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The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Raymond Martin III and Shayla Unik Davis lead a powerful discussion on the ethics of artificial intelligence—where power meets responsibility. This session explores how to navigate the ethical implications of AI, from data privacy to bias prevention, and how to protect your organization as technology continues to evolve. Participants will learn how to recognize ethical risks in AI design and use, establish internal guidelines for responsible adoption, and balance innovation with transparency, accountability, and trust.

Meet Your Hosts – Raymond Martin III, Cybersecurity Professional; and Shayla Unik Davis, Founder & CEO of Unik HR Solutions

Raymond Martin III is a certified cybersecurity professional with over five years of experience in information system security and cyber risk management, specializing in cyber engineering and ethical hacking. He is driven to advance technical expertise, promote cyber awareness within digitally enabled communities, and create educational pathways that elevate competence and accountability across the cybersecurity profession. With a passion for protecting data integrity and empowering others to understand the risks and responsibilities of emerging technologies, Raymond’s work bridges technical precision with community impact.

Shayla Unik Davis is a dynamic Career Confidence and Development Coach with over a decade of experience in human resources. A certified HR professional (SHRM-CP since 2019), she built her career empowering people through purpose-driven hiring, inclusive leadership, and transformative career growth. Having successfully led a full HR department and recruited for diverse roles up to the C-suite, Shayla believes skill, integrity, and potential outweigh credentials alone.

When AI began reshaping the world of work, Shayla chose to partner with it—not compete against it. Through Unik HR Solutions, she now teaches business owners and job seekers how to use AI ethically and responsibly—to enhance productivity, streamline hiring, and amplify career storytelling while preserving the human connection. Her workshops blend HR expertise with modern AI literacy, equipping individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Together, Raymond and Shayla bring a balanced, human-centered perspective to AI ethics—bridging technology, leadership, and integrity to help organizations innovate responsibly.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Khayla McClinton explores how AI can help communities thrive where technology meets heart. This session will demonstrate how artificial intelligence can enhance engagement, deepen belonging, and support storytelling that strengthens ecosystems. Participants will learn how to measure and grow community engagement with AI tools, personalize communications that foster inclusion and connection, and collect and share member stories with AI-driven content support.

Meet Your Host – Khayla McClinton, Founder & CEO of McClinton Scholars Mentoring Program; Co-Founder & CEO of SRA Media; Co-Founder of the Atlanta Book Festival; and Director of Summit Operations at STEMSoulcial

Khayla McClinton is a career-fluid leader and community architect who builds spaces for connection, learning, and growth. She empowers underrepresented youth pursuing STEM careers through the McClinton Scholars Mentoring Program, helps individuals tell their stories and showcase their work with SRA Media, and cultivates spaces for young millennial and older Gen Z readers and writers to connect, learn, and grow through the Atlanta Book Festival.

Bridging science, media, education, and events, Khayla leverages artificial intelligence as a tool to build community, expand access, and amplify voices. Her work ensures that the spaces she builds are inclusive, equitable, and designed to help everyone thrive.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Tamara M. Allen, MSML, explores how AI can transform team development through personalized, scalable learning. This session will demonstrate how organizations can use AI to design adaptive learning paths, build knowledge bases, and develop “train-the-trainer” models that foster continuous growth. Participants will learn to identify the right tools for team enablement, design human-centered AI learning systems, and create a culture of experimentation and progress through AI literacy.

Meet Your Host – Tamara M. Allen, MSML, Certified Life & Career Coach and Founder of AlignaWorX, Inc.
Tamara M. Allen is a Certified Life and Career Coach, AI Integrationist, and Founder of AlignaWorX, Inc., a skills-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI literacy and workforce readiness for non-tech professionals. Founded under Allen Coaching Group, AlignaWorX delivers generative-AI-infused training that helps individuals and organizations integrate technology into everyday work and life.

Through her signature Coaching the Coach methodology, Tamara equips leaders, coaches, and career teams with practical systems for embedding AI into coaching workflows—enabling sustainable employee growth and development. Her mission centers on human-centered transformation, bridging workforce strategy, coaching, and AI innovation to help people thrive in an evolving digital workplace.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as David Thomas, Partner at Honigman LLP, leads an insightful conversation on navigating the legal frontier of artificial intelligence. This session explores how AI is transforming the legal landscape for startups and small businesses, from intellectual property and contracts to compliance and data governance. Participants will learn how to harness AI’s potential while understanding its limits, legal risks, and the importance of human oversight in responsible AI adoption.

Meet Your Host – David Thomas, Partner, Honigman LLP
David Thomas is a Partner at Honigman LLP in Detroit, where his practice focuses on strategic counseling and guidance in intellectual property law. In addition to litigating complex patent matters in key jurisdictions across the country, including the District of Delaware, the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. David counsels clients on domestic and international patent strategies and prosecutes patents in the mechanical, electrical, and software arts.

