About - Dallas / Ft. Worth

Meet Tolu Akindunni, the founder of The Innovation Tribe LLC and All Things Black & Beautiful. Tolu is a leading authority in driving innovation and guiding organizations through transformative digital transformations. With over 19 years of experience, she empowers businesses to challenge norms, navigate uncertainty, and achieve growth through coaching, facilitation, and strategic tools. As the Lead Strategist at The Innovation Tribe LLC, Tolu is a go-to resource for executive leaders seeking transformative change. She fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborates with industry leaders to promote diversity and equity, particularly for black entrepreneurs. Tolu's global perspective and unwavering commitment make her a trusted advisor in driving innovation and fostering inclusive business environments.

Fun Fact - Tolu once performed on stage at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London!

Kate Winsor is the President of Cadence Studios, a family business specializing in delivering memorable audience experiences through comprehensive audiovisual services. With a background in marketing and user experience, Kate's career journey began after graduating from the University of North Texas. In 2013, after almost 8 years in the corporate world, she founded her own successful user experience consulting firm, developing a passion for business operations. She joined Cadence Studios in 2017 to work alongside her brother in running the family business. Kate has implemented innovative processes and initiatives that have resulted in exponential growth for the company. 

Kate is a graduate of the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and continues to be an avid learner. Alongside her husband and son, she actively participates in Cub Scouts and Taekwondo. In her spare time, Kate enjoys reading, traveling, and tending to her garden, prioritizing outdoor pursuits whenever possible.

Meet our Past President, Teresa Hockett - CEO & Founder of The Hockett Insurance Group, an Elite Independent Agency, who delivers peace of mind so you can live your best life knowing that you are protecting what matters most.

Teresa says, “My vision as Past President is to be a vessel to ensure that all women business owners have access to the resources needed to grow their businesses to heights that totally exceed their most ambitious goals. I've learned to never chase the money, but to chase your passion, operate in your purpose and when you do, doors that you never imagined possible will open. I’ve found that when I take my hands off the wheel and allow God to drive, the view is simply amazing and literally blows my mind."

Fun Fact - She has driven a pink Candillac with Mary Kay.

Haydee Clark is a distinguished professional serving as the Principal of Resilient Freight Solutions, a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certified freight agency specializing in assisting businesses with their trucking and logistics operations. With an impressive background in Sales & Marketing spanning two decades, Haydee has honed her expertise and proven her mettle in various industries. 

Originally from Puerto Rico, Haydee embarked on a new chapter in her career by relocating to Texas in 2013, driven by her pursuit of enhanced professional opportunities. Her dedication to empowering women in business is evident through her active involvement in various organizations. Additionally, Haydee's dedication to diversity and professional networks is further evident through her involvement with other respected organizations at a State and National Level. 

Her MBA in Marketing highlights Haydee's educational background and further bolsters her comprehensive understanding of the industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Haydee cherishes spending quality time with her family, nurturing those closest to her. Furthermore, she engages in various hobbies, including Bonsai cultivation, fly-fishing, tennis, and the excitement of watching sports. 

Fun Fact - She used to drive a Harley Davidson as her second vehicle.

Deb Purvin founded Business Owner’s MBA (BOMBA) to share her secrets to scaling a business AND having a life. Deb successfully grew two companies to $100 million, sold them, sailed around the world for 5 years, and now serves as faculty for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program as well as managing BOMBA. After a Dartmouth and Harvard education and many years in banking, Deb was shocked to discover how much she didn’t know about running her business… which led to costly mistakes. Looking back, she saw those mistakes could have been easily avoided. There’s just so much a business owner needs to know to be successful! BOMBA was designed to provide exactly the education Deb wished she’d had before becoming a business owner. The curriculum mirrors a traditional MBA but, with hands-on, immediately actionable tasks, learned through video lessons and worksheets, and discussed in a small peer group. Business owners immediately see quantifiable results. With a focus on financials, she helps business owners get unstuck and successfully scale their companies by increasing revenues, improving profitability, motivating employees, and creating enough free time to actually