small.people Meet the people who are contributing to and creating content for small.news! Not only our editorial team, but the amazing small business owners and leaders who are voicing their opinions in small.news. small.news team Sierra Campbell Director of Brand & Content Sierra has spent her career shaping stories—from running her own book editing business to leading publishing projects that amplify voices and ideas. Along the way, she’s worked with small business owners, and has seen firsthand how small businesses aren’t just about products or services. They’re about people, families, and the communities they sustain. That belief became the heartbeat of small.news: A publication built to celebrate, support, and connect small business owners from across the world. When she’s not building small.news, Sierra loves finding locally-owned gems near her and connecting with the people who run them. 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Omar Farahat, Senior Manager of MENA & Asia Growth for Silver Lining Omar Farahat is the Senior Manager, MENA & Asia Growth at Silver Lining, where he leads regional growth initiatives focused on helping small business owners build profitable, sustainable companies through structured behavior change and strategic execution. Read more May 4, 2026May 1, 2026
Rosa E. Benavides, founder of Speak Up Mujer, LLC Rosa Benavides is the founder of Speak Up Mujer, a coaching and professional development platform dedicated to helping Latina and first-generation professionals build confidence, find their voice, and lead with clarity and purpose. Read more May 4, 2026April 29, 2026
Chris Matagaro, Senior Manager of Africa Growth for Silver Lining Chris Matagaro is the Senior Manager, Africa Growth at Silver Lining, where he leads partnerships and initiatives focused on driving small business success and economic justice across the continent. Read more April 27, 2026April 26, 2026
Malcolm Dill, Founder of MAD Books Malcolm A. Dill is a children’s author, educator, and the creator of the Marvin’s First Day series and founder of MAD Books, a literacy-focused company dedicated to creating immersive, experience-driven learning for young readers. Read more April 27, 2026April 23, 2026
Sashanee C. Stone, Director of Communications & Engagement of Silver Lining Sashanee Stone is a customer engagement strategist and systems thinker specializing in driving behavior change, retention, and growth at scale. Read more April 20, 2026April 17, 2026
Kyera Alisson, Founder of EyeSea Media Kyera “Intellect” Allison is a filmmaker, composer, and the founder of EyeSea Media LLC (operating as Axis & Echo Works), a creative ecosystem dedicated to restoring humanity through story, sound, and visual expression. Read more April 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Krista Monson, Founder of Sincerely Yours Memoirs Krista Monson is the Founder of Sincerely Yours Memoirs and a lifelong storyteller whose work spans over three decades in live entertainment, visual storytelling, and elite human performance. Read more April 13, 2026April 14, 2026
Juan Pablo Rivadeneira, Senior Manager of LATAM Growth at Silver Lining Juan Pablo Rivadeneira Jijón is the Senior Manager, LATAM & Caribbean Growth at Silver Lining. An Economist with a Mention in Business Management from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) in Ecuador, Juan has dedicated his career to designing systems for economic development and justice. Read more April 13, 2026April 9, 2026
Aaron Murphy, UK Country Manager of Talent Match Africa Aaron Murphy is the UK Country Manager for Talent Match Africa and InternMatch, where he focuses on connecting businesses with the right talent solutions and building high-impact partnerships. Read more March 30, 2026March 24, 2026
Nourhan Sondok, Artist Nourhan Sandouk is a Syrian visual artist based in Barcelona, whose work blends creative thinking with a strong aesthetic vision. Read more March 30, 2026March 26, 2026
Becky Saroukos, Founder of Rockwood Falls Ventures Becky Saroukos is the founder of Rockwood Falls Ventures. Read more March 30, 2026March 27, 2026
Petal Joseph Roberts, Founder of i3 Green Consultants Petal Joseph Roberts is the Founder and Managing Director of i3 Green Consultants, a firm she established in 2013 to advance sustainable design, green building practices, and environmentally responsible development across the Caribbean. Read more March 23, 2026March 18, 2026
