National Black MBA Association - DFW Chapter

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📣 Meet the Speaker: Pam Nelson, MSN, PhD 📣 Join us at the Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit on October 18th for a chance to learn from Dr. Pamela Nelson, a visionary leader in the healthcare industry with over 30 years of experience in research and development! As the Founder and CEO of Bracane Company, Inc., a pioneering Contract Research Organization (CRO), Dr. Nelson has dedicated her career to advancing clinical research and eradicating health disparities in underserved communities. With a background in oncology nursing and a Ph.D. in Nursing Education, Dr. Nelson’s inspiring journey is a testament to her commitment to education, diversity, and excellence in healthcare. Under her leadership, Bracane Company has received multiple accolades, including the DFW Minority Supplier Development Council’s Supplier of the Year Award in 2020 and 2022, and the National Minority Development Council’s Supplier of the Year Award in 2023. Dr. Nelson is also a sought-after advisor and speaker, serving on national committees like the Association of Clinical Research Professionals Diversity Advisory Council. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear Dr. Nelson speak and network with other trailblazers! Secure your spot now: 🎟️https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B #EAS2024 #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BlackExcellence

🚀 Meet The Speakers for our Entrepreneur Accelerator Summit on October 18th! 🔥 Cherice J. Williams is a seasoned marketer with over 15 years of experience shaping some of the world’s most recognizable household brands. Throughout her career, she has created impactful consumer experiences across a variety of industries, leaving her mark on everything from personal hygiene products like Secret Deodorant and Gillette to renowned retailers like Target Corp. Her expertise extends into the food and beverage sector, with notable contributions to brands such as Pizza Hut and Maker’s Mark, as well as the sports and entertainment realm, enhancing events for iconic teams like the Miami Heat and Dallas Cowboys. Cherice’s work is defined by a unique blend of strategic vision and creative execution, which has powered memorable moments for global consumers. Yet, beyond building brands, she has also invested in cultivating her own personal brand. As her career advanced across new companies and cities, Cherice emerged as an authentic leader, transforming businesses from the inside through mentorship, team leadership, and strategic consulting. By sharing her journey through digital platforms, Cherice has inspired aspiring marketers, entrepreneurs, and multicultural women. Her story is a testament to building a purpose-driven life where passion and expertise align, even without a predetermined roadmap. Join us at this game-changing event to hear Cherice’s insights and how she’s transforming businesses from the inside out. 🎤👩🏽💼 Secure your tickets today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B #DFWBlackMBAs #EAS2024 #EntrepreneurSummit #Leadership #DFWEAS

Meet The Speakers. We're pleased Mahisha Dellinger will be joining us to share insights about her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Mahisha Dellinger, star of “Mind Your Business with Mahisha,” a business show on Oprah Winfrey’s Network, pioneered the natural hair care market when she launched CURLS in 2002, a leading organic hair care company that took the natural hair movement by storm.  Her journey to the top didn’t come without its own set of challenges.  Riding the wave of her success seemed effortless from the outside looking in.  The taxing demands of entrepreneurship coupled with the stressors of trying to balance it all, while having it all resulted in her search for a way to “power through.” Dellinger crafted Huzzy Smart Sips with a curated list of liver protecting properties, detoxifying antioxidants, and a proprietary blend will help of euphoric enhancing ingredients that'll keep you in high spirits all night long. Every Huzzy sip was made to rejuvenate & protect your liver, cleanse your system, aide your gut and invigorate your vitality. Now she drinks Huzzy Smart Sips to relax and revitalize her body, naturally.   Dellinger is an official member of the Forbes Business Council and was appointed a Small Business Advisor for their entrepreneur community. Black Enterprise awarded Dellinger the 2023 Business Disruptor award. Entrepreneur named her 1 of 100 Powerful Women in the US. She served as a keynote speaker for a host of organizations across the nation including Yelp, AT&T, PepsiCO, Black Enterprise Women of Power & their Vision 20/20 Entrepreneur Conference, Essence Fest, Fast Money, Entrepreneur Magazine, and more.  Dellinger has also been featured on several television shows throughout the nation and has been seen on OWN, BET, Revolt TV, Good Morning America, etc..  Mahisha’s mantra, “To whom much is given, much is required” led to the founding of her MBA style program & non profit, Black Women Making Millions Academy, that is set to help 25,000 businesses scale with over $450 million dollars’ worth of free resources to African American women all over the nation.  Parrish is frequently featured in Black Enterprise Magazine and stays on their list of top 100 black-owned businesses in the country (currently number 52). He has won numerous awards and has been recognized for countless honors but the accolades are not just because of his entrepreneurship. Many are because of his philanthropic efforts in his community, around the country and around the globe! Parrish is passionate about helping children and to instill in them the importance of higher education. His goal is for young people to capitalize on all opportunities presented to them, and where the opportunities are few, he wants to create more for them. 🚀 Ready to Launch Your Business to New Heights? Secure Your Spot Today! Don’t miss out on exclusive strategies and networking opportunities! https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B

