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08/24/2026

FULL CIRCLE. 🥹

I have an issue of HBCU Her Voice Magazine in the library of an HBCU campus.

Not just any HBCU campus.

My alma mater. Huston-Tillotson University.

And on the cover? The President & CEO of Huston-Tillotson University.

We didn’t stop there. This issue also features three current Huston-Tillotson students and a Hampton University student, giving these incredible young leaders a platform to have their voices seen and heard.

Everyone featured in this issue gets to say, “My story is archived in an institution of higher education." And for me, having this issue sitting inside the library of the institution that helped shape me is a full-circle moment I don’t take lightly.

This is what it looks like when the vision starts becoming legacy. ❤️

Be on the lookout for their feature videos. I can’t wait for you to meet these amazing students and hear their stories.

08/23/2026

"My body showed me that the constant drive led to autoimmune issues." Sivana Ishaya on coming back to balance.

08/21/2026

"A lot of people in the Hispanic community are fearful..." Shirley Diaz on the importance of estate planning.

08/20/2026

Meet the current Miss Huston-Tillotson University!

In our first HBCU Her Voice Student Spotlight, we’re celebrating a student leader who is preparing for a career in technology while remaining committed to leadership, mentorship, creativity, and creating opportunities for underserved communities.

Her HBCU experience? Transformative.

Her advice to future HBCU students? Say yes to opportunities even when they intimidate you.

We’re proud to amplify the voices, journeys, and dreams of HBCU students. ❤️🖤

This is HBCU Her Voice.

08/20/2026

"Everybody can't go." Shae Pratcher on why you must let some people go to grow.

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

"There were moments when I couldn't hear God's voice because of anxiety." Danica McKinney on discipline and hearing.

08/18/2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Melva K. Wallace as a Cover Girl of HBCU Her Voice!

As President & CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Wallace is celebrating her fourth year leading this historic HBCU and we are proud to spotlight the vision, leadership, and impact she continues to bring to the institution and the HBCU community.

Her story is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose, and it reflects exactly why we created HBCU Her Voice: to celebrate the transformative voices shaping our communities and our future.

💜 Dr. Melva K. Wallace
President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
🌺 HBCU Her Voice | Summer 2026

Built for Impact. Rooted in HBCU. Driven by Resilient Stories.

08/17/2026

"Today the miracle showed up as Chenadra." Dr. Marissa Williams talks about finding God everywhere.

08/17/2026

Two years ago, I almost canceled.

Hurricane Beryl had just hit Houston. I had been without power for 10 days. My home was damaged. My grandparents’ roof had caved in. There was so much happening that I thought, maybe I should just do this another time.

Then, about 12 hours before my first scheduled recordings, the power came back on.

I was still about to send the cancellation emails.

Instead, I recorded 7 people that first day.
Two years later… 200+ episodes. 10+ publications. Countless conversations and stories.

And the funny thing is, podcasting has become the most natural thing I do in my business. I don't have to force it. I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not. I simply sit down, press record, and have a conversation.

What started during one of the most chaotic weeks of my life became something I’m incredibly proud of.

Sometimes, you don't need perfect circumstances.
Sometimes you just need to keep the appointment.

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Her Voice Shines Podcast & HBCU Her Voice. ❤️
We’re just getting started.