 other cousins. Moniqueexperienced first-hand with her grandmother, faith, love, patience and compassion. It's inspiring to see how her core values has shaped the Personal Care Home and the lives of those who resides there. The Personal Care Home originated from Alice Myers taking in different individuals with various diagnoses. The PCH is based off of patience, love, honor and respect for everyone. I am carrying on my grandmother's legacy by taking care of others with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Crohn's Disease and etc.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency; and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination.

Meet Ashonté Lyles! Ashonté S. Lyles is a published writer, poet, spoken word artist, and freelance columnist. She and her husband are coauthoring a book called “The Come Up! Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Closing the Wealth Gap | A Real Rags to Riches Story”, dubbed the Green Book Guide to Financial Freedom, exposing little-known and obscured information to those excluded from wealth.

Ashonté retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in February 2020 and proudly has 22 combined years of federal service. She is a 100% disabled veteran who honorably served in the US Air Force for 11 years. Ashonté and her husband Marlon are the proud parents of three, and grandparents of two. She is a global citizen who lives in Orlando, Florida, originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is of Louisiana Afro-Creole descent.

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Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination.

Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection.
Perfect Symphony for Businesses To Thrive In 2024 with Yvette D. Best of Best Tax Solutions, LLC! Meet Yvette D. Best, a seasoned tax and business expert with over 30 years of experience in taxation. Yvette is a 4x international best-selling author, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Certified Tax Coach who holds an MBA degree from Belhaven University.

Yvette has a deep passion for taxes and takes pride in providing tax-saving strategies to small business owners. As an Enrolled Agent, she has unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS in all 50 states, making her one of the few federally-licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation.

As the founder of Best Tax Solutions LLC, a boutique woman-led accounting firm, Yvette is committed to keeping small businesses and individuals IRS and state-compliant while increasing their net profits. She believes in turning employees into leaders and helping them develop a 7-figure lifestyle.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection. 

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Today, meet Laura Weston! Founder and CEO of The Trucker's Auditor LLC. A mother of 5 and grandmother of 3, learn more how this woman is making waves in the very male-dominated industry of Logistics and Trucking!

The Trucker's Auditor, LLC was established in February 2021 and offers audit services specializing in DOT Audit Preparation, Corrective Action Plans, Motor Carrier Authority and Broker Authority Set up, Driver Qualification File Requirement Services, IFTA & IRP Required Annual and Quarterly Filings and Bookkeeping. 

Their mission is Ensure those in the trucking industry, across the United States, maintain compliance with state and federal transportation regulatory agencies. Learn more at https://thetruckersauditor.com.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection. -------------------------------

Meet Attania Jean-Funny, a proud southern girl who hails from the lovely community of Lake City, FL. Her journey to the United States began at the age of three when she emigrated from Haiti, accompanied by her father. While her biological mother remained in Haiti and sadly passed away, Attania found love and support from her adopted mother and the city that embraced her.

Thanks to their care and encouragement, she never felt like a motherless child and was able to pursue the American dream with determination. After excelling in high school, Attania’s academic journey led her to: Florida A&M University (B.S. & M.Ed. in Biology Education) Bernard M. Baruch College (M.Ed. in Educational Leadership) Armed with her qualifications, she embarked on a fulfilling career in the education field, dedicating over two decades to shaping young minds as a science teacher and administrator. Witnessing her students flourish and lead productive lives brought unparalleled joy.

A pivotal moment occurred in: 2018-19 being named Teacher of the Year (North Clayton High School) Attania is deeply devoted to ensuring effective representation within her community and her passion has been a driving force. She actively contributes to the betterment of her community by serving as: Vice Chair of Clayton County Board of Appeals Founding Executive Board Member of Clayton County Federation of Democratic Women Member of Southern Crescent Women in Business Leader of the Social Justice Ministry at Tabernacle of Praise Church International Community Volunteer with Clayton County Care in Action Former Executive Board Member of Clayton County Education Association Former Member of the Budget Committee for Clayton County Public Schools Attania’s commitment to advocating for the community’s needs is further demonstrated through her active participation in meetings and forums with county leadership, including commissioners and school board members. She firmly believes that engaging in difficult conversations is essential for progress to persist. Through her multifaceted involvement, Attania strives to build productive relationships that will make a lasting impact on her community.

These attributes make her the ONLY choice for Clayton County District 3 Commissioner. Attania Jean-Funny is the wife of John Funny, Jr. and the mother of son, John and daughter, Jordan. They are long-term residents of Hampton, GA nestled within District 3 in Clayton County.

Sylvia Dennis-Wray, originally hailing from Perry, GA but raised in Linden, NJ, embarked on a remarkable journey that has touched the lives of many. Her career began in the corporate realm, where she held pivotal positions in renowned companies such as Schering-Plough Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, and Luxottica. However, her life took a different turn when she returned to Georgia in 2005, igniting her entrepreneurial spirit and opening a restaurant business alongside her husband, Orville "Scottie" Wray.

During the formative stages of her business venture, life threw a significant challenge her way when her mother, Ruby Dennis, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. Sylvia stepped into the role of her mother's caregiver, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to family and responsibility.

Sylvia's ongoing efforts continue to uplift and inspire those around her, earning her numerous accolades and recognitions, including the "2021 Southern Crescent Women in Business Non-Profit of the Year Award," "2022 National Women's History Month Award," and the "2023 Top 50 Southern Crescent Women of Influence." Sylvia Dennis-Wray is not just a remarkable individual; she is a true force for good in her community and beyond.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency; and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection.

Demetria Winters, known as Coach D. Coach D, the founder of BBQ Life Coaching, is a Certified Life Coach with Lived Experience. That means that she's been through it too. Coach D is a Childhood Trauma Survivor, Mental Health Advocate, author, and Nurse. 

Learn more about BBQ Life Coaching and Connect with Coach D at https://www.bbqlifecoach.com and on all social media platforms.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you! It’s 2024, the year of Reinvention & Domination. Our 2024 Media Participants Include Kenya Simmons of Kenya Simmons Real Estate & T&J Industries Development & Contracting, Monique Gibson of Our Rising Angels Personal Care Home, LLC;Demetria Winters of Black Butterfly Queens Life Coaching; Yvette D. Best of Best Services Unlimited LLC; Mica Williams of Mica Williams State Farm Agency; and Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva Collection.