Michael Julian Bond
Atlanta City Council
Post 1 At Large
Member of
Men of Distinction

Dorothy Hart-Manual
President CCBSP/IAAP
The Coca-Cola Company Global Supply Chain/Operations & Business Development


Tracy Adkison
Motivation Speaker
Member of WOD & Frontrunnerz M/C
Facilitator at WOD Brunch

Lenora L. Hawkins
Chief Financial Officer
Williams-Hawkins Court Reporting Agency, LLC and Member of WOD
Facilitator at
Meet & Greet

Reverend
Anita Green
Trinity Tabernacle Baptist Church

LeTia Shepherd
Owner & Catering Manager
Taste of the City Catering
Member of WOD


Jennifer Keitt
Speaker,
Author an Radio
Talk Show Host
Passionate, engaging, powerful . . . Speaker, Author and Radio Talk Show Host Jennifer Keittinvokes change and improvement in lives of people around the world! She has the unique ability to challenge individuals in ways they had not thought of before. After any interaction with Jennifer Keitt, you are left feeling as though you can conquer the world!

Jennifer is founder and host of nationally syndicated Today’s Black Woman Radio Show which reaches over a million radio listeners countrywide including XM Satellite radio. For nearly two decades Today’s Black Woman Radio Show has dealt with an array of topics including motherhood, relationships, financial success, and self-esteem to name a few. An entrepreneur at heart, Jennifer also founded Today’s Black Woman Corporation (TBW Corp). TBW Corporation is an organization that builds women through media publications, programming, and seminars that empower, educate and encourage women with a mission to develop strong, whole productive and successful women globally. With her weekly e-newsletter, Jennifer Keitt reaches members and faithful followers of her TBW Corporation that span all corners of the world including the United States, Europe and the Caribbean

Knowing that media would be the vehicle through which her mark would be made, Jennifer earned her Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and immediately found a love for feature reporting which inspired her and broadcast veteran husband, Tony, to launch their very own communications and media consulting company, TJ Communications, Inc. Today, TJ Communications provides consultations to radio stations, programming as well as professional media coaching. TJ Communications also produces print media - specifically Zakar Magazine – The Life Coaching Magazine for Real Women which features articles by Jennifer Keitt and a host of other professional women highlighting areas and issues affecting women on a daily basis.

Her pathway to empowerment includes focusing on what she calls the ‘seven core areas’ of a woman’s life: her spiritual/moral growth and development, her emotional/intellectual stability and well-being, her physical body (inclusive of a woman’s health, beauty, fitness and fashion); a woman’s financial empowerment, her significant relationships, her career and her sexuality/self-esteem. Jennifer is now in the process of launching and fulfilling her life-long dream of building the JENNIFER KEITT LIFE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, in which she and her team teach, train, coach, motivate, support and help women and people navigate powerfully and successfully in their life journeys in their seven core areas.

Her true passion for people is evident in every thoughtful word she speaks. She is real and relevant and stirs up the power and abilities that lie within you to live your life to the fullest. Helping people realize the amazing power that they possess and pushing you beyond your self-imposed limitations is a unique gift Jennifer Keitt provides that you will not find anywhere else. She is a devoted wife and proud mother of four children, residing in Atlanta, GA.


Andrea Riggs
Atlanta's Biggest Loser Trainer, WXIA-11Alive
Atlanta’s favorite TV Fitness expert, Andrea Riggs, served two seasons as Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Trainer on WXIA-11 Alive, inspiring millions to “Get Body Beautiful” and achieve better health. A trailblazer in community health, she developed the 2010 “Get Body Beautiful” campaign for the Aetna Foundation and the Atlanta Urban League to provide healthy lifestyle coaching to thousands of African American women through a 16-week community fitness challenge along with online support tools at www.getbodybeautiful.com. Some of her strategic partners include State Farm Insurance, PZI Jeans, Bovanti Cosmetics, Bronner Brothers, American Family Insurance, Enterprise Leasing, and the Girl Scouts, to name a few. Her health businesses include BODY BEAUTIFUL personal training & massage studio in Vining’s, corporate wellness programs, the GET LEAN nutrition product line, and speaking appearances. Her current media partnerships include Comcast and NBC. She also serves as spokesperson for the American Heart Association and as the fitness expert for Black Health, Rolling Out, and Upscale magazines. She has been recognized by Who’s Who in Atlanta & Rolling Out’s Top 25 Most Influential Women. She is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and combines her passion for health with over 15 years athletic and corporate business experience. Andrea is married to Michael Riggs and they have two children, Malcolm and Amani.

Dr. JoAnn Smartt-Gaither,
Ph.D. Visionary and Motivational Speaker
JoAnn M. Smartt-Gaither, Ph.D., an Education Specialist, is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Perimeter College in Decatur, Georgia, where she serves as the Field Experience Coordinator for the Teacher Education Program. She is also President of Smartt-Choice Consulting where she applies her skills as an experienced researcher and expert in adult learning to create and facilitate customized training in all areas of Leadership and Organizational Development.

Dr. Smartt-Gaither is a native of Gary, Indiana. While growing up in Gary, she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Robert E. Penn. At First Baptist she participated in Sunday School, the Red Circle Mission, the Children’s Choir, Girl Scouting and many of the dramatic plays and programs presented by the church.

After earning her high school diploma from Gary’s Theodore Roosevelt High School, she continued her academic sojourn as an undergraduate student at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, earning a B.S. degree in Biology. She holds Master’s degrees in both Biology and Education and a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from the University of California, Los Angeles.

When Dr. Smartt-Gaither moved to Atlanta, GA she became an active member of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served as the Sunday School Superintendent, organized Vacation Bible School and taught Sunday school. God is expanding Dr. Smartt-Gaither’s call into ministry as she studies His word at Luther Rice University and Seminary and presently serves in developing the Christian Education Department for the newly founded True Light of God Ministry in Austell, GA. Dr. Smartt-Gaither has two sons, Steven (24) and Charles (22). When she takes time away from her Biblical studies she enjoys amusement parks, entertaining and working in her garden.


Ray Hutchinson
Ray Hutchinson, Accomplished Pianist: he will play during the Meet & Greet (Ray is known for opening your heart with the keys that he plays while lifting your spirit).

Gary Harris
Gary Harris, Saxophonist: An Atlanta native, Gary has been playing saxophone for over 20 years. In that time he has opened for artist like Gerald Albright and Will Downing, performed with legends William Bell and Jean Carne and recorded with Outkast and Ann Nesby. His sexy, sassy, jazzy sound put you into the vibe of relaxation.

Dwayne McMillan
Dwayne McMillan: Lead Guitarist: Became captivated with the sounds of the guitar at a very early age. His Father influences him to dream on, enjoy and supported every move. Dwayne’s first big break came as legendary soul and pop singer, Ben E. King of the famed song, Stand By Me, saw Dwayne perform. After joining the band, his repertoire opened to R&B, Reggae, Jazz and Blues. This solidified Dwayne’s musical career.

Kevin Kendrick
Kevin Kendrick: one of the most sort after keyboard players.  Our guest will be impressed and definitely pleased.  Kevin (KevinKendrick.com) has performed with Betty Wright, Madonna, OutKast, Bobby Brown, Cameo, Gwen Stefani, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dog, After 7, Maraiah Carey and a host of other Artists.

Maxxi
Maxxi, Poet: She is known for her thought-provoking poetry. While you are seated, she will make you think you are standing. Maxxi is a member of Turner Chapel AME Church; and she is releasing her first spoken word CD “Actuality” today, 3/21/2010.



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