​​CELEBRATING DIVERSITY | HONORING ACHIEVEMENT

Lore'l

Hailing from Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, Lore'l burst into the spotlight at a young age, launching her rap career at just 16. Her distinctive voice, infectious laugh, and vivacious personality quickly caught the attention of television producers, leading to her role on Season 3 of VH1's acclaimed reality series "Love & Hip Hop: New York."

Renowned for her sharp wit and probing inquiries, Lore'l solidified her place in the industry as a co-host on Angela Yee's "Lip Service" podcast in 2016. In 2018, she further expanded her reach with the successful launch of her own podcast, "Bully and the Beast," alongside Wax Kyng.  Continuing her streak of triumphs, Lore'l now co-hosts another popular podcast, "The Undressing Room," alongside actress, model, and businesswoman Claudia Jordan.

Kyle Santillian

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Veteran radio personality Kyle Santillian thrives in the spotlight of morning show radio. With a rich history of station management, from steering the helm at WJMH-102 Jamz in Greensboro, NC to orchestrating "The Chicago Morning Takeover" on the iconic WGCI, Kyle now commands the airwaves alongside co-host Lore’l on Birmingham’s 95.7 Jamz. Each morning, he captivates listeners with the syndicated show heard in 35 markets with a dynamic blend of humor, motivation, news, interviews, and more.

Recognized globally for his contributions to the radio industry, Kyle has been featured in esteemed publications like The Source  Magazine’s “Power 30”, XXLMag.com, and Bossip.com. His dedication to excellence has also earned him accolades, including Silverdome awards with his esteemed morning show team.

2024 Keynote Speaker: J. Michael (Mike) Kemp, Sr.​

Mike was recognized by the business community in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2010 Top 40 Under 40 and 2013 Best in Minority Business Awards. He was also listed among the Top 40 Under 40 of the Decade. Mike is a member of Leadership Birmingham’s Class of 2012 and Leadership Alabama’s Class of 2017.

​Mike’s board leadership includes:•First Horizon Bank Board of Directors (Audit, IT and Nominating Committees)
•Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama Board (Compensation & Nominating Committee)
•Downtown Rotary Club
•Business Council of Alabama (‘22 Chairman – First African American to hold this position)
•Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
•Prosper (Executive Committee)
•Birmingham Business Alliance (Executive Committee)
•United Way of Central Alabama (Executive Committee)

J. Michael (Mike) Kemp, Sr. is Founder and CEO of the KMS Family of Companies which includes Kemp Management Solutions (KMS), Frameworq and Streemline. All these companies are focused on providing high quality program management and consulting services in 21 states in the US and Europe.  KMS was started in January 2011 and has grown to annual revenues of $28M with a total of 32 full time staff members.  KMS was named to INC 5000 (#1716) fastest growing companies in 2021 and 2022 (#2469). The KMS Family of Companies provide program management in healthcare, retail, municipal, infrastructure and higher education sectors. Some of KMS’ notable clients include Truist Bank, Regions Bank, Encompass Health, Medical Properties Trust and Alabama Power Company. With more than 33 years in the construction industry, Mike has managed or built more than $7 billion dollars in construction projects.

Mike was born in Birmingham Alabama and studied mathematics at Alabama State and Civil Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

2024 Hosts: The nationally syndicated Morning Hustle radio show, Kyle Santillian and Lore'l.​

May 8, 2025  -  The Club