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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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Elsy Dinvil
Founder of Creole Me Up, a Portland-based company specializing in organic, allergen-free Haitian food products.
Tali Aynalem
Tali Aynalem is a passionate home cook known for bringing people together through the rich flavors of her Ethiopian-Israeli heritage.
Affouet Price
Founder of Hibisbloom, a company dedicated to sharing traditional West African hibiscus beverages with a global audience.
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.