Speakers
Ronnie Tyler Co-Founder & COO - Traffic Sales & Profit
Ronnie Tyler is the COO of Tyler New Media and co-founder of Traffic Sales & Profit (TSP) – one of the fastest-growing private companies in America recognized four consecutive years by Inc. magazine on its annual Inc. 5000 list.
Under the Tyler New Media company umbrella, Ronnie Tyler has co-produced seven films that deal with the challenges and triumphs of marriage and family in the black community. Along with her husband Lamar, she was named one of Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 in 2011 and 2012.
Prior to co-founding Tyler New Media, Ronnie spent 17 years with IBM as a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) managing projects with 30 million dollar budgets and up to 30 developers spread across 4 continents. She now uses her skills and expertise to manage 7-figure product launches and events for Tyler New Media and their brands such as Traffic Sales & Profit and The Convo.
Ronnie holds a Bachelors of Mathematics from Spelman College and a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.
Lamar Tyler Co-Founder & CEO - Traffic Sales & Profit
Lamar Tyler is the CEO of Tyler New Media and co-founder of Traffic Sales & Profit (TSP) – one of the fastest-growing private companies in America recognized four consecutive years by Inc. magazine on its annual Inc. 5000 list. TSP is America’s premier learning community of over 47K purpose-driven African American businesses and entrepreneurs, Lamar created his platform alongside his wife, Ronnie Tyler, to not only help guide Black businesses and families to discover their true purpose and legacy, but to also change the economic landscape of the Black community by closing the wealth gap through entrepreneurship.
Lamar is one of the leading and most influential voices in business and digital marketing and has received countless recognition for his work, including being listed as one of Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 as well as the recipient of the ClickFunnels Two Comma Club X Award and the ClickFunnels Bootstrapped Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Coaching & Consulting (2023). His most recent win is Black Enterprise Magazine’s 2023 Disruptor of the Year Award.
Janice Bryant Howroyd Founder & CEO - The ActOne Group
Janice Bryant Howroyd, fondly known as JBH, is the first African American woman to found and build a multi-billion dollar company. The ActOne Group, a $3.4 billion (USD) workforce solutions organization, operates in over 32 countries, engaging some of the world’s best technologies and systems to support businesses of all sizes and provide jobs and careers for millions of workers across the globe.
Her technologies service over 50 languages, and she leads from a culture of humanity, discipline, and excellence instilled by her parents. Growing up in a segregated educational system in the deep south, the values of DEI&B, transparency, and accountability frame her leadership style, her public and media engagements, her charity, and the culture of her organization.
Vusi Thembekwayo Founding CEO of MyGrowthFund Venture Partners
Meet Vusi Thembekwayo; world renowned business leader, speaker and investor who redefines excellence in every endeavor. Founding CEO of award-winning investment firm MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, Co-founder of Club 100 and School of Scale as well as GQ Business Leader in 2020, Vusi’s innovative strategies and profound insights have transformed industries and empowered countless leaders.
Over his 20 year career, Vusi has spoken in 6 of the 7 continents. A true global sensation. He is widely trusted by Fortune 500 companies and has been featured on prestigious platforms like CNBC and Bloomberg. He is not just a success story but a force to be reckoned with.
Clate Mask CEO & Co-Founder - Keap
Clate Mask, the entrepreneur’s guide, is the CEO and co-founder of Keap, the leading provider of small business automation software. His passion is helping small businesses grow using the Six Keys to Success. When Clate isn’t serving entrepreneurs and building Keap, he loves to spend time with his wife, Charisse, their six kids, and their grandkids. He is intimately familiar with the balancing act of entrepreneurs, which is what drove him to discover and teach the Six Keys. Because success as an entrepreneur means having a great business and a great life.
Dorren Rainey Director of Operations - Tyler New Media
As the Director of Operations for Tyler New Media, Doreen Rainey supports the vision of supporting Black entrepreneurs in growing and scaling their business.
