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Millionaire Mastermind Academy Expands National Impact, Empowering Over 8,000 Minority Women Entrepreneurs

2023-2024 Annual Report Highlights Groundbreaking Entrepreneur Curriculum and Strategic Partnerships Driving Economic Equity

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millionaire Mastermind Academy (MMA), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, has released its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report, underscoring its proprietary entrepreneur curriculum and the power of strategic national partnerships in creating pathways to financial independence for minority women entrepreneurs. With a strong presence in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Arizona, MMA has supported over 8,000 entrepreneurs, empowering them with the education, mentorship, and resources needed to build and scale successful businesses.

Image caption: Millionaire Mastermind Academy Empowers Over 8,000 Minority Women Entrepreneurs.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE IMPACT REPORT – https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/impact-report/

A COMMITMENT TO ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Millionaire Mastermind Academy remains dedicated to eradicating poverty through entrepreneurship, equipping minority women with business training, financial literacy, and leadership development.

Its proprietary entrepreneur curriculum provides:

Comprehensive business education programs designed to build capacity, foster leadership, and create employer firms.
Hands-on support in accessing procurement and contracting opportunities, enabling women entrepreneurs to transition from sole proprietors to sustainable employer
Targeted mentorship and financial literacy training, ensuring long-term economic stability and wealth creation.
Specialized programs in supplier diversity, real estate investment, and access to capital, bridging systemic gaps in minority business success.

“Ending poverty starts with access—access to resources, education, and opportunities. That’s what we provide at Millionaire Mastermind Academy,” said Dr. Velma Trayham, Founder & Chairwoman of Millionaire Mastermind Academy. “By equipping minority women with the tools to succeed, we are driving economic transformation in historically underserved communities.”

CREATING EMPLOYER FIRMS THROUGH CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT SUPPORT

The Annual Report highlights MMA’s commitment to breaking systemic barriers by providing women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, support, and networks needed to secure public and private contracting opportunities.

Through targeted programs, MMA offers:

Capacity-building support to prepare businesses for growth and
Technical assistance in procurement processes and supplier certifications (e.g., MBE, DBE, WBE).
Direct access to contracting and corporate supplier diversity networks.
Strategic mentorship to help minority entrepreneurs scale and create long-term job opportunities.

This work has significantly contributed to job creation and economic revitalization in underserved communities, strengthening minority women-led businesses and accelerating economic mobility.

POWERFUL NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS DRIVING IMPACT

A key driver of Millionaire Mastermind Academy’s success is its growing network of national funders, investors, and corporate partners, which includes:

JPMorgan Chase
Truist Bank
American Landmark Apartments
Bank of America
M&T Bank

These organizations, among many others, have played a vital role in expanding MMA’s programs, providing funding, mentorship, and access to high-value business networks. The academy remains committed to leveraging these partnerships to create economic equity and remove systemic barriers for minority women entrepreneurs.

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Economic Empowerment Event Teaches Minority Women Business Owners How to Scale using social media

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Helping minority women entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, powerhouses Dr. Velma Trayham, founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 8,000 women, and Santia Deck, the founder of TRONUS, the first sneaker company owned by a woman athlete, are coming together for a particular online event on using social media for good. The free event, Building a Brand through Social Media, takes place online on November 21 at 2 p.m. EST, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Geared towards underserved and underrepresented aspiring and established women entrepreneurs, "Building a Brand through Social Media" will share the essential steps entrepreneurs need to take to establish and expand their brands through various platforms while employing self-love. Truist Bank sponsors this program to inspire and build better lives and communities through economic empowerment.

Santia Deck of TRONUS is a history-making professional female football player and social media influencer. She recently made history by being offered the highest-paid contract in women's football history. In addition, Deck is a published author, fitness model, TV personality and host, social media consultant, and public speaker.

"Black women have notoriously been underrepresented in many ways, but things are finally changing and I'm excited to see us rise up and show the world our value and why we are the creators and trendsetters of almost EVERYTHING," Deck said.

Dr. Velma Trayham is a 2022 recipient of President Biden's Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Trayham is a dynamic personality and business leader in professional circles for Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, startup entrepreneurs, and community leaders from all walks of life. Her mission is to end poverty through entrepreneurship. To date, Dr. Trayham has mentored thousands of business owners across the country and has built community engagement programs supporting supplier diversity professionals seeking to engage diverse business owners.

"Women's empowerment is not only equal consideration; it is necessary for sustainable economic and social development," said Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder Dr. Velma Trayham. "Economic Empowerment is a powerful tool against Poverty, which is why Millionaire Mastermind Academy was created to end Poverty through empowered entrepreneurship.

