Get The Scoop On Gary Smith's New Book "5 Keys to Create Passive Income with Commercial Real Estate."

Trusted Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Gary Smith Pens New Book The
"5 Keys to Create Passive Income
with Commercial Real Estate."  

Gary L. Smith, CEO Business Consultants International, Inc.

Gary L. Smith is a distinguished business consultant and trusted advisor renowned for his expertise in advising high net worth investors in the realm of commercial real estate and business development. With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Gary boasts an extensive background in business, real estate, and investment ventures.  His niche lies in the intricate landscape of net lease retail commercial real estate, where his insights have consistently proved invaluable.

With a sterling reputation as a true industry expert, Gary Smith has undeniably left an indelible mark on the world of commercial real estate. For the past two decades, Gary has dedicated his expertise to the niche of net lease retail commercial real estate.

As an accomplished investor, broker, and investment adviser, Gary has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to navigate the complexities of this specialized field. As a former Investment Sales advisor with Marcus & Millichap, he not only propelled his own success but have also been instrumental in guiding high net worth investors through the intricate processes of purchasing, financing, and selling net lease commercial real estate.

Get The Scoop On The War on African American Entrepreneurs By Highly Regarded Financer and Entrepreneur Gary L. Smith

The War On
African American Entrepreneurs

By Gary Smith

We've witnessed the War on Poverty and endured the War on Drugs, but the ongoing War on Black Entrepreneurship is a different battle altogether. The assault on black entrepreneurs, traces back to the late 1800s when black landowners, primarily farmers, were either cheated out of their land or forcibly expelled.

The Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a thriving hub of Black-owned businesses known as Black Wall Street, exemplified the prosperity of black entrepreneurs with over 35 city blocks of shops, hotels, and theaters in the early 20th century.

Similar vibrant black economies existed in various cities across the nation, like Black Bottom in Detroit, only to face destruction, such as the demolition, for a freeway. Despite the passage of time, the struggle persists into 2024, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting Black entrepreneurs.

The aftermath of the Great Recession saw the top 20% wealthiest Americans gaining wealth, while 80% of black families fell behind, illustrating the deep-seated inequities.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people of color, women, and rural Americans encountered barriers hindering entrepreneurship. Disparities in wealth, limited access to funding, and systemic biases in loan approval processes persist, intensifying the challenges faced by Black and Latino entrepreneurs.

The pandemic further exacerbated these inequities, revealing the racial, gender, and geographic disparities in access to government relief and the subsequent closure of businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color.

Get The Scoop On Why Farmland Is a Good Investment For Black People

Why Invest in Farmland?

By Gary L. Smith

Many African Americans have ties to farmland either through inheritance, or through some form of ancestral rights. Whenever the word “farmland” comes up most of us immediately envision images of dirt roads between fields of crops, with beautiful sunsets. But have you ever considered such an investment as a strategy for creating wealth?

You may be surprised to learn that investing in farmland may indeed offer the kind of stability and consistency you’ve been seeking. Farmland in the U.S. is highly fragmented, typically with family-owned farms passed down from generation to generation. These farms make up a large portion of the farmland market, and with these valuable assets controlled by multi-generational families, it’s exceptionally difficult to access (there’s that word again) the growth potential of farmland investing.

Access to information is the gap we have in understanding potential investment opportunities that are literally within our grasp. An investment in farmland is an effective strategy for hedging against inflation and volatile markets. In fact, farmland is known as a low volatility asset. With many assets as consumer prices rise with inflation, the value of the asset decreases. But with farmland, the value tends to rise right along with consumer prices.

As a non-correlated asset, farmland investors are not handcuffed to the uncertainty of the stock market. Regardless of the stability or instability of the current market, farmland can continue to produce income and rise in value. Since farmland has only become scarcer over the years, a trend that is likely to continue, capital appreciation will likely continue to grow as well.

The Holidays are rapidly approaching, so before you pass the turkey, and share gifts, share and pass this information along. This is a subject worth discussing if there is farmland in your family. Having said that, any potential investor should conduct their own due diligence first and seek out and consult with the most knowledgeable and experienced investment advisor you can get. For the best results, choose someone who specializes in farmland to gain the most from your investment (inheritance).

