804 Women Making History
Melody Joy Short is an entrepreneurship ecosystem builder, investor in Black-owned businesses, and co-founder of the Richmond Night Market. With more than 20 years of experience in business development, brand strategy, and community engagement, she has led programs that expand access to education, funding, and strategic partnerships for Black entrepreneurs nationally. Melody began her career […]
Lakisha Greene is a CEO, award winning fashion designer, serial entrepreneur, legacy builder and visionary who has spent over a decade building brands, platforms and communities rooted in confidence, visibility, alignment and leadership. Lakisha is the founder of House of Le’lamone’, a women’s business hub and co-working space and She Wins Community, a women’s empowerment […]
Jacqueline Horton is a national community organizer focused on police accountability, systemic misconduct, and racial justice. A Bronx native with deep roots in Hampton Roads, Virginia, she is a proud HBCU graduate of Norfolk State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, graduating cum laude in May 2020. Since 2020, Jackie has […]
Ashley Lewis is the founder and owner of The Beet Box, a Richmond-based juice bar and modern health food café known for its fresh juices, made-to-order smoothies, toasts, bowls, and thoughtfully curated local product offerings. Since opening the first location in Carytown, Ashley has grown The Beet Box to a second location in Church Hill, […]
Ayanna Edwards, is a top producing Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Richmond West. She is a wife, mother, and child of God, and those roles shape the way I serve my clients and my community. She has been in the real estate industry for five years and has a passion about helping families build […]
804 Women Making History presented by Chloe Wine Collection is an initiative where we would like to pay homage to several special ladies in our community who are making endless strides to make this world a better place. Below are the lovely ladies we have selected this as well as a little bit more about […]
Saajida A. Chohan is an educator, museum professional, and community advocate dedicated to fostering inclusive learning experiences. She currently serves as the Director of Education & Visitor Experience at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA), where she leads strategic curriculum development, visitor engagement, and educational programming that aligns with the museum’s […]
Diamond Edwards, 28 years old. She created a platform called The Pixie Podcast which is a podcast that is a safe space for women. Her podcast is to empower women to live boldly. It is a space for women to receive and not feel like they have to give, for women to feel powerful and […]
Dr. Shadae Harris is a visionary leader in education, renowned for her transformative impact on family engagement and student outcomes. As the former Chief Engagement Officer for Richmond Public Schools, Dr. Harris garnered national recognition for her groundbreaking leadership, achieving a remarkable reduction in chronic absenteeism across the district. Under her guidance, the division-wide chronic […]
LaDonna Lewis, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, has always been passionate about serving her community. She’s a graduate of Norfolk State University where she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her career began in healthcare administration and human resources at VCU Medical Center where she worked for 12 years. After purchasing […]
Jennifer White is a dynamic and compassionate leader, creative visionary, and purpose-driven professional dedicated to empowering others and delivering impactful results. Jennifer is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc and the founder of Forever Girlfriends, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting women and our community through personal development, community service, and wellness […]
Jaila Williams, a senior in the Chesterfield County School Systems, preparing to pursue higher education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. With a GPA of 4.1, her journey reflects a balance of academic excellence, work experience, and leadership. Her goal is to further her studies and pursue a meaningful career while focusing on […]