Sharmadean Reid MBE is a multifaceted entrepreneur, writer, and creative consultant whose dynamic career spans two decades of innovation. From pioneering an innovation-driven salon to co-founding a beauty tech startup and now heading a media company, Sharmadean continuously pushes boundaries in the beauty and tech industries. At the core of her work is an exploration …
Lauren Simmons made history as the youngest trader and only current full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Joining the NYSE at just 22 years old in 2017, she quickly became a trailblazer in the finance industry. As only the second African American woman to hold such a position in the NYSE’s …
Khalia Ismain is a dynamic figure committed to empowering Black entrepreneurs and fostering community-driven commerce in the UK. As the Black Entrepreneurs Programme Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, she plays a pivotal role in advancing the progression of Black-owned businesses. Under her leadership, the program has made significant strides, engaging thousands of Black founders and …
Efosa Obano (KC) is a dedicated leader at the forefront of supporting and empowering Black entrepreneurs and innovators across Africa and beyond. As the founder and manager of the Black Founders Network, he provides crucial support through capital, community, and capacity building, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs to thrive. Additionally, Efosa spearheads the …
Aminka Belvitt is a distinguished international speaker, innovator, humanitarian, mentor, and thought leader, dedicated to empowering women and marginalized communities to become solution creators for the UN 17 Global Goals and catalysts of change in their societies. She is the driving force behind The ForUsGirls Foundation, which she established in 2015, a Canadian-based international organization …
Courtney Daniella Boateng is one of the Founder of “To my Sisters“. She is a woman driven by a powerful purpose: to champion the success of women. A remarkable figure in her own right, Courtney’s journey intersects with that of her co-founder, Renee Kapuku, whom she met during their secondary school years while both were …
Renee Kapuku is a woman driven by a singular mission: to empower women to succeed. As the Co-founder and Co-host of, “To My Sisters” (TMS), she is at the forefront of a leading community-powered women’s organization and the fastest-growing sisterhood. What began as a popular podcast in 2020 has rapidly evolved into a thriving global …
Ibrahim Kamara, a digital creative entrepreneur and one of the Founder of GUAP, has seen the brand evolve from the world’s pioneering video magazine into a multi-platform youth media powerhouse, covering a broad spectrum of creativity and culture. GUAP boasts a diverse range of offerings, including print and online content, an events division, a podcast …
Rachel Twumasi–Corson is the Co-founder of Afrocenchix. After Rachael graduated with a Law degree from the University of Birmingham, she embarked on a multifaceted academic journey that culminated in her founding Afrocenchix. Her dedication to learning led her to further studies at the Institute of Trichologists, where she delved into the intricacies of hair care. …
Adesegun Adeosun Jr., popularly known as SMADE, stands as a distinguished entrepreneur in the UK and globally acclaimed figure in the entertainment sector. He has reintroduced Africans in the diaspora to their culture through music and has taken Afrobeats to the world. With more than 30 sold-out Afrobeats events in the U.K., Smade has significantly …