Shakeia Kegler is a tech founder and navy veteran. Her companies, GovLia and Code To Eat, support economic empowerment through government contracting and teen entrepreneurship. We sit down with Shakeia to learn about why she joined the military, her natural hair journey, and how to get a government contract.

I join my good friend Aruna Krishnan on her podcast Lead That Thing. Every week Aruna shares a new episode where she and her guests share stories to help aspiring and current leaders grow.

Christina Joy is a Boss with Locs who is using her influence to help consumers understand the importance of supporting Black Owned Businesses and how they impact our community.

Anna Marie Smith is a Boss with Locs who is providing Financial Education and counseling for free to Asheville’s Black Community.

Kareem Manuel is a Boss with Locs who founded We Society, a company with a mission to unite the world.