Upon returning from Basic Training and Army Initial Training, she landed at Eastern Illinois University; Camille served as Vice President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Theta Zeta Chapter and president of the National Panhellenic Council. She left with a degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration.

Happy New Year Golden Divas & Divos!

I‘m dropping in to say ‘Thank You’ to all of my Golden Divas & Divo, who allowed me to come into their fabulous world last year. Your interviews meant the world to me, and your stories touched many people. 

Lisa R. Jenkins is the founder and CEO of KRA Communications, a firm that specializes in Public Relations. KRA also advocates for Domestic Violence, ending toxic relationships through self-help books,

Tiffany always had a passion for decorating since she was a child and she use to watch her mother work with her friend Evelyn at Evelyn’s flower shop.

Let me introduce you to ‘The Crochet Queen,’ Shirlene McCreary, the lady who knows how to knot some things up with one hook, colorful yarn, and a million ideas to make you look FABULOUS!!

The Simeon Henderson Show, the show gives a voice to the people.

I wanted to open my boutique at the young age of 7years old, watching my mom get dressed in the sharpest garments & accessories; not only did I want to wear fabulous clothes like my mom, I also wanted to have a place where women could come & shop like I watched my mom shop when I was a Lil girl.

Her ability to capture and encapsulate a moment in time where children can identify with the character(s) experience in “Good Dreams, Good Things” on some level is always present.

My passion is helping to empower girls of color to prepare for future careers and success in life. Growing up, my great-grandmother mentored young women in my neighborhood.

There’s nothing like a young, gifted, black girl, hustling and doing what she loves, to turn her dream into a lucrative business. This entrepreneur is exploding in the jewelry bangle business,…

Earnestine is a visionary and game-changer. She is the CEO and Founder of Present Your Body Fitness and The Adullam Journey (a 12-week holistic journey to physical, mental, and spiritual wellness). She is also the proud owner of her online Cannabis Dispensary, Wakanna; The Crown Jewel of CBD.

I watched my aunt as a young girl, and I tried to mirror some of her qualities as a strong woman, including her perseverance, commitment, and extraordinary determination to become successful. She is also a leader with two essential characteristics; that helped her excel in Mary Kay…

Teresa has worked in early education for over 30 years, and over 20 years were spent as a Christian teacher for the Lutheran church.

Sandra’s passion for crafting led her to be an entrepreneur to extend her creativity to start her own business ‘THIS & THAT!’ Eclectic Craft Collections. Her products are made out of love with encouraging and inspiring messages! 

President of Elyse Kennard & Associates, located in Glen Ellyn, IL, Elyse has created a business that has a varied clientele, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Nielsen Company, Firman Community Services, Bradley University, Aurora Economic Development, Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Conservation and RE/MAX ACTION.

Robin graduated from Northwestern University where she attended on a full basketball scholarship; she has an MA from Michigan State University. She is a pharmaceutical sales representative, and she previously coached women’s basketball at the collegiate level for ten years.

’Generation X’ and many ‘Baby Boomers.’ Jasmine is a breath of fresh air and you know Golden Divas we can learn a thing or two from these ‘ Post-millennials.’

Wife, Mother, Philanthropist, Fashionista, Entrepreneur, Public Servant, Presenter, and Motivator Speaker 

Mother and has one son name Owen, and she’s a math teacher for CPS. Juanita has been on the Chicago music scene for the last seven years, but that’s not where she started.

Reverend Dr. Alexis LaShaun Brinkley Felder is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies and Psychology, with an emphasis in Philosophy, from Saint Leo University where she graduated with honors.