Meet the Speakers 

Founder

Javon Renee Portraits 

Geily Romero is a mom, financial advisor, and consultant on a mission to make top-tier financial expertise more accessible, helping entrepreneurs master their cash flow, foster growth, and build lasting financial stability.

With experience managing finances for small to mid-sized businesses and working alongside corporate CEOs, She brings a forward-thinking approach that has been a game-changer for creatives and independent business owners. 

She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from Florida International University (FIU). She is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a Relay Certified Banking Partner.

Calligrapher

It Just Flows

Justine Hwang is a social impact calligrapher and creative workshop facilitator who helps changemakers build sustainable, intentional lives. A burnout survivor with 20 years in leadership and nonprofit startups, she uses art to spark conversations on mental health and social issues.

As the founder of It Just Flows, she leads mindfulness-based calligraphy workshops and community impact projects. She is also the Vancouver chapter leader of the Rising Tide Society and was named one of 2019’s “20 on the Rise” for her work in empowerment and social change.

Business Mentor & Coach

Glammed Up Designs

Sophie Robinson, Systems Strategist and Wedding Pro VA. Founded in 2022, my mission is to empower wedding professionals to transform their businesses through streamlined systems and intentional automation, creating more time for what truly matters. By delivering practical strategies that work in real life—not just in theory—I help wedding pros find balance between exceptional client experiences and their personal lives, one workflow at a time.

glammedupdesignsco.com

Systems Strategist

Wedding Pro VA

Salaam Green

Poet

The Literary Healer

April is a marketing strategist and SEO expert helping small business owners seduce Google, turn clicks into conversions, and skyrocket sales. With 12 years of experience in marketing and business strategy, she combines search-savvy tactics with conversion-focused copywriting and web design to make sure clients don’t just get found—they get paid.

aprilbrown.co

Website & SEO Strategist

Aprilbrown.co

cuttingedgefinancialsolutions.com

Dawn is the Product Education Manager at Flodesk, where she creates easy-to-understand resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners confidently grow with email marketing. With a background in software engineering and wedding photography, she bridges the gap between tech and creativity, making Flodesk’s powerful tools approachable for all. She is also the voice behind her business, Tech Savvy Creative, where she helps creatives simplify all types of tech so they can spend more time doing what they love. When she’s not teaching about tech, Dawn is a wife and mom to two little girls, balancing business and family life with plenty of coffee in hand. 

techsavvycreative.com

Product Education Manager

Flodesk

flodesk.com

Sydney is from Auburn, AL and graduated from Auburn University in 2019 with a degree in Marketing and Sustainability. She has always had a passion, in both career and life, to work creatively and relationally. She has found her dream job at True40, fostering the community that is present today, by working alongside the corporate team and franchisees to create a singular, inclusive brand. Sydney currently lives in Birmingham, AL.

true40studio.com

COO

True40 Studio

Stephen Diaz is an 8-figure entrepreneur and the founder of The Rainmaker Family, ranked #148 on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. A leader in e-commerce education, he has helped thousands of families launch online brands, generating over $50 million in sales.

Known for his family-first approach to business, Stephen teaches strategies on Amazon selling, outsourcing, and leveraged income. Featured in Forbes and USA Today, he co-authored The Family Freedom Challenge with his wife, Chelsey, sharing insights on marketing, advertising, and sustainable business growth.

rainmakerfamily.com

Founder

The Rainmaker Family

As the CEO of Lawson House, I bring a strong foundation in marketing, operations, and business strategy, having started as Director of Operations. With a passion for helping small business owners achieve their marketing goals, I specialize in process development, branding, and strategic growth.

Beyond work, I love traveling with my husband and our black lab, Winston, exploring the outdoors, and trying new recipes. I’m always excited to connect and support businesses in uncovering their full potential.

lawson-house.com

CEO

Lawson House

A marketing consultant and small-business builder, Tayler is the Founder of Enji—easy-to-use software for small business owners who do their own marketing.
With Enji, Tayler is taking everything she has learned over nearly a decade of helping small businesses with marketing to build the tools you need to do your marketing fast, efficiently, and with tons of confidence. Because, while you didn’t sign up to be Chief Marketing Officer of your business, at Enji, we believe becoming one doesn’t have to be so daunting.

enji.co

Founder

Enji

Paige is the founder of The Legal Paige, a virtual legal educational platform working with small businesses. She is a certified Juris Doctor and holds a double B.A. in Economics and Political Science. After working as a federal law clerk, Paige traded in the traditional law life for a virtual one and opened the doors to The Legal Paige in 2018. She helps her clients and online community run legal and protected businesses through her contract shop, podcast, YouTube channel, and blog. Her mission is to create an online space where the law isn’t so scary and entrepreneurs can get legally legit in no time. Law aside, Paige is a Montana mom who loves hiking, lake time, and a good game of Catan.

thelegalpaige.com

CEO

The Legal Paige

Paige is the founder of The Legal Paige, a virtual legal educational platform working with small businesses. She is a certified Juris Doctor and holds a double B.A. in Economics and Political Science. After working as a federal law clerk, Paige traded in the traditional law life for a virtual one and opened the doors to The Legal Paige in 2018. She helps her clients and online community run legal and protected businesses through her contract shop, podcast, YouTube channel, and blog. Her mission is to create an online space where the law isn’t so scary and entrepreneurs can get legally legit in no time. Law aside, Paige is a Montana mom who loves hiking, lake time, and a good game of Catan.

thelegalpaige.com

CEO

The Legal Paige

CEO

Cutting Edge Financial Solutions

Jasmine Newton is a portrait photographer, speaker, mentor, and community leader based in Knoxville, TN. She launched Javon Renee Portraits in 2015 to create timeless and empowering portraits. Since then, she expanded her impact with TheJasmineNewton.com, offering practical advice on balance, boundaries, and authenticity.

Jasmine actively contributes to her community as Rising Tide Chapter Leader and Chapter Leadership Coach and serves on the boards of Pellissippi State Photography Advisory and The Women of Knoxville, She is a Goldman Sachs OMBW: Black in Business alumna. Her dedication and passion continue to inspire and uplift others, helping them discover their worth and potential.

JavonReneePortraits.com

TheJasmineNewton.com

Salaam Green, named the inaugural poet laureate of historic Birmingham, Alabama 2024-2026. The prestigious position recognizes Ms. Green’s outstanding contributions to the literary arts and her commitment to fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry within the community and Birmingham. She is the 2024 Literary Arts Awardee and her works are published in the Alabama Arts Journal, Southern Women’s Review and Black Joy Anthology. Salaam is the founder of Literary Healing Arts and is a certified Listener Poet and Artist in Residence with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine program and Wallace Center for the Arts. Salaam is Racial Healer through the Kellogg Foundation. Salaam is the 2018 Southern Writer Awards Recipient for Southern Writing. She is the chapbook author of Once Upon a Magic.

Mary is a dedicated business mentor and coach with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs to build something of their own. Through her work, she helps solopreneurs build confidence around their finances creating their own sustainable, profitable businesses. Drawing on her experience, she has developed targeted one-on-one programs and strategies to guide professionals toward financial confidence, independence, and long-term success. Through combining hands-on business finance fundamentals with powerful tools that transform their skills into thriving, stable business growth.

itjustflows.com

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