WITH NORMA STANLEY · EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Every introduction is just the beginning. Discover the people, purpose, and experiences that shape a life—and the stories worth sharing.
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Editor-in-Chief · Celebrity Boss Magazine
Beyond the Bio looks past the introduction to explore the experiences, choices, creativity, and community connections behind each story. Join Norma Stanley for a closer look at lives of purpose, resilience, and impact.
PEOPLE. PURPOSE. PERSPECTIVE.
If you are a woman approaching the middle of your life and find yourself at odds with your current realities and dreams of what you’d like your life to look like, Lynnette LaRoche, an entrepreneur, life architect and…
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With more than 20 years’ experience in sales, fashion merchandising and retail management, Katrena Griggs decided to turn her innate creativity, business acumen and passion for home décor, art and fashion, into a business and open a multi-line…
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Although she is one of the most renowned writers and speakers of this generation, there is more to the civil rights activist than meets the eye.
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Sheree Knowles is CEO of HR Knowledge Source (HRKS) and co-CEO of Human Capital Consulting Consortium (H3C), two successful firms headquartered in the Southeast. A faith-based, minority woman owned business consulting firm, HRKS specializes in human resources and…
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Even while building her career in medicine, traveling the world and exploring other countries and cultures, has always been a favorite pastime for Katherine Erwin, owner of Worldwide Phenomenal Travel. Now the former Doctor of Dental Surgery and…
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While business leader Arthur George (A.G.) Gaston’s legacy slips through the cracks of history, his role as a business and political leader should not be overlooked.
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You may not know the name, but if you are over the age of 20, you have more than likely come across his work or something he has influenced. While most known as the founding member of the…
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There is an art and technique to effective professional networking, and few have mastered and leveraged the art, like Dr. Norma Denise Mitchem. The founder and president of A Well-Connected Global Leader, LLC., Mitchem’s company name says it…
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The love of dance and ballet brought Nena Gilreath and her husband and business partner, Waverly T. Lucas, II, together more than 30 years ago when they both were young ballet dancers at the Dance Theatre of Harlem…
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Dr. Dawn J. Anderson, DHL is a serial entrepreneur and has founded or co-founded several successful business entities, including Celebrity Boss, a new media outlet for and about business owners; One Neo Geo Media, a digital marketing and…
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Legendary entrepreneur John H. Johnson was only 24 years old when he decided to execute his vision of celebrating the Black community by sharing the many achievements found within the community, in addition to its issues. This resulted…
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After losing her beloved mother, confidante and best friend to heart disease, Lakeisha Edwards became very serious about making sure she not only took her own health and fitness seriously, but that she helped others to do the…
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Emmy nominated producer, director, choreographer, playwright and performer, Stepp Steward loves the artistry, creativity, drama and excitement of live musical theatre, and has been sharing his love for the art in successful productions and performances with appreciative audiences…
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Plant-based meats are all the rage these days for people seeking to limit their consumption of meat, and live healthier lifestyles. As an answer to the demand for tasty alternatives to eating meat, Atlanta-based business owner Deborah Fleming…
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A concerted effort by seasoned journalist Kunbi Tinuoye to increase coverage of technology and innovation by people of color, has been met with major success with the creation of the UrbanGeekz.com news site.
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Norma F. Stanley, founder/CEO of E.E.E. Marketing Group, Inc., a multicultural marketing communications firm, has always been someone who loved to write and was also always quietly curious, wanting to know and understand the who, what, why, when…
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If you are anywhere near the Atlanta fashion scene, you most likely have heard the name Sharon Gary-Dill, and if you aren’t, you have most likely witnessed her wearable art in motion at fashion showcases in and around…
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A tenant of starting a business is identifying a gap in the marketplace and finding a way to fill that gap for customers. Madam C.J. Walker, the child of former slaves, is a renowned historical figure, successfully exemplified…
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Confunkshun L-R Kurt "KC" Carson, Karl Fuller, Ron Moton, Felton Pilate, Michael Cooper,Brian La Tour, and Rene Escovedo.
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Tamika Newhouse knew she wanted to be a writer at an early age, and published her first book at age 12, Now, just a couple of decades later, Newhouse is not only a writer, but an award-winning, national…
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“Real Love, I’m searching for a real love, someone to set my heart free,” are some of the lyrics to one of Mary J. Blige’s early hit songs. Real love is something that everyone wants and needs, but…
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The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and live nightlife and it is a prime destination for travelers from all around the world and is one of the…
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William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was a pre-eminent example of African American brilliance, creativity, activism and entrepreneurship. An American scholar, activist and historian who attended Fisk University, Harvard and the University of Berlin, Du Bois helped found the…
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I admit it, I am an unabashed foodie! I love to not only eat all different types of food from various cultures from around the world, I also love trying my hand at preparing some of those dishes.…
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Myrna Clayton is an Atlanta-based jazz singer and cultural performer, with a mission to have an international impact of love and healing through her live performances. Women like Clayton are full of boldness, creativity, talent, skill, courage, passion…
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Venessa Abram, founder and CEO of Self-Discovery—Pain, Positioning and Purpose (SDP3), Is one business owner addressing mental health and its relation to suicide every day of her life. Abram, a suicide survivor, whose older brother died by suicide…
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In many educational facilities, math and science enthusiasts, technology proponents, roundtables, venture capitalists, angel investors, grant and scholarship procurer, the buzz word is STEM! So, what is STEM? STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.…
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