Header Image 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
The city of Montgomery didn’t just gather — it ignited.
Network ’n’ Chill – Montgomery, held at the sleek and sophisticated Audi Montgomery in collaboration with SBOSS Montgomery, wasn’t your average networking event. It was an immersive collision of purpose, possibility, and people who are tired of surface-level conversation and ready for soul-level collaboration.
Curated by Christopher D. Thomas, known for architecting visibility and legacy for brands that refuse to blend in, this episode of Network ’n’ Chill set a new standard for what intentional networking should look, sound, and feel like.
“We didn’t just want to host an event… we wanted to shift mindsets, deepen connections, and create unforgettable collisions, We proved that with the right intention and energy, a room full of strangers can become a room full of alignment.”
said Christopher D. Thomas, Chairman of Fulcrum Collective by Network ’n’ Chill.
From the moment attendees walked into the space, it was evident: this was not business as usual. The now-famous Nuts & Bolts Icebreaker flipped the entire vibe on its head — creating genuine connection in record time. One attendee shared,
“The Nuts & Bolts icebreaker made networking feel organic, not awkward. I connected with more people in 5 minutes than I normally do in a whole conference.”
Then came the Chill Chat Pioneers, and this is where the room went from good to magnetic. Each speaker — hand-selected for their integrity, impact, and influence — brought a wave of inspiration, actionable insight, and authentic transparency.
- Pam Mashburn (Publisher of CentrAL INC and President of exploreMedia) reminded us that intentional marketing isn’t about more noise, it’s about knowing your people deeply.
- Kendall Dunson, the award-winning attorney from Beasley Allen, shared how staying anchored in purpose leads to winning in both the courtroom and community.
- Dr. Nichole Thompson spoke of building with legacy in mind — pushing entrepreneurs to lead from the soul, not the spreadsheet.
“This wasn’t just a moment — it’s a movement,” said Gilberto Herrera, Network ‘n’ Chill co-host and founder of GH Enterprises. “We’re building ecosystems where excellence, entrepreneurship, and elevation are the standard — not the exception.”
The event was made possible through the unwavering support of our Sponsor Partners — Valley Bank, The Denmarks, Celebrity Chef Ly Averette, Kyla Carr, Perkins Law, Decision168, DJ Michael London, inMMGroup, inCity Magazine, and Mama Sug’s organizations and individuals who understand the power of investing in underserved professionals, veteran-owned small businesses, and the next generation of disruptors.
Supporters include: The Mogul Mission, AAEA and Gumptown Magazine.
While we’re saving the full list of names for another spotlight moment, we offer you this truth: those who invest in Network ’n’ Chill don’t just sponsor an event — they sponsor transformation.
The Takeaway:
If you missed Network ’n’ Chill – Montgomery, you didn’t just miss an event.
You missed the room where things shifted — for brands, for relationships, for legacies.
But the good news? You don’t have to miss the next one.
Network ‘n’ Chill – Atlanta is up next on Monday, August 18, and Montgomery returns Monday, November 24.
You just have to decide: Will you watch the movement happen — or will you be in the room where it happens?
View more images from Network ‘n’ Chill – Montgomery by Jacque Chandler HERE