Born and raised in South Seattle, Jawan established King's Dream Business Consulting in 2019 as a response to the city's ballooning gentrification and displacement of its Communities of Color. Jawan's professional background comprises automated logistics earned serving in the Armed Forces, a decade of high-volume multi-location market management, territory sales management, and a degree in retail management from American Military University. Jawan's ethos: "To advance micro-economies by arming oppressed groups with financial freedom." In other words: The freedom to create jobs, develop social programs, own assets, build companies, spend more time with loved ones, maintain wellness, protect culture, determine your destiny, and live a meaningful dignified life.

Marlena started her career as a social worker, specializing in working with youth and providing mental health services in various settings. After working in a large national non-profit as a program manager, she began providing project management services as a freelance consultant for various non-profits and universities across the country. Marlena holds a Master of Social Work degree from Newman University. Her passion and background in the non-profit sector help provide specialized support for growth and empowerment of her clients in all they aim to achieve.

Tanya Rivera-Falcone is a distinguished business coach and leadership expert with over 17 years of experience in corporate sales, management, and marketing. She has generated over $120 million for Fortune 250 companies and influenced the growth of more than 500 professionals and entrepreneurs. As the founder of Massive Brand Consulting and the innovative sales and marketing software, Bossly, Tanya assists small businesses in devising effective marketing strategies, driving organizational efficiency, and building high-performance teams. Tanya is also a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and advocate against domestic violence.

Laurana is a business consultant, coach, workshop facilitator and author. She works to further advance business goals for owners, corporations and not-for-profit organizations by providing management and marketing services and support. She holds a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in Corporate Communications, as she attended Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey, Bernard M. Baruch College and New York City Technical College, where she obtained an Associate in Applied Science degree in Marketing Management and Sales. Ms. Edwards is also a certified Scrum Master and a Product Owner/Product Manager, under the body of knowledge, Scaled Agile Framework enterprises (SAFe).

Johnny Stevenson Jr. is a native of Indianapolis, IN residing in Houston, TX. He holds a BA in Accounting from Kentucky State University, where he returned for an MPA in Human Resource Management. While at KSU he served as President of the Business Club and Junior Class Sergeant at Arms. He currently serves as Treasurer for the KSU National Alumni Association. Johnny enjoys uplifting others to new levels in life and is always willing to roll his sleeves up to help. His biggest achievement is being a dad to his children.

Amina is a content & performance marketing specialist with over a decade of experience in helping businesses of all sizes find their voice and position in the market through carefully crafted go-to-market and promotion strategies. She has worked with a variety of clientele including small mom-and-pop businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Product Designer, Zaida, specializes in UX/UI design, Front-End web development, and graphic design. Zaida has designed a fleet of mobile apps, websites, and branded graphics to help small and large clients own their digital space with creative yet functional designs that consider their unique objectives.

Kati possesses exceptional skills in the area of continual process improvement and management of administrative functions, from gathering client feedback to originating personalized financial reports to help stakeholders succeed. Kati's tireless efforts behind the scenes ensure that our systems operate optimally, allowing the team to provide the best possible service to local businesses in the community.

Kristianah is a dedicated Project Coordinator and Manager who has extensive experience in operating, coordinating, and facilitating over 50 clients, ranging from small medical practices and large hospitals, to start ups and small businesses. Kristianah holds an undergraduate degree in Psychological Science, Minor in Public Health and is in the process of finishing her last year as an MBA student with a concentration in Human Resources. Kristianah's well-rounded knowledge has proven high success rates as she is able to use her background to truly appreciate a client's needs by utilizing her skills in understanding human behavior, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, as well as risk and change management. Throughout her career, Kristianah has demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing by ensuring growth and sustainability through innovative campaigns and staying up to date with market insights.

Author of the Racial Wealth Gap article, Tierra is the fearless CEO of Take Charge Credit Consulting whose mission is to educate 100,000 individuals to leverage credit and entrepreneurship and reduce the wealth gap for women and minorities. Bond's credit repair workshops have been featured in Black Dot, Business Impact NW, GSBA, Seattle Public Library, Habitat for Humanity, and more. Watch Tierra speak on racial disparities in the credit system on Kiro 7.

