08/19/2026
The Woman Behind the Vision
Born and raised in West Point, Mississippi, I learned early that being ordinary was never an option for me. I have always been an overachiever, a natural leader, and a woman determined to turn every obstacle into an opportunity.
My entrepreneurial journey began in October 2011, when I founded Jewelz By LaThomas. What started as a vision became the foundation of a journey filled with creativity, resilience, growth, and purpose. In March 2023, I expanded that vision by founding the Black WallStreet Expo—a platform created to celebrate entrepreneurs, connect businesses, create opportunities, and shine a light on the power of collaboration within our community.
Throughout my journey, I have built and invested in various business ventures, while also working behind the scenes to help others bring their visions to life. I believe deeply in collaboration because I understand that success becomes even more powerful when we create it together. I don’t believe in competing when we can collaborate, build together, and create something greater than any one of us could create alone.
I have had the privilege of mentoring young girls, encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, supporting small businesses, and using my experiences to help others recognize the greatness within themselves. Some of my greatest accomplishments have happened behind the scenes, where the applause may be absent but the impact is undeniable.
At the center of everything I do is my faith in God and my love for my family. I am a devoted mother to two beautiful girls, and they are among the greatest inspirations behind the woman I continue to become.
My journey has not been without pain, setbacks, or moments when I questioned the path ahead. But I’ve learned that every struggle can become a lesson, every setback can become a setup, and every painful chapter can serve a greater purpose.
My daily motto is simple: I will turn my pain into purpose, and my purpose into paper.
Because my story isn’t simply about what I’ve built, It’s about who I’ve helped build, who I’ve inspired to believe, and the legacy I’m determined to leave behind.