Advisory Board Members
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Renee Bobb
Renee Bobb is a renowned expert in self-publishing and small business development. Her company, Renee Bobb Training LLC, specializes in Grant Funding, Small Business Development, Financial Empowerment, and Book Publishing Training. Through the Grant Funding Academy, she has helped small business owners secure over $1.9 million in grant funding and sponsorships.
Renee has secured sponsorships from major organizations like The Green Zone, Chicago Bulls, Wells Fargo, Advance Spine & Wellness, Synovus Bank, US Community Credit Union, Metro EMS, Allure Quest Travel, and 360 Inventory Solutions.
A decorated Military Veteran, Renee has received numerous awards for her work with veterans and entrepreneurs, including the Mighty 25 Military Influencer Award, Dr. Paris Love 2021 Military/Entrepreneur Award, Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce “Community Impact Award” in Education, Tennessee Black Chamber of Commerce “Rising Star Award,” and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center “Member of the Year Award.”
Recently, Renee has launched programs for nonprofits like Bunker Labs, where she led the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Team and created the Black Veteran Entrepreneur Workshop Series, helping veterans secure over $1.5 million in grant funding.
Renee also owns the Music City Icons Professional Women’s Basketball Team, aiding women in reviving their basketball careers and feeding talent to the WNBA and international teams.
As a Bestselling Author, Renee has published 18 non-fiction books, including "The Money Resource Guide: Funding for Business Owners" and "The Self-Publishing Process: The Beginner’s Guide to Book Publishing Success."
Renee served in the United States Navy as a Telecommunications Operator and holds a B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.
For more information, visit www.ReneeBobbTraining.com or contact Renee at (615) 753-5647 or reneebobbtraining@gmail.com.
Gordan D Melville
I am Founder, CEO, and the Legacy & Resiliency Strategist at Jewil International, 'The King of EQ!', the Executive Producer, digital radio host, podcaster & TV personality of the weekly, nationally syndicated 'The Long Bearded Guy'! I am the 'Champion Mindset Mentor' for a league leading Pro basketball team & am a multiple times award winning & International Best Selling Author, as well as an Internationally renowned Keynote Speaker who is on a mission to positively change the lives of every man I meet! I've worked with the likes of Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins and Zig Ziglar developing my own coaching specialization.
When not writing, podcasting or coaching, I can be found focusing on my spiritual health alongside my wife of 32+ years and three teenage sons.
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Dr. Oliver T. Reid
Dr. Oliver T. Reid is an international multi-bestselling and award-winning author, motivational speaker, and the founder and president of I Am a Solution Consulting Firm, LLC, a human development organization providing specialized relationship, business consulting, counseling, and coaching services. Known as “The Writing Coach,” he uses cutting-edge writing coaching techniques to help Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Coaches while leading them to live to their highest potential.
In addition, he is the creator of the revolutionary interactive card game for singles and couples, The InnerView™. Within the past seven years, Dr. Reid has published 25 bestselling books, contributed to 12 anthologies, and has won multiple awards for his literary work, including the 2016 IALA Distinction of Excellence Legendary Honoree and NAACP 2016-2017 Black Men Image Award. Dr. Oliver T. Reid has had the distinct honor of speaking to millions around the world and coaching individuals on four continents. Dr. Reid has been featured on HuffPost, Black Enterprise, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Roku TV, and other international media outlets.