Delece James is an executive producer and creative consultant with over fifteen years of experience in television and film, having worked with CBS, FOX, HBO and Warner Brothers Discovery. Notable projects include the critically acclaimed BET+ documentary series American Gangster: Trap Queens and biopics Fighting To Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story and The First Lady of BMP, nominated for two NAACP Image Awards.  She’s also an award-winning filmmaker having produced Oscar-qualified short film, The Devil Ain’t Pius.  Delece is a martial artist, avid reader and passionate advocate for diversity and various community service organizations. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son and their cat, Sky. 

Nicola Glover Horton is a native of Boston, MA and a veteran of the luxury bridal industry. She has spent her entire career working in fashion. She believes in making all the little moments of life special. Nicola loves the art of curating charcuterie boards while celebrating friendship. She is also a nail polish fanatic! Nicola and her husband met at their HBCU, Hampton University. They have 2 children and reside in Los Angeles, California.

Monica Converse is a dynamic force with a passion for fashion, skincare and makeup.  A self-made success, Monica earned her degree and launched a thriving decade-long career as a commodities broker.  After stepping away to focus on raising her son and embracing the joys of homemaking and motherhood, she has now returned to her professional roots and is balancing her career with a zest for life.  She loves discovering new restaurants, curating adventures with friends, prioritizing self care and sharing her journey online to inspire and connect with her community.

Rhonda Richards-Smith is an award-winning licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert.

She serves as a speaker, consultant, and corporate wellness coach to brands and companies

committed to the mental health and well-being of their employees and consumers. Originally

from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, where she obtained her Master’s degree.  

Rhonda’s advice has been featured on-air and in a number of national media outlets including Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Forbes, Teen Vogue and Glamour Magazine.  She is married to her college sweetheart and has two daughters.

Summer Newman was named one of the top wedding planners in America by Brides Magazine and Martha Stewart Weddings.  Summer Newman is celebrated for creating unforgettable wedding experiences that blend artistry, romance and seamless execution.

With a decade of experience coordinating large-scale events for major film companies and nonprofits, Summer discovered her true calling while planning her own wedding.  A self proclaimed hopeless romantic (ask her how many time she’s read Pride & Prejudice) and an ardent lover of the arts, she found a perfect creative outlet in wedding design and launched Summer Newman Events.  She is a Southern California native, mother, wife and lover of life.

Ana Sofia Lopes Johnson is a board certified family physician with two decades of experience.  She is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Cape Verdean Creole.  In addition to her medical practice, she is actively involved in community outreach.  She practices what she preaches by staying active through regular morning workouts with her accountability groups, takes tennis lessons and teaches her kids to cook their Cape Verdean and West Indian inspired dishes with a healthy twist. She lives with her husband, and they have a blended family.