With deep expertise at the intersection of technology, innovation, and intellectual property, David helps startups and established organizations navigate the rapidly evolving legal and policy landscape surrounding AI. His work emphasizes practical, ethical, and forward-thinking approaches to protecting innovation in a technology driven world.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Nilda G. Thomas, MBA, CEC, CEA, explores how AI can simplify the unglamorous but essential parts of running a business. This session will demonstrate how to automate repetitive tasks, optimize scheduling, and strengthen HR functions to free up time for strategy and creativity. Participants will learn how to build custom automations, use AI to improve team communication and scheduling, and design practical HR and workflow systems that scale efficiently.

Meet Your Host – Nilda G. Thomas, MBA, CEC, CEA, Chief Certified AI Officer & Trainer
Nilda G. Thomas is an award-winning Certified AI Consultant and the Founder of Business AI Consulting (BAIC), a firm that helps organizations transform operations and build an AI-ready workforce through practical, role-based training.

Recognized as an AI trailblazer in business and workforce development by the Women of Heart Awards, Nilda champions inclusive innovation in AI. Her blend of business insight, marketing expertise, and technical proficiency—rooted in an MBA in eBusiness and certifications as an eCommerce Consultant and eMarketing Analyst—makes her a trusted advisor to corporate and philanthropic leaders.

She is the Amazon #1 bestselling author of AI for Executives: A Blueprint for Success, Innovation, and Growth and Business Transformation: The Impact of an AI-Educated Workforce. Her work has been featured in national publications, and her flagship framework, AI WorkforcePRO™, under the BAIC brand, serves as a model for inclusive, future-ready innovation across sectors.

Through her leadership and training programs, Nilda Thomas continues to position organizations and individuals for measurable ROI, sustainable transformation, and equitable participation in the future of work.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Marc Alexander explores how AI can empower mission-driven organizations to raise more funds and tell stronger stories. From grant writing to donor management, this session shows you how to do more good with less effort. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities, personalize donor communications, and track impact metrics to clearly demonstrate results.

Meet Your Host – Marc Alexander, Founder of Lite Tuition and Co-Founder & CEO of Lite Raise

Marc Alexander is a visionary leader and accomplished serial entrepreneur dedicated to fostering innovation in business and community impact. As the Founder of Lite Tuition and Co-Founder and CEO of Lite Raise, Marc is transforming how students access education and how nonprofits fundraise, creating tools that unlock long-term growth and sustainability.

Beyond his ventures, Marc serves on the Board of Directors for FreeStar Financial Credit Union and the Amour Women Foundation, advocating for financial literacy and empowerment in underserved communities. A past president and active member of a leading Kiwanis club, Marc has received the Hixson Award for his outstanding service to youth and community development.

Named a 2025 Most Valuable Entrepreneur by Corp! Magazine and recognized among Macomb County’s 40 Under 40, Marc is also a published author, motivational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His mission is rooted in using technology to drive systemic change, leading with vision, empathy, and a passion for helping others rise.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Cynthia Lee explores how AI is reshaping sales and service, making every customer interaction smarter and more intentional. This workshop will uncover how to automate outreach, optimize CRM data, and elevate every stage of the customer journey. Participants will learn how to craft targeted outreach and follow-up campaigns using AI insights, improve CRM segmentation and accuracy, and leverage predictive analytics to enhance the customer experience from end to end.

Meet Your Host – Cynthia Lee, Founder of Sovereign Vista
Cynthia Lee is a communications and marketing strategist with a passion for storytelling, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As the Founder of Sovereign Vista, she helps clients elevate their brand presence through strategic content, digital marketing, and AI-assisted creative solutions.

Cynthia’s career bridges journalism, marketing, and project management, equipping her to craft campaigns that connect audiences, strengthen communities, and drive measurable growth. With a focus on clarity, creativity, and impact, she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to harness AI as a partner in building authentic, scalable customer relationships.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or organizational impact. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or driving a nonprofit mission, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Calebria Webb, creator of From IP to Impact, leads a hands-on session on how AI can transform how we measure and communicate success. This workshop focuses on turning complex data into clarity—simplifying impact tracking, automating reporting, and visualizing outcomes that tell your story powerfully. Participants will learn how to build dashboards that update automatically, use AI to clean and categorize data, and communicate measurable results to stakeholders with confidence and ease.

Meet Your Host – Calebria Webb, Founder of From IP to Impact
Calebria Webb is the creator of From IP to Impact, a learning consultancy that helps subject matter experts turn what they already know into training and digital products that scale. She blends strategy, creativity, and people-centered design to make knowledge easier to teach, learn, and monetize.

