Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles

The Success Chronicles presents The Path for Coaches Vol. 4 – Communication Author Spotlight!We had an amazing time interviewing our featured authors — Armando Jacinto, Brian Barnes, Dequan Chatman, Adrian Jackson, and Myron Sims — as they shared their personal journeys, the experience of contributing to the book, and powerful insights on the importance of communication in coaching and leadership.Each author brought wisdom, authenticity, and practical gems that will encourage coaches and leaders to communicate with purpose, build stronger relationships, and make a greater impact on those they serve. @ajacinto3 @bearockllc @coach_chat247 @pauljacksonsr @rillo_t#ThePathForCoaches #Communication #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #GoGetItChip Baker Resource Pagehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1SthFbf_iCbJgRXG4SasrLh1pWw9m50gnttFzHDGmutE/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0

This powerful conversation dives deep into personal growth, mental wellness, healing, leadership, and positive community impact. We talked about the importance of looking into the root/history of our lives, preparing the root to bear great fruit, dealing with hurt, proper communication, and doing the rehab work necessary to create lasting change.From the root to the fruit…healing starts within. 🌱One of the most impactful moments:“I give because I have, I have because I give.”If you’re passionate about self-improvement, generational healing, mindset development, authentic leadership, and building stronger relationships, this episode is for you.@thestyletutor53 @fadedglorybarbershop#GenerationalHealing #mentalwellness #PersonalGrowth #barbershoptalk #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dara McKinley is a spiritual teacher and psychology expert who discovered the transformative power of forgiveness through her own unexpected crisis.In 2012, with two decades of psychology and spirituality behind her, Dara McKinley faced a difficult situation that none of her previous knowledge could improve. Feeling called to try forgiveness, she searched online for a forgiveness ‘how-to’ and quickly discovered that there was so much about why one should forgive, but nothing about how. Needing directions to follow, she decided to make her own forgiveness step-by-step, which upon completion, left her feeling peaceful for the first time in three years. Impressed by forgiveness’ effectiveness she quickly became a devotee. Over the coming years, her experience with forgiveness would deepen and so would her awareness of popular forgiveness understanding. Specifically she saw that most people had something they wanted to forgive but they didn’t know how. She also saw that mainstream forgiveness definitions were actually obscuring the forgiveness path. Seeing the need for a logical and straightforward forgiveness paradigm, Dara created How to Forgive.daramckinley.com#daramckinley #forgiveness #gogetitSocial Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Devin Morris is a former Texas A&M football player that has achieved some amazing things in his life. A Caldwell native and current coach at Franklin High School, Devin shared powerful insights on life and success. We talked about his upbringing, his journey as an Aggie, and how he’s now making a positive impact as a teacher and coach. @dmorris_11#devinmorris #texasamfootball #gogetitSocial Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this episode we discuss the mentor backgrounds, the history of the Boys II Men Mentor program and the importance of mentors. Thanks to Dr. Lars Rascoe and David Gibson for all they do to make a positive impact. @boysiimenincboyziimen.org#boysIImen #indy #gogetit 

Pete Neubig co-founded Empire Industries Realty & Property Management in Houston, TX, which he sold to Mynd Management, where he served as VP of Eastern Operations. He is now the co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, an online platform connecting the real estate industry with virtual team members globally. Pete is a past board member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and hosts the NARPM Radio Podcast. #peteneubig #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

NaTasha Grimes is a former elementary educator turned educational consultant and CEO of Ascension Solutions Consulting. With over a decade of classroom teaching experience and advanced expertise in education and human development, she is passionate about empowering K-12 educators to transform classroom management through self-awareness and personality-based strategies.As a Certified Wired That Way Personality Trainer, NaTasha equips educators and school leaders with tools to reduce discipline issues and create environments where students thrive as their authentic selves.Hailing from rural Virginia, NaTasha combines her deep-rooted values with proven strategies to help educators foster impactful and lasting change. Known for her keen ability to build strong, meaningful relationships, she brings connection and collaboration to every solution she provides. Join her to discover practical strategies to elevate your classrooms and schools to the next level. @tashag_justme @ascensionsolutionsascension-solutions.com#natashagrimes #educator #ascensionsolutions #consulting #personalitytrainer #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a leadership development speaker, award-winning author, and U.S. Marine Officer on a mission to build resilient, purpose-driven leaders. As founder of Parent-Child-Connect, he equips parents, educators, and organizations with the tools, stories, and strategies to develop the next generation. Known since childhood as the “life of the party,” Olaolu pours his exuberant energy and imagination into everything he does, and it shows on every stage, in every book, and on every page of this site.https://parent-child-connect.com#majorogunyemi #marinecorp #author #speaker #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Chip Baker interviewing Desmond Jones at Ignite Performance Lab in Conroe, Tx. @igniteperformancelabtx @d_jonestraining#desmondjones #igniteperformancelab #gogetitSocial Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

