Houston, TX – July 18, 2017 – On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 elite business development strategist, certified trainer, and speaker, Yvette Gavin will speak on Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit at the third annual “Ladies That Lead Tour” in Houston, Texas. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Health Center, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004. Presented by The BOSS Network®, the Ladies That Lead has been featured in Forbes, Market Watch, Inc. Magazine and more. The event highlights influential women of color who can inspire other women by sharing their strategies and journey to success. These distinguished women are leaders not only in their industry but in their community. These women set a standard for what success looks like and own their power. This event celebrates female leadership and encourages women to pursue their ambitions.

As the founder of Yvette Gavin Consulting LLC, a business columnist for Black Enterprise, and her notable work with the United States Government, Gavin proves to be one of the most qualified speakers for entrepreneurship. Gavin is an expert in growing small and large companies as well as navigating careers across changing landscapes which she proves in one of her books titled, Recalibrate! Navigating The Job Market With Confidence. She is an accomplished author, a certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) facilitator; a certified life coach from the International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA), and a Joe Beam Family Dynamics certified facilitator. Her overall goal is to help others achieve their highest potential in their business, spiritual, and personal life.

For more information or media inquiries for Yvette Gavin please contact [email protected].

About Yvette Gavin

Yvette Gavin is an elite business development strategist, certified trainer, speaker, and the founder of Yvette Gavin Consulting LLC. She is notably known for her work with the United States Government, her facilitation of relationship workshops for the U.S Consulate in Brazil, The Georgia National Guard, and her overall ability to build thriving workplaces through dynamic training programs. Gavin is known for her ability to build high-performing information technology teams that deliver exceptional quality. She has held progressive leadership roles at Lockheed-Martin Aeronautical, Delta Air Lines, AT&T, Cbeyond, and Cox Communications.

Gavin holds a B.S. in Communications from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and is the recipient of various leadership and community awards. She received the Leadership Excellence Coin from the 78th Aviation Troop Command for her dedication to providing relationship training to Georgia’s soldiers, she is the recipient of the State of Georgia Governor’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and has received numerous leadership and process improvement awards from Fortune 500 companies

In addition to being a respected business strategist, Gavin is also a former reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) and the Birmingham News, as well as a CNN Headline News (HLN) editor and manager of the Southeastern Bureau. She is an accomplished author, a certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) facilitator; a certified life coach from the International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA); and a Joe Beam Family Dynamics certified facilitator. In addition to writing Recalibrate! Navigating The Job Market With Confidence, she also authored What to Do After You Say I Do, combining her passion and experience of building thriving workplace and personal relationships. As a relationship expert Gavin has spoken at multiple conferences and appeared on numerous radio and television programs as an advisor. The Georgia National Guard Chaplaincy Corp bestowed upon Gavin the Exemplary Performance Award while serving as an instructor for the Strong Bonds Marriage Conference. Her overall goal is to help others achieve their highest potential in their business, spiritual, and personal life.

Gavin’s career and life’s work covers a broad spectrum of success that speaks highly of her talent and commitment to excellence. Remaining consistent with her deep conviction and passion to help others grow; Gavin is currently accepting opportunities as a keynote speaker for female empowerment and inspirational conferences. Her goal with every speaking opportunity is to educate, inspire and empower. For more information about Yvette Gavin visit www.YvetteGavin.com. For all media inquiries contact [email protected].

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Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

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April 22, 2025

James Allen

As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB Movement, will host a high-impact, invite-only TargetFast Town Hall on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST in Stonecrest, Georgia.

This private strategic gathering marks the conclusion of the first 40 days of TargetFast.org — a bold initiative launched on March 3, 2025, calling for a community-wide economic divestment from Target in response to its quiet rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As a critical moment for reflection, recalibration, and media engagement, the town hall will unveil the movement’s next phase and reaffirm its call for corporate accountability. Special guests that will be speaking at the event include:

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant – Senior Pastor & Movement Leader

Dr. Karri Bryant – Educator & Cultural Strategist

Dr. Rashad Richey – Political Analyst & Commentator

Tamika Mallory – Renowned Civil Rights Activist

Dr. David John – Economic Advisor & Policy Strategist

Tezlyn Figaro – Policy ConsultantNina Turner – Political Economist

In just over a month, TargetFast has sparked a measurable shift in corporate accountability. Since the launch of the boycott, Target has experienced 10 consecutive weeks of declining foot traffic and a sharp drop in stock value — from $104 on March 13 to $92 on April 13, resulting in an estimated $12.4 billion loss in market value (source: Reddit and public market data).

But beyond the numbers, the movement speaks directly to the economic vulnerability of Black-owned brands that once thrived under Target’s DEI efforts, including:

Mielle Organics

Tabitha Brown’s Home & Kitchen Collection

The Doux Haircare Products

Black Girl Sunscreen

“This is not just a protest—it’s a prophetic move toward permanent change,” said Dr. Bryant. “TargetFast is a demand, not a plea. If corporations choose to walk back their promises to our community, we will meet them with economic consequence.”

Attendees can expect a powerful review of the first 40 days of the TargetFast movement, along with exclusive insights from key voices leading the charge. The town hall will offer strategic vision casting and a clear roadmap for the next phase of the movement’s expansion. Participants will also gain access to new resources, including a comprehensive Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide designed to support both faith and financial discipline. With a major media presence on-site, the event is positioned to amplify the movement’s message and national impact.

JHB Movement and the Path Forward

This initiative is being led by the Jamal Harrison Bryant (JHB) Movement, a faith-driven social justice organization committed to economic empowerment, community activism, and racial equity. To support those participating in the FAST, Dr. Bryant is providing registrants with a Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide, offering alternative shopping options and spiritual encouragement throughout the boycott. Supporters can sign up at Targetfast.org to receive the Black Business Directory and 30-Day Devotional, as well as track updates on the FAST’s impact. The JHB Movement will also release a report at the end of the 40-day period to quantify the economic effect of this demonstration.

REGISTER HERE