JaLisha is Thread Capital’s director of lending. She leads Thread Capital’s loan origination, coaching, connections, and customer service efforts, with the goal of executing Thread Capital’s mission.

Kimberly Bland is a Certified Life Coach and multi-passionate entrepreneur who is skilled as a life strategist, change facilitator, marketing communications specialist, and strategic partnership builder.

Through Team Nimbus of North Carolina I now specialize in coaching and training small business owners and sales professionals to grow their businesses through client acquisition and retention.

Vonne is the Founder and CEO of Creating Equity, LLC, a global strategic advisory and consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations design and implement simple, practical solutions to complex problems.

MBA trained banking, financial and accounting leader who leverages 20+ years of experience gained in the financial and banking industry to foster a productive, profitable, team-focused, and growth oriented environment. Innovative leader of teams, serving as coach, mentor, and supervisor for all aspects of operations.

Charisma F, Thomas, Esq. is a transactional business and intellectual property attorney. . She has a passion for empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow and expand their companies with purpose and proper infrastructure.

Ruby is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, helping time-pressed business owners and professionals on how to organize their financial surplus is her life's work. She has many years of entrepreneurial experience running an award winning dessert business.

Ryan is committed to ‘Creating a Loving, Abundant World, Where Everyone Feels Empowered’. He began his journey with a dream. Passionately motivated to positively influence the lives of others, he has dedicated his life to service.

Mia LaMotte is the founder and CEO of LaMotte International, a full-service image consulting and personal brand coaching firm and the host of Brand Disruptors Podcast and coaching program.

Sarah Jansen is the Director of Partnerships for Cultivate Advisors, a business advisory firm. She has successfully exited 2 companies. She grew her last company into a multi-million dollar annual revenue company in 5 years with contracts in multiple states.