William "Will" Sweet is a former NFL offensive tackle who played for the UNC Tar Heels before joining teams like the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys between 2019 and 2021. Following his football career, has become a business entrepreneur and investor. operates Sweet EV Rides, a company focused on car rentals and subscription services, often leveraging Turo for passive income. It is part of his broader investment portfolio, Sweet Ventures, LLC, which also includes real estate. @sweet904sweetevrides.org#willsweet #nfl #entrepreneur #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Boaz I. Bivens is a passionate speaker, author, and mentor dedicated to helping people understand the weight of their choices—and the freedom that follows better decisions. Through raw personal experiences and faith-led guidance, Boaz empowers students, educators, and leaders to grow through what they go through.Whether he’s writing books or speaking on stage, his mission remains the same: inspire change, provoke thought, and lead others toward lasting transformation. @boazi.bivensboazbivens.comYoutubehttps://youtu.be/XgsGeGZKvXQ#boazbivens #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner, podcaster and thought-leader. She is redefining how we unleash purpose, level up our success and create sustainable happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. After two decades of success in corporate leadership and social selling, she started writing and keynote speaking to empower others to "be who they came to be" and create, own and live the life they desire, envision and deserve. Tara has a true passion and talent for guiding others to harness and realize their full potential. @tararenzetararenze.com#tararenze #author #keynotespeaker #emotionalintelligence #podcast #thoughtleader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Lloyd Jackson is the Superintendent of the Texarkana Arkansas School District. With more than two decades of experience as an educator—beginning as a high school mathematics teacher and bus driver, and later serving as a principal, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent—Dr. Lloyd Jackson has dedicated his career to helping students achieve their full potential. His journey has shaped his belief that education is both a calling and a responsibility. #drlloydjackson #teaxarkana #arkansas #superintendent #education #leader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this interview we discuss our journeys in personal growth, our efforts to be of service and our new projects.Amy is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author of "The Energy Bus Field Guide" , a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy. She is an experienced HR and learning and development executive who builds award-winning employment brands, corporate universities, leadership development programs, and organizational well-being strategies. She is a certified high-performance consultant, master trainer, and executive coach who works with executives to develop exceptional talent and cultures that win in the marketspace while having fun achieving superior results. @amypkelly1Amypkelly.com #amypkelly #PersonalGrowth #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Mayra Bullock (Houston, TX) began her dance training in the Houston IndependentSchool District and continued her education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and later at the University of St. Thomas. While at UTEP, she served as Artistic Director of the Victory Warriors Drill & Dance Academy before returning to Houston in 2006 to serve as Assistant Director of the Fort Bend Academy of Arts and Dance.Mayra made her professional Houston dance debut in 2008 with Urban Souls Dance Company in Across the Waters, a work examining the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. She became USDC’s Rehearsal Director in 2019 and Managing Director in 2025.Mayra currently serves on the board of directors for the Edison Arts Foundation and holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. Coming soon is Urban Soul’s ‘Truth Be Told’ Performance at the Hobby Center in Houston. It is their Annual Black History Month show and they will be celebrating 100yrs and highlighting some amazing community members. @skadan1357 @urbansoulsdance#mayrabullock #urbansoul #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Cara Malone is the Chief Operating Officer for Edwell. She has been in roles where she has overseen principal supervision, leadership development, and system efficiency, focusing on innovative solutions like teacher apprenticeships to combat teacher shortages. With extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and administrator, Malone is known for her passion for public education and for building strong teacher pipelines, even serving as interim superintendent in 2024 before her current role. @malonecara#caramalone #chiefoperatingofficer #principal #education #leader #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Justin Pickens transforms educational outcomes by helping teachers rediscover their purpose and impact. With 13 years of experience as a teacher and coach, Justin overcame significant childhood challenges that could have led to incarceration or addiction, instead channeling those experiences into his work as an educational catalyst.After briefly exploring opportunities outside education, Justin returned to his true calling with renewed focus. He has dedicated his career to empowering educators who face burnout and diminishing motivation in today's challenging educational landscape.Justin specializes in helping teachers reconnect with their original passion for education while providing practical strategies to create positive generational change. His approach combines personal resilience techniques with evidence-based teaching methodologies that address modern classroom challenges, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. @justin.pickens.speaks www.getapeptalk.com#justinpickens #transformational #speaker #education #advocate #thrivewithfive #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Kiesha King is a Forbes published author, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and globally awarded leader. She shares valuable strategies to help others cultivate a life of FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and ENJOYMENT. @drkieshaking#drkieshaking #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://chipbaker.lovable.app