Melanie Hartman is a marketing, sales, and innovation-focused executive with 15 years experience. She has spent half of those years working in the corporate sector leading Fortune 100 brands in the digital landscape. The rest of her professional time has been spent working with small business owners to assist them in building strong digital foundations using growth marketing, sales enablement and innovative strategies. She holds an MBA in digital entrepreneurship.

Susanna brings more than 15 years of marketing expertise in both the non-profit and corporate sectors across various industries. She earned her Masters in Science Marketing Research. From traditional to digital marketing, Susanna focuses on finding the best marketing strategies for your company to reach your target audience and generate results through SEO and paid advertising.

Whitney is an experienced creative professional with 15 years of experience in the world of business development. Her career began as an eager unpaid intern, where she absorbed every piece of knowledge and experience available to her and eventually led her to her current roles as Digital Marketing Director, Senior Creative Director, and, most importantly, a fellow Business Owner. Her grassroots strategy has involved her in nearly every facet of business development, allowing her to seamlessly blend creativity and innovation with strategic planning and analytics, finding home settled in the best of both worlds.

Samaria Johnson writes many things, hopefully none of which you consider boring. She loves taking complex information and breaking it down into engaging, understandable content. Samaria’s goal is to only use her words in ways that help make the world a better place.

Erica brings over 15 years of experience in customer and human services to her work, with a renewed focus on project management after taking time off to raise her young family. Her passion for making a positive impact drives her to excel in building collaborative environments and achieving successful outcomes. She is committed to working alongside individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to achieve their goals, one project at a time.

David, a fourth-generation American anti-poverty warrior, leverages insights gained from advising successful entrepreneurs to elevate individuals from low-income backgrounds. Co-founding Community Carrot, he has guided 62 young adult entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C. and Seattle towards launching businesses. A seasoned public relations strategist, David has represented diverse clients worldwide and held significant roles in notable PR agencies before establishing Whitecoat Strategies in 1998. His commitment to community service led him to found Community Carrot and collaborate with the Social Impact YMCA to pioneer entrepreneurship training programs for disadvantaged youth in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, earning recognition for his impactful contributions.

Mathew Patrick Heggem (he/him) is the Founder & CEO of 10kCreators.com, a social enterprise whose mission is to help 10,000 creators achieve financial freedom through mentorship, training, and access to critical resources. As both an artist and entrepreneur, this work is personal. After surviving the life of a starving NYC artist and navigating through the world of small business, he created 10kCreators to share the lessons learned along that journey. CPA Practice Advisor has recognized him as a “20 Under 40” Superstar, was a featured speaker at conferences like QuickBooks Connect and XeroCon, and has published 30+ articles for the Accountex Report, SmartCEO, and Entrepreneur.com. He is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program and has eighteen years of experience in the accounting industry.

A dynamic and accomplished Human Resources leader with over ten years of experience, Victor Garcia aims to contribute to an organization's growth and success by spearheading innovative recruitment and HR initiatives, cultivating an inclusive and thriving workplace culture, and leveraging my expertise in talent management, HR compliance, and employee relations. As a passionate and seasoned HR professional, Victor possesses expertise in talent acquisition and retention, HR compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. Garcia's proficiency in designing and executing HR policies and procedures, forging robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and adeptly handling employee relations challenges has consistently led to heightened employee satisfaction and engagement.

Alesha is a savvy lifestyle and business content creator who has spent the last eight years honing her skillset across all leading social media platforms. Alesha has helped clients champion their social presence while reaching over 25,000 followers for her professional brand. Faulkner earned a Master's in Economics at the University of North Carolina.

Hannah Acabado-Kirchhoff is a Filipino illustrator, brand designer, and illustrator all rolled up into one human. She has worked with brands like Target, Urban Outfitters, Shein, Instax and Anthropologie to name a few, and is a part of the prestigious Preview Magazine’s Creative 25 circle for 2024. Hannah also creates custom, hand drawn logos and packaging design for small and medium businesses. Her first book, My Mama is a Work of Art, was released in April 2024 under Running Press Kids, garnering praise from Publisher’s Weekly and School Library Journal. She is also the creator of Filipinta Beauty, a viral makeup brand that celebrates Philippine culture. The brand has been featured on CNN, The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, BusinessWorld, NylonMag, Cosmopolitan, The Ticker and Fashionista among many more.