By Jordan MichaelsinCity Magazine ATLANTA – For Sebrenia Sneed-Farrell, resilience isn’t just about bouncing back, it’s about transforming through every twist and turn life throws your way. The Executive Director of the Central East Georgia Black Chamber has built her career and reputation on a foundation of adaptability, vision and empowerment. But for all her...
Pictured l-r: Christopher D Thomas, President of inMMGroup and Chairman of The Fulcrum Collective by Network 'n' Chill; Q. Earl Freeman, Veteran Business Owner; Stacey Anderson, Woman Entrepreneur; Gilberto Herrera, President of GH Enterprises and Co-Host of Network 'n' Chill
by Topher Darrell BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, a quiet revolution in healthcare is taking place—and it isn’t happening in a hospital boardroom or a pharmaceutical conference. It’s happening in the community, one meaningful interaction at a time, led by two extraordinary women who dared to blend purpose with practice. Dr....
Written by Topher Darrell CHARLOTTE, NC. — If you ask Lillianna Tovar (aka Lilli) what it takes to thrive in real estate, her answer won’t come from a textbook. It won’t be padded with fluff or borrowed from someone else’s playbook. It comes from lived experience—the kind that builds not just a business, but a...
By Topher Darrell BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For Walter Goss III, success hasn’t been defined by accolades, income, or applause—it’s been measured by authenticity, adversity, and alignment with purpose. “Life has taught me to be my authentic self regardless of people, conditions, or successes,” Goss said in a recent sit-down with inCity Magazine. And it’s that...
By Topher Darrell As the final conversations echoed across the rooftop of Rhythm on Monroe, one thing was unmistakably clear: Network ‘n’ Chill – Huntsville was not just an event—it was a defining moment. Despite forecasts of stormy weather, even the skies seemed to pause in reverence, allowing a diverse crowd of professionals, entrepreneurs, and...
Pictured (l-r): Christopher D Thomas, Chairman of Fulcrum Collective; Cornell Wesley, Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Birmingham; Dulce Victoria Rivera, CEO of Mi Pueblo Supermarket; Dr. Bobbie Knight, President of Miles College; Gilberto Herrera, President of GH Enterprises by Topher Darrell The 2025 Season of Network ‘n’ Chill launched in Birmingham with...
by Topher Darrell In a world that glorifies flawless wins and curated success stories, Jill Johnson stands out—not for perfection, but for her radical honesty, consistent evolution, and unshakable commitment to action. She doesn’t chase spotlight. She earns trust. And in doing so, she’s become a quiet but powerful force for change. Johnson, known in...
NEW YORK, N.Y. — For over two decades, Nancy Edwards has made a name for herself navigating the intricate worlds of real estate and investment banking. But her greatest asset might not be her deal-closing prowess or her impressive portfolio—it’s her ability to relate. As a Senior Partner at Goldman Funding Partners, based in New...
Rethinking Networking from the Ground Up You’ve heard it all your life: “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” But what if that’s only half the truth? In today’s hyper-connected world, the real power of networking doesn’t come from how many business cards you collect or the impressive names on your contact list....