Named top 50 Remote Work Thought Leader from 2019-2024 and previous Director of Culture at Forbes’ best remote startup, Darcy Marie Boles has helped a variety of small to medium size businesses codify their remote-first culture & engagement strategies on the road to IPO…in her wetsuit. She wasn’t born to just pay bills and die, … Read more
Hailed by critics as “A marvel to watch”, Edwina Findley Dickerson is an award-winning film, television, and theatre actress. She made her prime-time debut as “Tosha Mitchell” on HBO’s critically acclaimed series THE WIRE, followed by four seasons as “Davina Lambreaux” on HBO’s Emmy-Nominated drama series Treme, set in Post-Katrina New Orleans. On the big … Read more
ImageNation Cinema Foundation is an innovative Harlem-based non-profit created to develop cinemas and audiences for independent films and music, that depict the global Black experience. ImageNation’s goal is to empower Black communities by presenting a variety of public programs that foster media equity, media literacy, solidarity, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people … Read more
From storytelling to custom content development, Aiesha Francis is an award-winning producer and marketing executive. Leading teams for some of the most recognized media brands including SiriusXM, NBCUniversal’s Bravo & Oxygen, Nickelodeon, CBS, and Turner Entertainment (TBS, TNT, truTV) Aiesha’s work spans across multiple disciplines including TV, Radio, Print, Brand Placement, Digital Marketing for TV … Read more
Seeking to serve and impact New York City’s hopes and dreams the City of New York Department of Homeless Services designed an innovative strategy to deliver services. To help the staff digest the strategy, DreamDevelopment was enlisted to execute its staff retreat. Executive Staff stated that “It was a phenomenal day. DreamDevelopment executed a practical … Read more
Jane Fonda, India.Arie and Kenny Leon know Hilda Willis, but do you? Stop by Hilda’s Place (Pilot Mountain, NC) where you can discover this dynamic performer and the artistic community she has helped to live their art. Although based in NC, Hilda, the Producing Artistic Director and Lead Coach of Living Your Art, an artistic … Read more
Dr. Nadia Lopez stands as a beacon of innovation in education, celebrated globally for her transformative impact. Her journey to prominence began with a viral sensation when Humans of New York spotlighted her groundbreaking initiative to establish a school aimed at breaking the cycle of incarceration in Brownsville, Brooklyn—an area long plagued by neglect and … Read more
Mercy, justice, and community are the ties that bind every endeavor Amelia Thompson establishes. If visions were trees, Amelia would have a forest. The root organization is Renew Today which undergirds global initiatives including menstrual equity (WeDeliverPeriod), juvenile justice (WeWriteLife), and entrepreneurship (BrooklynByFaith). Amelia’s company Two Five Consulting offers strategic planning, evaluation support, and fundraising consultation … Read more
Meet the Emmy-winning makeup artist and beauty visionary Elena George, who has mastered transforming her passion for hairstyling into a celebrated career in fashion and beauty. With an impressive collection of 8 Emmy Awards, Elena stands out as a top celebrity makeup artist with over 25 years of experience in enhancing the beauty of some … Read more
Focused Fire is a lifestyle brand dedicated to the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness of its clients. From physical to financial fitness, the Focused Fire founder Marie Toms helps her clients kindle the fire that illuminates pathways forward in their lives. Marie kicked-off the 2011 Princeton TEDx event with her speech “Becoming a FireStarter”. A multi-hyphenate, Marie is … Read more
Actress, Writer, Performance Artist and Visionary Shonnese “CL” Coleman brings storytelling to life through her internet radio show Radio Theatre For Your Soul, Where Storytellers Gather…Around the Mic. Her upcoming project, Radio Theatre For Your Soul, A Docu-Story will highlight “the making of” the radio show and the importance of wellness through shared stories. The docu-story … Read more
Beautiful Ventures is a creative social enterprise that influences popular culture. By disrupting anti-blackness, and elevating perceptions of Black humanity; Beautiful Ventures envisions a world where the humanity of all Black people is presumed, affirmed and unchallenged. Through programs and services, they are building community, skill, power and wealth of Black story-driven creatives and their communities. … Read more
They went because of the earthquake. They stayed because of the people. On January 12, 2010, an earthquake (7.0. magnitude) struck and devastated the island nation of Haiti. In 35 seconds, over 300,000 people lost their lives and more than 1.5 million lost their homes. Community2Community (C2C), a non-profit service organization, was born not just … Read more
Elizabeth Hobbs is a Cartoon Creator, Composer, and Voice Over Artist. Her new series, Penelope and Simon is a modern musical adventure for children of all ages. Like all artists, Elizabeth’s creations mimic life. The Julliard graduate discovered her love of both orchestration and cartoons at the tender age of six. A trip to the … Read more
…lost on the journey of my life… Hedge Fund Manager SJ Lee moved to New Jersey with his family after working in investment banking for 10 years. At the time SJ connected with DreamDevelopment, he was burned out. Of the experience he says: I felt like I got lost on the journey of my life. … Read more
Andrea Navedo is an award-winning actress best known for her role as Xiomara Villanueva on the critically acclaimed CW series Jane the Virgin. Her dynamic portrayal of Jane’s mother is a key highlight of the show, making Navedo a household name. Expanding her talents beyond acting, Andrea Navedo steps into the literary world with her … Read more
Dream Development’s client ‘I Live For’’s mission is to end the cultural stigma of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders in young adults of color.