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.

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.

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.

Elexia brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to her design work, transforming client visions into compelling visual narratives. With a Master's in Digital Marketing from the University of Roehampton and nearly a decade of experience, she excels in crafting cohesive brand identities that resonate across various platforms. Elexia's innovative approach and attention to detail enable clients to stand out in competitive markets. When not designing, she indulges her love for travel, always accompanied by her cat, Macaroni, and enjoys immersing herself in video games and movies.

Tyra Douyon is an Atlanta-based journalist, poet, and educator. She developed her unique writing style and media correspondence skills in print and digital publishing specializing in education, real estate, advertising, marketing, and arts/entertainment news. She’s a graduate of Kennesaw State University, where she earned her Bachelor's in English Education and Master's in Professional Writing. Along with freelance writing, she is a published poet and staff editor for an independent press/literary arts magazine.

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.

Tanya Rivera-Falcone is a distinguished business coach and leadership expert with over 18 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sandra Garcia is an award-winning consultant and the force behind Encounter Your Potential, a New York City-based MWBE firm established in 2013. She empowers organizations to unlock the full potential by crafting and executing impactful Workforce, Workplace, and Marketplace inclusive leadership strategies. Her innovative storytelling approach makes inclusivity relatable and actionable, leading to the achievement of diverse business objectives. An Afro-Latina herself, in 2012 she founded Afro-LatinaBeauty.com, an online community celebrating the unique experiences of Afro-Latinas. Her prior experience in Sales and Marketing roles with industry leaders like CNNMoney.com and People.com informs her strategic approach and client understanding. Sandra holds a BA in Psychology from Dickinson College, a Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program graduate. Sandra enjoys life in New Jersey with her family.

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.

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.