Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Meet the founders behind the innovative brands featured in the We Love Us Marketplace who also served as mentor founders to fellow New Voices entrepreneurs leading up to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture®. Hear their entrepreneurial journeys, discover what inspired them to build their businesses, and learn how they're giving back by sharing their expertise and experiences with fellow founders. Then, shop their products and support their businesses throughout the weekend.

Speakers:
Alexandria Alli, F&W Style
Bianca Tatum, Cree & Company
Brittney Adams, Focus & Frame Eyewear
Chantil Thomas, Black Women’s Health Imperative
Courtney Kelly, Courtney Kelly Books
Grace Yeboah, TrufaceByGrace
Irene Bekoe, That Good Good Shea
Quinn Conyers, Speak to Society