Introducing the 2022 List of Influential African American Business & Corporate Women You Should Follow on LinkedIn

Surround yourself with WOMEN on LINKEDIN who have DREAMS, DESIRE & AMBITION; they’ll help you PUSH for, and REALIZE YOUR OWN.

With over 300 million business and professional women from around the globe, LinkedIn is an ideal source of African American business and corporate women who possess a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and connections. Smart Women Partner & Grow Rich is shining a spotlight on some of them.

LinkedIn surveyed 1000 Black founders to better understand why Black people are leaving their corporate jobs to pursue entrepreneurship. They discovered that Black women are multi-hyphenate entrepreneurs who pursue multiple professions and projects simultaneously as a means to create economic opportunity.

Whether you are looking for a mentor, collaborative marketing partner, or expert who can take your business or career to the next level, you will find them on the 2022 List of Influential African American Business & Corporate Women You Should Follow on LinkedIn.

Browse the list. Follow and connect with the women on the list. Then acquaint yourself with how co-marketing on LinkedIn can help you grow your female client base. Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Nominations for 2023 List: Click here!!!

1. Jerrilynn B. Thomas | Smart Women Partner & Grow Rich | I work with aspiring 7-figure female entrepreneurs to build lucrative collaborative marketing partnerships using LinkedIn so they can position themselves in front of its powerhouse community of 300+ million female users.
2. Malaika Simmons | Facilitator of Discovery | TEDx Speaker | Creator of The Momentology Method™
3. Sharon Ringier | Helping female entrepreneurs struggling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome and feeling confused with entrepreneurship by helping them get their confidence back and gain clarity | Masterminds | Networking | Workshops.
4. Donna Smith Bellinger | | Training coaches, consultants and realtors to shorten their sales cycle and close more business.
5. Linda Murray Bullard | The Business Plug | EDWOSB | WDBE | DEMYSTIFYING DOING BUSINESS FOR THE AVERAGE OWNER | The Business Plug's Mixer
6. Deborah Thorne | Connects people to people and people to opportunities. She advises and supports women to transition from employee to six-figure income-generating entrepreneur.
7. Lori A. Manns | Need marketing to attract top-tier clients & convert to sales? I help entrepreneurs build profitable businesses. Group/1:1 Training | Marketing Consultant | BusinessCoach | Sales/Sponsorship Expert | Media Buyer | Speaker | Author
8. Towanda R. Livingston | Award-Winning Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Expert
9. Kemya Scott | Digital Marketing Consultant & Content Marketing Strategist for Small Businesses
10. Queen Ameenata | Global Empowerment Coach & Speaker | Award Winning Entrepreneur | Pod/Videocast Hostess | Global Business Tycoon~ista | Founder DAKA | Pan~Africanist 
11. Angelique Hamilton | Human Resources Leader | Culture Leader | People Coach | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Strategist
12. RJ White | Ballin in the metaverse | 2X Pro Mens Team owner | Libra | Top 100 influential African American Women to follow on LinkedIn | History Maker | millennial spending research wizard |
13. Dawnita Wilson | Strategic DEI Leader | Cultural & Behavioral Change Agent | Writer at Heart
14. Dr. Dee Bowden  | Cash Flow Speaker | Author of Collect the Cash | I work with small and medium-size IT and Software companies to collect the cash | Business Revenue Specialist
15. Sharon Devonish | Publicity Strategist | PR Consultant | PR Speaker | Business Strategist | Getting Businesses Featured on CNN, Bloomberg News, ABC and more | Founder of Ladies Of 3rd Thursday
16. Sharon Booker | Marketing Agency Specializing In Sales And Marketing Automation, Analytics Dashboards, SOP Documentation | Online Business Coach | Ontraport Certified Expert
17. Audrey Bell Kearney | Helping #Businesses #Authors, #LocalOfficials, #PoliticalCandidates Expand The Reach Of Their Message by Leveraging the power of podcasting
