Brandi L. Benson is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, real estate professional, U.S. Army veteran, and cancer survivor whose work centers on resilience, healing, wellness, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity.

During her military service, Benson was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Her experience became the foundation for her memoir, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Cancer, which chronicles her diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and the emotional challenges associated with facing a life-threatening illness while serving in the military.

In addition to her work as an author and speaker, Benson is involved in real estate, bringing her entrepreneurial mindset and people-focused approach into the industry. Her professional interests reflect a broader commitment to helping individuals build stability, recognize opportunities, and move forward through challenging circumstances.

Through her personal story, professional work, and speaking engagements, Benson encourages audiences to confront adversity, develop resilience, and take an active role in their physical and emotional well-being. Her speaking work has addressed organizations and audiences across the corporate, healthcare, veteran, and cancer-survivor communities.

Her story emphasizes the connection between physical recovery and emotional healing, highlighting the importance of support systems, therapy, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Benson has used her experience to create a message around overcoming the “enemy inside” — the internal obstacles, fears, and challenges that can accompany difficult life experiences.

Professional Areas: Real Estate • Entrepreneurship • Speaking • Authorship • Wellness • Resilience • Veteran Advocacy

Website: Brandi L. Benson

Kelly Robinson is a New York City real estate professional and the founder of One Global Advisory at Compass. A real estate veteran with a career dating to 2005, Robinson specializes in luxury residential sales and rentals, particularly throughout Manhattan and other high-value New York City markets. Her current Compass profile highlights her work with luxury properties, high-profile clients, creative marketing, negotiation, and personalized client service.

Robinson combines data-driven market analysis with creative property marketing, helping buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors navigate competitive transactions. Her experience includes complex residential deals and properties requiring strategic positioning and specialized marketing.

She is also a member of Compass’ Sports & Entertainment Division and REALM Global. Beyond real estate, Robinson is the host of “Kelly Minds Her Manors,” a video podcast featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and other professionals.

Her professional background also includes studies at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts and the Globe Theatre Conservatory in London.

Social/Online: https://linktr.ee/kellymindshermanors

Brokerage: Compass

Focus: New York City luxury real estate, residential sales, rentals, property marketing, negotiation, and high-profile clientele. (Compass⁠)

DeCorrian McKinney, also known as “Memphiz Da Kre8tR,” is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and creative professional associated with the Memphis, Tennessee market.

His business interests include residential real estate investing, wholesale transactions, and connecting investors with property opportunities. Through DNA Financial Services, his work has focused on single-family real estate investments and wholesale opportunities, with activity connected to markets including Tennessee and Florida.

McKinney also has an entrepreneurial presence beyond real estate. He is involved in music and creative projects and uses social media to promote his music, business activities, and personal brand.

His combination of real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, and entertainment gives his brand a multifaceted identity centered on business ownership and creative independence.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memphiziam

Focus: Real estate investing, wholesaling, entrepreneurship, music, and creative projects.

Mackenzi Isom is a licensed real estate professional based in Memphis, Tennessee, affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Memphis. Her academic background provides an additional foundation for working with clients, understanding individual needs, and navigating complex transactions.

In addition to real estate, Isom has professional experience in business development and marketing, including work as an Assistant Director of Business Development and Marketing at Universal.

She is also recognized as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), with a focus on helping military personnel and their families navigate relocation and housing decisions.

Focus: Memphis-area real estate, residential transactions, military relocation, business development, and marketing.

Shena Suleimanova is a California real estate professional affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, serving the coastal markets of South Bay and Orange County.

Before entering real estate, Suleimanova worked as a teacher. She draws on that background in her approach to explaining the real estate process and helping clients understand complicated transactions.

Her services include buyer representation, listing services, relocation assistance, and property management. Her current website specifically identifies South Bay and Orange County as her primary markets and offers home valuations and property-search services. (Shena Suleimanova⁠)

Client testimonials featured on her website emphasize responsiveness, negotiation, communication, and personalized service. Her site also identifies her California real estate license as DRE #02093748. (Shena Suleimanova⁠)

Website: https://www.shenasells.com/

Email: ShenaSells@gmail.com

Phone: (949) 302-2308

Brokerage: Keller Williams Realty

Focus: South Bay and Orange County real estate, buying, selling, relocation, and property management.

Meleah Thurmond-Edwards is a licensed REALTOR® with KAIZEN Realty, serving Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee communities, including Germantown.

Her current KAIZEN profile identifies her as a Tennessee-licensed real estate professional and Multi-Million Dollar Club member. She also holds a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification and participates in the Homes for Heroes program. (Kaizen Realty⁠)

Real estate has been part of Thurmond-Edwards’ family for three generations. Her experience encompasses residential sales, marketing, staging, pricing, negotiations, building oversight, inspections, and helping clients identify appropriate financing options. She also has personal experience renovating properties. (Realtor⁠)

Her current professional activity covers Memphis and nearby communities including Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Eads, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, and Oakland. (Realtor⁠)

Phone: (901) 246-9755

Email: meleahsellstn@gmail.com

Office: KAIZEN Realty, 7540 North St., Germantown, TN 38138

Focus: Memphis-area residential real estate, buying, selling, renovation, marketing, and military relocation. (Kaizen Realty⁠)

Jai Ferrell, known on Instagram as @jaiferrell_realestate, is a mortgage professional serving clients in California, Georgia, and Texas.

Her content focuses on helping consumers better understand the mortgage and home-buying process, including mortgage approval, financing considerations, and the steps involved in purchasing a home. She also works with first-time buyers and real estate investors.

Ferrell operates the Home-Buyers Inner Circle, an online community designed to provide prospective homeowners with educational resources and discussions covering subjects such as budgeting, loan options, and real estate market considerations.

Beyond her professional work, Ferrell has publicly discussed personal wellness and taking breaks from social media. She also has interests in skating and golf.

Instagram: @jaiferrell_realestate

Community: Jai Ferrell’s Home-Buyers Inner Circle

Focus: Mortgage education, home buying, first-time buyers, investors, and financial preparation.