Meet Nosa Ehimwenman of BOWA Construction, a Chicago-based construction management and general contracting firm known not just for the buildings they deliver, but for the communities they invest in. In this episode, Nosa shares how the name BOWA is rooted in a phrase passed down from his Nigerian ancestors — meaning to build a future — and why that idea represents something bigger than himself. The conversation explores leadership through the lens of purpose and legacy, reflecting on how family heritage, athletics, and community involvement shape a leader’s values, and why building pathways for others is just as important as professional success.

Meet two outstanding leaders and public servants, Zarin Gracey and Erik Wilson, current and former Dallas City Council members, who have a shared vision to empower the communities they serve while creating equitable opportunities for the residents of Districts 3 and 8. Their personal journeys have inspired them to advocate for these districts in South Dallas to receive quality infrastructure, sustainable housing and development, economic opportunity, and educational resources.

Tammy Pierce was deeply moved when she learned that only 1% of the contracts for public/private partnerships in Dallas were awarded to Black contractors, despite the fact that Black residents make up 28% of the city’s tax-paying population. This stark disparity highlighted a significant inequality in opportunities. This gave birth to her “why” and the start of United Black Contractors whose purpose is to empower and advocate for Black contractors to have access to contracts with cities, states, and counties. Her passion is to economically bolster Black males in America, because “when you build up Black men, you’re building up Black families.”