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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: April Love

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April Love is an Atlanta‑based entrepreneur, public relations expert, media strategist, producer, breast cancer thriver, and founder of Ask April Love, a brand management and PR agency serving entertainment, lifestyle, and culture clients with strategic storytelling and visibility campaigns. After beginning her career in corporate communications and working with major labels and entertainment brands, Love […]

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Dr. Courtney Hammonds

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Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds is a globally recognized fashion strategist, educator, media authority, and consultant who blends academic rigor with creative vision to shape the future of fashion and cultural leadership. Known as *The Dean of Fashion™, * he has more than two decades of experience across luxury retail, higher education, consulting, editorial roles, and

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Dewayne Queen

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Dewayne Queen is a cultural architect working at the intersection of public service, luxury, and community impact. As Director of LGBTQ Affairs for the City of Atlanta, Queen shapes policy, partnerships, and platforms that center equity while amplifying the voices of those too often left at the margins. His work is rooted in the belief

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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