Daryl Sledge
Daryl Sledge produced the award-winning HBO Best Short Form Film “2nd Life” and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Achievement in Film Feature Documentary “THAT DAUGHTER’S CRAZY.” In addition, he produced the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway One Woman Show “FRIED CHICKEN and LATKES,” which chronicles the life of Rain Pryor, daughter of comic legend and icon Richard Pryor. He is also known for “I AM LEGEND” and “AMERICAN GANGSTER.”
Camille Garrett
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.
The 2021 Year In Review!!!
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
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 Robinson
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.
Shirlene McCreary
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!!
Pursenalities Boutique
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.
Maria Daniels
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.
Kelly Fair
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.
Kimora Li Fleet
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 Davis
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.
Effie B. Purdy Smith
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…
Terisa Griffin
present to you a ‘Golden Diva Vocalist’, who has worked her craft to perfection, with her own signature style, with her soulful, sultry, and sexy voice and unparalleled performances. A woman who renders her heart so everyone else can feel her Soul’s depth in her concerts. This songbird melodiousness and harmoniousness sounds will have you reminiscing about your past or entice you to propel into your future.
BERNICE WOODS
Let’s take the gift of Valentine’s Day giving, and your taste buds up a notch to the next level of pure satisfaction with ‘NIECY’S PIECES: SWEET TREATS!” The lady behind the sweet name is A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH in the kitchen…
Bonnie ‘Hey Baby’ DeShong
This radio powerhouse has been apart of Chicago Radio for over 30 years. During her tenure as Co-host and Traffic Reporter on WGCI, WVAZ, and WSRB, she worked side by side with radio greats, Tom Joyner, Doug Banks, John Monds, and Tony Richards. She is the host of the community/Entertainment radio program “Bonnie’s Eye” heard on 95.1 FM – Club Steppin Chicago at 8 AM on Saturday’s.
Teresa Brown-Dixon
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 R. Coleman
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!
Elyse Kennard
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.
