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.

Janay Anderson is the author of a children's book I Love My Curls, a book that helps children learn to embrace and learn more about their natural hair. In today's episode, we speak to Janay about her inspiration for the book, her experience fighting to get a proper diagnosis, and the truth about working in an HR department.

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.

Brittani is a Boss with Locs who inspires others to learn more about their culture, history, and how it all shapes the world around them. She does this in the classroom, on her show/podcast, Nightmare Radio, and the events she hosts in Atlanta.

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.