Registration is now open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-brand-through-social-media-tickets-407552489467

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy services underserved Arizona, Georgia, Florida, and Texas business communities. The organization houses several impactful programs, including statewide Entrepreneur and Real Estate Accelerator Programs to help more minority women succeed in business.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. Additionally, we address the barriers to economic mobility for women who have been systemically and historically underserved and excluded.

For more information, visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

Helping minority women entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, powerhouses Dr. Velma Trayham, founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 8,000 women, and Santia Deck, the founder of TRONUS, are coming together for a particular online event on using social media for good. The free event, Building a Brand through Social Media, takes place online Nov. 21, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Millionaire Mastermind Academy Now Accepting Applications for Fall Real Estate Accelerator Program for Minority Women

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Further expanding access to careers in the real estate industry, the Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its upcoming fall 2022 program, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Welcoming up to 50 diverse women applicants, the 12-week hybrid program consists of virtual classes plus two in-person days of intensives at the Tampa multifamily owner-operator American Landmark Apartments, one of the top apartment owners in the country and lead sponsor of the program. Additional sponsors include M&T Bank, Truist Bank, Country Financial and Prospect Real Estate Group.

Only 4 percent of real estate companies are owned by women or minorities, and women represent just over one-third of the commercial real estate industry, according to the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network, highlighting the need for customized accelerator programs in real estate.

The 12-week course, which begins on September 19th, will cover a wide range of topics applicable to the field of residential and commercial real estate, from developing a professional mindset to Fair Housing Laws to marketing to property management and leasing. Upon completion of the course, students may be eligible for an apprenticeship at American Landmark, or to receive a scholarships to cover the cost of completing a Florida real estate licensing class.

Eligible applicants must be a minority female over the age of 18; based in or near the Tampa, Florida market or willing to travel for the two days of in-person classes in Tampa on September 26 and October 24; looking to pursue a successful career in either residential or commercial real estate; and willing and able to commit 3 to 5 hours per week.

Complete the application by the deadline of August 15, 2022: https://form.jotform.com/221715504251143.

The fall 2021 program graduated a dozen women who received college-level business training, access to real estate licensing, training in property management and Fair Housing laws, access to mentors and business networks, and more,

"As the housing market continues to explode from coast to coast, there is incredible opportunity for more diverse voices, entrepreneurs and interests in the real estate industry, and we are incredibly proud to contribute to this growth," said program founder Dr. Velma Trayham. "Our graduates are changing this industry from the inside out, one transaction at a time."

"American Landmark is honored to continue our partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to open doors for more minority women in the real estate industry, and promote the values of diversity, leadership and entrepreneurialism that our company is founded on," said Joe Lubeck, CEO of American Landmark.

The Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program is accepting public and private partnership to push diversity and minority business development forward. Scholarships are also available at: https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/programs/real-estate-accelerator-program/.

The program is an arm of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, which helps women business owners strengthen their businesses and impact on the economy while addressing barriers to economic mobility for those who have been systemically and historically underserved. The academy has helped more than 8,000 women nationwide gain the education and training they need to succeed in business.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 8,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

About American Landmark:

American Landmark Apartments is one of the fastest-growing multifamily owner-operators in the United States and ranks No. 33 on the National Multifamily Housing Council list of the top apartment owners in the country with approximately 34,000 apartment units in its portfolio. Based in Tampa, Florida, American Landmark specializes in the acquisition and management of value-added multifamily properties located in high-growth markets throughout the Sunbelt, including Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. American Landmark is committed to delivering great service and outstanding living environments to residents and delivering consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors and partners. For more information, please visit https://www.alapts.com/.

Further expanding access to careers in the real estate industry, the Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its upcoming fall 2022 program, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Welcoming up to 50 diverse women applicants, the 12-week hybrid program consists of virtual classes plus two in-person days of intensives.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Real Estate Accelerator Program for Minority Women Reaches Key Milestones

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Supporting greater diversity in real estate and entrepreneurship for minority women across the country, the Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program has successfully concluded its fall 2021 program in partnership with American Landmark, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Participants learned how to successfully serve as a property manager and leasing professional and gained access to management and leadership skills needed for growth in the real estate and property management industry.

Only four percent of real estate companies are owned by women or minorities, and women represent just over one-third of the commercial real estate industry, according to the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network. To expand opportunities for diverse women, the Real Estate Accelerator Program is targeted to women in the Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Florida region but open to women across the country.

"We are incredibly proud of our first cohort of participants who are already breaking through glass ceilings," said nonprofit founder Dr. Velma Trayham. "These entrepreneurs boast an incredible combination of passion and knowledge, and we are thrilled to contribute to minority entrepreneurship growth nationwide."