Get The Scoop On Business Solutions To Your Problem By Gary Smith

Business Solutions to
Your Problem

(And the Answer To Your Prayers)

By Gary L. Smith

Are you working twenty-five hours a day, eight days a week? You rarely see your family, and when you do make time for your daughter’s dance recital or happy hour with your buds, you’re not there. Not really. You’re thinking about the latest problem and how you’re going to fix it.

Every second of your waking life is spent trying to figure out how to hang on to this fledgling business of yours. You’re busy wearing all your many hats, worrying about making payroll and if Social Security will be enough to keep you in ramen noodles when you retire. 

Who the hell has time to go for the dream when you barely have the time or the money to eat? Can you even remember the dream? Let me refresh your memory. You want the freedom to live, work and express yourself as you choose. You want the power to influence the marketplace, your culture, your community.

Black Entrepreneur Robert Smith Gets Proposed Financing For $100M

Black Entrepreneur Announces Engagement Letter From EF Hutton For Proposed Financing For $100M

Serial entrepreneur Robert Smith who owns Champion Media Worldwide and Robert Smith Communications today announced that it has received an Engagement Letter from EF Hutton, a top investment bank.

Smith will enter into an Engagement Letter in which the bank has agreed to proposed terms to finance up to $100 million for acquiring manufacturing, engineering, e-commerce, and marketing agencies.

Smith bought his first franchise in 1996 at age 22 and grew to become number 1 in his territory. Since then, Smith has acquired nearly a dozen companies and is a 5-time award-winning entrepreneur.

Get The Scoop On The Next Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit Remix On April 21st - April 23rd

The Black Health & Wealth
Virtual Summit Remix Continues to Showcase
The New Dream Team of Medical and
Entrepreneurial Powerhouses

April 21st, April 22nd and April 23rd

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The Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit Remix isn’t just another online event — it’s a strategic gathering of culture, capital, and community.  Curator Kamau Austin shares his overview "this year’s summit is already bringing together a Dream Team of medical innovators, wealth builders, business architects, and movement leaders who are flipping the script on what health and economic empowerment looks like in Black America."

"In a period when over 1.1 million Black people have lost their jobs and Black unemployment hit over 7.2 percent, since the last election cycle, the Black Health and Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 is a timely and relevant event to jump start an economic reset in our community," adds Austin.   This year's line up of presenters for the virtual summit are impressive to say the least and state the obvious. 

On the wealth side, financier and investor Gary Smith will break down how he has helped Black communities move from being shoppers in the mall to owners of the mall — making major corporations cut the rent check to us.  Gary also has extensive experience in helping Blacks and other entrepreneurs buy and sell viable businesses.

Financier, Business & Commercial Real Estate
Investor and business broker Gary Smith 

Tech titan and multimillionaire Chuck Starks, author of Get Rich While Black!, will share how he scaled an Inc. 500 company and turned distressed properties in our communities into high-value community assets.

Self-Made Millionaire Chuck Starks

The health and innovation lane is just as powerful. Medical researcher Renee Williams is using AI to help Black women achieve better health outcomes, proving that technology can be both culturally competent, enhancing health, and life-saving.

Medical Researcher and
AI and App Innovator Renee Williams 

Afi S. Okon, MPA, founder of the American Obesity Foundation, continues to push solutions and policy conversations around one of the most urgent health crises impacting our community.  Ms. Okon is a Solutions provider with focus on wellness and community empowerment.

Afi is the Creator of Let’s Make Healthy Our New Happy, a nationwide campaign designed to reframe health as joyful, doable and family-centered journey that meet families where they are – at home, school, places of worship and in their neighborhoods. With over a decade of expertise in nonprofit leadership and deep-rooted passion for community well-being, Ms. Okon has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities through education, advocacy and empowerment.

