Scheli Jones began her career as a hair stylist in 1991, in Orange County California. She quickly built a remarkably diverse clientele specializing in cuts, colors, and different types of hair extensions. In 1996, Scheli took advanced classes so that she could sharpen her skills. She specialized in haïr extensions, once she began applying what she had learned, Scheli found herself creating her own methods of applications, focusing on customers who were in need of hair replacement. In 2000, Scheli became a certified Great Lengths Technician. She mastered the method of individual hair extensions and experienced a huge growth in her clientele. However as new clients came to her, Scheli discovered a widespread problem -- many of the women were not viable candidates for hair extensions because they were suffering from hair loss due to alopecia or other illnesses. This challenge forced Scheli to create her own methods to address these special needs. Wanting to give her clients a complete, more natural look, Scheli took additional classes learning how to make wigs.

In 2005 Scheli opened her parent company Hair Work Intl. Where she designs and sells her wig artistry. As the demands for wigs have grown over the years so has Scheli, she prides herself on her innovations. No longer able to keep up with the demand Scheli has a staff that she has trained to bring her creations to life. Her company specializes in natural looking hairlines and flowing wigs that are extremely hard to detect, even up close. Her work has graced the heads of celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Tyra Banks, Tasha Smith, Serena Williams, and Brandy Norwood just to name a few.

Scheli is at again, and she didn't let 2020 slow her down, but rather, she is launching her new wig line, Arilay Beauty, that will bring high-end wigs to the homes of women around the county. In addition to launching Arilay Beauty, Scheli is also launching her wig restoration company called REVIVEMYWIG.COM. Scheli is an innovative entrepreneur, loving wife, faithful mother, and a woman on a mission to impact the world through her unique gifts and talents.

COMEDIENNE | ACTRESS | Writer | ENTERTAINER FULL-TIME MOM. PART-TIME SUPERHERO

“IT’S A GROWN WOMAN THING!”

Whenever actress, comedienne, and screen actor’s guild award nominee Cocoa Brown takes the stage, the world stands still!

Brown is undeniably one of the most talented comics and performers of this generation. The Newport News, Virginia native, born Farah Brown, assails her craft with such passion and soul-searching veracity, when she claims a stage the ensuing act is nothing short of a force of nature. Cocoa Brown audaciously draws from painful reminiscences and hard-knocked lessons, bravely weaving humorous tales that uplift, upend, and upgrade everything you thought you knew about comedy. What is it that drives the comic who female fans nationwide have nicknamed the "The Truth?" It’s the sheer will of a woman who survived the worst life had to offer and is still standing.

Most notably known for her lead role in Tyler Perry's The Single Mom's Club and For Better or Worse, the hilarious comedian/actress Cocoa (pronounced Co-kah) Brown treats audiences to thought-provoking humor in which she declares “I don’t tell jokes I tell the truth!” Her Grown Woman delivery both on stage and on the screen in supporting roles such as FX's American Crime Story, NBC's Marlon, and most recently FOX's critically acclaimed 9-1-1, has generated a large and loyal following all over the world and has proven to her fans old and new that not only is she a funny comedian but she is also a versatile actress.

Cocoa has had guest star roles on several other notable TV projects including 2 Broke Girls, Psych, The Soul Man, and Breaking Bad as well as supporting roles in major motion pictures such as films as Ted 2 (in which she was hand-picked for the role of "Joy" by Seth MacFarlane), Lakeview Terrace with Samuel L. Jackson, and His, Hers, and the Truth which was one of the official selections of the 2019 American Black Film Festival!

Being appropriately dubbed as a "comedy machine gun" by America's Got Talent judge Sharon Osbourne, she has received numerous awards including the DC Comedian of the Year after only a short time of stand-up and was handpicked by the family of Moms Mabley to receive the 2018 Moms Mabley Legacy Award. She is a fan favorite and has been all over the world touring regularly and has also been featured on the Showtime Network Shaquille O'Neal Comedy All-Stars as well as a featured performer at the 2018 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.

