DreamDevelopment clients who are Female Founders
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
This is not a glitch. This page is intentional. My goal has always been to be my best client. It’s ironic that many people cannot do for themselves what they do for others. However, I made a conscious decision years ago to break free from that pattern. And now, here I stand – alongside my clients. … Read more
Integrity and Discretion are the pillars of the HOH experience. Hollywood on the Hill (HOH) is a full-service celebrity talent procurement and management agency that connects the biggest names in Hollywood with the hottest moments and events on Capitol Hill. Founded by entertainment industry veteran Nikki Webber Allen in early 2023 and based in … Read more
Maieka Saint-Alban is a respected storyteller, producer, writer, and visionary known for blending passion with production in all of her creative projects. She brings extraordinary elements of the human spirit to her works- the grit of documentary film meets the finesse of masterpiece theatre. This approach not only transforms but also deeply connects with audiences, making … 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
Actress, Writer, and Relationship Coach, Dahn Dior has a passion for all things yummy. The multi-hyphenate entrepreneur balances motherhood, marriage, and her passion for helping women rediscover the Yummy Factor of life – the soft, sweet, chewy goodness of life. Dahn’s retreats, workshops, and life coaching revitalize, renew and help women remember who they are! Dahn Dior … 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
Meet Mia Hall, the founder Brown Girls Glow and Parables From The Projects Productions. With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, she has influenced crowds in China, the Dominican Republic, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Hampton, and Harvard. Her reputation for excellence, drive, and passion precedes her, and she’s used her influence to break down … Read more
the game*HERs, is a global phenomenon, founded by Rebecca Dixon and Verta Maloney. The social technology company is the first and largest media platform and social networking community for femme-identifying gamers. There are an estimated 1.5 billion female gamers. 600K are connecting, building community and growing their careers on the game*HERs platform, and these numbers are growing … 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
The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project shines a light on mental health and provides effective resources to aid in educating, acknowledging and healing millions of us who suffer through the trials that we all face in life. Established by Donnita Hathaway, the youngest daughter of Mr. Hathaway, the Foundation was created to honor his rich musical legacy along … 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
Thalia Pericles is a culinary genius and a pastry chef extraordinaire! Known for conjuring up confectionary wonders, after winning the Cupcake Wars NYC twice in a row, she was kindly asked not to compete and instead invited to judge the competition. That is classic Thalia. She outdoes even her own best. The serial entrepreneur and … Read more
Teri is an equity actress, teacher, director, writer, and producer. She is a wife and mother of two hilarious children. Teri has also created and performed many original theatre pieces for local businesses and charities. As a teacher, she is currently the Head of Theatre Performance at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC, where … Read more
Jakki Taylor Richardson is an Emmy award-winning producer whose TV career began with “The View”…
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.