Pierre Clark is a Harvard-trained entrepreneur and will deliver high-level strategies on creative business development and smart investments.  He is the Founder-Editor of The Entrepreneur’s Corner™, Homefree, NuFutures Development Ventures LLC, and NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd.

Pierre is also a well respected writer and publisher on entrepreneurial and business operations.

Get The Scoop On How The Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 Showcases A Dream Team Of Medical and Business Moguls

The Black Health & Wealth
Virtual Summit 2.0 Showcases a
Dream Team of Medical and
Entrepreneurial Powerhouses

Feb. 25th and Feb. 26th
7 pm - 9 pm ET

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RSVP with Eventbrite Below for
Feb. 25th and Feb. 26th
7pm - 9pm ET

The Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 isn’t just another online event — it’s a strategic gathering of culture, capital, and community.  Curator Kamau Austin shares his overview "this year’s summit is already bringing together a Dream Team of medical innovators, wealth builders, business architects, and movement leaders who are flipping the script on what health and economic empowerment looks like in Black America."

"In a period when over 1.1 million Black people have lost their jobs and Black unemployment hit over 7.2 percent, since the last election cycle, the Black Health and Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 is a timely and relevant event to jump start an economic reset in our community," adds Austin.   This year's line up of presenters for the virtual summit are impressive to say the least and state the obvious. 

On the wealth side, financier and investor Gary Smith will break down how he has helped Black communities move from being shoppers in the mall to owners of the mall — making major corporations cut the rent check to us.  Gary also has extensive experience in helping Blacks and other entrepreneurs buy and sell viable businesses.

Financier, Business & Commercial Real Estate
Investor and business broker Gary Smith 

Tech titan and multimillionaire Chuck Starks, author of Get Rich While Black!, will share how he scaled an Inc. 500 company and turned distressed properties in our communities into high-value community assets.

Self-Made Millionaire Chuck Starks

The health and innovation lane is just as powerful. Medical researcher Renee Williams is using AI to help Black women achieve better health outcomes, proving that technology can be both culturally competent, enhancing health, and life-saving.

Medical Researcher and
AI and App Innovator Renee Williams 

Afi S. Okon, MPA, founder of the American Obesity Foundation, continues to push solutions and policy conversations around one of the most urgent health crises impacting our community.  Ms. Okon is a Solutions provider with focus on wellness and community empowerment.

Afi is the Creator of Let’s Make Healthy Our New Happy, a nationwide campaign designed to reframe health as joyful, doable and family-centered journey that meet families where they are – at home, school, places of worship and in their neighborhoods. With over a decade of expertise in nonprofit leadership and deep-rooted passion for community well-being, Ms. Okon has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities through education, advocacy and empowerment.

Pierre Clark is a Harvard-trained entrepreneur and will deliver high-level strategies on creative business development and smart investments.  He is the Founder-Editor of The Entrepreneur’s Corner™, Homefree, NuFutures Development Ventures LLC, and NuMillennium Opportunity Capital Ltd.

Pierre is also a well respected writer and publisher on entrepreneurial and business operations.

From Kitchen Tables to
State Contracts:
Dr. Jamila Simon’s Blueprint for
Community-Driven Wealth

Dr. Jamila Simon, PhD, is a visionary entrepreneur, researcher, and systems strategist who operates four purpose-driven enterprises across housing education, business consulting, food innovation, and community development. As the SHEO of Radical Mama Housing, Conscious Connections Consulting, Health is Wealth Housing, and Groton Ghost Kitchen, she is building models that turn relationships into revenue and community knowledge into scalable economic power.

A Cornell University PhD in Global Development, Dr. Simon specializes in community-driven translation research — transforming kitchen-table conversations into funded programs, state contracts, and measurable impact. Her work amplifies youth voice, strengthens Black agricultural networks, and expands access to urban agriculture through her leadership as Principal Investigator for the national 4-H CYFAR LEGACY initiative.

At the Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0, Dr. Simon will reveal how entrepreneurs and community leaders can enter new business markets using relational capital, strategic partnerships, and government contracting — creating sustainable pathways to generational wealth and community ownership.

