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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tanya Davis

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Tanya Davis Tanya Davis’ life took a turn down a road of destruction; living a dangerous life on the streets in Detroit, Michigan. Ms. Davis life as an addict: plagued with drug use, prostitution, domestic violence and homelessness, which led to crime and subsequent jail time. Her daily testimony is “To GOD be the glory”, because in the lion’s den, GOD met her in her cell and began to change her life. Ms. Davis relocated to Nashville in 2003. Today, Ms. Davis is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, producer, salon owner and professional hair stylist, Educator, writer and playwright, and a witness to the love and [...]

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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading Women 2018: Dr. Donna Y. Ford

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Women Dr Donna Y Ford Donna Y. Ford, PhD, is Professor of Education and Human Development and Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair at Vanderbilt University. She is the former Betts Chair of Education & Human Development, and currently holds a joint appointment in the Department of Special Education and Department of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Ford has been a Professor of Special Education at the Ohio State University, an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Virginia, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky. Professor Ford earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Urban Education (educational psychology) (1991), Masters of Education degree (counseling) (1988), [...]

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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Chef Sterling Wright

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Chef Sterling Wright As a Nashville native, Sterling Wright is the real-deal – our very own home town inspiration and a missionary of hope and possibility to everyone who he meets. But life for Sterling hasn’t always been so easy. Born and raised in the rough area of J.C Napier homes of Nashville, But God was just starting to work his plan for Sterling. After his recovery, Sterling began turning his life around, working in restaurants and anywhere that he could to both support himself and help those around him learn about his life lessons and God’s love for them. He shared his story to [...]

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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Stuart Tutler

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Stuart Tutler Headmaster of New Hope Academy, Stuart Tutler. leads his staff and faculty with a wonderful balance of grace and truth. God called Stuart to the New Hope Academy family in 2003, transitioning him from a fifteen-year career in the healthcare industry to his current role as educator and leader. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Penn State University. After residing in California for several years, he relocated to Tennessee in 1996 with a desire to find a quiet place to raise his young children. Today he lives in Franklin and his children, [...]

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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018: Glenn W. Hunter

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Glenn W Hunter Glenn W Hunter arrived in Franklin, Tennessee in 2006 where he has raised his four children. Following roles in business development consulting, Glenn hit his stride as an entrepreneur and nonprofit organization leader. His leadership is well demonstrated in his commitment to equitable education as a Founding Trustee of Knowledge Academies, a leading, award-winning charter school in Antioch that emphasizes a diverse learning environment and rigorous college preparation. As Board Chairperson for Touchstone Youth Resource Services, a nonprofit focusing on Social Emotional Learning skills for Nashville teenagers, Mr. Hunter presides over an organization that has recently enjoyed significant growth in influence and [...]

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RutherfordBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Aaron T. Jordan, Jr.

Click Here To Listen Rutherford Business 100 Leading African Americans Aaron Jordan Aaron T. Jordan Jr., known to many as “Mr. Know Your Worth” is an American Award-Winning Author, Radio Personality, Speaker, Relationship Coach, and Philanthropist. He is the founder/host of the Know Your Worth Radio Show. He is the author of the books entitled “The Power Within, A Woman’s Worth: From Both Sexes” which was published in July of 2014, Second Edition “The Power Within” was released May 2017 and “The Dating Devotional: 60 Day Daily Guide to Revamp your Thoughts on Dating” which is schedule for release February 2018. He is also the founder/CEO of Know Your Worth; an entity built to empower [...]

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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tiffany Love Harden

Click Here To Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Tiffany Love Tiffany Love Harden received a full Athletic Track & Field scholarship to East Tennessee State University. An NCAA Division I, Southern Conference Record Breaker, she graduated with a Master of Science in Social Work with a concentration in Behavioral Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Child and Family Studies. While running in a track meet, Tiffany was approached to compete in the Miss Kingsport Scholarship Pageant, a prelim to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. Tiffany won on her first attempt. This opened the door for her passion for community service, and gave her a platform to give [...]

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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading Women 2018: Crystal Churchwell

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading Women Crystal Churchwell Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Crystal Churchwell graduated from University School of Nashville and earned her undergraduate degree in Art History from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She graduated from the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management where she concentrated in Strategy and Marketing. She was an executive board member of the Women’s Business Association and the Owen Black Student Association. Crystal Churchwell is the Associate Director of Development at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts where she oversees both earned and contributed revenue from individual giving, upper-level memberships, corporate sponsorships, grants (foundation and government), and venue rental. Prior to joining the Frist [...]

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RutherfordBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: John Weatherspoon

Click Here To Listen Rutherford Business 100 Leading African Americans John Weatherspoon In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends".-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. John was born and raised in Nashville TN. He has 5 children. John Jr., Waverly(biological), Aaron, Kiara and Myles(step) with his wife Atoya. He attended schools in the Metro Nashville Public School system and attended Nashville State Community College where he received his certification in graphics arts. He has worked in the commercial printing industry for over 30 years. He has held positions in this field from prepress to vice president of Al's Printing, LLC. During his time in this field [...]

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