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Level Up

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It’s ladies first as we celebrate Woman’s History Month on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH!

Boss ladies, we want to help you Level Up your black owned small business!! Tell us all about your business and compete with other entrepreneurs for a grand prize marketing campaign valued at $10K, a free laptop and digital assessment. Plus, the grand prize winner will win business coaching from renowned Business Strategist Dr. Karen Semien-Mcbride valued at $10K and much more!

  • Deadline for submission: March 29th, 2024 C.O.B.
  • One Entry per businesses
  • Must be LA County based or operation
  • Business licensed and in good standing

Submit your nomination below!

Meet our judges
Robin M. Billups

Robin M. Billups

The Connector, The Billups Group

Robin Morgan Billups is a former banker having spent her formative years in commercial real estate construction financing on a national level. She sourced, underwrote, and managed a portfolio of conventional and affordable housing investment transactions for multiple institutions, including Bank of America and U.S. Bank. Robin is an alum of the USC Marshall School of Business/Minority Program in Real Estate Development and Finance
Angel Thompson

Angel Thompson

Public Information Specialist, Delete The Divide Initiative

Angel Thompson is a Communications and Media professional with a diverse background that includes news reporting, nonprofit work, and her current role as Public Information Specialist with LA County’s Delete The Divide Initiative. Angel is passionate about leveraging her communication and media skills to empower low-income communities.

Angel earned her Bachelor of Human Communication Degree from Arizona State University and her Master of Arts in Journalism Degree from Michigan State University. She began her career as a Multimedia Journalist at WTAP News in Parkersburg, West Virginia before transitioning to advocacy work where she uses her voice to advocate for organizations. Outside of work, Angel enjoys spending time with loved ones and binge-watching shows.

Dr. Karen McBride

Dr. Karen McBride

Renowned Social Psychologist, Executive/Business Coach & Business Strategist

Dr. Karen L. Semien-McBride, renowned executive, professional, business coach, business strategist, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker puts theory to practice by overlapping psychology theory and business acumen as a way of conceptualizing how individuals execute decision making, strategies, human interaction, operational styles, emotional intelligence, and mindset shift.

She is the Chief Executive Officer of MKCircle CEO Institute. Through her commitment to creating emotional Intelligence leaders, MKCircle CEO Institute is leading a new movement in Executive Coaching programs, Corporate Counseling/P-EAP, Small Business Coaching programs, and Leadership programs for individuals, which support professional advancement and personal growth.

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