AI Film Superstar Eric Hamilton: Directing the Future

"The Architect of AI Hollywood Joins the

Black Health & Wealth Virtual Summit 2.0 to

Break Down the Next Era of Tech, Media & Ownership"

Eric Hamilton is an award-winning AI filmmaker, technology leader, and President & Executive Producer of EHAMX Studios, a next-generation AI film company pioneering cinematic storytelling through generative artificial intelligence. With over 30 years of experience across Google, Yahoo!, Cisco, and Dow Jones, he blends executive leadership with creative innovation to redefine how stories are made and distributed.

His feature film EHAM Classified won Best Sci-Fi Film at the New York International Film Festival, and his AI-generated music work has been featured on CBS News. Through his signature “Machine-Perspective Cinema” style, Hamilton explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and human instinct—shaping the future of film in the AI era.

Checkout Eric Hamilton's Electrifying
Movie Trailer Below

CISO Tellis Williams Represents Dream Exchange At Global Cyber Security Initiative 2024

Chief Information Security Officer Tellis Williams Represents Dream Exchange at Global Cyber Security Initiative 2024

Dream Exchange, the first minority-controlled stock exchange in the history of the United States is proud to announce that its Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO"), Tellis Williams, was featured in a fireside chat at the esteemed Global Cyber Security Initiative (GCSI) Annual Conference held at the Illinois Institute of Technology ("IIT") on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

The conference, co-hosted by IIT and the Pan Asian American Business Council (PAABC), brought together nearly 200 leaders representing Chief Experience Officers ("CxOs"), CISOs, and senior cybersecurity professionals from a wide range of industries. The event featured over 20 prominent speakers addressing critical issues in cybersecurity, including the rise of Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), strategic risk management, and challenges in highly regulated industries.

Mr. Williams, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in Information Technology and Information Security joined William Smith, Director of Strategy for Financial Services at Microsoft, in an engaging fireside chat. Their discussion delved into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by financial institutions and presented strategies one can use to protect sensitive data in an increasingly digital landscape. The two also discussed the use of AI by major threat actors and strategies that can be implemented to help protect organizations against such threats.

"It was an honor to represent Dream Exchange at the GCSI Annual Conference and engage with such an impressive group of cybersecurity opinion leaders," said Tellis Williams. "As the financial sector continues to evolve, Dream Exchange is poised to make history as the first minority-controlled stock exchange. Since we are poised to make history very soon, it is crucial that we stay at the forefront of the best practices in cybersecurity to safeguard our clients' trust and assets."

Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

A Call to Action: Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, nationally acclaimed author of The Self-Care Movement and graduate of the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University, is issuing a bold and urgent call: Black Americans must take full ownership of their self-care journey — or risk further health crises that disproportionately impact the community.

“Waiting for systems to prioritize our health has cost us dearly,” says Coach D, a veteran leadership coach, consultant, and speaker with over 25 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations. “We cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s time for us to take charge of our well-being—mentally, physically, and spiritually.”

Statistics continue to reveal devastating disparities—higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health struggles within Black communities. Coach D argues that systemic challenges are real, but they cannot be an excuse for inaction. His message is clear: Self-care is a revolutionary act.

Get The Scoop On How AI Made Simple Can Help Everyday People Create New Income Streams

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Get The Scoop On How The REMA 4 US Business Fair Promoted Black Economic Development In Far Rockaway, New York

REMA 4 US Business Fair Promoted Black Economic Development In Far Rockaway, New York

By Gail Johnson

The Rockaway East Merchant Association 4 United Synergy (REMA4US) celebrated their annual Business Fair, Saturday, September 13, 2025 on Beach 20th Street in the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. This year was the 5th consecutive year for this Business Fair which showcases the Small Businesses of Far Rockaway.

The celebration was made possible by partnerships with the Far Rock Village Business Improvement District, the New York Career Training School, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC), St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Wellness Cares, and Cash Dash on the Rock.

Far Rockaway Business Activist Gail Johnson of Ca$h Da$h

Get The Scoop On How To Create A Thriving Wealth-Building Ecosystem In Your Community

How To Create A Thriving Wealth-Building Ecosystem In Your Community
By Pierre Clark

By Pierre Clark, Managing Partner, NuMillennium Opportunity Capital, Inc.

