Carl Binger is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of the Surviving Depression group. It is Carl’s mission to bring awareness to the perils of depression, having experienced depression himself. He hopes to break the stigma associated with mental illness, particularly in Black and Brown communities.

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Bryan Vincent Redmond is a summa cum laude graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana who is working to restore the independence, self-esteem, and humanity of stroke survivors.

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Demetrius uses his platform to encourage and promote entrepreneurship in black and brown communities. Through his real estate business, he provides both affordable housing and retail space in underserved neighborhoods. He is also the co-founder of Bubby's BBQ and Hyde Venues.

Quajay Donnell is a Rochester, NY based photographer and writer, who is passionate about highlighting and championing what’s important to him and his family about their community.

David is a senior neurosurgery resident, husband, father, and founder of Bold & Gritty coffee. For David, cultivating resilience is a life-long mental health journey.

Maverick is the founder and creator of Made By Mav Design Company. He is a Rochester, NY native. Through vivid and relatable imagery, he inspires others to do, “whatever it is that they want to do and to be great at it.” He is the definition of Bold and Gritty.