Academy Alumni Directory
We are very excited to introduce our Academy Alumni Directory! This is merely a sample of the businesses that have been founded by graduates of The Academy, and we will be updating this page over the next few months. One of our biggest tips for students is: “Start small, start now” and that’s exactly what we’re doing with this directory. Click through to see what our alumni have to offer and support local businesses!
"Self Love" In A Jar offers body butters (to moisturize) Sugar Scrubs (that exfoliate) and soaps (that cleanse). Giving you skincare products your body will "LOVE".
Errika Brown
A pathway for leaders to develop a fit mind and body while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Kevin Bazile
Facilitating awareness and balance within the mind, body, & spirit through preventing injury, assisting in the recovery process, enhancing work productivity, and maintaining optimum health & wellness.
Iva Motgomery
We are essentially the Uber of the Notary world.
Adrienne P Bowling
All natural cleaning products.
Ashley Price
Body products.
Vanitra Wilson
A place to step up your wardrobe safely! We offer authentic & unique masks, t-shirts, custom orders and more! It is important to look fresh while staying safe!
Alexis-Marie Parrish
AzUR Queen personifies how I view myself & every Queen who has sat before me! “Come Az U R no matter what the world says, Queen!”
Chavayea Thomas
B’ The Light Solutions is an organizational consulting and entrepreneurial development firm whose specialty is ministries, nonprofits, and faith based brands and businesses.
Brandi Williams
We offer consulting services to sports organizations.
LaDarrell Collier
I advocate for healthy eating because I want to see people in my community live stronger and longer lives. Give my cookbook a try, and you will start seeing results—mind, body, and spirit.
Garrah Carter
Cultivating speaking engagements, branding strategies, literary avenues, partner engagements, and relational ministry to engage both the teenage and young adult population.
Dwight Johnson
Blipster VA offers reprieve to the busy entrepreneur through offering virtual assistant and online business management services. We take the lead on the time-consuming nuances so that you can focus on revenue generating tasks.
Antricia Gordon & Shani Glapion
The Official Store of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Enjoli Morgan
Herbal teas for sipping and soaking.
Pat Greene
Breonna Grants Catering and events
We specialize in appetizers, food trays, and many desserts.
Breonna Grant
Apparel printing: direct to garment/screen printing/promotional products.
Donn Jobe
B’yond Events & Catering is a new innovative events and catering company. We do event planning, catering and event staffing.
Stephanie Davis
The Queen that bringz tha flava baebae!
Cheryl Maryland
An online, handmade, custom gift shop. We specialize is personalized and customized apparel, home decor, gifts, and accessories all with that handmade value and creativity not sold in stores.
Mari-Moriah Pringle
Providing quality, affordable, personalized printing products. These include business cards, greeting cards, banners, labels, brochures, postcards, and more.
Thomas Kelly
We Specialize in custom Shirts, Decals for Buildings, Cars, Cups, and MORE! Contact us by phone.
Vanessa Fentress
Based in Middle Tennessee providing all your dessert needs. (Excluding: candy apples)
Dominique Demaree
Organic skincare line offering a healthier alternative to treating and caring for your skin.
Teddra Mallard & Alexis Readus-Moorer
I sell original paintings, art prints and stickers. The focus of my work is to provide positive representation and showcase the beauty I see in the black community.
Micheala IntVeld-Sutherlin
Rennisha Scruggs
Life coaching services and inspirational books.
NakitaThomas
From Paris to Egypt Cake Designs
A baker that offers CUSTOMIZED cakes & treats to all things sweet.
Carolyn Wiley
A natural hair care product.
Ja’Quesa Hayes-Finney
Chelsey Summers
A virtual and personal assistant providing professional and Golden services. Tailored to meet the various needs of clients, so they are able to focus on core business with pure ease.
DeLandris Moore
Comfortable spiritual apparel like t-shirts, hats, leggings, sweatshirts etc.
Kim Crutcher
Handmade hair products for natural hair.
Symone Jackson
Our programs warm the hearts of older adults and youth who seek to overcome the social, emotional, and economic burdens that limit independence and encourage intergenerational engagement.
Alisha Davis
Happy: Joseph's Journey® is a community of Autism Advocates that aims to offer inclusive opportunities to educate, empower, enrich, and celebrate individuals on the spectrum, their families, and communities.
LaTonya Winfrey
Temporary accommodations offered to families of hospital patients in the Nashville area.