There are cities and towns in America where Black people are thriving.
Take Atlanta, for example. According to reports, Atlanta is home to more than 11,000 Black millionaires.

Black Atlanteans are eating in restaurants they own, conducting business together, buying real estate from each other, and closing all kinds of deals within their own networks. One brother in real estate estimates that 95% of his business is conducted with other Black people.

Prince George’s County, Maryland, is another locale — home to one of the wealthiest enclaves of Black people in the country. Million-dollar homes owned by Black families sit side by side, supported by a network of Black-owned vendors and service providers.

Get The Scoop On Award Winning Social Empowering Attorney Zulu Ali Being Recognized by USA Today

Highly Awarded Attorney Zulu Ali Is
Recognized by USA Today

Zulu Ali - Attorney Zulu Ali has been recognized as one of the Top Five Lawyers to Watch in 2025 by USA Today.

Attorney Ali isn’t just practicing law—he’s reshaping the meaning of justice for those often left behind. He founded and now leads the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP as the principal attorney. The firm is recognized as the largest Black-owned practice in California’s Inland Empire and is ranked among the top five nationwide.

Few attorneys bring the kind of frontline experience Attorney Zulu Ali does. The experience he gained during his time serving in the military and law enforcement inspired him to represent the suppressed voices in court. These voices include immigrants, defendants, and common people looking for justice. His role in appellate matters has contributed to meaningful discussions in the area of immigration law.

Teen Business Prodigy Gabby Goodwin Lands Major Retail Deal in 600 Claire’s Stores

Gabby Goodwin Inventor of
Gabby Bows Lands
Retail Deal in 600 Claire’s Stores

Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The now teenage CEO just landed her GaBBY Bows in 600 Claire’s stores nationwide.

It has been an exciting few months for the recent high school graduate who received merit scholarship offers totaling more than $1 million (including four full rides) from eight esteemed universities before committing to enroll at Vanderbilt University as an Ingram Scholar. Gabby also secured a book deal from HarperCollins, and her first authored children’s book, Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon, was released May 27 everywhere books are sold.

Inspired by Gabby’s real-life Confidence Salon, this picture book inspires young readers to embrace their natural beauty, find their confidence, and follow their dreams.

Gabby’s retail deal with Claire’s has been in the works since May 2024, and though four colors of her GaBBY Bows are being launched in stores while the company is selling most of its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson, there is still reason to celebrate.

Haitian Entrepreneur Builds New $30M Luxury Real Estate Project in Dominican Republic

Haitian Entrepreneur Breaks Ground on New $30 Million Luxury Real Estate Project in Dominican Republic

Haitian entrepreneur Marcus Boereau has officially launched TAMAN, a $30 million luxury real estate development set to transform the residential landscape in Punta Cana, a major tourist destination and a popular resort area in the Dominican Republic. Inspired by the serene aesthetics of Bali, his real estate project aims to offer a harmonious blend of well-being, sustainability, and high-quality design.

The project comprises 144 upscale apartments and is the first residential development in La Rinconada to commence construction after securing all necessary permits. Boereau emphasized the project’s commitment to excellence, stating, “This is not just another project in Punta Cana; it’s a demonstration of our faith in development and its incredible potential.”

First Trans Woman of Color Toni Newman Receives Honorary Doctorate in International Law and Legal Studies

Toni Newman Receives Honorary Doctorate in International Law and Legal Studies

Toni Newman, renowned author, human rights advocate, and social justice leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Azteca University for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and the rights of marginalized communities.

As a Trans Woman of Color, Newman’s decades-long career has been defined by visionary leadership, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting those whose voices are too often silenced. This prestigious recognition from Azteca University honors not only her personal journey of transformation and triumph but also her trailblazing work at the intersection of advocacy, education, and social equity.

