Inspiring Icons
Meet the inspirational icons making a difference. Each issue, we feature individuals who are using their talents, passions, and voices to inspire change and uplift their communities. From trailblazers in the arts to champions of social impact, discover the stories of those who are shaping the world in meaningful and impactful ways.
Inspiring Icons: Rlynda
At 49, Rlynda is standing tall, not because the road has been easy, but because she has chosen, again and again, to rise. Every wrinkle, every reinvention, every step forward or backward is part of her story, and right now, she’s falling for all of it.
Inspiring Icons: Tracy Green and Nancey Harris
When Tracy Green and Nancey Harris repeatedly found themselves frustrated by lost or ill-fitting glasses, they didn’t just solve a personal problem—they sparked a revolution. As co-founders of Vontélle, the first Black women-owned eyewear company to land national partnerships with Nickelodeon and National Vision Inc., the duo is not only transforming an industry but reclaiming space that has long excluded diverse facial features, cultural influences, and personal stories.
Inspiring Icon: Nzinga Imani
I love Tyler Perry’s shows and one of my favorites is Zatima. If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, it’s on BET+ and it’s about a couple named Zac and Fatima, who navigate their careers, relationship, friendships, trauma and the world together. Fatima’s best friend is a beautiful, stylish and curvy woman named Angela, who is confident, funny and unapologetically herself.
Inspiring Icon: Faith Broussard Cade
We had the pleasure of speaking with Faith Broussard Cade, a remarkable advocate for self-care, wellness, and personal healing. With 15 years of experience as a professional school counselor and mental health counselor, Faith’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring.
