by Joelle L. Martinez | Jul 8, 2025
Lately, I’ve been sitting with something a fellow leader said—about what it really means to lead right now. Not in theory. Not when it’s convenient. But in this moment—when the ground beneath us is shifting, when division echoes louder than unity, and when so much we...
by Harry Hollines | Jun 29, 2025
Real change doesn’t require unanimous agreement. It doesn’t need permission. And it certainly doesn’t wait for mass consensus. What it does require is a small, committed group of people willing to show up, speak out, and keep going. History—and data—backs this...
by Joelle L. Martinez | Jun 24, 2025
The U.S. economy shrank faster than expected earlier this year, sparking concern across industries. But while much of the market slows, one engine continues to accelerate: Latinos. With a $4.1 trillion GDP, Latinos are now powering what would be the 5th-largest...
by Harry Hollines | Jun 20, 2025
We often hear that building wealth comes down to resilience, work ethic, discipline, and focus. And yes—we have all of that. But let’s be honest: hard work alone isn’t enough. Wealth is often built through relationships—through circles of influence that open doors,...
by Joelle L. Martinez | Jun 16, 2025
At a time when equity is under attack, when history is being rewritten, and when inclusion efforts are being rolled back, silence is not an option. This Juneteenth, we are called to more than just celebration. We are called to clarity—and courage. Juneteenth marks the...
by Harry Hollines | May 27, 2025
We celebrate athletes. We celebrate entertainers. We headline those who shout the loudest. But what about the builders? The creators? The quiet warriors? What about the Latina and Black women who turned nothing into everything— Who took a single brick and built...
by Joelle L. Martinez | May 24, 2025
As I watched the BET Awards with my children last night, I heard words that stopped me in my tracks: “This is the time to dig in and keep leaving footprints everywhere you go.” – Tyler Perry, BET Awards 2025 It felt like he was speaking directly to my soul—and to...
by Harry Hollines | Apr 24, 2025
We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse. This week, we were thrilled to welcome our first guest to the Summit Up conversation: Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda. A bestselling author, speaker, and community builder, Ashley’s work has been featured in Forbes, Business...
by Harry Hollines | Apr 24, 2025
Is there a difference between hope and optimism? Most of us use them like they’re the same thing—but they’re not. They are distinct concepts with unique impacts on our mindset, decision-making, resilience, and ability to lead during challenging times. In this...
by Harry Hollines | Apr 20, 2025
Inspired by an incredible event organized by Cheryl Mann with Black PR Collaborative in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 that included an interview with the amazing director and producer Magdalena Albizu and her latest documentary, ‘NEGRITA’. It was a reminder that hair...