The program is an arm of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that helps women business owners strengthen their businesses and impact on the economy while addressing barriers to economic mobility for those who have been systemically and historically underserved. The academy has helped more than 7,000 women nationwide gain the education and training they need to succeed in business.

"We were honored to support these amazing women in their entrepreneurship journey," said Joe Lubeck, CEO of American Landmark. "When you impact one woman's life in a positive way, the ripples can support economic growth, family wellness and community health in turn."

2021 Fall Program participants included:

* Ebony Smith, The Dangerous Beauty

* Jayne' Green, Bud & Blossom Therapeutics

* Joycelyn Wooten, Two Doves Notary

* Kaitlynn Geathers, Opulence Estates

* Ketra Goins, KG & Company Rentals

* Korene Stuart, Opportunity Curator

* LaCheris Luster, Movement Interactive

* Nafeesha Robinson, iHome 360 Corporation

* Tina Banner, Captivate Body Sculpting

The 12-week hybrid program incorporated college-level business training, training in property management and Fair Housing laws, property management apprenticeship opportunities, access to mentors and business networks, and more.

"This program sets you up for success. It teaches you strategic planning. It gives you access to resources, mentorship and a whole network of professionals. That's the power of the program. There is nothing else out there like this program. Learn, grow and excel," noted Joycelyn Wooten of Two Doves Notary.

The Academy will begin accepting applications for the Fall Real Estate Accelerator program mid-July. Learn more at: https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/programs/real-estate-accelerator-program/

Past alumni's boast impact of the program, click here for past testimonials - https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/success-stories/.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a pioneering 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. For more information, visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

About American Landmark

American Landmark Apartments is one of the fastest-growing multifamily owner-operators in the United States and ranks No. 33 on the National Multifamily Housing Council list of the top apartment owners in the country with approximately 34,000 apartment units in its portfolio. Based in Tampa, Florida, American Landmark specializes in the acquisition and management of value-added multifamily properties located in high-growth markets throughout the Sunbelt, including Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. American Landmark is committed to delivering great service and outstanding living environments to residents and delivering consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors and partners. For more information, please visit https://www.alapts.com/.

About Thinkzilla Consulting Group

Thinkzilla offers DEI Programming that focuses on economic, strategic growth initiatives for minority and women-owned small businesses. Our Award-Winning team helps our clients increase supplier diversity across their supply chains and assist in launching programs to engage communities across the globe. For more information, please visit https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Supporting greater diversity in real estate and entrepreneurship for minority women across the country, the Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program has successfully concluded its fall 2021 program in partnership with American Landmark, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

Truist Bank to Support Millionaire Mastermind Academy’s Business Development program for Minority Women Entrepreneurs

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today. The program graduates explored 13 weeks of business development, creating viable business models, marketing strategies, doing business with the federal government and more over the past three months.

Registration for the women-only event, to be hosted Aug. 16, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, is now open. With a theme of "The Gathering of the Queens: Empowering and Equipping Women Entrepreneurs," the special event features program founder and award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham, author and business leader Pastor Karri Turner, and Vice President and Area Lead of Truist Bank, Erin Floyd.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-seminar-women-only-tickets-157748968411

"The Millionaire Mastermind Academy has a mission to serve more than 1 million women by 2025 through empowered entrepreneurship. This would not be possible without the support of women across the globe and partnerships such as Truist Bank, Country Financial, Arizona State University, American Landmark and Fiji Water," Dr. Trayham said. "Entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses are the solution to reducing economic disparities and gender inequalities."

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is designed to provide business development and mentorship to Black and minority women entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of economic instability. It educates women across the country while supporting the growth of their small businesses, combating the threat of poverty and gender-based income inequalities, and improving local economies.

"At Truist, our environmental, social and corporate governance contributions are more than a responsibility-they're an opportunity to fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. By doing our part as corporate citizens to help build a better quality of life for the communities in which we live and work, we hope to inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect of meaningful change," VP Area Leader Erin Floyd said. "Our communities are our best investment. That's why we're committed to our work through the Community Reinvestment Act. From funding programs that support LMI individuals and communities to building the capacity of charitable and nonprofit organizations, we're improving lives across the country."

According to the London Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, entrepreneurship creates jobs and new products, advances technology, and increases prospects for those who start, grow, work for, or invest in new ventures. To that end, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy has mentored more than 5,000 women, provided seed funding for new and diverse business ventures, and serves as one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in the country.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

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https://www.truist.com/

https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/entrepreneur-accelerator/

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Caption: "The Gathering of the Queens: Empowering and Equipping Women Entrepreneurs" event poster.

Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/