Dr. Kiesha King is a Forbes published author, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and globally awarded leader. She shares valuable strategies to help others cultivate a life of FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and ENJOYMENT. @drkieshaking#drkieshaking #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://chipbaker.lovable.app

Chip Baker being interviewed by Coach Jason Haddock to discus tools for athlete success.@coachjhaddock @whartonisd @whstigersfb @whstigersathletics #whartontigers #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Brandi Kelly is an accomplished author, speaker, and consultant with over 20 years of experience dedicated to empowering leaders to inspire growth, drive positive change, and cultivate environments where success thrives. Known for her passion and purpose, Dr. Kelly believes in the transformational power of hope—and the courage it takes to lead with it. Dr. Kelly’s mission is simple yet powerful: to spark hope in every individual and organization she serves. Through her signature System of H.O.P.E., she equips others to foster strong leadership, build supportive cultures, and achieve sustainable, hope-driven success. @leadwithhope.23www.sparkhopeedu.com #DrBrandiKelly #superintendent #author #speaker #consultant #sparkhope #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Creative Director, Jakari Sherman is a recent MacDowell Fellow and Dance Source Houston Artist-in-Residence, who is considered the first modern choreographer of ‘stepping’. For two decades, Jakari has pioneered the integration of traditional and contemporary stepping into full-length concert works, challenging conventions through storytelling, technology, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Jakari is the former Artistic Director of Washington, DC-based Step Afrika!, and an ethnochoreologist conducting research into the culture and history of stepping and other percussive movement practices. His work has been recognized globally for its unique blend of cultural exploration and energetic percussive dance. He is the Director of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, both celebrated works of the Houston Theatre District. @jakarijsherman#jakarisherman #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Gus Felder is the Director of Football Player Development at the University of Nebraska. A North Philadelphia native, Felder earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State. He later earned his master's degree in educational leadership with a concentration in health education from Penn State, during which time he served as a graduate assistant with the Nittany Lion football team.He is the author of “The Inside Game: Mastering the Mind, Strengthening the Spirit, Leading with a Purpose”. In this powerful and deeply personal debut, Coach Gus “BigDawg” Felder shares the spiritual, mental, and leadership principles that shaped his life—from the locker rooms of Penn State and the NFL to mentoring thousands of student-athletes across the country.#gusbigdawgfelder #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Elizabeth Moran is an experienced leader, consultant, and executive coach, providing neuroscience-based guidance to successfully navigate change. Partnering with business leaders from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, she has successfully supported large and small-scale transformation efforts through practical advice and actions that make change management “manageable.” She is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book Forward: Leading Your Team Through Change (2023), to make her practical approach accessible to all people leaders globally. Prior to starting Elizabeth Moran Transformation, she was Vice President of Global Leader, Team & Organization Development at ADP. She also held talent development roles at Bloomberg, Lehman Brothers, Getty Images, and Time Inc. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a PCC-level coaching certification, and is a certified Neuro-Transformational Coach. Elizabeth also developed a personal growth program for inmates, supporting incarcerated men and women to lead more fulfilling and peaceful lives.#drelizabethmoran #leader #consultant #executivecoach #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Josh Miles helps companies identify solid marketing strategies and implement scalable marketing systems that maximize their impact and their income. #joshuamiles #marketing #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Jessica Cooper is a passionate community builder, speaker, and writer committed to making a difference wherever she is planted. As the Executive Director of the McGregor Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, she has found her purpose in promoting local business, launching creative initiatives, and building genuine relationships that drive growth and unity. #JessicaCooper #communitybuilder #speaker #writer #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Miranda Fernande Nava-Walichowski is the Chief Human Architect at Human Architects. Miranda is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Learning Sciences program, Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Miranda has developed and teaches graduate-level coursework on coaching at Texas A&M University: Professional Coaching for Individuals, Professional Coaching in Groups and Teams, and Peer-Coaching in PK-12 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings. Miranda is currently doing research on Flexible Leadership.www.humanarks.com#drwalichowski #humanarchitects #professor #psychology #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Ben Kenyon is a veteran NBA Performance Coach who has spent the last 11 seasons working in the league with the world's best athletes and coaches. He most recently was the Director of Performance for the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to that, Ben was the Performance Coach for the Portland Trail Blazers for seven years. Throughout his 20-year career, Ben has learned how to focus, navigate, perform and grow personally and professionally in high-stress environments. These are the same principles he used to complete three Half Ironman races, two Olympic-distance triathlons, one marathon and multiple half marathons. As the ultimate hype man, he values boldness and outrageous optimism. @ben_kenyon_www.greatdaytoclimb.com#benjaminkenyon #directorofperformance #nba #author #climb #optimism #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Andrea Bitner is an ELL Teacher, Reading Specialist, Author, Speaker and Encourager. She has worked with students in grades K-12 through her twenty plus years in public education, from all around the world. She recently released her book “When Niagra Falls”. @andreabitnerbooks#andreabitner #teacher #ell #specialist #author #speaker #tsc #gogetitChip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Adri Westlake is an educator, coach, and the go-to “big sister” in teaching. Over her career, she has taught in classrooms, mentored new teachers, led professional development, spoken at national education conferences, and worked alongside administrators to improve school culture. She has seen firsthand how the right kind of support can transform a teacher’s confidence, skills, and joy in the job. @adri_westlakeadriwestlake.com#adriwestlake #educator #teacher #coach #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Jonathan Petty is the Associate Head Coach and Safeties Coach for Houston Christian University Football team. A San Antonio native, Petty was a standout at Converse Judson High School and went on to play strong safety at Hardin-Simmons. @coachpetty_#jonathanpetty #hcu #football #sanantonio Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Jazmin Jones is a woman of many hats: philanthropist, financial executive, executive producer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. With over 16 years of experience in finance and business administration, Jones has seamlessly blended her professional expertise with her creative passion to establish the Community Cultivation Network (CC Network). @jazminj_100#jazminjones #philanthropist #financialexecutive #motivationalspeaker #entrepreneur #communitycultivationnetwork #grateful #tsc #gogetitChip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Chris Mason is the Superintendent from Quitman ISD. He has a great background in faith and education. He does lots to be of service to his students, staff and community.#chrismason #superintendent #quitman #educationalleaders #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Sebastian Sanders is a dynamic nonprofit leader, business strategist, and global youth empowerment advocate based in Houston, Texas. @sebastianjsanderssandershand.org#sebastianjsanders #author #speaker #entrepreneur #thesandershand #nonprofit #tsc #gogetit 

