Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking, and iconic women

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Jasmyne Cannick uses her outspoken voice as an advocate for change in marginalized communities. On this episode of Cleo Speaks, Jasmyne reveals how she changed her life from a rebellious teen to an on-air political strategist for CNN, NBC, & TV One.

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Jasmyne Cannick

Entrepreneur, nurse, wife, & mother of two Monique Rodriguez reflects on the importance of finding and fulfilling your purpose. She discusses taking risks at a time of great personal loss, while remaining true to herself, her faith and her family.

Monique Rodriguez

After the September 11th tragedy, Vanessa left her teaching career in New York to pursue her dream of creating movies. After 15 years in the TV & Film Industry, Vanessa explains the importance of keeping a grind mentality as a woman of color.

Vanessa Spencer

From being Raised by a single mother on the Southside of Chicago to living in LA as a writer & filmmaker, Tracie credits focus and purpose as the key to her success. She shares her entrepreneurial journey and making a difference in the digital world.

Tracie Ponder

Ethiopian born real estate mogul Getachew traces her love of land and being a powerful black woman to her grandmother. She speaks about gentrification, having confidence and how she initiates diversity in a male dominated industry.

Ayahlushim Getachew

Sheila speaks on why she's giving opportunity to the next generation of black women in the ad tech industry.

Sheila Marmon

From homecoming queen in New Jersey to actress, life coach and philanthropist in Hollywood, AJ lives a life without limits; after graduating pre-med from Spelman College, she follows her dreams and becomes a dancer on the hit show "In Living Color."

AJ Johnson

Raised by a single mother, Melissa Butler grows up with a hustler's spirit; from working long hours on Wall Street to making beauty products in her kitchen to becoming the founder and CEO of The Lip Bar, Melissa never shies away from taking risks.

Melissa Butler

From learning she was adopted to attending nursing school to writing a successful television pilot, Ranada Shepard reminds people to stick to their decisions and follow their dreams.

Ranada Shepard

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