People
Sheletta Brundidge
Sheletta Brundidge is an Emmy award-winning comedian and radio host. Aware of the serious lack of diversity in traditional media and frustrated by her own inability to find a seat at the table, she decided to build her own. In 2020 Sheletta created SHElettaMakesMeLaugh, a podcast, promotions and production company.
While continuing her role as a talk show host on WCCO Radio and a commentator on TPT’s Almanac, Sheletta has risen in stature as an influencer, social media phenomenon, and activist for people with autism and entrepreneurs. With a journalism degree, a newsroom background and several stints as a standup, Sheletta straddles the worlds of public policy and comedy and is equally at home in both.
Cameron & Brandon Brundidge
Cameron and Brandon are two autistic siblings as well as each other’s best friends. The brother-sister duo enjoy talking about their favorite books, toys and traveling the country in their family’s RV. They’re Sheletta’s kiddos so you know there will be lots of comedy mixed into the conversation.
Dr. Verna Cornelia Price
Dr. Verna Cornelia Price is a human potential expert, executive coach, award winning international speaker, and best-selling author. Dr. Verna has empowered people to excellence for over 20 years through workshops, conferences and one-on-one mentoring. Because of that, Dr. Verna is in high demand and has both national and international corporate clients in Guatemala, Mexico, Switzerland, The Caribbean, The Netherlands, Dubai, and China.
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Dr. Verna also Founded Girls Taking Action, a mentoring and empowerment program impacting young girls around the world!
For more on Dr. Verna, log on to her website.
Jeanette, Evette, & Tina
Jeanette, Evette and Tina are three Dallas based friends who, after all their children went of to college, decided to throw caution to the wind and hit the road. These J.E.T. Setting Divas have traveled the world together visiting all seven continents and hundreds of cities. There is no bucket list for these ladies because they are living their best life in real time. They hope to inspire other women to pursue their passion whether it’s traveling to foreign lands or starting a small business.
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For more on the J.E.T. Setting Divas log on to their website.
Lambers Fisher
Lambers Fisher is a Marriage & Family Therapist and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity. With over 20 years of therapeutic experience, Lambers brings his positive, empathetic and non-judgmental perspective to the often delicate and difficult topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Lambers specializes in providing encouraging, practical and shame-free strategies for reducing unintentional cultural offenses and repairing cross-cultural personal and professional relationships. For more information on Lambers’ Diversity Made Simple training, visit www.LambersFisher.com
Chaz Sandifer
Chaz Sandifer is the CEO/Founder of theNEWmpls which focuses on affordable fitness, wellness and nutrition. Bringing her holistic approach to the community, Chaz is able to teach others how to break generational cycles, instilling that fitness is fun, quality nutrition is king, and wellness is key to a healthy future. You can find out more about Chaz by visiting www.thenewmpls.info.
Brandon Jones
Brandon is the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Executive Director. He has a consulting and training background in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a master's in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a master's in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. Today, he provides the MACMH staff and board with the leadership and vision necessary to keep MACMH at the forefront of Mental Health education and advocacy. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose.”
Andre Creighton
Andre Creighton is the Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of TurnSignl, a mobile app that provides access to an attorney via video conference during traffic stops and roadside accidents. With over ten years of experience in the financial industry as a Tax Accountant and Financial Analyst, Andre is passionate about improving the financial knowledge base of our communities to drive financial freedom and wealth building.