2025 GUEST | EPISODE 94

Larvetta L. Loftin is an award-winning marketing expert, branding coach, and founder and CEO of The L3 Agency. Known as the “Brand Maven,” she transforms vision into reality through culturally competent and impact-driven storytelling. 

With certificates from Northwestern and Dartmouth business schools and 20+ years of experience, Larvetta is an innovative business mind well ahead of her time. Her mantra: Lead with impact, and brand relevance will follow. 

Lisa I. Perez is a USA Today Best-Selling Author and Founder & President of HBL Resources, Inc., with over 30 years of HR expertise. She’s on a mission to Transform the Human in Human Resources® through her consulting firm, training platform, and initiatives like National Management Training Week. 

A Certified BridgeBuilder® and DISC Specialist, Lisa has earned two Silver Stevie Awards for HR Professional and Entrepreneur of the Year. She’s also an active community volunteer with her church, S.C.O.R.E. Broward, and her local Chamber.

Dominiece Clifton is a coach and founder of Transformation YOU-niversity and Move And Still. She empowers women entrepreneurs to build mission-driven businesses, helping them transition from unfulfilling 9-5 jobs. 

With an integrated approach combining sound, breath, movement, and strategy, she facilitates deep personal transformation. She is the author of Hold Space to Heal & a proud mom of two, Yara & Zuri. 

Shaté L. Hayes is a career strategist, storyteller, and writer dedicated to assisting mission-driven creatives and organizations in articulating their narratives to secure clients or employment opportunities. With a background as a professional dancer and choreographer, Shaté has performed extensively and produced numerous productions. 

She is the founder of The Working Dancer, an online resource for aspiring artists, and has authored several books and articles focused on career development in the arts. 

Emily Chavez is the founder of Joyful Jobs, a company dedicated to providing affordable and quality recruiting services for small businesses and nonprofits. With a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, Emily offers services ranging from hiring manager workshops to full-service recruitment and customizable staffing solutions. 

Her mission is to make hiring a joyful experience while empowering small teams to find top talent. She’s helped over 50 organizations fill 100+ positions and is passionate about supporting fellow entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.