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Meet the Panelists
Mercy Eterñe
Earth's Remedies Chicago
Mercedes Pickett is a database developer with a decade of data analysis experience and two decades in community development. As Founder and CEO of Earth's Remedies (E.R.) and ER Data Solutions (ERDS), she focuses on resource development, data advocacy, and improving nonprofit effectiveness, leveraging her expertise to make a lasting impact on marginalized communities.
Angie Alove
Model Glow up
Angie A.love has been Modeling over over a 2 decades
Started out as a teen girl designing her own clothes and Had admirations of fashion and modeling.
Born and raised on the south east side of Chicago
Did first talent show at Arnold Mireles grammar School
On to High School at Chicago discovery academy and Graduated Freeport high school.
Began performing and volunteering with the
Allstars Project Chicago
Servicing communities all over the volunteering and Giving back.
Her creativity and uniqueness began with having her Own ideas of being different and standing out.
Over the years.
Runway, commercials, print lots of magazine covers, from Tiara, Luxia, Edith, Beauty Queen, Alm magazine , Glow up, International Magazine And more.
International Model Citizen (2021)
Poster Model of the year for
Red carpet concierge Chicago Oscar's (2022)
Model Urban grind TV (2022)
Model Icon of the year, (2023)
Top 3 Role model of the year at the fashion awards (2023)
Glamour Model of the year 2023- 2024
Couture La rouge LLC Elite Model
Model Glow up / Ambassador 2024
International Face Magazine 2024
Bookings and Social Media
angiealove@yahoo.com
Facebook Angie Alove
Instagram A.love_1diva
Benjamin Scott
My name is Benjamin Scott, I was born on May 6, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois. I have been modeling for 9 years, and I walked in 50 runway shows, including
photoshoots!!!
I have autism, and I am also an Autism ambassador because I have been spreading the word out to the community about awareness!!! I am showing everybody that it doesn't matter if we have Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or any other disability. We are human beings, and we can still make our dreams come true!!!!
Remember, you can make a difference because we can all be independent every day!!!
I am also the host of the YouTube series called Sneaker Jamz, and the show is about casual sneakers, casual shoes, dress shoes, and fashion stories!!!!
I am also the host of the YouTube series called Benjamin Scott: THIS IS ME and the lead singer of the Midnight Rain Band!!!!
I'm also the CEO and CO-DESIGNER of my Autism Awareness Sports Brand FREEDOM!!!!!!
Leila-Ayesha G. Medina
Medina Support: Spiritual Counseling and Resources for Women LLC
Aside from my training as a Certified Spiritual Counselor, Relationship Coach and Trauma Recovery Practitioner, I use my own life lessons of overcoming darkness through spiritual journeying and nourishing my mind, body and spirit. I’m grateful to be in a position to bring the gift of hope and light to others from my own personal experience.
Edwige Fute Ngouen
Cocktail Menot
Edwige hails from Central Africa and now call the United
States home. She is an African woman: a mother...
an immigrant... a princess! She spent 20+ years in the US
developing drinks that tasted like home. . TITÙN is the celebration of our blended cultures, and proudly showcases our Cameroonian heritage and identity. TITÙN’s blends
marry consumers’ sense of adventure to create drinks
that incorporate authentic African flavors.
TITÙN is more than just a product... it’s a feeling. It’s a
phrase in Bamoun, an indigenous language to Cameroon:
when something tastes so good, you can’t help but shout
“DAMN, THAT’S GOOD!”
Kristopher Ross
T.E.A.C. Group Corporation
Husband, Father, Brother, Alchemist
Kristopher is a motivated, energetic, driven charismatic born leader. He adopts a holistic approach that creates an environment to promote transparency and collaboration so that everyone can win. He sums up his approach to life in by the famous two word quote, “Be Water.”