Not only do audiences get a great show but they feel as though they have gained a friend. Cocoa says, "If my audience feels like they know me, then that means I've connected with them and I've shared my gift." Cocoa has a style that relates to both women and men and an energy and warmness on and off the stage that has earned her the respect and love of crowds and colleagues alike. There is no doubt that you will see Cocoa Brown continue to take her life and her career by the reigns and maneuver it on her own terms and what will manifest from that will blow your minds!

Elder Anderson enjoys being of service to all. Empowering through her speaking and mentoring she helps people become empowered by teaching the truths of scripture encouraging them to experience these truths by the power of the Holy Spirit.

She’s an inspirational speaker focused on helping women move forward.  She’s the CEO and founder of multiple businesses but mainly focuses on She Cares Foundation, a 501c3 that focuses on single independent mothers. Her views are simple “Our society can be no more stable than the foundation that a SINGLE INDEPENDENT MOTHER lays”.

Yolanda attended Solomon Theological Seminary & Bible College where she earned her degree in Theology and her license in Ministry. Truly anointed of God her approach to the gospel of Christ beckons the soul of the lost and speaks to the heart of people from all walks of life. She has an uncanny ability to speak the truth in love while sharing from her heart with realness that appeals to the churched and un-churched alike.

Although she is passionate about her ministry and She Cares, she prioritizes her calling as a wife, mother and grandmother. In between her busy schedule, she enjoys classic movies and spending time with all her boys! (John, Ricky, Corey, Cameron & Avery in spirit.)

Willa Robinson is the visionary, founder, CEO, and publisher of KP Publishing Company, an independent book publishing company that publishes fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. After being seriously injured in a horrific train wreck on January 26, 2005, in Glendale, California, a distraught man killed eleven people and more than two hundred injured. During her recovery, she decided to express her ultimate purpose, writing and publishing entirely.

Her company's mission is to publish quality books that educate, inspire, entertain, and empower children, young adults, and adult readers to take specific and strategic action and become productive forces in our society. KP Publishing establishes an ongoing and beneficial relationship with their authors, and they hold their hand as they walk through the book publishing journey. KP Publishing lightens the author's load with a team of experts who have many years of experience in the book publishing industry.

Robinson states, "one of my greatest achievements is helping authors, mainly first-time authors, achieve their dream of publishing their books. I thrive on being the publisher that I want to work with to publish my books."

Before becoming a book publisher, Robinson was an advertising and marketing executive for more than thirty-five years. She is a recent widower after losing her husband of 55 years due to COVID-19. Robinson has two adult sons, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson and resides in Valencia, California.

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Shalonda Crawford continues to defy odds. After becoming pregnant and giving birth at the age of 15, despite enormous mountains and valleys, victories and defeats, her will and determination to graduate high school on time would be one of many hurdles for the young mom. The challenge would propel her to study hard and stay focused while juggling the overwhelming responsibility of motherhood. And she did it! She graduated on time and proudly marched in her cap and gown with her own graduating high school class.

After high school, Dr. Crawford spent several years working in entertainment as a back-up singer, solo artist and a music journalist. Finding little fulfillment in those areas, Dr. Crawford decided to take on a few part-time and volunteer jobs working to assist youth, young mothers and underprivileged individuals struggling to make their way back into the mainstream of life, something she was all too familiar with having been a teen mother. It was there where she experienced her highest level of compassion and met head on with her purpose. Always committed to doing her best, Dr. Crawford immediately enrolled in college where she earned 2 Associate degrees in Management and Business from Davenport University, a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, 2 Master’s degrees in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and also in Theology and Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, before going on to complete her Doctoral degree in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. All the while, Dr. Crawford stayed busy in the church and throughout the community, helping single mothers and families in distress with finding housing and other resources and many times, she was that resource. Understanding the need for people to be heard, she would often times just lend her ear and shoulder of compassion. Today, Dr. Crawford is a licensed psychologist and the Clinic Manager at a community mental health clinic in downtown Los Angeles. She has worked with women as a therapist in the Los Angeles County Century Regional Detention Center, downtown at Men’s Central/Twin Towers jail and other local institutions throughout Los Angeles. She has worked with children and their families, as well as with adults who are managing various mental illnesses while making their way back into the workplace. She is also a spiritual advisor/counselor who is working to eradicate the stigma associated with Christians seeking counseling for various mental health conditions including chronic depression, anxiety, abuse and trauma.