Meet The Speakers. We're pleased Roland Parrish will be joining us to share insights about his incredible entrepreneurial journey. Roland Parrish was born in Hammond, Indiana, attended Purdue University on academic and athletic scholarships, and has gone on to become a very successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the CEO and owner of Parrish Restaurants, LTD, owning 21 McDonald’s in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area. He is also the 2nd largest African American owned McDonald’s Franchisee in the country. Parrish is frequently featured in Black Enterprise Magazine and stays on their list of top 100 black-owned businesses in the country (currently number 52). He has won numerous awards and has been recognized for countless honors but the accolades are not just because of his entrepreneurship. Many are because of his philanthropic efforts in his community, around the country and around the globe! Parrish is passionate about helping children and to instill in them the importance of higher education. His goal is for young people to capitalize on all opportunities presented to them, and where the opportunities are few, he wants to create more for them. 🚀 Ready to Launch Your Business to New Heights? Secure Your Spot Today! Don’t miss out on exclusive strategies and networking opportunities! https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B

Meet The Speakers. We're pleased Benjamin J. Vann will be joining us to share insights about opportunities for underrepresented founders in DFW. Benjamin J. Vann is an award-winning social entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and economic justice advocate. His work with impact investors, venture capital funds, Fortune 500 companies, universities and foundations has been viewed through the lens of addressing the world’s most pressing social and economic problems. He is the Founder and CEO of Impact Ventures, a 501c3 startup accelerator with a mission to empower talented, yet under-resourced women and entrepreneurs of color to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship and integrated capital. Since 2017, Impact Ventures has impacted nearly 3,500 people through community networking events, hackathons, workshops, and summits. Impact Venture’s flagship accelerator program has trained 120 founders to collectively raise over $15M and create over 330 jobs. He is also the Founder and Managing Partner at Inclusive Capital Fund, Texas’s first integrated capital fund providing flexible debt and patient equity capital to Women, Black, & Latinx-led enterprises to create economic power and community wealth.    Benjamin has served as an executive board member of many organizations throughout the Dallas area and served as an appointed official of the City of Dallas. He has received a number of awards and national recognition for his business and community endeavors. In 2022 he was names Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40. In 2021, he was named to the DCEO Magazine Dallas 500, recognizing the top 500 most powerful business leaders in the region. He received his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Business Management from Washburn University where he was also a standout Football player for the Ichabods. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and he resides in East Dallas with his wife Cashmere and two sons Benjamin II and Braxton. 🚀 Ready to Launch Your Business to New Heights? Secure Your Spot Today! Don’t miss out on exclusive strategies and networking opportunities! https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B There's also still time to attend Impact Ventures Inclusive Capital Summit this weekend: https://lnkd.in/g9qSPQyG

Meet The Speakers. We're pleased Nirav Tolia will be joining us to share insights about opportunities for underrepresented founders in DFW. Nirav Tolia has spent the last 24 years creating and leading pioneering consumer Internet companies. He is currently Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the world’s largest local social network. He also serves as Chairman of Hedosophia, a leading technology investment firm and early investor in Nextdoor. Before co-founding Nextdoor, Nirav was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Benchmark Capital, Chief Operating Officer of Shopping.com (NASDAQ: SHOP), an online shopping website, and Co-Founder and CEO of Epinions.com, a consumer review website. Nirav holds a BA from Stanford University and returned to his alma mater in 2019 as a visiting instructor for the Stanford in Florence program. 🚀 Ready to Launch Your Business to New Heights? Secure Your Spot Today! Don’t miss out on exclusive strategies and networking opportunities! https://lnkd.in/guKEXp-B

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