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Sunshine Walker is a native Washingtonian who lives a life of love and service to others. She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is the CEO and Founder of Royal Press Publishing Company, Blessed Business Funding and Precious Ones House of Mercy. She is a humble servant leader, entrepreneur, loyal Book Publisher, Bestselling Author and a transformation, success and empowerment Coach and Speaker.   

Her ultimate fulfillment in life is to love and serve others by inspiring them to conquer life challenges so that they can be free to joyfully operate in their purpose, live life victoriously and be a blessing to others.  

 Self-Empowerment through Self-Love and Self-Care   Mary Kim Farkas was born in Bronx, NY & currently resides in Long Island, NY with her nine-year-old son with Down Syndrome. Losing her birth parents at a young age did not deter her in believing that there is always a solution to every problem and tomorrow always brings a new day. Inspired to uphold the legacy of her birth mom, Mary Kim stays encouraged by being the best woman she could be. It is why her “never give up” attitude is still her driving source of empowerment. As a champion of abuse by people she trusted as a child, Mary Kim uncovered these scenarios were not to break you. She thrives on knowing we are given these to teach us, grow us, and give us the lessons gained so we can give to others freely to those who need them; without wanting or expecting anything in return. Mary Kim contributes her greatest assets of strength, positivity, inspiration, and encouragement through her own self-awareness of who she was at every age despite any adversities before her. Writing was her safe space which allowed her to heal the wounds she was living in the moment. Her deep-rooted belief in family values, gratitude, & faith continues to drive her today, knowing each day God wakes her up, confirms God is blessing her to transform another life today.  

Maisha believes the key to creating an authentic, free and open life is cultivating a deep connection to your feminine energy + power. She teaches women how to transform their pain into ecstasy & create lives they want to make love to. 

Aware of how trapped emotions and thought patterns can prevent women from living the full expression of the Goddess within, Maisha is on a mission to assist women in embodying the vibration of feminine energy that resides in their soul. 

Maisha is Reiki II attuned which allows her to send distance Reiki. In addition, she is a Level I Lifeforce Energy Healer, Spirit Guide Coach, Chakra Wisdom Healer, Belief Clearing Practitioner and Tantric Healer. 

Maisha studies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurolinguistics Programming, and is currently obtaining her Master's Degree in Psychology. In her spare time, Maisha loves walking barefoot in the grass, singing, baking, and dancing (you can find her dancing often on Instagram).  

Dr. Jemecia Braxton is a full-time family nurse practitioner she fulfills her role as Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) of primary care at Department of Veterans Affairs She is also adjunct faculty at Chamberlain University.  She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Central Florida, her MSN degree from Wright State University, and her DNP degree from the University of Virginia.   

Dr. Braxton has played a major role in the development and implementation of multiple health promotion and disease prevention programs. Dr. Braxton is the author and creator of the “Nurse Practitioner Planner: What Gets Planned, Gets Done”. She is a Social Media Influencer and the Sole creator and editor of “The Nurse Practitioner Extraordinaire” YouTube channel. She has edited and published over 140 YouTube Videos on various topics: Menopause, Hypertension, Vaginal Health, Diabetes, COVID, Preceptorship, Nursing Burnout, Nursing Student Clinical Tool, Nurse Entrepreneurship, Intermittent Fasting & Motivation. She is a entrepreneur, public speaker, mentor, author, and women’s health advocate.   

Her current research involves menopause, obesity and intermittent fasting in the African American Woman. Dr. Braxton is the past president of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners Peninsula Chapter. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Braxton has nearly 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She is also a proud member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.  

 A New Jersey native, Shellie A. Carter is a proud mom, wife and care giver with decades of experience and hundreds of transactions.  She is a cross licensed real estate professional and entrepreneur holding licenses in Real Estate, Mortgage Lending and Life Insurance; she is a partner in a home improvement company that has flipped over 150 rentals; and, she is the founder/owner of both Housing Ministry, LLC and SheInvented, Inc.

Housing Ministry, LLC is committed to making home ownership attainable and sustainable.  The mission is to stop foreclosures and make it easier for people to own the communities they reside in. 

SheInvented, Inc. is a virtual business development center catering to the needs of female entrepreneurs; the mission is to remove the financial and mental roadblocks that typically prevent women from pursuing entrepreneurship. 

With more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience behind her; Shellie looks forward to a future where she can help women build the future of their dreams. She remembers the challenges she faced and wants to help make sure her clients do not face the same frustrations that so many entrepreneurs face today.

Awarded as top skin care sales in aesthetics, an on-going entrepreneurial spirit. Sharon Grasso is known for her high-energy. She is a true motivator, while always emphasizing one of her favorite mottos, “ Failure is NOT an option.”  

She will make you believe in yourself, help you find that inner drive to tackle any obstacle you may face – all sprinkled with a “yes you can” attitude topped with a sense of humor.   

With a background that started as a Skin Care Specialist and Global Educator that lead to a career in Emergency Room Nursing and Cosmetic Injecting. She also teaches indoor cycling as fitness enthusiast. Currently she is working in marketing with private equity products, so it is no surprise she became a true warrior in starting her own business, Chich Beauty Boutique & Accessories, blending her creativity and entrepreneurship.  

 Her public speaking engagement roster includes Medical Spa conventions at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City all the way to Skin Care trade shows in Las Vegas. Paired with televised interviews on programs of note such as News 12 New Jersey. This serves as a perfect backdrop for her to encourage others to never give up on their goals, and to grow that Girl Power to becoming your own Boss Babe.

Mocha is a Writer, Director who discovered purpose through passions and pain. She is motivated to inspire others who dare to dream, soar past the comfort of struggle, and find their life purpose that will unlock the doors to their success.