Stephen Hewitt is the Sales Strategy Manager for UPS, working on organizational efforts to drive revenue. He previously led a team that worked to empower women-owned and/or minority-owned businesses through sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and other engagements. This team provided access to capital, coaching, educational content, and other resources to help them scale. Stephen graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Stephen is also an author who writes children's books to teach financial literacy to children…

Jesse Thuo is the Country Manager for UPS Kenya and a seasoned logistics professional with over 20 years of experience in managing complex supply chains. His expertise spans international trade, compliance and optimizing cross-border operations. Jesse has a strong track record in leading and mentoring teams across customer service, operations, and finance, building a high-performance culture that consistently exceeds expectations. In his previous roles, Jesse managed operations for UPS in Kenya and Tanzania, where he successfully drove revenue growth, enhanced service delivery efficiency, and improved customs processes. His strategic approach focuses on enhancing delivery speed, optimizing costs, and maintaining industry…

Morolayo Igeleke is the Country Marketing Manager for United Parcels Service (a Fortune 500 company and one of the world’s foremost shipping couriers).  He holds a first degree on Geoinfomatics Systems at the University of Lagos. He is currently pursuing an Executive Master’s Degree in Strategy at the Edinburgh Business School in Edinburgh, Scotland. Morolayo had worked mainly in the telecoms industry with companies such as MTN Nigeria, Visafone Nigeria, and Corridor Communications (A Rural Development Telco Outfit). Morolayo Igeleke is a conscientious, self-motivated business strategist with over 20 years’ quality experience in business planning & strategy, pricing strategy, product development &…

Ivy Scott is a Dallas, Texas native and proud alum of Clark Atlanta University, where she was recognized as an inaugural 40 Under 40 recipient and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ivy is the founder and CEO of IVLeague Marketing, a transformative marketing agency providing Fractional Chief Marketing Officer services, including marketing, branding, business development, and coaching to small and large businesses. IVLeague Marketing offers accessibility and attainability to strategic planning, leadership, brand marketing, and resources traditionally unattainable. In addition to her agency work, Ivy coaches and teaches marketing and branding workshops and seminars for various small business incubators…

Peace is the CEO of MarkWillows Consulting and the Founder of MarkWillows Foundation, which both focused on consulting, training, and human development. A seasoned non-profit leader and development expert, Peace specializes in learning & development and project management, with a particular emphasis on soft skills training, including Emotional Intelligence and Business Communication. As an accomplished author, Peace has written two books, launched two online courses, and consulted for over 25 companies. He has organized more than 15 seminars and webinars, spoken at over 40 conferences, and trained over 7,000 professionals across six sectors. With extensive experience, he has successfully implemented…

Shennice is a passionate AI innovator and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience empowering businesses through technology. As the founder of Melanin Innovations, a social enterprise focused on AI education and implementation, she guides businesses of all sizes to leverage the power of AI for growth and social impact. Shennice's background is deeply rooted in digital skills training and entrepreneurship support. She served as the Google Digital Coach for South Carolina, empowering over 1,000 businesses to leverage digital tools for growth. As the Richland County Library Entrepreneur in Residence, she conducted over 150 hours of direct business coaching,…

Delmar Johnson, Founder and Principal Consultant of HR Brain for Hire™, has been a driving force in educating and empowering the solopreneur to the small business enterprise community. HR Brain for Hire™ specializes in helping growing businesses build leadership, develop people, refine processes, and cultivate a strengths-based culture while mitigating risks. With over 25 years of experience spanning big corporations, small businesses, and startups, Delmar has positioned HR Brain for Hire™ as a trusted resource for efficient, top-notch human capital management services. Her personal journey through multiple layoffs, life challenges, and entrepreneurship equips her with a blend of formal knowledge…