Black Business Spotlight

Nadiyah Johnson, Founder and CEO of Jet Constellations based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nadiyah is passionate about creating a strong startup ecosystem in the City of Milwaukee and branding the city as The Milky Way Tech Hub. Currently pursuing her doctorate, she is diligently working to increase diversity in STEAM and entrepreneurship,  and is often involved in various pitch-outs, workshops and tech festivals. Her software firm functions as an incubator and works to ensure Milwaukee’s tech scene mirrors its diverse population. In 2020, Jet Constellations launched a $50 million fund to invest in Black-owned tech startups. The fast-growing software company provides technology solutions in the medical, financial and socially responsible industries. Nadiyah believes that an inclusive tech scene in Milwaukee will help the city reach its full potential as a tech hub made up of creators and innovators that are representative of its population. To learn more, visit the company's website at:
Jet Constellations

Eric Meredith, Founder and CEO of Afro Vegan  based in Chicago, Illinois. Eric is a classically trained chef, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in helping people transition to a vegan lifestyle in a fun and evidence based way. His experience within the Health and Wellness industry as a nutrition and fitness expert spans more than 13 years. As a media spokesperson, Chef Eric Paul has represented brands and health-oriented organizations by appearing on various local television and radio shows including ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, and WGN. Through Afro Vegan, Eric will offer the following services: online courses on African food, nutrition and exercise science; weekly and monthly vegan and vegetarian meal planning support; virtual health coaching with a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer; recorded cooking demonstrations and live cooking classes. Look for Afro Vegan on the following platforms:  
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goafrovegan
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/goafrovegan/

Syovata Edari is the Founder and Owner of CocoVaa Chocolatier  based in Madison, Wisconsin. Pivoting from being an accomplished trial attorney to an international award winning chocolatier is no easy feat unless your name is Syovata Edari. Specializing in the creation of unique fine chocolate and confections, Syovata is a fine chocolate artisan with a passion for chocolate and flavor creating. Her passion served as a hobby for decades then suddenly turned into a small side business in 2014. Her fascination with the chocolate arts has taken her to places such as L'Hermitage, France in 2016 where she was trained at Valrhona. She received her professional training through E'cole Chocolat and master chocolatier training in France and at ICAM in Lecco, Italy. Shortly after training, Syovata went on a quest to create the perfect pairings and bring forth the best taste experiences possible in order to stimulate all her customers' senses and feed their souls. Her goal is to introduce everyone to flavors of the world in small, unforgettable bites from saffron infused truffles, or white peach mint caramels, to single origin chocolate mousses. To learn more or to place your holiday gift order, visit her website at:
CocoVaa Chocolatier

Dr. Theresa Price, Founder of the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) also known as The Black College Expo is based in Los Angeles, CA.  NCRF began its service to underserved and underrepresented students in 1999 in response to California Proposition 209, which banned affirmative action policies at state colleges. The following year, NCRF hosted the First Annual Black College Expo™, an event that highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and other post-secondary institutions to provide admissions and scholarship information to students, parents, and other visitors in attendance. National College Resources Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit educational enhancement organization. Its mission is to curtail the high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or certificate enrollment among under-served, underrepresented, at risk, low resource, homeless and foster students. The vision of the NCRF is to close the gap in achievement, workforce and economic disparities with the goal to end racism and racial inequality.

Fields Jackson, Jr., Founder, CEO and Chief Cheerleader of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine based in Cary, North Carolina. He was recognized by Diversity Best Practices as one of the Top Diversity Thought Leaders on Twitter bit.ly/2c8CjAK Fields has also been identified by Onalytica, London, England, who helps run Influencer programs for some of the largest brands in the world as #13 of the top 100 global Influencers focusing on Gender Equality and Diversity. http://bit.ly/2HD46LD Hive Learning recently recognized Fields as one of the Most Influential Diversity & Inclusion Leaders – 2019. According to Hive - "Fields Jackson is an influential Diversity & Inclusion advocate and expert who publishes Racing Toward Diversity Magazine." In addition to his role and duties at the magazine, Fields is the Cary, NC, President, of the College Diversity Network and Executive Director of the HBCU Business Dean Roundtable.

Fields Jackson, Jr., Founder, CEO and Chief Cheerleader of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine based in Cary, North Carolina. He was recognized by Diversity Best Practices as one of the Top Diversity Thought Leaders on Twitter bit.ly/2c8CjAK Fields has also been identified by Onalytica, London, England, who helps run Influencer programs for some of the largest brands in the world as #13 of the top 100 global Influencers focusing on Gender Equality and Diversity. http://bit.ly/2HD46LD Hive Learning recently recognized Fields as one of the Most Influential Diversity & Inclusion Leaders – 2019. According to Hive - "Fields Jackson is an influential Diversity & Inclusion advocate and expert who publishes Racing Toward Diversity Magazine." In addition to his role and duties at the magazine, Fields is the Cary, NC, President, of the College Diversity Network and Executive Director of the HBCU Business Dean Roundtable.