Additionally, Doreen is a dynamic force in the world of personal development and coaching. Doreen’s had the privilege of coaching thousands of individuals, guiding them toward RADICAL Success in both their personal and professional lives. Through her programs and training, people have harnessed coaching concepts to enact profound transformations in their careers, businesses, finances, and relationships.
During her tenure as the former Senior VP at Steve Harvey Global, Doreen played an integral role in building the Act Like A Success platform. She not only collaborated directly with Steve Harvey but also hosted live conferences alongside him, led his Success Institute, and shared invaluable success insights on his radio and television shows, reaching millions of eager minds.
Doreen’s expertise and impact have been showcased on renowned platforms such as Essence Magazine, USA Today Weekend, The Steve Harvey Show, ABC News, and more. Her journey is a testament to the remarkable transformations that are possible when one dares to define their own path to success and has the courage to walk it.
Ace Chapman Business Acquisition Expert
Ace Chapman has over 20 years of experience in both the Private Equity and M&A industry. His journey began with the purchase of an online stock market simulator during the internet’s nascent days, a finance startup named CoolWallStreet with only a $3,000 downpayment. With his strategic insights, he enhanced the platform, increasing its user base from 10,000 to an impressive 250,000 before exiting the business.
Having realized the immense potential in acquiring companies, Ace’s expertise isn’t just limited to one or two acquisitions. He has masterfully navigated close to 200 deals, ranging from divestitures, strategic mergers, initial public offerings to private placements. The systems and processes Ace has built around building holding companies are a testament to his prowess. He has held the esteemed position of a General Partner for 8 different funds, a role that he has earned through consistent delivery and unparalleled expertise. A significant indicator of his prowess is the loyalty of his partners, the majority of whom return to collaborate on his Hold Co.s and fund after fund.
Becky A. Davis CEO of MVPwork LLC
Becky A. Davis, known as the “Chief Bosspreneur,” is a celebrated Executive Coach and CEO Advisory Board Chair with over 25 years of experience empowering leaders to achieve peak performance. As the CEO of MVPwork LLC, Becky has coached executives from top companies like Walmart, Coca-Cola, and CVS Health, using her expertise in courageous leadership and emotional intelligence to drive transformative growth.
A certified Leadership Circle 360 and Emotional Intelligence Coach, Becky’s results-driven methodologies have earned her accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama. Her impact has been featured in outlets like Forbes, Essence, and Black Enterprise. An international speaker and author of six books, Becky continues to inspire leaders from her base in metro Atlanta.
Latisha B. Russell Co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, LLC
Latisha B. Russell is a seasoned HR strategist, leadership coach, and transformational speaker with over 20 years of experience in talent management, organizational change, and performance improvement. As the founder of Latisha B. Russell LLC and co-founder of Russel Craigwell HR Consulting, she is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by enhancing emotional intelligence and confidence among corporate executives.
Latisha’s unique approach bridges traditional HR practices with emotional intelligence, fostering engaged teams and reducing workplace conflicts, Through interactive workshops and consulting, she has worked with notable organizations like Capital One, Verizon, and Johns Hopkins, delivering impactful training on leadership, resilience, and inclusion. Her personal journey from childhood adversity to thriving entrepreneur inspires her mission to show others that their past does not define their future.
Nneka M. Craigwwell Co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, LLC
Nneka is a seasoned HR leader and co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, with a 20-year career spanning industries such as travel, apparel and healthcare insurance. Her expertise in coaching, organization design, and labor relations has helped startups and Fortune 100 companies build more engaged and efficient workforces. Nneka’s journey from an entry-level HRIS role to a trusted strategic HR business partner showcases her deep commitment to excellence and her ability to support diverse business functions.
A lifelong learner, Nneka holds certifications including PHR and SHRM-CP, as well as a master’s degree in human resources from Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Alabama State University. Her servant-leadership approach drives her passion for developing relationships and empowering other to thrive.
Beyond her professional life, Nneka enjoys spending quality time with her family, embodying her belief in leaving people and processes better than she found them.