GreatHer Stories
Where we highlight the journeys of women at various life stages, on different career paths, and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures. These stories showcase the resilience, tenacity, and innovation of women who are affecting positive change while embodying what it means to be a GreatHer in their personal and professional lives.
Meet Angela Grand
Angela Grand is a licensed cosmetologist in Buffalo, NY, and the proud owner of Luxury Beauty & Co LLC, which offers various cosmetic products and top-notch beauty services. In her spare time, Angela enjoys vlogging and podcasting and finds joy in her family—her husband and four lovely children.
Meet Lanique Dunn
Lanique Dunn is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys spending time with her family, creating memories with her 6-year-old son, traveling, and reading in her free time. Professionally, she has been an Admission and Intake Manager for Hospice of San Joaquin for 2.5 years. She also owns her own business called Dunn Travels, specializing in taking the stress out of the travel planning process and ensuring her clients can fully enjoy their vacations.
Meet Nikki Love
Meet Nikki Love. She is a wife, mother, and an accomplished professional with 20 years of experience in healthcare. Nikki serves as a social worker supervisor for a foster care and adoption agency and works as a senior psychiatric evaluator for Dignity Health. Additionally, she owns and operates Captions of Love 360 Photo Booth, providing her customers with innovative photo experiences for parties and events.
Meet Andrea Pierce
Andrea Pierce is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the owner of AP Counseling. This mental health practice provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and young adults. The practice offers therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, DBT, and Play Therapy. Andrea also co-leads the all-girl teen group Let's Get to the Tea in Therapy, which promotes teen empowerment and healthy relationships.
Meet SalleyNycole Crews
SalleyNycole Crews is a dedicated skincare and beauty professional who owns SalleyNycole's Skin & Beauty Boutique in Buffalo, NY. With 14 years of industry experience, she specializes in sugaring, facials, and vajacials. SalleyNycole is also actively involved in various communities, empowers women to prioritize self-care, and provides financial guidance to fellow business owners.
Meet Monica Minor-Exum
Meet Monica, a mom, wife, and educator from Baltimore County with 20+ years of experience in the education field. Monica's career spans different levels of education, including elementary and higher education. Her current role is at the federal level, where she works on developing higher education programs in defense security. Learn how Monica overcame challenges in her career and aims to inspire the next generation of black women to "let their lights shine."
Meet Teaira Leslie
Teaira, also known as Coach T, is the proud owner of Buffalo's only women's fitness studio, Waist Talk Fitness. For over six years, she has guided numerous women through their fitness journeys, both locally and online. Additionally, she is also deeply committed to supporting local businesses by hosting events, such as the Annual Waist Talk Bosses Brunch and Black Market Ceremony as a way to positively impact the community.
Meet Shantelle Patton
Shantelle Patton's journey to full-time entrepreneurship is distinguished by her deep commitment to advocacy and community service. Her entrepreneurial ventures, particularly the That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory, are a testament to her unique approach to addressing disparities and promoting inclusivity in the business world. Through this platform, Shantelle has made a significant impact on the visibility and growth of minority entrepreneurs, fostering economic empowerment and encouraging collaboration.
Meet Kaylyn Billups
Find out how Kaylyn Billups, a dedicated professional in the higher education industry, rose from a data processor to the Director of Graduate Admissions at Daemen University in six short years. Despite facing challenges early in her career, Kaylyn guided her team to exceed enrollment targets. Learn how Kaylyn advocates for women of color to know their worth and not be afraid to use their voices respectfully and impactfully.
Meet Chè Campbell
Learn how Chè, a devoted wife, mother, and prominent executive leader created the C-Suite Mama community and podcast, which has become a beacon of empowerment for working moms as it provides them with guidance on balancing career success and motherhood.
Meet Karen Williams
Find out how Karen, a psychotherapist and mental health practice is dedicated to her clients, and passionate about supporting fellow therapists. Her interest in helping them prioritize their mental health to serve their clients better has earned her the well-deserved nickname, 'The Therapist's Therapist.'
Meet Tenika Goodwin
Learn how Tenika navigates being a woman of color in tech while balancing her roles as a wife and mother of twins and a one-year-old. Despite her busy schedule, she continues to pursue her interests and passions, determined to make her mark in the world of IT.