Monique Patterson is a Registered Nurse from Long Island, NY, but currently residing in Raleigh, NC. Although Nursing has always been her passion since a young child, she has always had the strong desire to be her own boss.

Established with the desire to combine tasty and fresh, Sips & Dips, delivers on that vision. From savory sauces to hand-blended herbal teas, Sips & Dips will take your taste buds on a journey. Food has an interesting way of bringing people together and my hope is that our products do just that for you and those around you.

“Genie” Winborn is the CEO, Manufacturer and Co-Founder at Naturally Blessed, and Owner and Operator of Creative Space Station. Chanai’s expertise is in social media presence, web development, and natural product manufacturing.

Shae Kinard has self published 7 books leading her to opening a publishing company. In 2019 SRC Publishing Co. Was developed later producing a magazine entitled Black GOLD. It is a lifestyle magazine filled with business owners who are eager to share their work.

Stephanie Stewart recently relocated to the Fayetteville area from NYC where she manages a wedding photography and video studio and has built a successful career as a wedding planner, officiant and wedding writer.

Merris is a loving mother of 4 and a grandmother of 2. She Moved to Raleigh, NC 6 years ago from Miami FL. In 2016 Merris started Major Clean - UP LLC. It's Not Clean Until It's MAJOR CLEAN!

La'Krish Mayes is a native of Raleigh, NC. She is married and has two wonderful children.

Genesis is no stranger to creativity and it has no limits. By providing individualized brand development, web, and graphic design, and consulting services to clients, Genesis creatively brings dreams to life.

Moniquea Allen was born Moniquea McClean in Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. She emigrated to America at the age of 3 with her Dad and spent most of her life in Westchester County, NY, and Queens, NY. She has a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Administrative Studies, and a master’s degree from Nyack College Alliance Theological Seminary in Biblical Literature.

Kendra Burnette, is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the owner of Klean Bee's Nest, LLC based out of Charlotte, NC.

CLETIS Education Consulting is an educational consulting firm that believes in instructional equity and excellence in all learning spaces.

Pat Payne aka The Velvet Hammer is a renaissance woman whose creative output includes healing rituals, site-specific installations, poetry, visual art, dance, performance art, costume design, sculpture and jewelry.

Mimi Mesh, Accessories and Home Décor was born out of financial uncertainty in Spring of 2020, Owner and designer Natacha Charles was laid off during the COVID-19. Before this, she has worked in the corporate industry for 30 years.

Sable Danielle is the owner and founder of Eunoia Lifestyle; a safe space created for healing and growth.

Deryl Wallace is a three time breast cancer survivor with a passion for creating cards that celebrate and encourages others.

Shaneisha Dodson is an award-winning playwright and the founder of Black Girlz Productions. Dodson was born in Arkansas and currently resides in California.

Madeleine Asheleigh is a self published author & global virtual dance instructor. She has always loved to dance, write and tell stories.

Light warms...providing a safe space...

Light exposes...blind spots and drives away shadows...

Latida Adams is the Founder and CEO of A Brilliant Beginning Daycare and Z's Custom Creations Events & Boutique.

Beverly R. Perry is the creator and CEO of Ooh La La Skin Care LLC. She graduated from Talladega College where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English, minored in Education and became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.