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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA self-described \u201cmultipotentialite,\u201d Lad Makinde is driven by the desire to connect people through storytelling. He is a creative director, filmmaker and marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience leading teams and serving some of the world’s most notable brands. He is cofounder of Phoenix-based Web 3 media company, Co-Media, and the VP of Phoenix-based outdoor startup, Tru Flask. www.co-media.co, @co__media, www.truflask.com, @truflask \n

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Dabi Adeyemi<\/h4>\n

Co-Media<\/h5>\n

Real estate developer and property manager Culdesac builds neighborhoods that embrace community, open space and mobility to prioritize biking, walking and transit over cars and parking with residential units that integrate local retail and commercial uses, as well as nature and public plazas. Culdesac partners with leading mobility companies to deliver convenient and affordable transportation services to create a vibrant, urban lifestyle without the need for a private vehicle.\nwww.culdesac.com, @liveculdesac<\/p>\n

Anebi Agbo<\/h4>\n

Eikon Labs<\/h5>\n

Anebi Agbo is the founder and chief strategist of Eikon Labs, a full-service web design consultancy that helps brands come to life through custom Webflow websites, UI\/UX design and marketing. www.eikonlabs.com<\/p>\n

Dorrell Edwards<\/h4>\n

Always Timeless Productions<\/h5>\n

Dorrell Edwards is the founder and CEO of Always Timeless Productions, where he specializes in photography, videography and music production. Edwards has been behind the lens for a decade-plus in a career in which he has been blessed to work with everyday individuals, major brands and celebrities. His goal is to expand his company in a capacity that impacts his community in a positive manner, leaving an indelible mark on each individual he encounters while making each memory timeless. www.alwaystimelessproductions.com, @alwaystimelessprd<\/p>\n

O\u2019Shea Tometi<\/h4>\n

Photographer & Creative Director<\/h5>\n

O’Shea Tometi is the photographer and creative director for Shoutheory Collaborative Group. Born and raised in Phoenix, Tometi has employed his camera to capture authentic moments and create content for more than seven years. His expertise includes, but is not limited to, family portraits, couples, weddings, maternity photos, brands, headshots and senior photos. @okoshea<\/p>\n

Diana Brandt<\/h4>\n

Influencer<\/h5>\n

Diana Brandt\u2014also known as Arizona Foodie\u2014began sharing food photos in 2014 as a way to create a community around food locales. As she began her journey, Brandt\u2019s goal was only to help support the food industry and to try to shine a spotlight on all the amazing things happening in town. She had no idea that taking pictures of food and posting on social media would lead to it being a career. Since Arizona Foodie was whipped up, Brandt has been able to create her own event, Smoked, host the podcast Social Dysmorphia and even launch her own coffee line, Brew’d. arizonafoodiemag.com, @azfoodie<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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