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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: DR. BENAISHA POOLE WATSON

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Dr. Benaisha Poole-Watson is a distinguished financial executive, global capital strategist, and real estate mogul whose work spans institutional lending, international development, and community-centered wealth creation. An Air Force veteran, and visionary entrepreneur, she is widely recognized for building high-impact financial platforms that expand equitable access to capital while operating at scale across domestic and […]

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: SHIANNE SMITH

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Shianne Smith, a native of Micoud, St. Lucia, is the reigning Miss Universe St. Lucia 2025 and recipient of the Miss Photogenic award—an honor reflecting both her commanding presence and authentic grace. More than a titleholder, Shianne represents a new generation of Caribbean leadership where intellect, advocacy, and elegance converge. Raised between St. Lucia and

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Sir Von Childs

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Sir Von Childs (birth name Travon Bracey) is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and editor, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, whose work exists at the intersection of fashion, editorial storytelling, and cultural advocacy. He serves as Deputy Managing Editor and Internal Creative Director at ATELIER Magazine, where he leads creative direction, editorial styling, and large-scale

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Ebony Porter Ike

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Ebony Porter-Ike is a prominent Executive Producer, Publicist, Entrepreneurial Maven, and Author in business and entertainment. With over 15 years of strong business consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies in the space of mergers, acquisitions, energy, public sectors, and entertainment, Ebony has solidified herself as the guru in assisting new start ups through comprehensive marketing

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Andrea Hamilton

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Andrea Hamilton is a dynamic force in the world of communications, brand strategy, and leadership. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Theory Communications, a trailblazing full-service agency based in Atlanta, GA, and currently serves as President of Jaylen Brown Enterprises Inc., where she spearheads all verticals of Jaylen Brown’s professional and entrepreneurial portfolio. A

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Freda Hendley

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Freda “Free” Hendley is a dynamic crisis expert, marketing executive, cultural strategist, and public relations powerhouse with over 3 decades of experience shaping stories, shifting narratives, and building platforms rooted in excellence. She currently serves as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Georgia AIM Project through the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) — a $65M federal

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Erica Dias

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Erica Dias is an award-winning publicist, entrepreneur, author and founder of The B Firm PR, a boutique public relations agency specializing in lifestyle, fashion, and beauty brands. With over a decade of experience in media, branding, and event curation, Erica has built a reputation for connecting clients with meaningful exposure, powerful partnerships, and impactful storytelling. She

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Kayla Tucker Adams

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Kayla Tucker Adams is a dynamic entrepreneur, creative strategist, and brand builder whose work sits at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and business growth. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of audience connection, Kayla has built a reputation for helping brands and individuals clarify their voice, elevate their presence, and operate

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Marcus Stephens

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Marcus Stephens is a performance-driven senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in brand leadership, marketing strategy, and operational execution. He has led major initiatives for globally recognized consumer brands and investment portfolios. At Culture Wireless Group, Marcus provides executive brand leadership—shaping market presence, narrative discipline, and visual identity across institutional, commercial, and

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Al Adjahoe

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Al Adjahoe is a veteran technology executive and infrastructure strategist with over 30 years of experiencedesigning, deploying, and leading largescale communications systems across public and private sectors. As Founder and CEO of Culture Wireless Group, Inc., he leads the company’s mission to close the digital divide by delivering resilient broadband, wireless, and MVNO solutions to

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