Her concern for the health and wellbeing of others and the integration of psychotherapy and spirituality goes beyond those realms to include physical health as well. Dr. Crawford is the co-chair for the First Ladies Health Initiative providing free health screening and resources to those in communities disproportionately affected throughout the Los Angeles area. She is currently a committee member of Aids Healthcare Foundation’s BLACC Faith division where she has accepted the responsibility of raising awareness to the rise of new HIV/AIDS cases in the community. She speaks on behalf of the foundation to encourage testing, prevention and treatment for those directly and indirectly infected. Dr. Crawford is a wife, a mother (of 6), and co-pastor alongside her husband, Pastor Shep Crawford of The Experience Christian Ministries (ECM), a progressive and fast-growing church located in South Los Angeles. She is also the founder of “Women Breaking Free” a popular annual women’s conference in Los Angeles now in its 6th year. Dr. Crawford’s vast and broad experience providing counseling and guidance for a widely diverse clientele has made her one of the most sought-after psychologists of our time. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Reid Rich at reid@iscopepr.com or call 310-560-1383

Dawn Strozier is an Author, exuberantHost, motivational speaker,and the founder of DS-fitness and Fit To Win Bootcamp.  Backed by over 20 years of experience mending the mind and molding the body Dawn has earned the respect of both men and women for her ability to inspire you and get results. Her expertise as a trainer is attracting a client roster that includes professional athletes, Hollywood Executives and A-list actors.  Client Comedian Steve Harvey states, “It’s the best program ever”.

 Dawn has shared her intrinsic health and wellness message as keynote speaker for a variety of national organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, the Vons Corporation, the Alpine Corporation,as well as a host of marketing organizations, women’s groups and various athletic events.She has co-authored two books,“Unleash the Leader within “You and “Unleashing the Vision You”. Her most recent endeavor finds her behind a microphone as host of her very own radio show - “Build the Body You Want” and Co-Host of KJLH Love Thy Self Radio Show.

Dawn’spassion for helping people combined with her intuitive and results driven approach has sparked lasting transformation in the lives of individuals of all ages.

Dr. Tana M. Session is the CEO & Founder of TanaMSession.com, a certified Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) with over 20 years of Human Resources experience. Dr. Session specializes in cultural engineering, facilitated experiences and leadership & organizational development. She has spent 10 years as the top Human Resources executive for both domestic and international organizations where she led various change initiatives and up-leveled entire departments, including talent, systems and infrastructure. She has partnered with hi-tech start-ups and fast-growth companies as well as McDonald's, Xerox, Creed Perfumery, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Federal Executive Board, Department of Health & Human Services, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, NASA and many other multi-national for-profit & not for profit organizations and government agencies. Her experience has enabled her to embed her passion for Diversity, Equality & Inclusion in everything she develops and implements. Tana was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold.ai and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow,” and in 2019, Tana received her Honorary Doctorate (PhD) degree in Philosophy/Humane Letters. Tana is the official LinkedIn Learning expert for Diversity & Inclusion in recruiting and interviewing and was also recognized by Forbes as a “Top Diversity & Inclusion Business Leader.” Dr. Session is an international speaker who has spoken at professional events throughout the U.S. as well as Bangkok, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica.

