Melanated Excellence Series

SPECIAL GUEST: Dj Iesha Irene

Iesha Irene is a Los Angeles based open-format DJ that specializes in corporate, private and celebrity events. Previous gigs/clients include: in-house residency at LAX Airport (Tom Bradley International Terminal), Perfectil hosted by Heidi Klum, Mattel’s Barbie Launch, Wal-Mart, Morehouse College Pre-Grammy Awards Celebration, T-Mobile, Howard University Homecoming Fashion Show featuring Coach, Blind Dragon nightclub, REVOLT TV Summit, The Parlor bar, various women’s conferences, art gallery openings, silent parties and VIP events.

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SPECIAL GUEST: Alex Walker-Griffin, CEO & Co Founder of Generation Z Consulting, LLC.

Alex Walker-Griffin is the CEO and co founder of Generation Z Consulting, LLC.  Based of the San Francisco Bay Area, Generation Z is a management consulting firm that emphasizes social justice. Alex is firm believer of social justice and advocating those who do not have a voice. He is also the Northern California Political Director for March For Our Lives California, where he works on gun violence prevention. 

Alex has reminded active in politics since the age of 13. At Contra Costa College, he joined the  student government and became a two term student body president, was the president of Community Organizing and Political Action. At the age of 19, he was appointed by California Governor, Jerry to represent 2.2 million people on the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. He helped establish Calbright College, the nation’s first 100 percent online community college and sat on its board of trustees. When he is not working he serves on the Hercules Education Foundation Board of Directors, is a solider in the California Guard, and loves to skateboard. 

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LinkedIn: Alexander Walker-Griffin

WHAT IS THE  FAIL TO GROW PODCAST?

Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become.

This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information!

SPECIAL GUEST: Karneisha Christian- CEO & Co-Founder of Pucker Up Lemonade Co.

As CEO of Pucker Up Lemonade Company, Karneisha Christian has given new meaning to "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade". This mom of 2 has taken her father's recipe and home-grown Lemons and created a family-owned business that handcrafts over 40 varieties of Lemonade. Since 2011 Karneisha, a self described "Creative" has coupled a distinct brand identity with the quintessential Lemonade Stand to open the doors of a brick and mortarLemonade Shoppe.

Karneisha has used social media as a launch pad to Pucker Up's success, engaging with over 20k combined followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and 73k monthly viewers on Pinterest. With humble beginnings, Karneisha has taken Pucker Up Lemonade Co. from an Igloo and an Ice Chest to it's most successful day ever as a professional vendor selling over 1600 cups in just 8 hours. Her entrepreneurial journey has encouraged her to launch the "Food Vendor Master Class" series, a recipe of sorts for aspiring foodpreneurs. Karneisha has garnered relationships with brands such as Neutrogena, Kaiser Permanente, DirecTv, and now Footlocker, who has recognized her in its #NowandNext campaign for Black History month.

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Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become.

This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information!

SPECIAL GUEST: Kyla Hardine

Kyla is a recent college graduate from San Diego State University with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Communications, Psychology, and Journalism & Media Studies. With this degree in hand Kyla plans to explore the various ways she can make a difference in her community through leadership and entrepreneurship. Although she is uncertain of what the next chapter in her life will bring Kyla is dedicated to strengthening her relationship with God, improving upon herself, and finding her passion and calling. In her free time, Kyla enjoys reading, staying active outdoors, and watching Netflix to unwind from a long day.

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Most of us want to avoid experiencing the pain that comes with failure. This podcast dives deep into the idea that Failure and Friction is indeed need to Grow into the man or woman we aspire to become. 

This is a jam packed episode with lots of great information! 

SPECIAL GUEST: Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones is one of the top Wedding planners in Los Angeles. After high school, she moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University. While attending college, her passion and love for events made her the go-to-girl for planning sorority fundraisers, community and social events. She moved back to Los Angeles two years after graduating and began interning for a wedding planner. In 2014, Leslie started her own event planning company, Leslie Marie Events. She has now planned over 100 weddings and special events.

Her love for bringing people together led to launching her new business, 1010 Wine and Events with her sister, LeAnn. 1010 Wine is an upscale wine bar located in Inglewood, CA. The wine bar is scheduled to open in September 2020.

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