lhallmon21@Nul.org

An award-winning expert in education, business development, plant-based living, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon (a.k.a. “Dr. Key”) has transformed the lives of thousands of Black entrepreneurs. Her mantra, “Support is a Verb,” inspires and educates African Americans to create generational health and wealth. Since founding the Village Market ATL in 2016, she has served nearly 1,500 Black-owned businesses and facilitated $5.3 million in direct sales. She recently expanded operations to include The Village storefront at Ponce City Market, a curated collection of premier Black businesses. Dr. Key has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Black Enterprise, CNN/ HLN, the Today Show, NOW THIS, The Source, Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Atlanta Voice, Madame Noire, Side Hustle Pro, Therapy for Black Girls, and Black on Air. A sought-after speaker, she delivered keynotes at Clark Atlanta University and the Boys and Girls Club of NW Mississippi. In 2017, she was inducted into the 40 under 40 Society at her alma mater, Tougaloo College.