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United in Purpose

In 2020, a group of incredible Black women embarked on a journey to pursue modern and purposeful investment strategies with a few goals in mind; concentrate intelligence, accumulate assets, and build into communities. 

SPOTLIGHT ON KIG MEMBER: LUNA MALBROUX!


Luna Malbroux is the Founder and Chief Vibe Officer at Joy Channel. An organization that is Black, LGBTQIA, and female founded with a majority BIPOC team is full of diverse genders, ages, and ethnicities and backgrounds located across the continental United States.


She works to challenge the notion of “impossible” using humor and dialogue. As a consultant, she works with organizations across the country to change their organizational culture to become anti-oppressive, anti-racist, workplaces. Whether it's facilitating in-depth learning and training or using multimedia to tell stories that capture the heart and imagination, her motto is, "First I'll make you laugh, then I'll make you think."


She knows that information does not equal transformation. Instead of lecturing, she creates experiences where people learn and grow together - whether that's a learning workshop or a community festival. Her clients have been cities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, production companies, governmental organizations- and individuals who seek one on one coaching to change! Joy Channel is a team of multi-hyphenate creatives, consultants, educators and coaches. Inviting you to explore the next part of your journey with them.





SPOTLIGHT ON KIG VICE-PRESIDENT: LA SHANDA SUGG!


La Shanda Sugg, LPC is the CEO, Therapist and Consultant for Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting. Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, LLC offers professional counseling services in Mason, OH.


A native of Detroit, Michigan (stolen land of the Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox)), she now resides in the Cincinnati, Ohio (stolen land of the Kaskaskia, Shawnee, Myaamia, Adena, and Hopewell) area but works nationally to heal relationships - personal relationships, professional relationships, and communal relationships.


She is a translator and healer living in a fat, Black woman's body. Her lived experiences in intersecting identities, along with her gifts and talents, have called her to create safe spaces for exploration, healing, and growth.


Whether through counseling or specifically-tailored training sessions and consultation, Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, LLC helps people appreciate the importance of understanding lived experiences, the wounds those experiences often create, and their impact on current functioning and daily living. Healing is possible, and we are here to travel the journey alongside you.






SPOTLIGHT ON KIG PRESIDENT: LAUREN ELYSE TUDOR!


Lauren Elyse Tudor, creative engagement strategist, Founder and Chief Brand Architect of ARCHITECT Brand + Design Collective, a brand management, fundraising and strategic marketing firm.


With more than ten years in campaign, marketing, and fundraising experience, she and her phenomenal team lead innovation strategy, dynamic design and communications for local and national organizations. A spirited community builder with a rich background rooted in equitable capacity building. Lauren has been a force in leadership positions at amazing organizations such as the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Public Allies Cincinnati, YWCA, United Way, and All On The Line (formerly known as "Organizing for America") – the campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama.


Lauren is a fierce advocate for advancing social justice movements, specifically, women's reproductive rights, most recently serving on the board of directors for Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region. She is an avid adventurer, tetris, music and trivia maven who also enjoys festivals, a good wine, and tasty treats with her husband and partner, Andrew.






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