Tana completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and her MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development. Recognized by the University of Phoenix as one of its Distinguished Alumni of Southern California, Tana also joined the team of UCLA Extension and California State University – Long Beach as an Instructor/Adjunct Professor. In 2019, Tana was selected as the only MBA alumni in American InterContinental University’s history to speak as the keynote speaker for the commencement ceremony where she shared a powerful message to over 7,000 attendees in Houston and Atlanta.

Tana is the author of multiple books, including the #1 Best-seller Get Your Career Life in Order. Tana is a recognized media contributor and has been a contributing writer for Forbes.com and BlackEnterprise.com, and has been featured in Huffington Post, Essence Magazine and on various television, news, syndicated radio and podcast shows.

In her free time, Tana likes to travel and spend time with family and friends. In June 2014, Tana and her family relocated from New York to Los Angeles. She now enjoys getting to know her new home state.

Patrice is a professional makeup artist based out of Los Angeles County in California. She has had a career in the beauty industry as a makeup artist for over 9 years. Her passion is working with her clients to create a MEMORIZING and ELEGANT makeup look that will never be forgotten for their special day. Patrice specializes in creating makeup looks for engagement pictures, bridal showers, photo shoots, proms, and her most favorite is WEDDINGS! She loves what she does and it is reflected in her artistry!

Miss Black Teen New York 1982 Cosandra Calloway began her media career when she was crowned the winner of the Ms. Black Teen New York Pageant in 1982. She was inspired to work for Radio City Music Hall as the Press Contact for Liberace for 16 days as she was a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. It was here that she discovered college radio. Her first celebrity interviews on college radio WJJC were: with Rev. Jesse Jackson; Debbi Morgan and Darnel Williams stars of All My Children; Susan Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine; and Suzette Charles who took over for Miss America after Vanessa Williams resigned in 1984.  Shortly after this time Cosandra Calloway began work as the General Manager booking talent at New York’s first and most popular hip hop club called The Latin Quarter. It is at this historical club that she booked hip hop icons such as Will Smith’s first show; Boogie Down Productions; Dana Dane; Hosted Bobby Brown’s 16th Birthday Party; and produced, hosted, and directed the first ever official Latin Quarter Hip Hop Awards to name a few. Cosandra Calloway continued to stay involved and impactful in the entertainment industry as an agent and artist manager as she worked with Today, The Boys, The Braxtons, and Gerard and the Gents to name a few. Then she went on to be the executive assistant and tour manager for Toni Braxton. She also served as General Manager at Red Eye Records.  This pivotal time coupled with an early desire to help those in need laid the foundation for her to launch Feed The Streets.  Her radio show Callywood Live (2009-2018) garnered over 4 Million listeners with shows jam-packed with, celebrity gossip, interviews and more. She has interviewed, Regina King, Barbara Eden, Hallie Berry, Laila Ali, Kris Jenner,  Jermaine Jackson, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, Holly Robinson-Peete, and a host of others. The success of Callywood live gave her the opportunity to take her unique interviewing style to the red carpets of Hollywood.  Now since she has the memorabilia and new platform of Callywood Media she is the executive director of Feed The Streets, The Hostesses with the Mostest, bringing you the most amazing Calliosity, as you help her to Feed The Streets.

Monique Jackson's experience in all the aforementioned areas including creative advertising and brand marketing made her the powerhouse in the field she is today. Jackson's own brand evolved from Creative Advertising and Brand Marketing at Universal Pictures in 1996 to Public Relations, Marketing and Promotions professional at Island Def Jam, later utilizing on to television show creator and producer (VH 1's The T.O. Show) and business partner in Team Image PR, a company she formed with colleague and friend Kita Williams while they both worked at Island Def Jam.

When asked what prepared Monique Jackson for her career as an entertainment executive she answered "LIFE! I've always been a person of service. I love helping people accomplish their goals. I believe, I was put in this world to make people smile and feel better."  With childhood dreams of becoming a minister, a nurse and an entertainer, the wife and mother of five has managed to fulfill all three vocations.