18. Lavada England | Proficient in Building the Relationship of "teen moms" and their "grown children." | Inspirational Speaker | Creator of Qualology Strategies | Standing for truth and competence!
19. Marilyn A. Clark | Teaching High Impact Career & Leadership Strategies | Executive Coach | Professional Speaker & Corporate Trainer
20. Shanta Lana Hereford | | International Business Development Consultant and Brand Strategist specializing in helping entrepreneurs and enterprises implement innovative and cost-saving strategies, digital automation, and new technologies that increase their brand awareness, productivity, and bottom-line.
21. Victoria Boyd | Learn how to Educate, Engage, and Energize for best Fundraising, Marketing, and Social Impact Results.
22. Patrice Malloy | Fractional CFO & Tax Strategist for Female Founders. I help you break through the confusion and overwhelm of your taxes, master your money, and increase revenue so that you can scale to 7+ figures in your business.
23. Dr. Erika Brown | PharmD | MSL Associate Director | BCMAS | Founder/CEO| Voiceover Artist
24. Chela Hardy | Publishing Project Manager | Certified Book Marketing Professional
25. Lizzie Woody | NOWSITE Lead Generating Platform | #Veteran
26. Loretta McNary | Global Media Host and CEO & Founder MMN Media Network a global streaming distribution marketing platform Apple TV Amazon Fire, Roku, iOS & Android | Pink Eagles Inc
27. Cassandra Hill | Christian Holistic Wellness Influencer eradicating healthcare disparities among minority women, Author, Speaker
28. Dr Ida Greene | Motivational Speaker, Intuitive Business Coaching, Author 22 Books, Join Us For First Wednesday Intuition in Business Masterclass & Get A Soul Reading for Intuitive insights about the state of your business
29. Oriel Ross McKinney | Experienced Leader | DEI Advocate | Trusted Business Development Pro & Strategist | Speaker
30. Barbara J. Hulin | You're A Smart Successful Entrepreneur Stop Struggling with Menopause. I teach successful women to shift their mindset to thrive in menopause and train biz leaders to create menopause-friendly workplace initiatives.
31. Jennifer Streaks | Journalist | Financial Commentator | News Personality
32. N’Marie Crumbie | Associate Broker, Hague Partners | 72Sold, Arizona Realtor Extraordinaire & Community Ambassador
33. Francis Perdue | Director of Communication & Founder
34. Denise Harrington | 30 Years of Expertise in Transforming Brands with Speaking with Impact Programs! C-Suite Trusted Advisor, Communication and Women's Leadership Pro
35. Sadè McDougald | Provide Escrow & Title companies with high level representation at the closing table. 
36. Christine Michel Carter | Award-Winning Advocate For Women in the Workplace and Content Marketing Executive
37. Dr. Sandra Wright | Author, motivational speaker, millennial consultant, podcast host, BoomZer
38. Nena B. Abdul-Wakeel | Social Media Success Coach and LinkedIn Consultant
39. Joan B. Stanford | Content Strategist | Content Writer | Professional Bio Writer | Marketing Speaker
40. Edna J. White | Author | Speaker | Real Estate Instructor | Podcaster| Life Purpose Coach | Thinker360 | I help women get unstuck to know their next steps to a healthier & profitable life, relationships and business.
41. Rosita Cooper | RADIO PERSONALITY/ Reality TV SHOW HOST/Actress/ Model/ Stageplay and Screenwriter writer/ songwriter/ Promoter/ Singer
42. Ilene Carol | C-Suite Media Executive | Publisher at Women's Quarterly and New League Magazines
43. Latina Berryhill | Executive Leader I Change Agent I Executive Business Consultant
44. Danita (Scott) Broyles | Chemist, Biomedical Engineer with a global focus on compendial, quality, and regulatory compliance
45. Betty Hines | 2022 The International SHE AWARDS HONOREE, Dubai UAE / 2021 WPO President's Award for Facilitating Greatness /2020 The International Adrienne Hall Award awarded by Women Presidents Organization
46. Jessica Brooks Woods  | President & CEO, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health Founder, US Health Desk, EARN
47. Angela Airall, PMD-MBA-MS | CEO| Oxford Leadership Advisory Board | Fellow | Certified Executive Coach - De&i Consultant | Certified Spiritual Counselor| HBS Alumni Board Member | HBS African-American Alumni Assoc.
48. Marion Pollack | Speaker, Survivor, Mother, Credit Repair Agent
