Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, Micha Cooper-Edwards built a powerhouse career in corporate America, leading global marketing for brands like Nike and Jordan before taking a bold leap into entrepreneurship. As the founder & CEO of Soleil Space, she’s on a mission to dismantle the systemic barriers that keep independent filmmakers—especially creators of color—from owning their work. In this episode, she reveals the hard truths about Hollywood’s gatekeeping, the power of controlling distribution, and how creatives can reclaim their narratives in an industry designed to keep them out. We also dive into the lessons she learned transitioning from the corporate world to building a tech-media platform that gives underrepresented voices a global stage.

Farah Allen, a remarkable Jamaican-American tech entrepreneur and CEO of The Labz, who has redefined digital innovation and built powerhouse partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Delta Airlines. Farah takes us through her incredible journey, from her Jamaican roots and early influences that shaped her love for technology to breaking barriers as a woman of color in leadership. She shares how her first job set the foundation for her career, the bold leap she took from corporate to entrepreneurship, and the resilience that kept her moving forward despite challenges.

She speaks into the inspiration behind The Labz, how she built relationships with some of the world’s biggest companies, and the strategies that helped her establish herself in the tech industry. Farah also opens up about the setbacks and failures that shaped her success, the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman in tech, and the values that drive her mission to empower underrepresented groups. Whether you’re an immigrant, entrepreneur, or aspiring innovator, this conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice to help you break into and thrive in the world of tech.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Victoria Tollossa, the Founder and CEO of Illume, a personal branding agency helping entrepreneurs and executives amplify their impact. But Victoria’s path to success was anything but conventional.

Born bi-racial and navigating cultural challenges, Victoria migrated to the U.S. in pursuit of opportunity only to face homelessness. Despite the hardships, her passion for storytelling led her to a successful career as a professional songwriter, where she collaborated with top artists in the music industry. But a pivotal moment inspired her to shift gears, leveraging her expertise in branding, messaging, and storytelling to build a business of her own.

The Grammy-nominated, branding expert and two-time founder, Victoria shares how her cultural background, industry experience, and resilience shaped her entrepreneurial journey. We discuss personal branding in 2025, why first-gen immigrants should embrace visibility, and strategies to stand out in a crowded digital world.