Angelique Sharpe, M.S.
Principal, Strategy & Culture
LADYINC Ventures
Angelique Sharpe is a powerhouse wrapped in purpose. She is a culturally rooted prosperity advocate, economic strategist, justice activist, and community healer. She doesn’t just talk about equity; she builds it, blueprint by blueprint. Whether revitalizing neighborhoods, providing technical assistance to businesses and non profits, or designing legacy-driven programs, her approach is always intentional, impactful, and unapologetically rooted in community elevation.
Blending street smarts with boardroom strategy, Angelique seamlessly switches between nurturing the next generation, coaching businesses, and holding systems accountable, all while honoring the legacy of those who shaped her. With a wide-reaching perspective and a laser-sharp focus, she’s driven by one clear goal: prosperity, power, and purpose for the people.
Angelique holds a Master's in Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement & Education, a Bachelor's in Community Policy Studies, and certifications as a Small Business Coach and Financial Health Counselor. Her mission is to unlock the boundless potential of communities, organizations and people.
FUN FACT: Angelique is a dog mom of a Black Shih-Tzu mix named Smokey
TJ Bowling, B.A.
Co-Founder
Strategic Management Specialist
LADYINC Ventures
TJ Bowling is an operational force and systems thinker with over a decade of experience driving organizational development and learning infrastructure. As the Co-Founder and Strategic Management Specialist at LADYINC Ventures™, TJ is the engine behind the firm’s enterprise systems, learning and development initiatives, and organizational compliance.
From vision to execution, TJ ensures the organization operates like a well-oiled machine where communication flows clearly, systems function efficiently, and every team member is fully onboarded, trained, and technically equipped to thrive. A collaborative powerhouse, he works closely with Angelique to align business strategies across internal operations and client engagements, keeping the mission moving with precision and purpose.
Holding a Bachelor's in Communications with a specialization in systems and organizational management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, TJ brings structure, rhythm, and flow to the firm.
FUN FACT: TJ is a Digital Nomad
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