49. Fiona L Browne | My company specializes in recruiting that helps companies quickly solve their urgent staffing needs. We introduce the next best recruit | Pioneers in Job Recruitment | Let us do the work for you | We know the Urgency
50. Regena Johnson | Operations Executive with a passion for Customer Experience| Mentor-Coach| Full Rev Cycle Expert| Contact Center Builder| CHIEF member
51. Renée Michele Collins | AVP, BI Field Operations, SC & Specialty Practices at Travelers
52. Salasia (Shuga) Brown | Copywriter | Blogger | Catering Chef | Recipe Creator | Content Creator | Foodie | Event Planner
53. Edna J. White | Author| Speaker|Real Estate Instructor|Podcaster| Life Purpose Coach|Thinker360|I help women get unstuck to know their next steps to a healthier & profitable life, relationships and business.
54. Lin Green | Helping Small Businesses ACCESS LAW FIRM WITHOUT Added Stress & Affordable Investment☆ No More Guessing, Googling, Or Calling A Friend ☆ Let Us Help You Protect, Grow, & SLEEP AT NIGHT ☆☞ PM or Click Link In Bio Now!
55. Lisa Bishop, MBA, SHRM, CODC | Leadership Development | Executive Coaching | Soft Skills Trainer | Effective Communication | Interpersonal Skills
56. Aisha Henry | Mid Market Account Executive @ #LinkedIn - B2B Deep Sales Intelligence Consultant | Change-Agent | Mentor | Coach | Collaborator | Partner
57. Tresa Bennett | Founder/CEO at VoodleTV Media Inc. Entertainment & Tech.
58. Heide Gabriella | Founder of SKYRA | Community Builder | US Navy |#Veteran
59. Eugénie (Eve of Strategy Elie | Partners with daring organizations who seek growth-set conditions that do not sacrifice purpose, profit, and people.
60. Allison G. Daniels | Award Winning|5X International Bestselling Author|Writing Coach Speaker|Publisher| Int'l Trainer| Minister|Turning Writers 2 Authors
61. Grace Elebute | #Veteran | Military Community Champion | J.D. #DE&I #EEO #HR #FiNANCE #LEGAL Humanism | Social Advocacy | Conflict Analysis UNWomen • FIGHR • GGA-USA • AKCMP • ISACA
62. Dr. Karen Hills Pruden | Chief Human Resource Officer/Assistant Vice President/Influencer/ DEI Strategist/Global Speaker/Women C-Suite Coach/Conference Founder
63. Skyler McCurine, M.A. | Financial Advisor Development Program Trainee & Founder of Le Red Balloon, Pay Negotiation & Advocacy Coach, Speaker, Emcee, Trainer
64. Dr. Elizabeth Carter | Vice President, Clinical Strategy Execution & Business Operations at Highmark, Inc. | CHIEF Member | Equipping you with strategies to elevate your value in the corporate workplace
65. Dr. Susan Swayze | DEI Thought Leader. Speaker. Researcher. D.T.T. Diversity Think Tank CEO & Founder
66. ilinda Reese | Transformational Coach, /Mindshifter/Disruptor/International Speaker/Author/TV/Radio/Uses Humor to deliver truth
67. Sadiya “Zainab” Sow | Property Acquisition Specialist to foreign investors from Africa, Europe and the Middle East, with many being strong supporters of The Reign of Sadiya Foundation.
68. Drena Valentine | Business Process Improvement & Operations Management Expert | Founder & CEO Integrative Management Solutions, LLC | Scholar | Author | Advocate | Speaker | Business Coach | Facilitator
69. Tina Baxter  | Legal Nurse Consultant/Nurse Practitioner/Wellness Coach/Nurse Educator/Business Consultant at The Nurse Shark Academy by Baxter Professional Services
70. Gala Fary | Trade and Investment
71. Yoki Hanley | Process Technician, Product development (cosmetics), small business owner, OSHA30, Employee training, Permit Writer, Safety Technician, laboratory skills, office/administration management
72. Denise Smith | Transformational Technology and Operations Leader | Author | Philanthropist | Investor | Passionately providing exposure to youth through curated experiences designed to spark curiosity.
73. Candance Camper | Public Figure - Human Rights Consultant - Women's Advocate - Entrepreneur - Researcher - Creative Fashion Designer
74. Daryl Williams-Dotson | CEO/President of WDI Architecture, Inc. | Architectural Design, Planning, Programming, Project Management, Interior Design, & Feasibility Work 
75. Dr. Angela D. Reddix | Entrepreneur | TEDx Speaker | USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author | Forbes Contributor | Ebony Power100

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