Monique enjoyed a successful tenure at one of the most prestigious record labels in the industry, Island Def Jam Music Group. Jackson quickly earned the respect of the artists and her peers with a take-charge attitude and a consistent can-do/will-do spirit. Jackson's confidence and hard work ethic did not go unnoticed by music industry luminary, Kevin Liles. “She was brilliant, she was confident but not cocky, she was a hard worker, 110% committed to the project. I knew she was a superstar and I needed her on my team,”, Liles said. Known to be a type "A" personality who not only likes it done right, but "right now"; Monique also became known to many as "Momma Mo” for her ability to nurture and encourage artists to be and give their best. Her balance of tough love, vision and support helped to shape some of Def Jam's biggest stars including Jay Z, JaRule, AShanti, Musiq, Ludacris and Neyo before leaving the label in 2005 to start TEAM Image, a PR/ Marketing firm.  Monique's balance of empathy, sensitivity and professionalism maintain the house that Team Image PR has built.

 In 2011 Monique created workshops for the United Negro College Fund’s ‘Empower Me’ Tour traveling across America for 3 years, hosting panels and seminars with her celebrity friends. “Speaking to young adults about education, peer pressure, self-esteem, how to realize and obtain their dreams & goals in life is what's really important to me." Monique continued, "Maya Angelou once said When you learn, teach. I believe we are all students in this class called life and it is an honor to share some of my life lessons with people.”

 Today Monique is running 2 companies , Monique's Dreams - a production company where she creates and executive produces quality programming that feeds the soul, entertains the masses and educates the mind. She holds the creator, EP and talent on VH1’s TO Show . She has consulted on a number of other projects both reality and scripted and just recently created, produced and sold BET their first digital reality hit  show WIG OUT.

Monique Jackson Consulting- a PR/ Marketing company that focuses on strategic branding for company’s growth.

She has worked talent like  Niecy Nash, Lalia Ali, Neyo, Johnny Gill, MAJOR, Sammie , Brandy, Ludacrs, and companies such as DHerbs, LumiBloom, American Federation for Children, and Lexus .

Monique Jackson was born in Los Angeles, Ca and is the eldest of 5 children. She is a wife and mother of 5 boys and enjoys traveling, creating businesses, and spending time with family and friends.

A graduate of Brevard University in Brevard, North Carolina, James began his career in the hospitality industry with CCA, Club Corporation of America, where he was appointed Director of The Tower Club, a private members-only fine dining restaurant in Charlotte, NC. At that time, CCA was the largest private fine-dining member’s only organization in the United States. During James’ tenure, his primary function was to manage and organize all high profile corporate proceedings and manage daily operations. Following his Tower Club contract, he ran the food and beverage division of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was appointed Director of Operations, an experience that sharpened his corporate management skills, and ignited his passion for culinary arts.

Combining her inspirations from genres such as funk, disco, contemporary pop and retro pop, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Stina is ready to inspire the world with her personal and danceable tracks. Born in San Diego and raised in Dallas her southern roots greatly shaped her musical influences. With over 150K downloads of her new single "Uninvited" and streaming in 75 countries, she touches on relatable issues such as inclusivity, friendship and self-awareness. Stina is raising the bar for young singer songwriters in the new decade. She began performing at the age of 7 and by the time she was 14 years old, her singing and dancing began taking her around the country to perform. Following in the footsteps of her late grandmother, Bettye Johnson, who performed for years with Ike & Tina Turner all around the country. Performing at the Grand Ole’ Opry has been one of the highlights of Stina's career. Vocally coached by Grammy Award Winning vocalist Darlene Koldenhoven and Mr. Willie Norwood, father of R&B Superstar Brandy. A songwriter, dancer, actor, and musician, she has a polished sound and gives an electrifying performance. Encompassing musical influences from musical greats such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Pharell, Stina is establishing herself as a fresh new voice in the music industry with a throwback flavor.