“This Honorary Doctorate from Azteca University is more than an honor—it’s a testament to every trans woman of color who has fought to live authentically and lead with purpose,” said Dr. Toni Newman. “I share this recognition with all those who continue to break barriers and create spaces of dignity, hope, and justice for our communities.”

Get The Scoop On The Black Married Professors Calling Out LeBron James and Kevin Hart for Sports Betting

LeBron James and Kevin Hart Called Out by Finance Professor and Therapist for Promoting Predatory Finance Through Sports Gambling

Dr. Boyce Watkins, a Finance PhD and founder of The Black Business School, and his wife, Dr. Alicia Watkins, a licensed therapist and Full Professor of Social Work at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, are publicly calling out LeBron James and Kevin Hart for promoting sports betting as entertainment — when it is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous forms of predatory finance in modern America.

Sports gambling is exploding at an alarming rate. Legal wagers in the U.S. have surged from under $5 billion in 2017 to over $120 billion in 2023, driven largely by aggressive celebrity-backed marketing and mobile apps designed to addict users. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates 2.5 million Americans now suffer from severe gambling addiction, with millions more at risk. Young men are being hit the hardest, and families are paying the price through debt, depression, and financial collapse.

Season's Blessings

Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Happy Holidays - Be Blessed in 2026

As we close out a powerful year of telling our stories and uplifting our communities, we’re sending love, light, and gratitude to everyone who rocked with us. ❤️🖤💚

Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa & Happy Holidays — prayerfully wishing you a Blessed, Prosperous, and Uplifting 2026 from Kamau, nZinga, & the Media Team. ✨📣

Get The Scoop On How The Future of Minority and Black Investing May Be A Dream Exchange

Dream Exchange CEO Joe Cecala Discusses Future of Public Capital for Small Business on Yahoo Finance

Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, In July, appeared on Yahoo Finance's "Financial Freestyle" with host Ross Mack to discuss its mission to build a public market that is designed for small and medium-sized companies. During the interview, Mr. Cecala detailed the Dream Exchange's progress towards registering as a national stock market with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its future plan to answer the market's need for a clearer path for capital formation to entrepreneurs from all walks of life with the creation of a venture exchange after the enactment of the Main Street Growth Act into law.

Mr. Cecala explained that for nearly a quarter-century, the path for small, innovative companies to enter the public markets has been largely closed. "By the time they are going to the public markets today, all the wealth creation, all the opportunity to 'get in early and build wealth by making an investment in a company that is emerging', it is gone," said Mr. Cecala.

The Dream Exchange is being built to solve this problem by focusing on the needs of emerging businesses. It will be the first stock exchange that is privately owned by individual investors, earning it the name "The People's Exchange." The objective is to create a trusted and accessible stock exchange in conjunction with a venture exchange where the most imaginative and innovative companies can find the capital they need to grow and thrive.

Get The Scoop On The Accomplished Black Scientist's AI Platform Protecting Black Women From Medical Bias and Unnecessary Surgeries

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Scientist Renee Ayo Williams Launches
Zero-Knowledge AI Platform to
Protect Black Mothers from
Medical Bias and Unnecessary Surgeries

SAN DIEGO, CA — May 4, 2026 — Renee Ayo Williams, a clinical research scientist with over 25 years of experience, has officially launched CycleSync, a groundbreaking AI-powered health advocacy platform. Built specifically to protect Black women from medical dismissal and maternal mortality, CycleSync gives women the exact tools they need to demand better care.

The launch comes at a critical time. Black women in the United States currently die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white women. Too often, their voices are ignored.

The Chesapeake Regional Wake-Up Call
For Williams, the need for a protective shield became undeniable after a shocking lawsuit in Virginia. More than 500 former patients are currently suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, alleging the hospital allowed an OB-GYN to perform unnecessary and uninformed surgeries—including hysterectomies—on women for years.

"When I read about women waking up from surgery not knowing why they were operated on, it solidified my mission," says Williams, who holds a Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) credential. "I am a scientist, but I am also a Black woman who has navigated this healthcare system. I built CycleSync so we have documented proof of our health, making it much harder for doctors to dismiss us or push us into procedures we do not need."