Leaders In The Spotlight

Season 5 Episode 10

Alison "Ali" Bodager is a passionate advocate for underserved youth and the founder of Jacaranda Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting transition-age adults (18-24) experiencing homelessness or aging out of the foster care system. Born and raised in Ohio, Ali has been committed to helping young people navigate life’s challenges since she was in middle school. As an adult, in 2010, she moved to the Los Ange...

Season 5 Episode 9

Nicole Bryant is the founding Chief Operating Officer of the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Civil Rights. Nicole is at the helm of some of LA’s most impactful initiatives, including the award-winning anti-hate campaign, LA For All, and the recently launched Just Say Hello campaign, in collaboration with the Port of Los Angeles. Nicole also oversees the department’s intellectual property in partnership with the Ci...

Season 5 Episode 8

Dynasty Taylor, a social worker and native of South Los Angeles, founded Dynasty's United Youth Association (DUYA) in 2014 at just 23 years old during her first year of graduate school at USC. Driven by a passion for social change, she pursued a Master’s in Social Work, equipping herself with the tools to empower underserved youth to rise from poverty to prosperity. In addition to leading DUYA, she writes grants,...

Season 5 Episode 7

Shelby Williams-González President & CEO of Inner-CityArts and has 20 years of experience in the arts education field and 22 years as a professional dancer, Shelby  has a career made up of overlapping networks. Artist, educator, and leader pushing for social change. Shelby has taught dance and performing arts for LAUSD, as well as developed programs for non-profit organizations such as The California Dance In...

Season 5 Episode 6

Founder and CEO of Beyond our Kin (BOK) Ava Walker As a former foster youth and having experienced homelessness as a teen. Writing every day and prayer was her coping mechanisms.

From an early age she had visions of turning her pain into purpose. Finding herself a stable home, becoming an author and screenwriter with the aim of helping and inspiring other foster youth to beat the odds and never lose hope. Ava oft...

Season 5 Episode 5

MELANIE MORA| FOUNDER OF GET SWEAT STUDIO,LLC Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I’m a proud daughter of two hardworking 2nd generation immigrants who made sure I knew that education and a strong work ethic weren’t optional — they were the foundation.

I was a Business Analyst at a medical insurance company, climbing the corporate ladder, saving up that 401K, living the "comfortable" life. And then, plot twist: t...

Season 5 Episode 4

Pamela Dixon, is a self made entrepreneur and advocate for individuals with special needs. She is the CEO and founder of B-ALL Unlimited LLC. She owns several residential facilities and provides services for individuals with special needs. She employs about 50 employees to serve her individuals. Her background in education and counseling has led to this path of helping this community. She holds a Bachelor's degre...

Season 5 Episode 3

Audra is a TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, author, and multi-genre artist with a powerful mission: to help individuals acknowledge, embrace, and transform their physical and emotional scars into sources of strength and purpose. Born and raised in Detroit, Audra’s journey of resilience and self-empowerment began at just 18 months old when an accident left her with severe burns across her chest, neck, and shoulder...

Season 5 Episode 2

Leonard Jackson, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Norfleet Transportation, he leads a multimillion-dollar logistics company with over 100 employees and a successful freight broker training program. Leonard also has a rich background in entertainment, with acting credits in over 175 productions, and has authored the guide "How to Become a Successful Commercial Actor."

W...

Season 5 Episode 1

Kicking off this Season 5 Episode1 with a twist! Our host, Tige Charity will be interviewed by Dawn L. Brown CEO of EmpowHer.

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Season 4 Episode 10

Kandee Rochelle Lewis is a Masterful trainer, Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate, Kandee specializes in Trauma Awareness, Teen Dating Violence, Healthy Relationships, Leadership and developing youth to be Peer Advocates and Safety Partners.

Kandee has received numerous awards & honors including 2018 Hope Award in Education; 2017 Women of the Year, Education, from L.A. Co...

Season 04 Episode 09

Xavier Byers was born & raised in Augusta, Georgia. Xavier attended Morehouse College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Turner Broadcasting as a summer intern (Finance), eventually supporting CNN, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim. In 2014, Xavier accepted a position with Warner Bros. and moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he currently resides. Since moving, ...

Season 04 Episode 09

Xavier Byers was born & raised in Augusta, Georgia. Xavier attended Morehouse College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Turner Broadcasting as a summer intern (Finance), eventually supporting CNN, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim. In 2014, Xavier accepted a position with Warner Bros. and moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he currently resides. Since moving...

Season 04 Episode 08

Theresa Lowe is the Founder/Executive Director of the Lowe Family Foundation. Her dedication to this work connects her to a linage of community advocacy by way of her grandmother, who was an avid organizer and volunteer. Theresa’s core values focus on creating the highest level of academic excellence. Having a background in early childhood education, she uses her passion for encouraging young people to guide an...

Season 04 Episode 08

Theresa Lowe is the Founder/Executive Director of the Lowe Family Foundation. Her dedication to this work connects her to a linage of community advocacy by way of her grandmother, who was an avid organizer and volunteer. Theresa’s core values focus on creating the highest level of academic excellence. Having a background in early childhood education, she uses her passion for encouraging young people to guide a...

Season 04 Episode 07

Angela Lee is a seasoned professional with a robust thirteen-year background in community development, sales, and non-profit initiatives. Executive Director of Harambee Ministries and Pastor on Staff of Fellowship Church. Angela Lee embodies a "listen-first" leadership approach. Examining the mission and vision of any team allows her to find alignment with her core values. Angela's skill set and experience are ...

Season 04 Episode 07

Angela Lee is a seasoned professional with a robust thirteen-year background in community development, sales, and non-profit initiatives. Executive Director of Harambee Ministries. Angela Lee embodies a "listen-first" leadership approach. Examining the mission and vision of any team allows her to find alignment with her core values. Angela's skill set and experience are tailored to enhance the team's capabilit...

Season 4 Episode 6

Beny Ashburn CEO & CO-FOUNDER of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. a Black-Owend Craft Beer Brand. Brand Architect Beny works collaboratively with creative minds to craft identities that truly resonate! As an Innovation Catalyst, she drives transformative change through strategies that push boundaries, while as a Creative Visionary. Beny leads bold campaigns that captivate and elevate brands, making them unforget...

Season 4 Episode 6

CEO & CO-FOUNDER of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. a Black-Owend Craft Beer Brand. Brand Architect Beny Ashburn works collaboratively with creative minds to craft identities that truly resonate! As an Innovation Catalyst, she drives transformative change through strategies that push boundaries, while as a Creative Visionary. Beny leads bold campaigns that captivate and elevate brands, making them unforgett...