Lakeysha Henderson-Tucker
Sherri Coleman
We make clothing for men, women, and children *including babies.*
Jemane Hyler
A full-service sales and marketing firm that recruits & retains customers and employees, and provides community relations services for employers and private sector businesses, workforce development organizations, business chambers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Malikah Hylton
We specialize in residential and commercial junk removals servicing Davidson and surrounding counties. Contact us at 615.788.9407 or find us on social media. Show us your junk.
Jerrel Crenshaw
Art: murals, canvases, chef of global cuisine.
Charles Key
Catering and event planning.
Jocelyn Miller
Cosmetologist and sisterlocs consultant
Collanthia Andrews
Asha Middleton
We offer leadership and professional development services.
Lacrecia Dangerfield
Nashville-based balloon decor company specializing in custom, fascinating balloon decor. It’s our mandate to fascinate!
Lamar Allen
Leilani’s Luxury Extensions specializes in soft, silky, luxurious extensions and all things beauty. We enhance your natural beauty
Jamesha Todd
For single, young, black professionals seeking to find, build and maintain a healthy romantic relationship. The pillars are Social Engagement, Intentional Relationships, Mental Health and Wellness, and Celebrate Black Excellence.
Whitney Jenkins
Event planning & decor.
Aliya Williams
A multicultural, inclusive, full-service salon in Nashville that stays current with trends and educational training. Catering to men, women, and children to provide an intimate experience that promotes hair growth and scalp rejuvenation.
Allana Bradley
Eulaine Johnson-Adams
Body butter, soaks, sprays and more - all handmade with all-natural ingredients.
Alanya Newborn
Manicure U Natural Nail Services
Offering waterless manicures and pedicures, as well as restorative pedicures for problem feet. Perfect for diabetics and people with chronic conditions.
LaToya Jackson
Bespoke Sweet Boutique specializes in Delicate desserts.
Mary Williamson
Demonstrating the power of massage touch....help to manage your pain/stress naturally. Offering a customized massage experience tailored just for you.
Dominique Hatton
Musically-inspired scented soy candles
Delly Thomas
An in-home service that allows the parents to step away from their reality and get a moment to themselves to focus on their self-care.
Cenetra Davis
Muriel Bailey
At My Sweet Tooth you will get quality baked sweets that are sure to put a smile on your face and stomach. Feel free to place orders on either of my social media outlets.
John Lewis
A professional product line to assist you with your healthy hair journey! It was inspired to enhance your beauty beyond your hair - inside and out through a limitless experience!
Melissa Johnson
Nashville Bourbon Brides & Boudoir, LLC
We have combined bourbon tasting, boudoir photography, and bachelorette fun to bring an experience like no other.
Cheryl Swanson
Nashville Speech & Swallowing Specialists, PLLC
Speech, language, literacy, and swallowing services.
Jamie Fisher
Enhancing the beauty of women with a flawless makeup look, plus you can purchase lashes as well.
Johnetta Bowles
My crafts are handmade by yours truly! Ask me about special orders!
Nikki Beach
Offers protection to panties, undergarments, and clothing from germs!
Kenya Adams
Paparazzi Consultant (KTF PapaGlam Queen)
I sell beautiful nickel- and lead-free affordable jewelry for $5.
Twanna Booker
Parent coaching to empower you to connect with your children and God's purpose for your family. Personal and practical support to love with peace, confidence and hope!
Katie Wetsell
Partee Food and Beverage Company
Founded in 2021 to create healthy tasty products with soul, our goal is to encourage communities that our food can be healthy, still taste good and give you the nutrients to live better.
Carlos Partee
A mobile stuff-your-own animal party business!
Whitney Barner
We specialize in customized gifts and baskets for occasions large or small including special events, holidays, birthdays, corporate events and etc. We believe that every occasion is a celebration.
Mia Jackson-Gordon
Positivley Motivated by A Rose
A Positive Affirmation t-shirt line, created to promote positivity and build self-esteem within, and affirm people that regardless of your outer appearance, you should feel good on the inside.
Ashley Rose
We are a licensed child care center in Madison, TN, servicing families with children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. Our vision is to help close the achievement gap for early learners.
Charlene Saunders
Providence Solutions is a resource center that provides referrals to various agencies throughout Rutherford County to assist individuals with obtaining their basic needs and overcoming other daily obstacles.
Sade Lawson
Commerical and residential cleaning.
Adrianne Pruitt
Purpose Meets Preparation Education Consulting Firm
Shifting professional learning from compliance to empowerment one educator at a time. Purpose Meets Preparation is committed to preparing 1st-4th year urban educators to become highly effective classroom teachers.
