When we think of the word, "Retirement" we usually equate it with the departure of a long-time career.
Well, there may be other things that you may need to retire from. You may need to retire from procrastination. You may need to leave your role as being the "go-to" girl....
Summer L. Lee, Esq.
Democratic State Representatives for the District 34.
August 1, was the deadline for third party candidates to submit signatures to get on the ballot. None have submitted in her district. Summer Lee will be the ONLY candidate on the ballot in November!
Name one person you consider a...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I’ve been in the property management sector of real estate for 14 years. I’ve been a real estate investor for 12 years now.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration has been my knowledge of self. Since the age of 19...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been in the nonprofit industry for 7 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
The women in my life. From my mom, to my sister, my mentors, my co-workers, and professional networks. They are constant guides in my personal and professional...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been teaching at Duquesne University School of Law for 10 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
The opportunity to provide legal services to change the lives of clients through a new or renewed ability to work after having their...
Diamonte Z. Walker, MBA
Director of Performance and Compliance
Urban Redevelopment Authority
How many years have you been in your industry?
I’ve worked in the non-profit and government sectors for 3 years. I have more than 15 years in the for-profit and corporate arenas.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My daughters are...
Dionna Rojas-Orta
CEO & Cultural Awareness Trainer
Safe Space Communications
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been in the Human Service field for 24 years. My experience included working in the earlier years as a paraprofessional at the Western PA School for Blind Children then shifting into the...
Charlise L. Smith, Founder/ Executive Director
Willissae’s Agency for Vision and Empowerment (WAVE)
Cwisdom Management LLC
How many years have you been in your industry?
16 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My deceased mother I have known, without a shadow of a doubt, that she died for me to live a victorious life.
Who...
Ja-Neen Jones, MSOL
Director of Adoption & Foster Care Resources
Three Rivers Adoption Council (TRAC)
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been with TRAC for 13 years however, I have over 25 years working with children and their families.
What has been my greatest inspiration?
Seeing children of color being connected...
Felicia Savage Friedman
Founder and CEO
YogaRoots On Location, LLC
How many years have you been in your industry? I have been practicing Raja Yoga, the 8-Limbed Path for over 29 years. I have been teaching Raja Yoga for over 22 years in different community venues, across the country and in Haiti....
LaKeisha Wolf, Artist & Entrepreneur
How many years have you been in your industry?
16 years as a natural care product “mixologist” and healing arts practitioner.
10 years in non-profit management.
What has been your greatest inspiration? Mother Earth. My connection to nature and all that is; and the knowledge that all...
Donna Baxter Porcher
Founder & CEO
Soul Pitt Media
What has been your greatest inspiration?
I often think, what if our ancestors had access to what we have now? My motto has been "get online or get left behind", but additionally, it’s also about the quality of your engagement when you're on there. Who knew...
Muffy Mendoza
Founder & Mama Motivator
Brown Mamas
How many years have you been in your industry?
I’ve been running PBM for 7 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My parents.
Name one person you consider a great role model and tell us why.
John Henrik Clarke because he stayed true to his purpose until the...
Danielle R. Davis, Founder, Davis Consulting Solutions
How many years have you been in your industry? I have been in the community economic development industry for almost 20 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration? Seeing myself and others grow beyond the perceived limitations of growing up in impoverished homes...
