“Why be so nasty and so rude, when I can be so fierce and successful.”
— Nene Leakes
Nene Leakes, Founder
Nene Leakes is an American TV personality, actress, businesswoman, author, and philanthropist. She rose to
prominence in 2008 as a cast member of Bravo's reality TV
series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She ·was a contestant
on The Celebrity Apprentice 4 in 2011 and Dancing with the
Stars in 2018. Leakes regularly appeared on the musical drama
series Glee from 2012 to 2015 and on NBC's The New Normal in
2012. She also co-hosted E!'s Fashion Police in 2013 and
performed in the Broadway productions Chicago and
Cinderella. She founded the non-profits, Ladies of Success,
and Twisted Hearts Foundation. She published the memoir
Never Make the Same Mistake Twice in 2009.
Tonya Coppin-Fox, Co-Founder
A Visionary Leader, Entrepreneur, and Changemaker. Tonya Coppin-Fox, a trailblazing executive and co-founder whose remarkable journey embodies the American dream. As a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Tonya has carved a path of success by transforming her vision into reality, uplifting thousands of lives along the way. At present, Tonya proudly serves as the founder and CEO of Global Resources and Support, a nationally renowned provider of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The pursuit of knowledge has been an essential aspect of Tonya's life, as evidenced by her current endeavor as a Ph.D. candidate in Organizational Leadership at the prestigious University of Chicago. Tonya's passion for education led her to co-found "Ladies of Success," a platform dedicated to closing the skill gap and empowering entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. Through this initiative, she nurtures and mentors aspiring businesswomen, encouraging them to elevate their ventures to new heights.