Ameerah Fairley
Quianas Qreations is a “ONE STOP SHOP” that offers “Quality that Makes You Feel like a QUEEN”. Items include handmade natural products and fashion accessories at affordable prices all online!
Quiana McAlmont
A syndicated radio show.
Xuam Lawson
Realtor Keller Williams Nashville - Green Hills
Ashli Beverly is a licensed REALTOR® specializing in Davidson County and all areas surrounding Nashville! Trusted. Knowledgeable. Dependable. Putting the client first, one transaction at a time. Call today, appointment tomorrow!
Ashli Beverly
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards through art, education, youth mentorship, and environmental upkeep.
Jaffee Judah
Headshots * Portraits * Senior
Reneka Swims
Combining yoga and massage services offers many benefits. Whether it’s a relaxing massage or mindful meditation and yoga class, you will feel invigorated and rejuvenated when you leave.
Netiya Owens
A Christian blog/vlog platform that encourages and uplifts others through empowerment, transparency, and community.
Jasmine Lafyette
A local event service specializing in, but not limited to, the ultimate sangria bar. It merges my love for music, entertaining and my favorite cocktail which creates the “Pitcher Perfect Melody”.
Mia Brazelton
All of our candles are hand poured in Nashville, TN. Each candle is made up of a 100% vegan coconut + soy or coconut + apricot wax blend, ensuring a smooth, creamy, and clean finish each time.
Jasmine DeJean
Bring Happy Hour to you with Seven's Sip’s craft cocktails and mobile bar. Spice up your night with "Adult Play" themed pre-mixed spirits in adult pouches or gallon party containers!
Brittany Hilson
Here at Shoe Deets, we provide women’s fashionable footwear that keeps up with the latest trends. We cater to the bougie, sophisticated and classy ladies all over the world.
Shamia Starnes
A unisex clothing line that accommodates all styles.
Shaheen Eversley
SosidityHair and Things is an online boutique that sells 100% human hair extensions and wigs.
Tosha Landers
Smyrna's very own cigar & social lounge.
Lovely Lancaster
I provide haircare services, tailored to suit the unique needs of each client. Silk press, braids and extensions are my specialties.
Ursula McKinney
SuperNatural Relief Printmaking Studio
Original art from the printmaking studio SuperNatural Relief, with a focus in woodblock printing, custom logo blocks, wood sculpture and design, pattern design, and fabric printing.
Ashley Seay
We have been baking homemade cookies & delicious cakes for our customers for two years. All our cookies are made fresh to order and wrapped individually.
Jenesia Jarrett
We are a growing custom cake and dessert business using recipes passed down from three generations to bring joy to our clients' tastebuds.
Chiquita Kirby-Green
“Curing a sweet tooth by the day!”
Sierra Scivally
A communications and media consultancy with over 20 years of experience providing brand-authentic and consumer-relevant storytelling for individuals, non-profit organizations, and corporations.
Tereva Parham
Porsha Hensley
The Brow Boss is a brow, lash, and makeup artist located in Divine Innovations Hair Studio on Donelson’s Pike.
Kristle Kookie Donelson
The Drinking Well is a mobile bar concierge that strives to provide a creative and professional service. Not only do we bring experience, we create one tailored just for you.
Kia Armstrong
An unique approach to your neighborhood lemonade stand, accompanied by sweet treats made by local bakers.
Amani Berryhill
KR is a streetwear brand that creates empowerment you can wear!
Khay Renee Clark
All things beauty...hair and makeup professionals who are there for all your SOS moments.
Chelsea Harris
We guide busy-ambitious women who are ready to develop their mindsets in the areas of personal or professional lives. We offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions, webinars, 30-day accelerators training, and group coaching programs.
MaDonna Williams
U Been Framed Photo Booth was born out of a love of entertaining and creating memorable moments, with the goal to bring that experience to YOUR event!
Marcia Smith
We offer planning tools, workshops and scholarships designed to assist busy women in optimizing their time to achieve their goals by getting organized, planning and living With Purpose.
Alexis Butler
The first ever mobile reptile and insect petting zoo on wheels!
Honey Simmons
A Christian speaker & writer.
Yasmine Williams Woods
Helps corporate partners determine their values, vision, and mission statements; then works with them to implement those critical aspects of their business. Our one-on-one methodology allows us to work together with your team to create a customized plan that is unique to your company's plan, needs, and culture.
Erica Kesse
Travelling.
Shawanna Craig
Social Gourmet
We are a one-stop-shop for business owners and we work hard so you don’t have to! We provide services such as social media management, ads, graphic design, and much more!
Amber Jones
thesocialgourmet@gmail.com
615-305-7009
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