With a passion for transforming expertise into impact, Calebria teaches organizations and entrepreneurs how to design systems that scale knowledge, bridging the gap between insight and execution through strategy, storytelling, and smart use of technology.

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AI Research Deep Dive: Market Scans, Competitive Insights & Best Practices
The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or corporate toolkit. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or exploring new career opportunities, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Stay ahead of the curve with  AI-powered tools that transform how you research and strategize. This session, hosted by Sorilbran Othello Stone, will show you how to automate data collection, track competitors, and identify emerging opportunities with ease. Learn to turn raw data into actionable insights—so you can make smarter, faster, and more confident business decisions.

Meet Your Host  - Sorilbran Othello Stone, Strategist + Founder, Five-Talent Strategy House

Sorilbran Stone is an AI Visibility Strategist and founder of Five-Talent Strategy House, where she helps founders and high-potential businesses engineer visibility and revenue through search and AI. She developed V.E.R.B. - Visibility Engineering for Revenue Building, a strategic methodology linking visibility to business outcomes. She also leads the Detroit Visibility Study, which examines how the city’s entrepreneurs are adapting to an AI-driven marketplace. Her work bridges storytelling, strategy, and technology to make visibility intentional and scalable.

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Virtual AI Series: Level Up with the Power of AI
The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or corporate toolkit. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or exploring new career opportunities, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

In this workshop hosted by Cierra Turner, you’ll explore how AI can elevate your marketing from content strategy and brand storytelling to audience engagement. Learn how to generate on-brand campaigns in half the time, personalize storytelling that resonates, and build a repeatable creative workflow that blends data with emotion. Discover how to harness AI to amplify your creativity—without losing your authentic voice.

Meet Your Host - Cierra Turner, Owner & Marketing Strategist, Social Spark

Cierra Turner is a digital marketing strategist and founder of Social Spark, a marketing agency that has helped 30+ entrepreneurs and organizations from the Midwest to the South to by helping them to "look good" online through storytelling, strategy, and emerging technology. Her experience includes marketing strategy development, digital marketing, social media marketing, and consulting. Her focus is on helping brands build visibility and connect authentically with their audiences. Cierra’s mission is to promote empowered and confident use of emerging technology for personal and professional success.

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Finance & Budgeting with AI: Forecasting, Cost Savings & Modeling
The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or corporate toolkit. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or exploring new career opportunities, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

In this session, you'll join Shaniece Bennett to learn how to harness AI to forecast cash flow, identify savings, and make confident financial decisions grounded in real-time insights. Discover how to build simple AI-assisted financial models, automate expense tracking, and use predictive analytics to plan for multiple growth scenarios—empowering you to lead your business with clarity and control.

Meet the Speaker - Shaniece Bennett

Shaniece Bennett is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), trusted business advisor and consultant. Her main areas of expertise include government contracting, small business taxation, accounting, audit, and financial management. Shaniece offers over 20 years of private and public sector experience through her firm Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services PLLC.

Shaniece is known for her personal, comprehensive approach and going beyond the numbers to bring additional value to all customers. She has helped entities acquire capital, secure government grants or contracts, and save over a half million dollars in taxes. Shaniece leverages her experience and relationships to help business entities reach their full potential. Accutak is usually initially engaged for primary accounting services and often retained for continuous business support services.

Shaniece is actively engaged in small business support, education, economic development, and many leadership associations. She is a native of Detroit and proud to advise others in the community on how to maximize their unique business opportunities while minimizing financial risk. She brings a fresh business perspective that can generate immediate and long-term return on investment advice.

Beyond her professional life, Shaniece enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, and welcomes all challenges.

Join the Workshop

The Virtual AI Series is designed to equip innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to grow their skill set, business, or corporate toolkit. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants will learn how to integrate AI to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or exploring new career opportunities, this series will help you harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter and scale faster.

Join us as Angela Clayton grounds us in what AI truly is—and how to approach it as a tool for building smarter, faster, and more intentional businesses. This session will unpack the mindsets and frameworks entrepreneurs need to transform AI from a buzzword into a real business advantage.

Meet Your Host - Angela Clayton, Sr. Technical Program Manager, Microsoft

Angela Clayton is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in Azure Security Assurance. With over two decades of experience in security and quality assurance in the DoD and Intelligence communities, Angela holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from Florida A&M University.

In her role at Microsoft, Angela excels in ensuring the quality and security of Azure services, showcasing expertise in software testing, requirements gathering, and user experience. Beyond her professional achievements, Angela is a dedicated mentor and tutor, sharing her knowledge generously.

An advocate for sustainable technology, Angela enjoys driving electric lawnmowers and her electric Mustang. Her love for family is evident in the time she spends with her daughter. Passionate about music, Angela balances her tech career with personal interests, embodying a well-rounded and inspiring individual in the field of cybersecurity.