The Lady of the Week

Credited for changing the way businesses and entrepreneurs imagined the utilization of Intellectual Property as a groundbreaking attorney and trademark strategist, Candice Cook Simmons is a Founder, Business Strategist, Speaker, and New York law firm partner advising top executives, creatives, and organizations in making cutting edge business decisions.

Nikki is a Ghostwriter, Media Specialist and Creative with a dedication to self-awareness from Winston-Salem, NC. Her style of writing has been echoing behind the scenes now for 13 years in several industries.

Featured in the Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, and Million Moms in Action Magazine, and the recipient of the Mom and Pop Grant, Kay’s work shapes the way for women, people of color, and the LGBT community for social and economic empowerment in this new economy.

Tracci accumulated a very extensive client base. Celebrities who have experienced her service at one time or another, including but not limited to Cicely Tyson, Lynn Whitfield, Jada Pinkett Smith, Nia Long, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Mc Lyte, Natalie Cole, Keisha Cole, Ce Ce Winans, EnVogue and Babyface.

Kalea Sanders-Wright is the founder of KSW Social Media Management, a boutique social media management agency, that allows you to outsource your social media needs to a team of experts.

Angila Curvey-Chukwu, is a Certified Life Coach, Writer, Speaker, Founder and CEO of A’Michealle, Incorporated, a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower and strengthen self-esteem and community through education, advocacy, mentorship, encouragement, and organization as well as promoting self-worth and respect.

Meet Anquanie! Born in Orlando Florida but raised as a military brat. She is a woman of God, a wife to an army veteran, a mother of 2 (soon to be 3), she’s a daughter, sister and an insurance guru.

Octavia Burney is an author, burn survivor, poet, business owner and speaker. She has over 15 years’ experience in healthcare and infectious diseases.

Claire Soares channeled her love for luxury, champagne, and exotic destinations to launch the multi-million-dollar flagship travel company Up in the Air Life. She believes in doing what you love, being who you are, and living life out loud.

A 15-year stunt woman nominated for two SAG Awards, she’s done stunts for Niecy Nash, Angela Bassett, Mindy Kaling, Yvette Nicole Brown, Sharon Leal, and more. 

Karyn is moving entrepreneurs and business leaders beyond blind spots - the things you can't see or don't recognize are keeping you from living your extraordinary life.

Award Winning Interior Designer, Traci Rhoads, heads one of the country's most successful and versatile full service-design firms offering outstanding personal service.

Dr. Alia Brown joined Georgia Dermatology Partners in 2010 after distinguishing herself at Meharry Medical College as an Honor’s Graduate and inductee into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Upon completion of her residency in dermatology, Dr. Brown completed a cosmetic and laser fellowship with Dr. David Goldberg.

Tamra Goins, Comedy Executive, Producer, Influencer, and Talent Innovator.

Dr. LaCon graduated with an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey and became a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). She later earned her doctorate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Rutgers University and is the first black American to earn this accomplishment.

Julie Gibbs is a devoted mother of four, an overcomer of adversity and oppression, a survivor of domestic abuse, rape, and sexual assault, and a beautiful woman of God who believes in walking intentionally, purposely and obediently into her destiny.

Johari Johnson is an American actress, director, comedian, screenwriter and producer. She has graced the screen in numerous national commercials and guest starred in a number of notable television series including Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, Smart Guy, In the House, Eve, Cory in the House, Mr. Show with Bob and David among other series.

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Camille Elaine Garrett has established herself as a hardworking entrepreneur in the Insurance and Financial Services industry.  This is not surprising because Camille has always welcomed leadership roles.  

In the field of education, she has received several awards from the District level. She has completed hours and has been certified in GATE training (Gifted and Talented), Training in English Language Development Proficiency, New Teacher Training, Mentor Advising and completed hours towards her Administrative credential from National University. 

It’s been said that whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. If that is true, Christina Johnson has superhuman strength. A teen mom born to a teenage mother; Johnson refused to be a statistic. The Charlotte, NC native relocated to Atlanta, GA in 1997􏰅􏰅􏰆 with her two young daughters in pursuit of a creative career, but as fate would have it, she met and fell in love with burgeoning rapper/singer CeeLo (formerly of NBC’s The Voice). Sharing a mutual passion for family life and artistic expression, Johnson served as CeeLo’s musein several of his music videos. The couple married in 2􏰇000 and welcomed a beautiful and healthyson in 2􏰇001. Johnson, now a mother of three and a newlywed, decides to adorn an additional hat and becomes the owner of Inner Piece Design (IPD), a progressive interior design and consulting firm. Johnson’s company was known for its minimalistic approach to design, by combiningnatural and organic materials with modern pieces that visually harmonize with high-end residential properties and commercial spaces. IPD’s clientele included superstar entertainers such as CeeLo, Ludacris, and Young Jeezy, as well as athletes, urbanites, and business professionals. Johnson’s work has been showcased on the television show, MTV, and in between the pagesof popular magazines such as Ebony, Vibe, Atlanta Peach, and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles where she was featured in the Top 10 Designers Under 􏰈40 issue. In 􏰇2005􏰉, Johnson divorced from her husband of five years, which ironically left her seeking inner peace, in addition to confronting deeply hidden issues she had buried since childhood. Seeking solace in her service-first attitude, she connected with a domestic violence organization where her public speaking artistry took flight. As a mother, her experience for cultivating young children and young adults was a natural maternal trait, so speaking to some of Atlanta’s youth at some of the area schools on the subject of verbal and physical abuse was another avenue for her to educate. In 􏰇2014􏰈, she became one of the stars of VH1’s Atlanta E􏰊xes. Johnson valued the sisterhood bond she developed with her enterprising castmates but also used the opportunity to shed light onbeing a survivor of domestic violence, and Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that commonly affects the thyroid gland. Diagnosed in 􏰇2009􏰅, she has undergone three surgeries over the course of a few years but remained optimistic and has since overcome the condition. This visionary mogul is now a Global Life Coach! Johnson does one-on-one coaching with women all over the world. ‘The Quench Quest’ is a new group coaching program that Johnson has added to her mentoring curriculum. She’s guiding women on a path of learning how to forgive themselves and their past. She’s also teaching them how to love themselves again, or in some cases for the very first time. Her goal is to show them ways to authentically enjoy their lives. Having overcome years of setbacks and battles, Johnson feels that she has done the work, is a walking example of what she teaches, and is finally living her purpose—what some may considerthe new ‘American Dream’. As a devoted mother, businesswoman, spiritual guru, and philanthropist, Christina Johnson may not view herself as a modern-day superwoman...but if the cape fits... MAY as well WEAR it and OWN it. Christina is the perfect addition to the the Lady Bugs💋 To learn more about Christina Johnson visit her on Instagram @christinajohnson_ Hey Lady💋™