Discovering YOU Magazine February 2026 Issue | Page 9

Our team of experts in their various fields teach their areas of business expertise within the nine-week program for the program.

THE INSTRUCTORS

Mr. Bayo Ogunbiyi, CEO, Dream Core LLC

Bayo Ogunbiyi has spent more than 17+ years in overseeing operations in different markets for not only his company but helping Fortune 500 companies build and train their marketing staffs. Presently, he is in charge of market development, team building and campaign acquisitions. through his LLC, Dream Core.

Dr. ZaLonya Allen is President/CEO of the National Entrepreneurs Association, a 501c3 created to empower entrepreneurs to grow and sustain successful businesses through monthly networking events, training conferences and educational programs. She has delivered hundreds of presentations for organizations throughout the country including, Society for Human Resource Management, Ford UAW, Edison, Roanoke College and the Federal Government to name a few. She’s worked with professionals in a variety of industries from corporate executives to professional athletes. Dr. Allen has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Woman of Wonder Award from University of Phoenix, Unsung Hero Award from Wayne state University Association of Black Business Students and the Spirit of Detroit Award. Her work has been featured by numerous media outlets including Detroit News, Fox 2 News, CW50 Street Beat, Crain's Detroit, dBusiness, 910AM Superstation and 105.9 FM. To learn more visit zalonya.com.

Dr. Zalonya Allen, CEO of National Entrepreneur Association (NEA)

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