Meet Michael McDonald

Michael “Big Mike” McDonald is from Mobile, AL and now lives in Atlanta, GA with his lovely wife, Amber. He usually kicks his day off engaging in discussions with his wife over a robust cup of coffee. An Air Force veteran, standing over 6’5, Big Mike is an opposing figure by many. However, his seemingly menacing size isn’t what keeps your attention once you get beyond his shadow. One of Big Mike’s God-given talents is his relatability. He has a natural ability to engage with anyone on a multitude of topics which bodes well with how he spends a lot of his time.

He is currently a respected podcaster and budding entrepreneur. You may have heard of his podcast, “The Big Mike Drop”, if you haven’t, you really need to check it out! For the most part, it’s a social activism podcast he created in 2019. Its mission is to be the number one source of honest, fair, and reliable commentary on the issues that face the Black community today. His love for history and social studies, equips him quite well for tackling the tough societal issues of today during his shows. He's already a force to be reckoned with and recently completed his bachelor's degree in sociology, 'WATCH OUT"! Big Mike also owns and operates The Hang Ups Boutique with his wife. Check out the latest apparel as you t this next-level shopping experience.

Big Mike has traveled to Jamaica, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sicily, Ireland, England, and to over twenty states. He enjoys shooting guns, recording his very own raps, listening to podcasts, reading, and helping to nurture his son, Che. Lastly, he relishes quality time with his Mom, along with the rest of the family, but his greatest motivation comes from his beloved late Grandmother.

Meet Selma White

Ms. Selma White is from Elizabeth City, NC. She is a Mother, Grandmother, retired Army Sergeant, Owner of Stella’s Convenience Store, and a seasoned Real Estate Investor. Ms. White aspired to be a businesswoman early in life as she saw it as an opportunity to assist and invest in her local community. She knew the importance of business ownership, particularly, as it relates to inspiring others.

Her twenty years of military training equipped her with the leadership tools needed to become a successful business owner and operator. An amazing story of hers is being the only female in her battalion while on active duty in the 70s. She's broken many barriers in life, but this experience ranks at the top as it was one of the first that taught her how to be resilient...paving the way for her entrepreneurial spirit.

Even though running a community convenience store (Stella’s) over the last twenty five (25) years or so has its challenges, she wouldn’t change it for the world. It is a staple of the community offering some of the best soul food in North Carolina. It also allows her to commune with a wealth of people on varying levels. Someday, she plans to devote more time and effort into her real estate investing business. The additional freedom it offers will ultimately help to enhance her life even more as well as the lives of others.

Ms. White believes God must be at the forefront of everything to be successful. Family closely follows, believing in self, and going out and doing “YOU” are extremely important as well. This support system and way of thinking fuels her desire to help push various social issues that will ultimately show respect and love for country. Initiating or joining a platform that facilitates this would be ideal. Hats off to this accomplished businesswoman and highly decorated Army Veteran.