Women + Tech Meetup | No One Is Self-Made: A conversation with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon

About the session:

Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, visionary entrepreneur and founder of The Village Market, sits down for an intimate fireside chat with Nisha Kavalam. Together, they’ll explore the themes of individual alignment, collective success, and how building strong communities leads to lasting abundance—all inspired by Dr. Key’s new book, No One Is Self-Made.

Expect an afternoon filled with real talk, actionable insights, and the kind of energy that fuels change. This is your chance to connect with other women in tech, founders, and innovators who believe in the power of collaboration and legacy-building.

What to expect: 
🔥 Fireside conversation on purpose, resilience & entrepreneurship
📚 Book signing & community connection with Dr. Key
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About the Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon: 

Dr. Lakeysha “Key” Hallmon, EdD, is a mission-forward visionary, author, and social entrepreneur celebrated for her unique “Village Model,” renowned for its innovative structure and community-centered approach. Since founding The Village Market in 2016, Dr. Key has served over 1,440 businesses and facilitated $8.8 million in direct sales to Black-owned enterprises and $ 800,000 in grants. She set a new standard for success among Black-owned businesses by integrating programs offering grants, mentorship, and technical assistance through her nonprofit, Our Village United. Dr. Hallmon has expanded her mission with The Village Retail, a flagship retail store for Black brands.

Dr. Key's mantra, “Support is A Verb,” propels businesses from Atlanta to the Bahamas, turning big ideas into big profits. Dr. Key is the author of “No One Is Self-Made: Build Your Village to Flourish in Business and Life.” In this transformative book, she dismantles the myth of individualism, showing how collaboration and community are the true paths to overcoming systemic barriers and establishing economic prosperity.

She has been recognized by esteemed publications such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine. Essence, Black Enterprise, CNN/HLN, the Today Show, and more. A sought-after speaker, she has graced the stages at prominent events hosted by organizations like the Aspen Global Inclusive Growth Summit, Bloomberg, AD Color, Goodwill of America, and Clark Atlanta University, as well as conferences such as the National Urban League & Hope Global Forum. Her notable accomplishments include induction into the 40 Under 40 Society at Tougaloo College, 40 under 40 Atlanta Business Chronicle, Trailblazer Award Atlanta Business League, Georgia Trend’s 500 Most Successful Businesses, and being listed among The Root 100 Successful African Americans and the inaugural Forbes 50 Champions. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Dr. Hallmon to serve on the Women’s Advisory Council and the ethics and procurement committee for the City of Atlanta’s 61st Mayor transition team.

As a board member for Invest Atlanta, Dr. Hallmon advocates for equitable opportunities within the business and affordable housing landscape. Dr. Hallmon serves on the Board of Trustees for Tougaloo College.

Dr. Hallmon is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

About the Series: 

It’s time to come together to make the phrase “Women in Tech” obsolete! Join us for monthly events as we openly discuss personal and professional growth, challenges in the workplace, community involvement, and whatever else is on your mind. Our Village can be the one to make women in tech the status quo.

Mission: To empower women in tech through a kick-ass network, intentional teaching & purposeful community because it does take a village. Our goal is to make to Atlanta the number one place for “women in tech.”