Ryan Mi, Founder of The Wealth School Ryna Mi is a wealth systems thinker and architect working at the intersection of finance, entrepreneurship, and human development Read more March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Annette Burgess, Co-Founder of GurlCo Media Annette Burgess is the co-founder of GurlCo Media, a full-service video production company dedicated to helping small businesses, brands, and nonprofits tell clear, trust-building stories. Read more March 9, 2026March 7, 2026
Aneka Winstead, Founder of WATT Business Solutions Aneka Winstead is the Founder and CEO of WATT Business Solutions, a boutique tax and accounting firm that helps entrepreneurs build profitable, well-structured businesses Read more March 2, 2026February 24, 2026
Jason Reiniger, Director of Product at Silver Lining Jason Reiniger is the Director of Product at silv=r™, a global behavior-change platform helping small business owners build profitable, sustainable companies through technology, data, and accountability Read more March 2, 2026February 27, 2026
Dr. Pearl L. Harmon, CEO Of Aging Care Navigators & Leading & Learning Solutions Dr. Pearl L. Harmonis the CEO of Aging Care Navigators and Leading & Learning Solutions, where she supports leaders and organizations navigating caregiving, workforce strain, and leadership sustainability. Read more February 23, 2026February 16, 2026
Dina Haggag, Head of NeoBiz Egypt Dina Haggag is the Head of Neobiz, where she leads strategic direction, operational execution, and growth initiatives across the organization. Read more February 23, 2026February 20, 2026
Chaundra Turner, Founder Of Chatham Natural Skin Care Chaundra Turner founded Chatham Natural Skin Care, a Black-owned skincare brand that creates natural products designed to soothe eczema-prone, sensitive, and dry skin for infants, children, and adults. Read more February 16, 2026February 13, 2026
Fraser Gault, Founder of Gault Consulting Fraser Gault is a leadership consultant with nearly 30 years of combined armed-forces, corporate, and organisational-development experience. Read more February 16, 2026February 10, 2026
Lori Gunning, Founder of Inside Edge Partners Lori Gunning is the Founder of Inside Edge Partners, a boutique career services consultancy dedicated to fostering a more thoughtful, human-centered hiring landscape. Read more February 9, 2026February 8, 2026
Joel Santos, President of Thames International Business School With over a decade of leadership experience in international education, Joel Santos is currently the President of Thames International Business School. Read more February 9, 2026February 6, 2026
Rhett Buttle, CEO of Public Private Strategies (PPS) Rhett Buttle is the Founder and CEO of Public Private Strategies (PPS) and President of the Public Private Strategies Institute Read more February 2, 2026January 31, 2026
Hugues Bonshe Makalebo, CEO of Baobab Bank Madagascar Hugues Bonshe Makalebo is the Chief Executive Officer of Baobab Bank Madagascar, a role he has held since September 2020. Read more January 26, 2026January 23, 2026
Natifa Alexander Romero , Founder of Caribé Fashion Specialist (CFS) Natifa Alexander Romero is the founder of Caribe’ Fashion Specialist (CFS), a multifaceted fashion enterprise that has played a key role in the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s modelling and fashion ecosystem Read more January 26, 2026January 23, 2026
Krystle Phillips, founder of Your Equipment Suppliers (YES) Krystle Phillips is a Caribbean-born entrepreneur, author, and operator building businesses across B2B equipment, training, and small business enablement. Read more January 19, 2026January 15, 2026
Selin Habbab, Board Member at Delta Group & Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Selin Habbab is a Board Member at Delta Group, where she actively supports the execution of the group’s new investments in global commodity trading and retail. Read more January 19, 2026January 15, 2026
Eden Gamliel, CEO of U&AI Eden Gamliel is an award-winning storyteller with more than a decade of experience across creative production, marketing, and growth. Read more January 12, 2026January 9, 2026
Alexandra Rosen, Global Head Of GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab Alexandra is the Global Head of GoDaddy’s Small Business Research Lab, where she leads analysis of data from more than 20 million online microbusinesses to examine the role everyday entrepreneurs play in strengthening local economies worldwide. Read more January 12, 2026January 9, 2026
Viera Marčeková, Dance Teacher At Soma Dance For more than 20 years, dance has been Viera’s passion and her practice. She is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and performer who has led classes, courses, and workshops and has performed in multiple countries. Read more January 12, 2026January 9, 2026