Kristopher spent his undergraduate days at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his technology training/education from Cisco Academy. He holds a PMP, CCNA, CCENT, Network +, and AI/ML Proofpoint certifications along with previously obtaining his Series 7, 66
securities licenses with Life, Property & Casualty licenses in 36 states.
Ron Robins
AmeriSpec Chicago - Xperience Home Inspections, LLC
Drawing on years of experience in taxation management, human resources, finance and business administration, Mr. Robins presently excels as the owner of AmeriSpec Chicago – Xperience Home Inspections LLC, which provides licensed home, commercial and ancillary inspections. Additionally, he works as a financial business professional with Xperience Financial and has previously owned Petals Nail Salon & Spa. Prior to obtaining his current positions, Mr. Robins worked as a Human Resources Manager and Interim Assistant Director for DCS, through which he also prevailed in positions as a Counselor, Case Manager and Administrative Assistant.
During an earlier stage of his career, Mr. Robins gained varied professional expertise with the Chicago Sun Times and Velma Butler & Company Accounting Firm. Likewise, he served as a Business Developer at Redemption Employment & Training and in sales with Americall and ORC Protel. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Robins has also volunteered at educational & counseling events in South Suburban, Illinois, devoted himself to New Faith Baptist Church, and has remained professionally aligned with the Illinois Association of Home Inspectors, the Chicago Association of Realtors, Dearborn Realtist Board, Better Business Bereau, South Suburban Chamber of Commerce and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
An expert in his field, Mr. Robins furthered his industry expertise, earning a Degree in Business Administration and Management from American Intercontinental University in 2018. In a career that has been filled with standout moments, he takes the most pride in being able to maintain the AmeriSpec Chicago - Xperience Home Inspections LLC franchise. Looking toward the future, Mr. Robins intends to acquire his Real Estate Broker License as well as his Loan Officer License, both still in the Real Estate Field. He also hopes to work toward his goal of becoming a sponsoring broker and build an entrepreneurial enterprise that allows him to utilize his knowledge of finances, real estate and business administration to leave a legacy for not only his children, but his childrens children.
KWAKU/KAY Mensah
Owner of Kaysfacilitek llc Remodeling/General contractor
Born in the 70's grew up in Roman Ridge /Airport Accra Ghana . Went to Presec Sat my O and A level s
Got on the slave ship and here I am in the states for so many years. I have a lovely wife and 3 precious kids. Live in Ohio after so many years in the east coast. I remodel and flip homes and own a few properties in the areas. I am controversial when the need be but a good guy. I believe in polygamy although I don't practice.
Alinco has been my childhood friend and proud of what he has achieved. Great guy.
Fred Wulff
A trained interior designer with a natural flair for architecture.
Makeda Smith
Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®️
Makeda Smith is an International Business consultant, investor, and sales agent. She is disrupting international territories buy helping agents and investors in multiple countries travel, sell and invest all over the world.
Makeda Smith is CEO & Founder of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate® which is a Global Real Estate Network for real estate professionals and business owners looking to diversify their income portfolio across multiple continents, countries and currencies.
She is an International Speaker, Visionary & Global Business Coach helping her clients scale their revenue to 7-figures and beyond. With the exponential growth of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®️, Makeda has been featured in press & media outlets such as the Chicago Tribune, Fox 32, Sheen Magazine, Fox Soul, XOnecole, the cover of Hope Magazine and more.
Makeda is curator of the renown annual conference, Licensed and Unbothered®️ that gained notoriety for exposing attendees to experts hotel owners, private money lenders, traditional lenders, real estate investors, lawyers, financial advisors, brand strategists, marketing gurus, master coaches, team leaders, broker owners, top producing agents, celebrity influencers and more.
Makeda and the Savvy Chicks brand has now expanded territories abroad to help real estate agents and investors build global brands in countries like Dubai UAE, Indonesia, Ghana, Greece, Egypt, Kenya, Maldives, Dominican Republic and more through education, retreats and syndication.
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