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Ime N. Etuk

Ime has worked alongside some of the most respected directors in Hollywood (including Paul Haggis “Crash,” The Coen Brothers  “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” Antoine Fuqua “Training Day” and David  Lynch “Twin Peaks”). However, while working on film sets in his hometown, Portland, Oregon, Ime was often the only black person on set and usually the only person of color in a management role. Ime has been a mentor throughout his career, but longed to make a more significant impact. This was the beginning of Lion Speaks.

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Olajumoke Elkanah

Founder of Flourish Spices, offering a wide range of authentic spices, mixes, and ingredients essential for West African dishes.

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Martinique Lewis

Founder of ABC Travel Greenbook, a resource connecting Black travelers to destinations and the African Diaspora Globally!

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Precious Hannah-King

Precious Hannah-King is the founder of Mister OK's Essentials, a Portland-based brand specializing in handcrafted, all-natural candles, bath and body products, and room sprays.

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Edith Johnson

Founder of Sunrise Books, a children’s bookstore that seeks to build an inspiring and playful space for the growing reader.

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