On Nov 4th, we had the opportunity to interview the four sponsors for the Hoodie Season Org.
Ms. Summer Davis comes to KWCP from the high-end retail industry, where she spent years developing relationships and opening stores for some of the top retailers in the country, with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and intuitive ability to understand the buyer's mindset. Summer is always thinking outside the box. Whether purchasing, listing, or negotiating investment properties for her clients, Summer's ability to see angles and opportunities that others typically miss is a critical weapon in her armory. She consistently advocates for clients with integrity, knowledge, and business acumen. Outside of real estate, Summer is passionate about family, gardening, travel, and reaching spiritual enlightenment through yoga practice and meditation. Seven years!
Ms. Yasmin Salina Rana is the executive director/founder of the Hustlers Guild and a graduate of Temple Hills High and Alabama State University. The Hustlers Guild just adopted two DC schools with over 300 students. The Hustlers Guild is celebrating its 7th anniversary. Yasmin was a former Whitehouse intern who worked for the Department of Homeland Security and then started the Hustlers Guild with her two co-founders. IG: hustlersguild
Robb King, sponsor, IG: blumetheory
"Robb King is the founder and owner of Blume Theory, an evaluation company in Washington, DC. Using evaluation, strategy, and coaching techniques, he helps organizations identify clear next steps when business gets tough.
After ten years of working as a group facilitator and data analyst, Robb noticed that many organizations–especially POC-led ones–struggled to grow. He noted that these struggles were often tied to two obstacles: unprepared leadership and ineffective planning.
Because Robb believes that thriving communities exist when we have thriving places to work, Blume's Theory was created to support organizations through evaluative thinking and practice to navigate challenging, overwhelming moments. Since its founding in 2022, Blume Theory’s evaluation work has helped its clients obtain more than $100,000 in funding, double organizational partnerships, and build new products with lasting impact.
When Robb is not helping his clients evaluate their work, he looks for great bakeries and enjoys concerts. You can find him debating music with his partner and close friends outside these activities. You will earn his trust if you mention the greatness of Whitney Houston or Martha Wash."
