Do you have a side hustle that you're ready to turn into your main gig? Are you looking for tips to build your business while maintaining your full-time job?
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Join us for a panel and interactive workshop composed of talented Black entrepreneurs who have built their side hustles, some who are now doing their businesses full time and some who continue to work their 9-5 job. You will  learn more about how you can take your business to the next level, as well as how you can use Twilio products to improve your communications with customers.
Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment.
Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee who has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, ELLE, Glamour, The Nation, Essence, and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism.
Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance
Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a financial education platform and community for women empowering them to achieve financial wellness and live life on their own terms.
Today, Clever Girl Finance is one of the largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S. In addition Bola and Clever Girl Finance have been featured by several media outlets including Time.com, Money Magazine, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Black Enterprise, Cheddar TV, ABC News, Good Morning America, BBC, Fox Business and The Chicago Tribune as well as on several other finance websites and podcasts.
Tony Calloway is a Digital Engagement Advisor who works with Global Enterprise Companies to transform their digital communications and grow engagement with customers .
Tony believes digital engagement in the more remote world is a fast growing need for companies both big and small.
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Tony has 8 years of experience working in the cloud technology industry where he has modernized many Global 2000 companies digital engagement strategy.
Ariel Belgrave is a leading voice in women's health. As a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the CEO of Gym Hooky, her mission is to help busy women hit their body goals. Through her signature approach, The L.E.A.N. Method, she's helped thousands of women adopt simple and sustainable healthy habits that suit their unique body, lifestyle, and goals.
Ariel is also a sponsored athlete for Under Armour's women brand, a corporate fitness partner, a lead fitness trainer for Tone It Up, and a Board member for the Women in Fitness Association.
Her commitment to women's wellness has earned her opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, influence the health programs of top colleges, and receive recognition from major outlets such as Women's Health, Shape, Elle, Refinery 29, PopSugar, and Huffington Post.
Trina Small is a wife, (super)mom of two girls and fashion-obsessed shopaholic. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Trina is a full-time lifestyle blogger currently living in Atlanta. While working in Logistics for several years, Trina started a mom fashion blog named Baby Shopaholic in 2010 after having her first child.
As the blog grew, Trina was began working with notable brands like Disney, Verizon, McDonald’s and Carters to name a few. After years of successful growth, Trina was able to transition to blogging full-time. After rebranding her blog to Hey Trina in 2019, Trina also started Supermom Culture, an apparel collection to inspire and uplift moms. Supermom Culture is a safe space powered by the moms it represents.
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