DREAMLEAPERS® with Harriette Cole

Dimyas is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who is well-versed in guiding individuals and teams to achieve their full potential through emotional intelligence. His personalized leadership programs have earned him a reputation as a top-notch facilitator and his ability to inspire and motivate audiences is truly impactful. Dimyas Perdue is a true champion of personal and professional growth, and...

Scott Shigeoka is an influential author and sought-after speaker with a forthcoming book titled "Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World ''. His diverse career spans speaking engagements at Pixar, Google, and Airbnb, as well as hosting the acclaimed series "Made in America." Additionally, as a senior advisor at Good Energy in Hollywood, Scott works on integrating climate n...

Looking to establish roots in a community that has been recognized around the globe for its rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of talented African American writers, painters, poets, musicians, activists and artists, Sheila Bridges moved to Harlem, New York in 1993 and opened Sheila Bridges Design, Inc shortly thereafter. Named America’s Best Interior Designer by Time magazine and...

Ambassador Nicole Avant served as the 13th U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas after being nominated by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by The U.S. Senate, becoming the youngest as well as the first African American woman to hold the position. During her tenure, Avant pursued five key initiatives: Economic & Small Business Development, Education, Women's Empowerment, Alternative Energy...

Sunny Hostin is a three-time Emmy Award-winning legal journalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-host of The View. On May 2, 2023, Sunny released the second book in her “Summer” trilogy, “Summer on Sag Harbor,” which became an instant New York Times bestseller. In May 2021, Hostin released her debut novel, "Summer on the Bluffs" (William Morrow), which skyrocketed to #11 on The...

Emil Wilbekin is the Founder of Native Son, a platform created to inspire and empower Black Gay Men. He has appeared On-Air discussing pop culture, fashion/style, entertainment and current affairs on The Today Show, NBC Channel 4 News New York, E! VH-1, MTV, BET, CNN, The Insider, Arise 360, Revolt, and PBS. Wilbekin has an expertise in editorial creation, content curation and multimedia story tel...

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Detroit-born Kevan Hall's fashion creativity emerged early. By the age of seven, he knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. Redefining glamour for a new generation is an interpretive art. Redefining the hallowed house of Halston into the next millennium was an even more challenging task. But Kevan Hall, who stepped into the prestigious position of Design and Creative Director from Fall 1998 - Spr...

TY HUNTER became a major force in the fashion industry as he helped shape an entire generation of fashionistas through his role as Beyoncé’s stylist for eighteen years. Hunter has gone on to design his own colle ctions and has shown at New York Fashion Week. His design career continues with a collaboration with A. Cloud. He recently joined forces with one of the most exciting names in fashion toda...

Bethann Hardison - former model, advocate, and founder of the modeling and management agency that bears her name - has long been a groundbreaker in the world of fashion. She has helped guide the careers of some of the most prominent models in recent times and through her decades of advocacy work has challenged and helped change common notions of beauty by consistently championing diversity in the...

Rev. Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, public theologian, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Faith Matters Network, a Womanist-led organization equipping community organizers, faith leaders, and activists with resources for connection, spiritual sustainability, and accompaniment. Rev. Jen is also Co-Founder of the People's Su...

Regina Taylor is an actress, director, playwright, educator, and activist. Taylor is currently serving as the playwright-in-residence at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. This is a three-year appointment through the National Playwright Residency Program established by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Howl Round Theatre Commons. Theatre of St. Louis. Taylor is also writing new plays for Au...

For 30 years, Michelle has been an advocate and activist for the at- risk and marginalized. Her heart is especially tender toward. disenfranchised youth. She noticed that young people needed someone to listen, encourage, and provide a safe space for them. She created a place that immersed students in history, "real talk," spoken word and visual art. This experience birthed an arts-centered diversi...

Deborah Roberts is an award-winning ABC News senior national affairs correspondent for “Nightline,” “Good Morning America” and “World News Tonight with David Muir.” She is also a contributing anchor for “20/20”. A media veteran, Roberts has traveled the world for her reporting. She has served as a substitute anchor for “Good Morning America,” “World News Weekend” and “20/20,” as well as a guest co...