Georgia Small Business Council
Our Georgia Small Business Council consists of small business owners from various industries across the state. Council members volunteer their time and entrepreneurial expertise at board meetings, public events and in the media to help Small Business Majority identify and address the biggest issues facing small businesses today.
Renard Beaty
Renard Beaty is a 5th degree Master Martial Arts Instructor in Tang Soo Do, a self-defense art made famous in movies by Chuck Norris. He has operated Kick Start Martial Arts since August 2008, now located in Grant Park, metro Atlanta. He opened a second business this year, Invictus Firearm Safety & Defense LLC where he serves as a certified U.S. conceal and carry (USCCA) instructor.
Renard's philosophy? You can avoid threatening situations by proper planning and preparedness. Good, effective, training leads to conditioning. Conditioning leads to consistent behavior, which in turn leads to confidence. Training, conditioning and confidence reduces the possibility of encountering a problem you can’t handle, whether in his business or life.
Renard holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Training and Development. He has more than 25 years instructing and mentoring corporate employees, from his time as a leadership and management trainer to mentoring new managers in corporations, to 13 years teaching martial arts self-defense and leadership skills. He enjoys supporting other businesses to success as a member of Small Business Majority.
Amy Bielawski
Amy has been performing her whole life starting with teaching and entertaining with her mother's dance/piano studio. Graduating from Florida School of the Arts, she moved to Atlanta to pursue her dreams of dance and more. After evolving with more skills under her belt, she decided to start her own entertainment agency.
Hare-Brained Productions began in 1994 with a culmination of skills and a desire to have a career that not only makes one happy but makes others happy as well.
We provide all types of entertainment including face painting/balloon sculpting, many dance forms, juggling/stilts, magic, caricature art, musicians/djs, singing telegrams, fire eating, fortune telling, costumed characters etc. for every kind of event. We are here to facilitate services for customers who are looking to promote their business to the public and for personal parties that will enhance the joy of their guests.
The professional crew that we work with has many kudos in their own rites. We have traveled and performed with bands working with the B 52’s at the Navy Pier and other famous bands at Guinness Oyster Fest, worked in film/television for commercials and programs, have performed with and for celebrities such as Jane Fonda, Ted Turner, Jimmy Carter, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupree, Iman, Lauren Hutton, Cirque Du Soleil, Evander Holyfield, and Alton Brown.
Lisa Burns
Lisa Burns is the CEO of Virtuosity Consulting and a human resources leader with more than 30 years of multi-state human resources experience. She specializes in building human resources models that strengthen organizational infrastructure, talent pipelines, and long-term growth.
Her background includes leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies such as SunTrust Service Corporation and Texaco Oil Company, along with serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Delta Air Lines Global Services. Her expertise spans HR compliance, health and wellness, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, HRIS technology, and mergers and acquisitions.
As a certified health and wellness coach, Lisa develops strategies that promote lifestyle change, health equity, and overall well-being. She also owns a wellness-focused travel agency as part of her HR consulting practice, creating restorative travel experiences that support personal renewal and overall well-being. Her philosophy centers on the belief that true wellness requires a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit.
Lisa is deeply committed to community advancement. She partners with nonprofit organizations to deliver coaching, supportive services, and workforce development strategies that promote economic mobility and self-sufficiency. She also volunteers with military and veteran organizations, helping transitioning service members and small business owners build strong HR infrastructures that support sustainable operations.
She holds an MBA in human resources from Keller Graduate School of Management and a BS in marketing from Southern University A&M College, along with certificates in human resources management. She serves on the board of the Society for Human Resource Management – Greater Henry County Chapter and is a member of the Center for Healthcare Innovation.
Elisa Molina
Elisa was born in the Dominican Republic, raised in the Bronx, and is now a trailblazing entrepreneur whose journey has been fueled by grit, cultura and a deep commitment to uplifting her community. Her path began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guaitil de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where she applied design thinking to create sustainable solutions for local microentrepreneurs. That formative experience inspired a bigger vision: to build a platform that amplifies the voices, art, and stories of women of color.
Elisa is the founder and CEO of COVEDOZA, an award-winning social impact brand that transcends fashion to become a cultural movement. Through COVEDOZA, she has created opportunities for Latina and women-of-color artists to showcase their work, monetize their creativity, and build generational wealth. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Latino Small Business Resilience Award, the Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneur Award, the Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Launch Award, Premio Líder Internacional, and the American Express and IFundWomen ‘Founders of Change’ grant.
As a first-generation entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor, Elisa has a deep understanding of the barriers that women of color face in accessing capital and business support. She is the host of JefaMom Podcast and Poder Latina CEO Podcast. She is also the co-founder of CrediGrants Academy. This financial education initiative equips Latino microentrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary to build credit and successfully apply for grants.
Jay Pitts
Jay Pitts is the President and CEO of ClinCept, LLC, a clinical research company, committed to providing clinical research studies to communities across the Southeastern U.S. He has a BS in Biology and over 20 years of experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical research industries.
As the owner of ClinCept, Jay values being a trusted resource that provides education on the importance of clinical research to our communities. As a result, he routinely dedicates time to host health fairs, speak to support groups, and collaborate with hospitals, medical clinics, and physician practices. His vision is to incorporate medical research with healthy lifestyles and inspire others to do the same.
Jejuan Stewart
JeJuan Stewart is a passionate and committed CEO with expansive experience in community engagement, youth leadership, and parent empowerment. She is the visionary entrepreneur behind EAGLE 7 LLC, which consists of EAGLE 7 Consulting a consulting firm that focuses on Personal and Professional leadership development, youth leadership program development and community engagement. She is also a philanthropist, founder of EAGLE 7 LLC's philanthropic arm, John and JeJuan Stewart Jr. Foundation, a faith-based non-denominational organization with the vision to create a group of focused, empowered youth who make a positive difference as individuals in their families and communities.
As a subject matter expert for youth, parent, and community collaboration, she served as a Youth Council Advisor of Gwinnett NAACP Youth Council for seven years where she developed programs and initiatives to encourage and educate students in their education and career goals.
JeJuan is a graduate of BS Chemistry and Sociology at the University of Miami and a Masters Degree in Medical Science in Anesthesiology at Emory University.
Preeti Tanwar
HiEd Success is an SBA and NMSDC WBC certified IT Technical consulting firm located in Atlanta serving US Colleges with a niche area in Analytics process automation. Either Institution struggles to afford smart analytics systems or lacks the technical staff to leverage the in-house systems to bring meaningful information at the executive’s fingertips so they can make informed decisions for financial sustainability! HiEd Success bridge the gap for the technical staff or with our analytical products that we building in-house.
Also, being a social enterprise, HiEd provides IT Career Coaching to Recent Grads & women entering the workforce and prepares them to be in the Data Analytics field with HigherEducation domain knowledge. Each consulting project empowers at least one mentee in their career goals getting real-time experience under HiEd expert and HiEd Clientele gets the project done at a 25-50% reduced rate, Creating win-win for all.
Montina Young Fraiser
Montina Young Fraiser is a seasoned small business advocate, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to strengthening Georgia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As founder of CIA Media Group, a certified minority- and woman-owned marketing and business development firm, she brings over 20 years of experience supporting small businesses in growth strategy, technical assistance, government affairs and access to opportunity. Montina serves on the Georgia Small Business Council of Small Business Majority, where she volunteers her expertise to help identify and address the most pressing challenges facing small business owners across the state. Her work centers on policy advocacy, education, and community engagement to ensure a thriving and inclusive environment for Georgia’s diverse entrepreneurs.