Coach Chad Johnson is the Director of Player Personnel and High School Relations for Rice University Football team. Before Rice, he was at UTEP as the Director of Recruiting. He has compiled an extensive high school coaching career in the state of Texas over the last two decades. @CoachChadJ @RiceFootball #chadjohnson #ricefootball #interviews #gogetit #grateful Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Coach John Wilson is the running backs coach for Rice University Football Team. He came to Rice after two seasons at SFA. He moved to coaching at the collegiate level in 2024 after spending the previous three seasons as the head coach at his alma mater, Klein Forest. @CoachWilson_ @ricefootball#coach #johnwilson #riceuniversity #football #interviews #grateful #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Coach Steven Jackson is the General Manager for Rice University Football Team. He evaluates all aspects of constructing the Owls' current and future rosters. He was an outstanding high school and college player that won championships and achieved many accolades. He has had a very successful college coaching career. It was a pleasure to discuss his success journey.  @_co_jack @ricefootball#coach #stevenjackson #riceuniversity #football #interviews #grateful #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Kickzzrus is a super talented sneaker artist. @kickzzrus#kickzzrus #sneakerart #kicks #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Jack Clark is the Founder and CEO of 180 Water.He and his family live in Helena, MT, not far from where he grew up cattle ranching. He started Western Water Wells in 2014 and his desire to help others find success in the water well industry has only grown. Jack’s life has followed a theme of accomplishing impossible tasks with unique solutions. Utilizing Jack’s heart for service and the talents of his growing team, he has built 180 Water. Jack’s goal is to empower a new generation in providing for their families, communities, and breaking the scarcity mindset.#jackclark #founder #ceo #180water #montana #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Sir Billy Dorsey, Jr. is a music producer, public speaker, philanthropist, and a sworn Royal Knight. @sirbillydorseyjr#sirbillydorsey #musicproducer #speaker #philanthropist #royalknight #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Taylor Wilson helps businesses grow with the right brand and right focus. She is the Founder of @creativeshizzle. @gowithtaylor#taylorwilson #creativeshizzle #gowithtaylor #founder #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Michele Smith is  a dedicated executive coach with extensive experience coaching leaders across all levels of an organization. I am a skilled performance improvement coach and facilitator (in person and virtual), with in-depth knowledge in healthcare finance and strategy development. #michelesmith #executivecoach #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Jermaine Holt is a highly accomplished individual with a track record of excellence in multiple domains. He is a World Record Holder, NCAA National Champion at the D1 level (University of Houston), and Transformational Speaker. He has had the privilege of captivating audiences with remarkable achievements and his inspiring story.@iamjermaineholt#jermaineholt #worldrecordholder #ncaa #trackathlete #uh #transformationalspeaker #tsc #grateful #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this barbershop talk session we discussed self reflection, opportunities and sowing seeds. Such a powerful session!  @thestyletutor53#barbershoptalk #talk #convo #barber #tsc #gogetit #grateful #reflection #alignment #opportunities #sowingseeds Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Bryan Carroll is the author of Super Sharing (Adventures of SuperCarroll). He is a Mental Health advocate who works with kids in schools. @supercarroll#legacy #supercarroll #educator #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Chad Busick is the VP of Athletics for the Jon Gordon Company and author of The Championship Mindset.He brings a unique hybrid of experience to his Speaking, Coaching, and Mentoring business. His corporate background includes over 20 years in sales and sales management across multiple industries. Chad enjoys taking employees and companies through workshops and trainings that build meaningful connections and positive culture within the organization.Chad’s extensive experience in sports allows him to easily connect with clients in the athletic arena. A former college athlete, he spent 10 years coaching competitive teams and holds a National D Coaching License with US Soccer. Following his coaching career, Chad has spent 10+ years working with players, coaches and teams which includes work with DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA schools at the college level as well as working with high school and competitive teams across a wide variety of sports.Chad is dedicated to meeting others where they are and helping them get to where they want to go. Whether it’s in business, education or athletics, Chad helps others achieve excellence in a competitive world. @chad_busickChadbusick.com#chadbusick #thechampionshipmindset #author #podcast #vpofathletics #jongordoncompanies #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

