Straight Walk Runway, the fearless modeling academy and fashion production house founded by Shereena Delgado, is making waves with a sold-out fashion showcase at The Play Miami on May 29, 2025. More than a runway — it’s a movement rooted in purpose, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression.With a blend of fashion, music, and storytelling, this high-energy…
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Dr. Mariana Turchio: Illuminating the World Through Art, Unity, and Peace
From Argentina to Dubai, a Visionary Latina Curator Inspiring Global Change Dr. Mariana Turchio, Doctor in Art, curator, critic, and Peace Ambassador, is a powerful force shaping today’s global cultural scene. Now based in Dubai, she merges art with purpose, using her deep-rooted values to create impact across continents. With a bold vision to unite…
Artist: Adolfo Gonzales Finseth
From Tailoring to Tiles: A Journey Rooted in Identity Everything started when I was invited to present a suit collection at Santo Domingo Fashion Week in 2017. I never imagined that just a few years later, I’d be sponsoring the Peruvian pavilion at World EXPO Dubai 2020, showcasing my work in ceramics and textiles—merging ancient…
Sunny Oller: CEO and Co-Founder of Meta Space Lab, Inc
Sunny Oller is a fintech founder redefining real estate through blockchain, and one of the rare women leading at the intersection of finance, technology, and Web3. As CEO and Co-Founder of Meta Space Lab, Inc., Sunny is on a mission to streamline the rental and property verification process—cutting through the red tape with blockchain-powered solutions…
Amina Konate: A fashionista by inheritance, a perfumista by passion and a serial entrepreneur by strength
Amina Konate is proud Ivorian born in Egypt and currently living in the UAE for the past 34 years. As a serial entrepreneur, she’s founded Boutique Radiance a perfumery line, IvoiREINE Couture (Afro-Arab fashion design) and lately she has added Akwa Sports, an eco and reliable sports wear, and Konate Kosmetiks, a unique make up…
Giscard R. Minlend: Founder and CEO of ViroVita HealthGlobal LLC
Giscard R. Minlend is the Founder and CEO of ViroVita HealthGlobal LLC, a U.S.-based Web3 healthtech company headquartered in Illinois. With a background in health sciences and a deep focus on patient outcomes and care delivery, Minlend is advancing a decentralized healthcare model built on equity, access, and intelligence. “Healthcare is a fundamental human right,”…
H.E. Dr. Aynour Tatanaki: The Visionary Powerhouse Fueling a Retail Revolution in the Middle East
In a region synonymous with ambition and innovation, H.E. Dr. Aynour Tatanaki stands out as a trailblazing force, a dynamic entrepreneur whose work is reshaping the future of retail, fashion, and technology. As the Founder of the UAE’s leading Retail Accelerator, Hashtag Department Store, and Chairwoman of SMEDistrict Group, Dr. Aynour is not just building…
Cynthia Grace Miranda: Founder of GRACEFUL ESSENCE
Cynthia Grace Miranda is a Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur whose life and work are deeply rooted in leadership, creativity, and a heart for service. Before founding Graceful Essence, she held several impactful roles, including Student Council President during her time at Michigan, a Regional Representative for Universities in the U.S., and President of the Young Ladies Association…
Artist: Carlos Romaguera
A Journey Through Light, Time, and Origin Romaguera’s artistic career spans nearly five decades, marked by a deep exploration of cosmic energy, personal transformation, and the essential elements of life. From an early age, he was attuned to the complexities of identity and expression. This sensitivity eventually found a voice through painting—his true language of…
Anmol Goel: Defining the future of venture capital and entrepreneurship
CEO & Multiple Founder Aryan VC & Gacsym Ventures, GP Fund Manager & Business Mentor. Anmol is a serial entrepreneur and a Venture Capital expert, with a degree in Mathematics & Economics and a Diploma from Harvard University. He has helped scale over 30 startups across the world and with his background being in the…