Founders

Daa'iyah Fogle

My name is Daaiyah Fogle and I am the founder of Day's Design, a boutique marketing agency committed to producing creative solutions that help businesses excel in today's digital-driven world. We support small businesses and help them improve their messaging and branding through strategy, brand identity design, social media marketing, graphic design, and brand photography.

Shaun Landry

Shaun Landry is the founder and CEO of The Ledge Theatre: Not just a theatre...a nonprofit organization uplifting diverse voices in theatre with performances and Arts In Educational programming. Shaun is a professional actor, writer, director, and improviser. She has worked for The Second City Chicago, African American Shakespeare, started the first African American Sketch and Theatre Ensemble in the country OBN and teaches theatre nationally and internationally. She is also the Core Theatre Instructor at The Pack Theatre in Los Angeles.

Corinne Gray

I’m a Fulbright Scholar and MIT Sloan Fellow who is obsessed with solving the world’s biggest people and planet problems. I’ve made it my life’s work to fight for people who live at the margins of society. And, I get excited about finding innovative ways to do that. Now, I’m the Co-founder and CEO of Uncomfortable Revolution - a lifestyle brand on a mission to change the way we talk about chronic illness and disability. I’m also an artist and an educator, and once upon a time, I was a professional singer. I want to run a fund when I grow up so I can drive capital to fix large-scale global challenges.

Danella Williams

Award-winning lawyer turned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in direct sales and marketing for major brands, including Red Bull, BANG Energy (formerly VPX), and Princess Yachts. Native Chicagoan but now a resident of Florida, Danella is an FIU and FSU alumna, wife and mother of a dual citizen. She loves country music, concerts, contact sports & encouraging others to chase their dreams.

Dapo Kolawole

Dapo Kolawole is the founder of roomii, a Chicago based online marketplace where you rent out your furniture to fellow urbanites who don’t want to own it. Turn your high-end chair or coffee table into a monthly income stream while helping them furnish their space in style for however long they need it. Roomii handles the pick-up, cleaning, and drop-off, so sit back and relax. Visit roomii.co Dapo is a two time technical founder who has spent the last 20 years in the commercial furniture industry as a product development engineer for companies such as Teknion, Allsteel and Knoll.

Deslyn A

Hi I'm Deslyn, the owner of Koality Kontent and we provide premium jigsaw puzzles that stimulate the mind and connect us to nature with eco-friendly materials. In 2019, after a breast cancer diagnosis, I retired from pharmacy and began thinking of the messages and legacy I needed to leave behind, especially when it comes to people suffering from anxiety, stress, and health issues due to our environment like me. Not only are our puzzles made with superior, sustainable materials but the imagery used is directly tied to our purpose. Thus, puzzles are not only a stress reducer but also an educational tool to spread awareness and take action! Subscribe today and help us heal the planet one puzzle piece at a time -> www.KoalityKontent.shop

Dyandra Brown

Founder & Designer of Jo-Anne Vernay luxury vegan footwear made from fruit

Evelyn LaChapelle

Evelyn LaChapelle , in 2013 was convicted for her minor role in a cannabis distribution operation. She is now utilizing her position to advocate for restorative justice. Evelyn has built her own lifestyle brand “87”. She plans to push this brand and industry forward by normalizing cannabis consumption first with luxury cannabis high essentials & apparel.