The Success Chronicles Hangout and Highlight with Dria ThorntonDRIA THORNTON is anaward winning songwriter, producer and featured vocalist. As a voting member of TheRecording Academy (“The Grammy Awards”), Dria is a respected force in the music industry.She is a featured vocalist or has collaborated with major artists like Chaka Khan, 2Chainz, RickRoss, Logic, TechN9ne, Lecrae, Meek Mill, Young Thug, Killer Mike, Big K.R.I.T, The Hoodies,Ali Vegas and Mobb Deep. She also creates theme/background music for Viacom, Netflix, Hulu,Peacock, MTV and VH1. In addition, Dria is the go-to media and social music supervisor for herchildhood bestie, tennis megastar Serena Williams, providing background themes for suchventures as Serena’s collaboration with Lincoln Motors.Dria’s love and commitment to her birth city is reflected in her past service as the HoustonInspira Storyteller for Kashmere Gardens and 5th Ward communities. Her voice was used tohelp address the environmental injustice which impacts those residents. She also serves as theTreasurer for the City of Houston, Music Advisory Board, which serves as the liaison betweenthe local creative community and the City of Houston, to advance opportunity, education andsupport. Through her work with the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy, Dria is a strongadvocate for legislative rights of music creators.Dria is all about music that empowers both the creators and the listeners. “It is my goal tocreate music that becomes the soundtrack of our community.”Link to event page: https://www.thehobbycenter.org/events/women-to-watch-houston-rb-storytellers/@dria_thornton #driathornton #awardwinning #songwriter #producer #featuredvocalist #votingmember #therecordingacademy #thegrammyawards #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Marcellis Perkins is a Researcher, Program Coordinator, Author, Innovator and Builder. He is an innovative professional with a comprehensive background in higher education, specializing in research, program management, and community engagement. He has demonstrated success in overseeing community-facing initiatives and spearheading collaborative efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. He has proven ability to navigate complex historical narratives and foster positive change within academic and communal spaces and is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and engaged community that celebrates diversity and cultivates meaningful connections. @marceperkins_#drmarcellisperkins #researcher #coordinator #author #grateful #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Dr. Jerel Drew is the Director of Athletics on at Clark Atlanta University. He served as the Athletic Director of the University of the Virgin Islands. He holds a Doctor of Education degree in sports management from Northcentral University. He also earned a Master of Education degree in athletic coaching from Northcentral University in 2013. He is a 2012 graduate of Brevard College with a Bachelor's in History and a minor in secondary education. Drew is a Coach & Ad Magazine 40 under 40 honoree and is a native of Thomasville, Georgia. #drjereldrew #clarkatlanta #athleticdirector #grateful #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Von Won is the Lead Pastor of Space City Church,Billboard Charting Gospel Artist, Entrepreneur, Rice University Alumni and NCAA All-American. @vonwon @spacecitychurch#vonwon #spacecity #grateful #tsc #gogetit Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker