Monique McCrystal, Deja Redman and Chanelle Redman (left to right) run Replenish, the central hub of well being for the city of Columbus. They create spaces to infuse hospitality, care and well being. Central to their mission to awaken & restore the community to live a more connected and beautiful everyday life.

Replenish offers organic spa therapies, conscious retail, yoga life classes and care programming for the individual, the community and for aligned organizations.

Nicci Harrell Hicks is founder of Pivot, an upscale boutique in Downtown Columbus.

Nicci believes in the transformative power of wearing what we love. With an eye toward inclusivity and sustainability, Pivot amplifies and offers a thoughtfully curated selection of clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories from inclusive and sustainable brands from around the world.

Black Alder is a story-telling and communications strategy firm founded in 2021.

Founders, Takara Pierce (left) and Chelsea Fuller (right), support organizations, companies, movements and other formations advance a vision of collective liberation and equity.

Black Alder is family-owned. As siblings, Black Alder was birthed out of a family conversation about what we wanted for our future and the futures of our family, friends and community.

Tareya Palmer is the Executive Producer, Host and Co-Founder of Columbus Can’t Wait, a podcast created in 2020 focused on a learning journey for millennials and gen-z’ers about the intersections of political & community engagement.

She also serves as Senior Advisor of Corporate and Strategic Initiatives at Tides, a globally focused nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice by shifting power to marginalized groups who have historically been denied power. In addition to her consulting responsibilities, Tareya is currently overseeing the launch of the organizations first grant making fund dedicated to health equity.

Jennifer Walton is a passionate Executive who assists organizations in building their brands and cultures as the Chief Brand Officer of Sky Nile Consulting, LLC. She is also the co-founder of GRND, a membership-based co-working lounge and social club located in the historic Olde Towne East neighborhood. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, she held marketing roles in prominent organizations including COTA, Nationwide, and Abbott Nutrition.

Chef Chaniece is the owner and executive chef of Catered by Chaniece. Chef Chaniece creates magic through exquisite presentation and world class, elegant flavors in Columbus, Ohio.