According To Michelle Radio with Michelle Taylor Willis

According To Michelle Radio with Michelle Taylor Willis

Every week, Michelle Taylor Willis learns about new businesses and movers and shakers around the nation.

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July 3, 2023 89 mins

Born in Panama raised in Brooklyn! Digna, officially known as Fancy, has humbly worked her way through and upgraded the closets of quite a few fashionistas and business professionals. With wardrobe styling, manufacturing, home décor, product development, on-set tailoring and much more continuously piling up under her belt, Fancy had to upgrade her brand Strictly Editorial from being just a clothing brand to a Custom Creati...

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David Manuel is a celebrated who’s who in Georgia and for good reason. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Arts with a BFA in Advertising and Design. David has masterfully used his talent, network and expertise to bridge different cultures together using art as a vehicle. Manuel is a champion of the arts, a compassionate community activist and self-published author of I Am a Father and I Am a Mother books. Formerly the Di...

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Miguel serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the Atlanta Black Chambers. He is also the CEO and Managing Partner of Lloyd Media Group, LLC. In 2009, Miguel created his own marketing and media agency, P2P Media Consultants. P2P Media Consultants afforded him the ability to continue to serve his clients in the many ways that he has seen a need during his career. In 2015, Miguel changed the name of h...

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Wardell Richardson was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. Raised by his mother and Grandmother his only dream was to be successful in life to not only make himself but his mother and grandmother proud. Having an extreme passion for the arts after modeling for several years and submitted for a role in the hit stage play "Will A Real Man Please Stand". This being his first time acting he was very nervous but quickly overcame th...

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Founder of the fitness apparel line Just Jai Wear, Jai-Leta Colvard has been leading with a heart-centered mission to empower women since 2017. Jai-Leta's health and wellness platform assists women during their journey towards better health. Just Jai wear was featured in retail giant Macy's Marketplace in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco stores and was noted as a top 10 apparel brand in Essence Magazine. Today, you ...

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Those aiming to venture into entrepreneurial endeavors, it’s great to have an ambitious spirit but it is necessary to develop a business mind. Businesses rely on strategy, focus, and strong principles and take an unwavering dedication. Beginning as an entrepreneur can seem wearisome when thinking about networking, funding your goal, and even deciding when to scrap your initial plans and pivot. Shaniece M. Wise, Certified B...

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Kori Poe has appeared in several films, commercials, and music videos. You may have seen him in Huntress, Saints & Sinners, Up and Over, Manifested Bliss, and The Good Matchmaker to name just a few. Kori’s ability to embody a character, by delivering a unique yet believable performance, tends to captivate the viewer. Dramatic acting, comedy, and improv are his main strengths. Kori has studied under director Jibril Hayn...

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Terri King is a commercial real estate broker who opened her firm for business in January closed a near millon-dollar transaction in the heart of downtown Atlanta Friday, her first commercial deal as a brokerage owner. “When I'm thinking about a neighborhood, and I'm thinking about filling a space,” said Terri King of Terri King Commercial. “I think about who lives there, who works there, what does this community need, wha...

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Dr. Aisha Baron - Dr. Aisha Baron is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon practicing in the Atlanta area. She attended Spelman College where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Baron, then completed her medical education at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She graduated magna cum laude and matched into the highly competitive field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery...

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Dana S. Hubbard is a Writer, Director, and Producer and is currently celebrating more than 35 years in the entertainment industry. His theatrical and film record includes alongside award-winning directors and producers, such as Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Monty Ross, David E. Talbert, Tyler Perry, and Dr. Alex C. Marshall. Dana has been labeled by his peers as a “Renaissance Man,” due to his commitment to continued expan...

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Born in Queens, New York, James Worthy came to prominence with producing, and writing for artists such as Lil’ Zane,, Kalena Harper, Sammie, Yung Berg, Fetty Wap and more. His most notable production work includes "Fight 4 Love" by Truth Hurts.,"1 & Only" by Jhonni Blaze, "Blessing Me" by Robin S. and "Drip" by  Sammie and J Young MDK. In 2017, Worthy has also pursued acting, and has been featured on Access Hollywood, ...

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Ms. Michelle Foye is a 22-year Corporate Technology veteran whose career began with the Gas Company in Atlanta just before natural gas deregulated. Started as an Office Assistant and moved lattice style into mission-critical senior leadership roles within organizations and across industries such as SunTrust Banks, Cap Gemini, Accenture, Cox and healthcare giants such as Morehouse School of Medicine, Piedmont and Grady, she...

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Dr. Charles Moore received a Bachelor of Science from Union College and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School.  He subsequently completed residency training in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship training in Craniomaxillofacial – Cranial Base, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Moore is a Professor at Emory University and the Chief of Service in the Depart...

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Kevin Giles is the owner of 1865 Ventures, a black owned cigar company in partnership with Rocky Patel. He’s the brand ambassador and oversees marketing and branding for the brand.ll marketing and branding associated. In addition he’s marketing director for Strange Fruit Wines LLC which is a black female owned wine manufacturer. Kevin is known across the business world as a high-energy entrepreneur and an expansive career ...

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Attorney Chinwe’ N. Foster is the founder and principal attorney of The Foster Law Firm, LLC. Attorney Foster is a native of Columbus, Ohio and has lived and practiced law as an attorney in Atlanta since 2005.

Attorney Foster attended The Ohio State University for her undergraduate studies. While pursuing a major in Criminology at The Ohio State University, Chinwe Foster dedicated her time to mentoring underprivileged young...

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Dr. Mike Bhatt was born in Manchester, England and moved to Canada at the age of 7. After completing his education in chiropractic studies he moved to Austin, Texas and co-founder one of the first multidisciplinary spine clinics in central Texas - The Spine and Rehabilitation Center, LLC.  In 2007, he formed Pinnacle Sports Performance, LLC to focus his career on sports related conditions. Dr. Bhatt is a member of the PGA ...

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Ebony worked for a number of years in the pharmaceutical industry, then later transitioned to working with patients in various healthcare specialties. It was there that her coworkers encouraged her to sell her homemade ginger ale. 


SWEET GINGER BROWNE began as a kitchen experiment to recreate a house-made ginger ale she tasted in a restaurant. It has now become her passion. Ebony says being a beverage maker for a ginger...

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The quality depicted in his films gives a strong example of his ambition and hunger to strive in the movie industry. Dolapo is also on a mission to curate safe and inclusive spaces for artists and future entrepreneurs by creating his production company, Dolapo E. Productions. Within this company, he is able to teach aspiring filmmakers the ropes in properly creating, pitching, selling, and producing content that makes a di...

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Stephs Crown has been entertaining audiences and raising the bar when it comes to soul rhythm and blues since the age of seven. With such a dynamic mix of bloodline it has cultivated her and her unique music style to bring you some of the beautiful songs you've ever heard. She is not only a dancer and vocalist. She's also a mother of seven beautiful children. She shares her struggle, weaknesses and triumph in her journey a...

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