Drop a quick intro: - Who you are - What you do - What you’re building - Your main goal right now - What you want from this Academy Connect with everyone, explore the platform, ask questions, and I’m always here to help. You can also schedule a direct 1:1 anytime: https://calendar.app.google/AhJHf37GiogJMFsu7

Hello, and thank you for inviting and accepting me into this community. My work comes from listening, to families, students, educators, and community members who have been asking for spaces that see them as whole people. Out of those conversations, I created the Neurodivergent Virtual Learning Platform (NVLP) to ensure learners, especially neurodivergent students are supported, respected, and empowered in environments designed around their strengths rather than their challenges. I also developed the Behavioral Health & Crisis Platform (BHCP) to help communities respond to moments of crisis with compassion, early support, and coordinated care instead of punishment or isolation. Alongside this, I created an Anti-Bullying Platform focused on prevention, accountability, and restoration, because every child and every person deserves to feel safe, seen, and valued where they live and learn. Beyond platforms, my heart is in community advocacy. Through Human First, I center humanity before policies or systems. Taking Back Da Block is about reclaiming safety, voice, and connection at the neighborhood level (Virtually). And through my Raising Autism Awareness and Education Series, I work to move beyond awareness toward understanding, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion, uplifting every day, neurodivergent voices and their families and challenging harmful narratives. At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: when communities lead with empathy, dignity, and respect, real change becomes possible, because in the end all we would have left in this world is each other. I am grateful to be here, to listen, to learn, and to build alongside you. Thank you for welcoming me.

Hey everyone, I never actually introduced myself here, so let’s fix that. I’m Lamarra Rice, Founder & CEO of GCPR (GlobalConnectPR) – a full-service PR and digital communications agency working across entertainment, luxury, tech, and emerging talent. I’ve spent more than a decade helping brands, artists, entrepreneurs, and public figures become visible, credible, and profitable through strategic media, partnerships, and execution. My background spans: • Publicist for luxury brands featured in Vogue, GQ, The Knot • Artist development and major-label placements • Concert production, sponsorship acquisition, and event media • Film work, exhibition activations, and charitable initiatives • Tech entrepreneurship – launching the Global Connect Channel and Global Connect App (2025) I built GCPR to open doors in an industry that historically keeps them closed. Access shouldn’t be a mystery. Strategy shouldn’t be reserved for the already-famous. And visibility should come from execution, not luck. On this platform, I’m here to: • Share how PR really works • Teach creators, founders, and artists how to position themselves • Help you get media-ready• And build a community where opportunities aren’t only talked about… they’re acted on As we head into 2026, we’ll be rolling out master classes, resources, and GCPR-led opportunities that members here will be early to access. If you want to connect deeper – Instagram: @globalconnectpr (agency) and @lamarrarice (me) Drop a comment and let me know: What are you building and what visibility do you actually want next year? Your answer helps shape what I teach here. Looking forward to growing with you. — Lamarra

Hello everyone! I’m Keisha Cassia, also known as Empress Love, and I’m thrilled to join this vibrant community. I have a diverse background in luxury event planning, digital products, and brand building. I’m passionate about creative PR strategies and making meaningful connections. I’m excited to learn from and collaborate with all of you!