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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Chanel Hudson-O’Connor

Chanel Hudson-O’Connor is a television producer, a master public relations expert & strategist, and crisis manager known for shaping narratives at the center of culture and controversy. She is the Founder and CEO of The IA Entertainment Group and The CHE’ Production Group, where she develops original scripted and unscripted projects while advising high-profile CEOs […]

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Clorissa Wright Thomas

Clorissa Wright-Thomas is an award-winning public relations executive, entrepreneur, communications strategist, media trainer, and founder of Synergy PR Services, a full-service communications agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. With nearly two decades of experience, she has established herself as a leading voice in strategic branding, storytelling, and media relations across entertainment, beauty, corporate, television, and major

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Mychel ‘WhoIsSnoop’ Dillard

Mychel “Snoop” Dillard is a Detroit-born entrepreneur, hospitality impresario, mentor, media personality, and reality TV figure based in Atlanta, Georgia. Celebrated for building a multi-faceted business empire, she has made her mark through restaurants, lounges, and salon suites—often in collaboration with rapper 2 Chainz—while championing Black-owned business success and mentorship. Born and raised in Detroit,

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Shannel Resto

Shannel Resto is a Puerto Rican international multidisciplinary artist residing in Atlanta. Her work explores the performing arts and fashion photography, transforming motion into visual poetry. As the founder and creative force behind SJR Photography, she fuses her background as a dancer and storytelling to craft imagery that freezes and archives special moments. Trained as

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Timeekah ‘Murph’ Murphy

Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur, and cultural innovator whose work has reshaped gender expression and creative empowerment in contemporary fashion. Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in the vibrant streets of The Bronx, New York, Murphy channels the bold energy and resilience of her upbringing into a visionary design aesthetic

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

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

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

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

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

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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