

What is Pulse?
It’s more than just another panel. PULSE is designed to encourage positive and informative sharing of information and tools needed for success. PULSE will be held in an intimate setting led by our host and 5 luminaries who will engage and share with 45 emerging business people for an inspiring and interactive panel, round table luncheon and conversation. This is where you will check and recharge the PULSE of your careers, personal goals, and aspirations. You are ALIVE to THRIVE so sign up for PULSE today!



TALIAH WAAJID
Entrepreneur, Business Mentor, Philanthropist, Owner and CEO of the Taliah Waajid Brand, The World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle event, Black Earth, Green Apple & Aloe, and Curls, Wave & Naturals. Taliah has built an empire by focusing on helping people love their natural selves.

CLAIRE SULMERS
Digital Marketing Maven and Harvard Grad. Claire Sulmers is on the move and is not stopping. She is a speaker and writer, and is the CEO of Fashion Bomb Daily which is the #1 multicultural online fashion magazine in the world.

MELISSA MITCHELL
Multi-hyphenate Melissa Mitchell is clearly defying the odds and showing no signs of slowing down as a self-taught artist, entrepreneur, and the Chief Artistic Designer of her company, Abeille Creations. She is the first African American woman to collaborate with Spanx on the Illuminate – Her collection. Melissa has been featured with Pepsi, Ford, Vogue, Essence, Sheen, BET, Shea Moisture, Nike, & Complex.



MAKHO NDVOLU
International Media Personality featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Amazon Live, and Essence Now.