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Speakers

Voices on the
2026 BGS stage.

Photographers, founders, and creative directors stepping up to the mic. New speakers added as the cohort fills out.

Sophia Barrett

Portrait Photographer · Studio Owner

Atlanta portrait studio specializing in maternity, family, women's portraits, and personal branding. Every session is built around your story — guided, intentional, and deeply personal. This is more than great photography; it's a designed experience where you feel seen, guided, and confident from the first conversation to the final portrait.

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Michelle Harris

Wedding Photographer · Educator · Founder, M Harris Hustlers

Celebrated destination wedding photographer whose work has graced VOGUE Italia, People Magazine, and The New York Times since 2015. SIGMA Ambassador, Imagen AI Talent, and sought-after speaker at WPPI, Shutterfest, and the Bokeh Photo Summit. Through M Harris Hustlers, Michelle empowers photographers to break income plateaus and build sustainable six-figure businesses through smart marketing, elevated technique, and efficient systems.

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Maya

Brand Strategist · Messaging Coach

Fifteen years of helping Black, female, faith-based entrepreneurs own their voice and build six-figure businesses. Transparent about the journey — in the field with her clients, not above them.

Jessy J

Beauty & Fashion Photographer

Visual artist working in beauty, editorial, and fashion between Dallas and LA. Lighting, composition, and color tuned to bring brand visions to life — for editorial covers and commercial campaigns alike.

Sevyn Buffins

CEO, Social Media Ish

The go-to strategist for entrepreneurs turning content into a 24/7 sales engine. Thousands of creators and business owners built profitable brands with her playbook. Wife, mom, and the voice inside The Social Club.

Shay

Founder, The Money Council®

Tax and accounting strategist on a mission to turn 15 entrepreneurs into millionaires before she retires. First-gen college grad, soon-to-be CPA, raising a family while building generational wealth.

Debbie-Jean Lemonte

Operations Consultant · Founder, It's Debbie J

Former wedding photographer (300+ weddings, 15+ years) turned operations consultant. Teaches creative entrepreneurs the Seamless Systems Method™. Her session "Manual Mode" shows how to build a business that runs without you.