The Academy Group, Inc.

There is no shortage of talent. That truth was unmistakably clear during our Spring National College Tour to the Bay Area, where Academy Group students visited UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University—three of the country’s most storied institutions. But what we witnessed wasn’t just academic curiosity. It was resilience in motion. Resilience in the form of students asking bold questions in rooms not necessarily designed for them. Resilience in navigating early flights, packed itineraries, and unfamiliar environments with focus and grace. Resilience in the quiet reflections that followed graffiti art workshops, bridge crossings, and campus conversations. Talent is ubiquitous. Opportunity is not. That’s the gap we work to close—by not only opening doors but helping our students walk through them with confidence, context, and clarity. This trip was shaped by intentional stops, including a reflective visit to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and moments of joy and community at Pier 39 and 1AM SF. We are deeply thankful to the staff who led with excellence and purpose: Zulmarie Hatch, who organized every detail with precision and put students at the center of every decision @Eric Smith, who challenged students to embrace discomfort as a space for growth Viridiana Villalva Salas M.Ed, who brought lightness, laughter, and an unshakable sense of care Nia Wilson, whose calm, grounded leadership created space for reflection and integrity At The Academy Group, Inc. sure, we're happy when our students get in. We're even happier when they realize they already belong. Alix Coupet, Jr. , Dhaujée Rose, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching #TalentIsUbiquitous, #Amplify, #Chicago, #Boston, #LosAngeles, #DetroitIsNext #CarnegieFoundation

Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. Every founder—no matter how seasoned—has had that moment. The one where the weight of payroll, strategy, and sleepless nights makes a steady job look tempting. But the difference between those who build and those who step away? The work is bigger than them. This week, we had the privilege of bringing together leaders who don’t just run businesses—they invest in communities. Who take risks not just for their own success, but for the people they employ, the ecosystems they strengthen, and the next generation of builders watching them. Scaling a business isn’t just about personal ambition—it’s about economic impact. The jobs created. The industries shaped. The wealth built. And for those who carry that responsibility, the stakes are real. That’s why these conversations matter. Grateful for the voices in the room who made this discussion real, honest, and necessary. Nikki Bravo, Nikki Hayes, Shayla Maatuka, & Mariah Gaines-Boyd - thank you for showing what leadership looks like in action. Kudos to Taja Covey for her deft facilitation as well. The best way to support entrepreneurs? Bet on them. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EconomicImpact #KeepBuilding

The Black Male Educators Alliance (BMEA) networking event in Chicago was uplifting, reinforcing the importance of supporting and empowering black educators for all attendees!!! HUGE shout-out to Curtis Lewis, Ph.D. and the rest of his powerful team for the work they are doing!! We will see you in Detroit June 7th! Proud to be in partnership with you!!! Katrina Moore Salaam Kenya Simone Edwards Iman Taylor Lindsay LaTonia Arnold Rodney Bly, Ed.D. Patrick Ben Clement Townsend Jillian Carew Amari Malone Kareem Pender Rashad Davis, MBA, M.ED. Calvin King #CounterNarrative #TalentIsUbiquitous #Educate

STILL vibrating high after last week’s dreambloc Dream Wealth Camp in Austin, Texas during SXSW!!! Amplify Alum and @BWell Botanics Founder Mariah Gaines-Boyd made numerous strategic connections with like minded entrepreneurs that will continue to strengthen her network!! Special thanks again to Aniesia Williams for her vision and leadership in bringing us all together!! #FemaleFounders #WomensHistoryMonth #WealthBuilding #Amplify #TheAcademyGroup

It was an honor and a pleasure to host 60+ AMAZING FUTURE LEADERS yesterday as a part of the Howard University School of Business Executive Leadership Honors Program Spring Retreat!! These brilliant young men and women shared their college experiences with students from @Bronzville Classical School, @UChicago Charter Woodlawn, and @McKinley Jr High School. Special thanks to @Nicole Spicer, Tanika Island, and Dr. Ayanna Perkins, Ed.D. for helping create the space for this to happen!! Shout out to Gregory Jones, Zulmarie Hatch, Shannon R. Keys M.Ed., and Quentin Harris for leading a great panel at the end of the day describing the work we do The Academy Group, Inc. Kudos to Rodney Bly, Ed.D. Bly, Ed.D. And Alix Coupet, Jr. who both worked to make sure everything went well! #HowardUniversity #TalentIsUbiquitous #Village

Proud to have been a co-sponsor of the #ChicagoCultureBall last Saturday!! A fantastic event celebrating dedicated people and organizations doing great work in our city! Salute to Jeffrey Osuji, Joshua Mercer, Simone Johnson, Hameed Bello and the rest of the team that made the evening a huge success!!!! #impact #TalentIsUbiquitous #Eventnoire #TheAcademyGroup

Karrington Stewart continues to show what’s possible when talent is connected to opportunity and when belief is matched with agency!!! #FinancialSelfDetermination #EconomicMobility #WealthBuilding

Last week, Justin Powell, a member of AG 23, a USC Alum, and a 2nd year law student at Stanford, had the amazing opportunity to interview Boston Celtics Co-Owner Steve Pagliuca as a part of the Sports, Tech, Venture Summit during NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Shout-outs to organizers, presenters, and sponsors including James Chapman, SHANNON STEEL, Baron Davis, The Players Company to name a few, for making the event a huge success. #PlainSight #BigSummits #SteelPrivateBank #TheAcademyGroup

The Hope Chicago team consistently creates life-changing experiences for their scholars! #Exposure #Access

Gregory Jones dropping necessary truth as always!!