Mahogany Purpose (also known as Mahogany Villars) is a multidisciplinary artist and creative strategist whose work bridges heart, healing, and heritage. With a background in social work and over 15 years of service in community and human development, Mahogany centers Black and Brown stories through art, poetry, and intentional representation. She is the founder of Clubhoggy Black Greeting Cards, a line of affirming, hand-drawn cards created to help us see ourselves and celebrate our...

JD Johnson is the visionary Founder of J² Elevate Consulting, a firm dedicated to solving the critical problem of unprepared new and emerging leaders in the modern workplace. After a career of 20+ years spanning diverse industries—from telecommunications to healthcare—JD witnessed firsthand the detrimental effect of leadership gaps on company culture and employee potential. This journey, shaped by every kind of manager imaginable, fueled her passion for organizational psychology and...

Dakarai Larriett is an Alabama native — the son of a U.S. Army veteran and a public school teacher — whose life and leadership reflect the values of service, integrity, and resilience. His run for the U.S. Senate was born out of a personal injustice: a false arrest in 2024 that could have silenced him, but instead ignited a new mission. A lifelong learner and bridge-builder, Dakarai earned a full scholarship to the University of Alabama and spent his junior year as an exchange student at...

Netta Fei is a writer enchanted by women of color who reclaim and embody their true selves to live high every day. A certified spiritual self* coach, she is the author of the award-winning biblical fiction novel A Most Useful Betrothal and the Substack publication and community True Self Society. Drawing on her experiences as a preacher’s kid, Southern Black Baptist, journalism and MBA student at a PWI, corporate marketing executive, and half of a misaligned marriage, Netta Fei tells stories...

Lakeisha is an Executive Communications Strategist, editor, and writer who helps leaders articulate their vision with clarity, authority, and resonance. With over five years of experience supporting executive voices across industries, she brings precision, emotional intelligence, and narrative strategy to every message—ensuring that each word builds trust, alignment, and long-term brand credibility. Her expertise spans executive ghostwriting, strategic messaging, and thought leadership...

This week’s TMBW Feature highlights one of our recent podcast guests, Daniëlle van den Stoom. Before her full-length episode went live, we hosted a pre-party live — a space where we spoke about legacy, leadership, and the spiritual call placed on Black women at this time. When I shared this clip on YouTube, someone felt triggered enough to leave a disparaging comment. And honestly, that only confirmed how powerful the message truly was. I don’t usually focus on the negativity that’s thrown...

Dr. Eboni L. Truss is a woman of purpose, passion, and prophetic clarity — a global voice of wisdom whose work helps leaders remember what they were born to say and do. Her teaching and training empower people to show up in the world with intention, authenticity, and power that leaves a lasting legacy An international speaker and bestselling author of two transformative books, Dr. Eboni has a unique gift for guiding others back to the truth of who they are — beyond titles, performance, and...

Dr. Ebony Stone is a motivational speaker, author, executive coach, and strategist whose work bridges corporate excellence with personal liberation. A proud Detroit native, she has held executive titles including Executive Vice President, Vice Chair, and CEO, bringing decades of leadership experience into her mission of empowering women to lead with authenticity, clarity, and heart. With both an MBA and a Doctorate in Business Administration, Dr. Stone blends scholarship with soul. Her debut...

Goddess Jasmine is the creator of Housewife Turned Healer — a space where softness and surrender meet radical awakening. What began as a vision of ease and devotion has become a living altar of healing, prayer, and honest self-remembrance. Through her writing, Jasmine explores womanhood, worth, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild your life from truth instead of performance. Her words feel like a conversation between your highest self and the version of you still learning to believe she...

Keachia Makeba Bowers is a highly driven woman who was born to break barriers, she proves that when powered by purpose, women are unstoppable. She's built her storied life and career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the success she's always known was hers to claim. Today she personifies what it means to ascend above adversity while inspiring countless others to do the same. Having honed her expertise as a Healing Guide for over a decade, her work is a testament...