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In a world where business success demands both profitability and purpose, Dr. Velma Trayham has emerged as a national voice for inclusive economic development and empowerment. As a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, and founder of multiple impactful businesses, including ThinkZILLA Consulting Group, HomeAccess America, and the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, Dr. Trayham’s leadership transcends sectors and stereotypes.
With over 8,000 entrepreneurs mentored through her programs, her work bridges entrepreneurship, social impact, and systems change. For event organizers, corporate brands, and media platforms looking for the next iconic thought leader, Dr. Trayham offers more than a story—she offers a movement and influence.
Dr. Trayham’s path began in humble circumstances, being born and raised in poverty and rising through a mosaic of sectors—real estate, marketing, faith leadership, and small business consulting—before launching nationally recognized ventures, and helping countless others to build household and multimillion-dollar businesses. Her cross-sector fluency gives her a rare perspective on systemic economic barriers, particularly for Black and minority entrepreneurs.
Her core belief is that entrepreneurship, when grounded in purpose, is one of the most effective tools for reducing poverty and building generational wealth. Through platforms like the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, she has proven this by guiding thousands of women to business ownership, sustainability, and scale.
As CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting Group, Dr. Trayham leads one of the country’s largest program management and communications firms, specifically focused on impact entrepreneurship and inclusive procurement ecosystems. The firm’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, city governments, and national nonprofits.
ThinkZILLA’s value lies in execution: the firm develops public-private strategies that help organizations meet their community engagement commitments with tangible outcomes. For brand executives and economic developers alike, Dr. Trayham is a trusted architect of equity-building initiatives.
Founded to bridge the entrepreneurial gap for underserved women, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy is not just a nonprofit—it’s a national pipeline of diverse business leadership. With mentorship, capital access, and mindset coaching at its core, the academy functions as a professional development platform producing high-impact business leaders.
This program has drawn support from major banks, municipalities, and venture accelerators and is frequently referenced as a model for inclusive economic empowerment.
Through her executive leadership as President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, Dr. Trayham is extending her influence into economic policy, supplier diversity, and legislative engagement. Under her leadership, the Chamber has expanded its programming, visibility, and influence on state policy supporting small and minority-owned businesses.
As a motivational speaker, Dr. Trayham has graced stages alongside Fortune 100 executives and national civic leaders. Her signature topics include:
● Purpose-Driven Leadership in Times of Transition
● Building Wealth Through Purpose: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
● From Fired to Fearless: Reinventing Yourself Through Purpose
● Faith, Finance & Freedom: The Black Women’s Blueprint for Prosperity
She is actively seeking media partners, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements aligned with leadership, economic equity, and personal transformation.
Dr. Velma Trayham is not just building businesses—she is building infrastructure for purpose-led economic empowerment. Her platform is growing rapidly with a national tour on the horizon and partnerships in development with large institutions.
For booking inquiries, strategic partnerships, or media features, visit www.velmatrayham.com or contact [email protected]
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