Meet the Founders

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Dianne Austin, CEO and Co-Founder


Dianne is a cancer survivor and serial entrepreneur with expertise as a natural hair and black culture blogger. Dianne also has expertise in HR including diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and employee management. Education: BS in Mass Communications, Emerson College. Administrative Fellow, Harvard University, The Partnership Leadership Development program Fellow. 

Pamela Shaddock, COO and Co-Founder


Pamela is a former administrative professional with Pallotta Teamworks, a privately owned company that produced Avon Breast Cancer Walks and other health related events. Pamela has expertise as a natural hair and black culture blogger. She is also a Los Angeles based actress who works in television, film, and on stage. Education: BFA, Theatre Arts, Adelphi University. Personal Development education includes courses, workshops, and lectures, with such notables as; Jack Canfield, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Lisa Nichols, Marianne Williamson, and Iyanla Vanzant to name a few.

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